Spokane Pharmacy Association President Brandon Arthur is quoted in The Spokesman-Review article about Amazon opening their online pharmacy. Read the article here: Local pharmacists stress importance of community-based stores amid Amazon announcement of online pharmacy
November Social Event
Need a cure to COVID confinement fever? Let’s try something new. Steven Webbenhurst invites anyone interested to join him on Thursday, November 12th at Lumberbeard Brewing at 6pm for a social hour. We will sit in smaller groups to socialize and possibly play some type of game. You’re welcome to wear masks for protection throughout the evening.
Interested? Text Steven at 509-499-2917 if you want to join him.
Lumberbeard serves craft beer and local cider and is located at 25 E. 3rd Avenue (across from Dick’s Hamburgers).
CE Webinar | HIV Life Cycle and Medication Updates
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Need some last minute CE before 2021? Have no fear! Please join us for our last ACPE accredited CE for the 2020 year. The topic will be presented by Dr. Jordan Smith, PharmD on the HIV life cycle and the newest information on treatment of the disease.
PRESENTER
Jordan Smith, PharmD, PGY1 Anticoagulation Resident
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
Jordan is a PGY1 resident currently at the Providence Sacred Heart Anticoagulation Clinic. He’s originally from St. Louis, MI and hopes to eventually work within an established health system ambulatory program.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
CE INFORMATION
1 hour of ACPE accredited CE.
The Washington State Pharmacy Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
To Earn CE Credit
You will be required to log into the gotowebinar, attend the full presentation, and complete a post-activity evaluation form to receive credit. The evaluation form will be included as an attachment in the webinar. After the evaluation form is completed, you must return it to Maria Lieggi (maria@wsparx.org) at the Washington State Pharmacy Association (WSPA) to have your CE uploaded.
WSPA will upload the CE credit to the CPE Monitor. WSPA only has 60 days to upload the CE from the initial date of the training, so it is recommended that attendees check their CPE Monitor 1-2 weeks prior to the 60 day deadline in order to verify the status of their credit for presentations attended. After the 60 day deadline, the CE cannot be uploaded to the CPE Monitor.
Event | Redefining Approaches in Frontline Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
In case you missed out on the Imbruvica presentation from earlier last month, do not fret as it is being held again. There will be another talk on Imbruvica by Dr. Javier Munoz, MD. Come learn about Imbruvica (ibrutinib), a medication approved for use in chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma.
No CE is offered for this event. All are welcome!
Presenter
Javier Munoz, MD
Director, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
Date & Time
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
5:30 PM PST
Location
This event will be hosted online.
Cost
This event is free, but you must RSVP.
RSVP
RSVP can be done via the link https://bit.ly/pcy02729 or RSVP to Lauren Hemmings at lhemmings@sphase.com or at (770) 984-5907.
Board Nominations
This is an exciting time of year as we look ahead at the holidays, including the New Year. It is a chance to grow both personally and professionally. If you are looking for that next leadership opportunity or want to increase your network and interact with other health care professionals, now is the time to take action!
The Spokane Pharmacy Association (SPA) is currently accepting nominations and applications for the Board of Managers for the next term starting January 2021.
We are seeking pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to fill our Board.
The deadline to submit a nomination or application has been extended to Sunday, October 18th at noon. Please use the link below to submit a nomination or application TODAY!
Thank you,
Brandon S. Arthur, Pharm.D., BCPS
Spokane Pharmacy Association President
Event | Imbruvica Drug Presentation by Dr. Arvind Chaudhry
SPA is excited to hold an educational talk with Dr. Arvind Chaudhry. Come learn about Imbruvica (ibrutinib), a medication approved for use in chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma.
No CE is offered for this event. All are welcome!
Presenter
Arvind Chaudhry, MD, PhD
President, Medical Oncology Associates
Date & Time
Thursday, August 27, 2020
6:00 PM PST
Location
This event will be hosted online.
Cost
This event is free, but you must RSVP.
RSVP
RSVP can be done via the link https://bit.ly/pcy02717 or RSVP to James Gaskin at jgaskin@pcyc.com or (206) 595-1291.
Canceled – Trivia Afternoon at Big Barn Brewing
This event has been canceled due to COVID-19 and will be rescheduled for a later date.
June Newsletter
Message from the Board
By: SPA Executive Vice President Steven Webbenhurst
As I mentioned in my last message, 2020 has been different than any of us could have imagined. As COVID-19 becomes a more stable issue, other issues continue to arise. One thing that has been apparent is how quickly information changes. As COVID began to emerge, there were so many unknowns regarding the virus. We heard different things from different people or agencies. We were constantly bombarded with facts and theories.
