Official Newsjournal of the Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists
Women in Leadership: Bridging the Gap
I thoroughly enjoyed attending this year’s ICHP Spring Meeting held in Peoria on April 8-10, 2016. There were a number of unique things about this year’s Spring Meeting. First, it was...
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Give it away, sell it, recycle it or worst case, throw it out!
If you’ve read my columns over the past six issues, you know my father passed away last January at the age of 89. What I haven’t shared is that my 90 year old mother, God bless her, is...
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Coming August 2016!
Dear ICHP colleagues, we are truly excited and energized to announce the formation of the ICHP Ambulatory Care Network!... read more...
The ICHP Pharmacy Action “Auction With A Twist”
by Scott A. Meyers, ICHP Pharmacy Action Fund Treasurer
Last year’s “Toss for Treasure” fundraiser for the Illinois Pharmacy Action Fund at the ICHP Annual... read more...
ICHP Awards Process Is Open
by Scott A. Meyers, Executive Vice President
It’s that time of year. ICHP is looking for Illinois Pharmacy’s best and brightest! The nominations process... read more...
How Would You Like To Run For An ICHP Office?
by Scott A. Meyers, Executive Vice President
Every year, ICHP elects new members to its Board of Directors. As existing officers complete their terms, they often move... read more...
Affiliate Delegates Sought for ICHP House in September
by Scott A. Meyers, Executive Vice President
Summer hasn’t even officially started yet, but we’re already looking for a few good women and men to... read more...
Katherine Miller, PharmD
How were you initially motivated to get involved in ICHP, and how has that changed during your tenure in ICHP? I have... read more...
Things End as They Began: No Budget!
by Jim Owen and Scott Meyers
The General Assembly did not manage to pass a budget again this session, and it is unclear whether they will meet during... read more...
Highlights from the May 2016 Meeting
by Scott A. Meyers, Executive Vice President
The May 10th Board of Pharmacy Meeting was held at the James R. Thompson Center in downtown Chicago. These are the... read more...
New Practitioners Network
by Anne Misher, PharmD, PGY2 Ambulatory Care Resident, Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy; Lindsey Westerhof, PharmD, Assistant Professor Pharmacy Practice, Ferris State University; Jen Phillips, PharmD, BCPS, Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy
As the profession of pharmacy continues to grow in size and scope, there will be many more opportunities for pharmacists... read more...
New Practitioners Network
by David Martin, PharmD, BCPS, Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Reviewed by Matt (Junyu) Zhang, PharmD
The month of June ushers in a flurry of new life and opportunities each year. The daffodils and tulips signify that... read more...
Congratulations to ICHP member, Mary Ann Kliethermes, on being selected as the 2016 recipient of the ASHP Distinguished... read more...
Kick Butts Day
by Levi Pilones, P2, ICHP Student Chapter President
Every year in March our chapter participates in a nationwide event that dedicates one day to educate and empower youth... read more...
A Grateful Reflection of Three Years of Membership
by Lisa Marie Nguyen, PS-3, ICHP Student Chapter Treasurer
As a member of ICHP’s Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy chapter for the past three years, I want to... read more...
Recent residency round table event and upcoming changes at Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy
by Katarzyna Plis, P2, ICHP Student Chapter President; Selma Dzelil, P2, ICHP Student Chapter Vice President; Brandon Swinford, P2, ICHP Student Chapter President Webmaster
Residency Round Table Throughout the past year as first-year pharmacy students, we have all acquired a significant... read more...
New Member Recruiter Afwaj Binhussein Carrie Hunt Desi Kotis Sharlynne Legaspi Helen... read more...
JENNIFER PHILLIPS President630-515-7167 jphillips@midwestern.edu LINDA FRED Immediate Past... read more...
Names below reflect donations between June 1, 2015 and June 1, 2016. Giving categories reflect each person's cumulative... read more...
Visit the ICHP Calendar for the most up-to-date events! Tuesday, July 12, 2016 ILLINOIS SUMMIT ON... read more...
Features
Call for Entries: 2016 Best Practice Award
We’re Looking For a Few Good Men…. And Women!
Represent Your Part of the State
Columns
Leadership: It’s Not Just for Leaders
5 Things to Know for the Newest New Practitioners
College Connections
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy
Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy
Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy
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Officers and Board of Directors
ICHP Pharmacy Action Fund (PAC) Contributors
Chicago Area Pharmacy Directors Network Dinner
3rd Thursday of Odd Months
5:30pm
Executive Committee
Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Educational Affairs
Third Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m.
Government Affairs
Third Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m.
Marketing Affairs
Third Tuesday of each month at 8:00 a.m.
Organizational Affairs
Fourth Thursday of each month at 12:00 p.m.
Professional Affairs
Fourth Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m.
New Practitioner Network
Second Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
Technology Committee
Second Friday of each month at 8:00 a.m.
Chicago Area Pharmacy Directors Network Dinner
Bi-monthly in odd numbered months with dates to be determined. Invitation only.