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spokanepharmacyassociation Newsletter, President's message

Dec 2015 President’s Message

Dear Colleagues,
It has been extremely gratifying to serve as the president of our association this year. I am so happy to have had the chance to meet many of you at our events and look forward to seeing you in the future. Now is an important time for our profession with exciting opportunities for us to expand access to care. I would like to quote from the WSPA webinar invitation on ESSB 5557 Pharmacists as Providers:

Washington State is taking the lead in being the first state to require reimbursement by medical insurance carriers of pharmacists for care provided to patients. Numbered ESSB 5557, this legislation was ushered through the legislative process in the spring of 2015. The legislation required the formation of a Collaborative Workgroup. The workgroup’s deliverables have now been released… details for implementation still need to be outlined for the profession. In response, the WSPA is forming four workgroups to aid in the development of tools and guidelines.

It is important for you to be involved in our professional associations. Continue reading “Dec 2015 President’s Message” →

spokanepharmacyassociation continuing education

DECEMBER CONTINUING EDUCATION

Pediatric Vaccination Training

(Limited to pharmacists only)

PRESENTED BY

Colleen Terriff, PharmD, MPH, AAHIVP
Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Coordinator
Deaconess Hospital and Rockwood Health Systems

LOCATION

Spokane Regional Health District
1101 W College Avenue
Meet at Northwest entrance for escort into building

2 hours of CE credit will be provided.

COST

No charge to attend.
The Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) is covering costs for attendees. This is a $100 value per pharmacist!

DATES

Multiple sessions available:
Limited to 15 pharmacists per session—no guests please (for pharmacists only)

Tuesday, December 8, 2015, 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday, December 9, 2015, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 12, 2015, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Click here to register online
spokanepharmacyassociation Newsletter, President's message

Nov 2015 President’s Message

Dear Colleagues,

I would like to personally invite you to our second ‘Community Pharmacy Forum’ to discuss common issues and solutions encountered in the practice of community pharmacy. It is hoped that this will be a recurring meeting of value to those who participate. Our first meeting had an excellent discussion on regulatory and contract compliance issues.

Chris

Community Pharmacy Forum

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

7:00-8:00 a.m.

Frankie Doodles Restaurant
30 East 3rd Ave
Spokane, WA 99202

No registration required.
spokanepharmacyassociation social events

Holiday Reception

Friday, December 11, 2015

Hosted by the Spokane Pharmacy Association and the WSU CougaRx Nation.

5:30-7:30pm
Cougar Connections Store  
618 W Riverside

You’re invited!
The Spokane Pharmacy Association is joining forces with the WSU CougaRx Nation for a Holiday Reception on Friday, December 11.

Mingle with pharmacists, student pharmacists and friends in downtown Spokane!
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Attendees will also receive a 10% discount at the WSU Connections store for the duration of the reception. Discount does not apply to wine or cheese.

No cost to attend–Click here to RSVP online

spokanepharmacyassociation continuing education

October Continuing Education

Smoking Epidemiology and a Policy and Systems Approach to Cessation and Prevention

Thursday October 22, 2015

Presented by:
Paige McGowan
Tobacco Electronic Cigarette and Marijuana Prevention Coordinator
Spokane Regional Health District

Adam Readhead
Senior Research Scientist
Spokane Regional Health District

Sign in 6:30 pm, Dinner 6:45 pm
Presentation 7:00-8:00 pm
1 hour of CE credit will be provided.

SPA members – No charge
Non-members – Dinner $25

Registration for this event is now closed
spokanepharmacyassociation Newsletter, President's message

Oct 2015 President’s Message

Dear Colleagues,
Now that summer is over it seems the busy time starts up again… the Pharmacy class of 2019 has started their training and flu vaccination clinics are right around the corner. It has been a privilege to be the SPA President this year.

One of the things that I have noticed is the incredibly high quality of the pharmacists and technicians who I have been able to meet though my involvement with the Association. Continue reading “Oct 2015 President’s Message” →