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Government Affairs Report - The Fun Has Begun

The bill introduction deadline has passed, so we hope this is it. Although we have seen the General Assembly break almost every one of their rules over the past 9-10 months, so it’s anyone’s guess if there will be more to come. In general, ... Read More

President's Message - Strengthen Your Chances of Success with Soft Skills

During pharmacy school, students tend to spend more time and emphasis increasing their knowledge about a myriad of pharmacy-related topics. However, what most new practitioners discover soon after starting to practice is that having knowledge is only h... Read More

Directly Speaking - License Renewal Time Is Here!

March is a special month for many of us. It hosts St. Patrick’s Day, March Madness, often Easter and Passover, the first signs of spring and license renewal for pharmacy technicians and students annually and pharmacists and pharmacies every other... Read More

Government Affairs Report - What We Know

It’s early February and no 2016 Illinois budget is in sight. The chasm between the Governor and the Democratic leaders of the General Assembly seems as wide as ever. While more than 70% of government services are being funded by court order, many... Read More

President's Message - Mentorship

Recently, I received a very nice note from a student thanking me for taking the time to write letters of recommendation for her. I had worked with her in several different capacities during her pharmacy school journey, so I had many positive things to ... Read More

Directly Speaking - Walk in their shoes

In his June 2013 President’s Message, then President Tom Westerkamp relayed and expanded on a message he had heard earlier that year at the ICHP/MSHP Spring Meeting presented by Cleveland Clinic Chief Pharmacy Officer Scott Knoer. Scott shared a ... Read More

President's Message - Tis the Season to Celebrate You!

December is a month of many holidays – Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Solstice Day, Festivus, and many others. It is the time of year that many of us look forward to – an opportunity to spend long overdue time with friends and loved ones. Wh... Read More

Collaboration - 2015 Annual Meeting Highlights

Whether you were able to attend the 2015 ICHP Annual Meeting or not, take advantage of listening to two of our keynote presentations – either on your own or with your staff. Both were very well received with numerous positive comments. Interpr... Read More

Directly Speaking - Oh, the Things You’ll Learn!

If you are part of Generation X, a Millennial or a Boomer with children or grandchildren, you are certainly familiar with Dr. Seuss’ “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” Like all of Dr. Seuss’ books, it not only tells a story but p... Read More

President's Message - The Many Different Types of Intelligence

It was October 1st, and I sat staring at a piece of paper showing my first-grader’s MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) scores. He did not do as well as I had hoped he would do. I had been told by other mothers that this is the test that determin... Read More

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