For many of us, it was really information overload. That overload lead to stress and anxiety for most everyone, but especially for those of us in healthcare as well as for “essential” workers. If I checked news in the morning, by lunchtime there was something new. By dinnertime, there was still more new information. It was amazing to see the pace at which information came at us. The COVID topic was constantly in our faces. It was nearly impossible to avoid the topic. Whether you checked news sources or social media, it was the majority of what both covered.
As we worked our way thru the initial weeks of the epidemic, we were all amazed at how some information changed over time. We were told that masks weren’t necessary unless you had COVID or took care of someone with health issues. Then we were told to wear masks. Then not to wear masks. And then to wear masks as many people were asymptomatic carriers. And the mask controversy continues to evolve.
I think more importantly, we all realized that we got conflicting information depending on our sources of information. One official said one thing and another said something different. I hope that over time, most people were able to find a reliable and consistent source of information. And I’m sure it’s a shock, but not all the information on the internet (or Facebook) is true. 🙂
I have some information that has been verified. The Spokane Pharmacy Association is moving to a new membership platform this summer. You will receive information on how to create a profile along with other emails explaining this new platform. Like anything new, there may be a few hiccups along the way, but this will allow us to better serve all of you in the future with the added features this platform offers.
Stay well. Stay safe. We will be in contact regarding possible summer activities and we appreciate all you do for the community!
CE Webinar | E-Cigarette Use and Tobacco Cessation
Thursday, June 4, 2020
7:00-8:00PM
Presenter
Loan Lam, PharmD, PGY1 PVNA Resident
Providence Visiting Nurses Association
Dr. Loan Lam is a current first year pharmacy resident at Providence Visiting Nurses Association/Washington State University CPPS training with an emphasis in geriatrics under the guidance of Dr. Brian Gates and Dr. Jeffrey Clark. In her unique practice in home healthcare, she plays a pivotal role on the pharmacy team commanding pharmacy services to coordinate care by responding to complex medication-related concerns and managing high-risk chronic disease states within a multidisciplinary team (skilled nursing, physical therapists, occupational therapists, registered dietitians, masters in social work). Secondarily, she spends much of her time in her residency to foster and empower APPE student pharmacists through academia and mentorship.
To Register for the Webinar:
Please register for the Update on the “E-Cig” Epidemic on June 4th, 2020 7:00 PM PDT at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/446553860219448335
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
CE INFORMATION
1 hour of ACPE accredited CE
The Washington State Pharmacy Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
To Earn CE Credit
You will be required to log into the gotowebinar, attend the full presentation, and complete a post-activity evaluation form to receive credit. The evaluation form will be included as an attachment in the webinar. After the evaluation form is completed, you must return it to Maria Lieggi (maria@wsparx.org) at the Washington State Pharmacy Association (WSPA) to have your CE uploaded.
WSPA will upload the CE credit to the CPE Monitor. WSPA only has 60 days to upload the CE from the initial date of the training, so it is recommended that attendees check their CPE Monitor 1-2 weeks prior to the 60 day deadline in order to verify the status of their credit for presentations attended. After the 60 day deadline, the CE cannot be uploaded to the CPE Monitor.
April Newsletter
Message from the Board
By: SPA Executive Vice President Steven Webbenhurst
We all heard the jokes about 20/20 vision as 2019 ended. Looking into our crystal balls, I don’t think any of us foresaw our world changing the way it has this year with COVID-19.
It’s amazing to see how everyone associated with pharmacy has stepped up to the task of putting our patients’ needs ahead of our own in many instances during this troublesome time. I know that for a period of a week or two, changes were occurring in our personal lives that crossed over into our professional lives on an hourly basis. But, we continue to evolve our practices, to minimize the spread of the virus while still providing the best care for our patients. I won’t go into some of the stories I’ve read about that describe how healthcare workers are keeping their families protected, but I know that is a concern for all of us.
What I marvel at is how quickly we have adapted our practices so that we can continue to do what we do best; provide access to our patients while providing them with the medications and advice they need. On television shows, pharmacists are usually portrayed by older men with little personality in a setting that looks like it’s out of the 1970’s. In today’s world, I still think pharmacy is sometimes slow to change because we are cautious to make sure they are positive changes. But it is amazing how quickly our professional practices have shifted in the last few weeks to ensure that we can continue to serve our patients while being aware of risks of COVID.
I’d like to thank all of our members (and all pharmacists, technicians and interns) in our response to this crisis. You continue to make me proud to be a member of the profession.
Be safe, be compassionate, use good judgement and continue to serve our patients.
