Virginia Society of Health-System Pharmacists

On March 14, 2008, VSHP members were devastated to hear that Jennifer Elaine Stallings, Treasurer of VSHP, died suddenly due to a suspected bilateral pulmonary embolism at 36 years of age.  Jennifer had been actively involved in VSHP, beginning as Student Chapter President. Her passion and commitment continued through her last days as VSHP Treasurer. 

Jennifer was born at the Medical College of Virginia Hospital. After working and while attending William & Mary, Jennifer (an Honors student), decided to attend Pharmacy School and  pursue her dream to become a pharmacist. In 1997, Jennifer graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from VCU/MCV College of Pharmacy.

After graduation from Pharmacy School, Jennifer worked for Sentara Health Systems and was certified in Warfarin dosing and taught classes at Old Dominion University for Nurse Practitioners.  Jennifer served as the VSHP Tidewater Regional President, Membership Chair, and she was a champion for pharmacy students throughout Virginia, she visited many pharmacy schools in Virginia to speak with students about VSHP, encouraging them to become involved and that joining an association is a wonderful way to give back.  In 2002, Jennifer was nominated, and won the VSHP Clinical Pharmacist of the Year Award.  Jennifer was described by many as being a fun-loving,  positive person, with an easy-going spirit who loved her family and her patients.

Before her unexpected death, Jennifer introduced a concept called the VSHP College Bowl as an avenue for the winners of the Clinical Skills Competition from each Virginia School of Pharmacy could compete on a state level, and have another means of preparation prior to the ASHP Clinical Skills Competition.  The VSHP Board of Directors created this competition in her memory and named it the Jennifer E. Stallings College Bowl.  

This scholarship fund was developed to offer financial support for travel and registration for the winning team(s) of the College Bowl (VSHP Clinical Skills Competition) to attend the annual ASHP Midyear Clinical Skills Competition.  We are confident that Jennifer is smiling down on us with delight; knowing that we continue to honor her memory in this way.

Please consider making a tax deductible contribution to the fund so we can continue Jennifer’s commitment to our future Healthcare Leaders.

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