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  • 10/12/2023 2:51 PM | Steve Glass (Administrator)

    October 12th is observed as Women Pharmacist Day.  October was chosen for this special honor as it is also National Pharmacist Month.

    The 12th day was selected in honor of the first female Pharmacist in the United States, Elizabeth Gooking Greenleaf for her 12 children.

    Today, women pharmacists are deeply dedicated to pharmacy leadership roles, deans of pharmacy schools, advancement of pharmacy education and research, training/mentor program development, and have made significant and profound contributions to development of drugs and treatment.

    Women in pharmacy consist of approximately 60% of the pharmacist population and 79% of the technician population.

    Women pharmacists have shifted the profession to be one of patient-centered care including physical, emotional and social needs while providing crucial related therapy.

    Pharmacy is field in which women have made significant contributions while breaking down barriers.

    Here are some famous women who have lead the path!

    • Elizabeth Gooking Greenleaf was one of the first female pharmacists in the United States, having opened her own apothecary shop in Boston in 1727. She also published a book on herbal remedies that was widely used at the time.
    • Susan Hayhurst - first woman to earn a degree in pharmacy from Philadelphia’s College of Pharmacy.
    • Elizabeth Marshall - United States’ second woman to become a pharmacist.
    • Mary Corinna Putnam Jacobi - first woman to earn a degree from the New York College of Pharmacy in 1863.
    • Mary Olds Miner - first woman to be an APhA officer, having been elected as the third vice president in 1895.
    • Zada Mary Cooper - Rho Chi Society of Kappa Epsilon Fraternity founder and was one of the founders of the Women’s Section of APhA.
    • Anna Gertrude Bagley - first female pharmacist on staff assisting the editor of JAPhA in the 1920s, and was one of the founders of the Women’s Section of APhA.
    • Margaret Cornelius “Cora” Dow architect for a successful chain of pharmacies, eventually owning 11 stores, a warehouse, and an ice cream factory.
    • Nellie Wakeman- first woman to receive a Ph.D. in a pharmacy discipline, and was a faculty member at the University of Wisconsin from 1913.
    • B. Olive Cole - mentor and role model for women in pharmacy, and was a faculty member at the University of Maryland from 1920 to 1953.
    • Edna E. Capurra Gleason - first female pharmacist elected president of the California Pharmaceutical Association, and became a leader in the fight for fair trade pricing.
    • Sister Mary John Geiermann  - prominent hospital pharmacist at Mercy Hospital in Toledo, Ohio, and was a prolific writer and lecturer.
    • Sister Mary Gonzales Duffy - first woman and first religious sister to serve as president of the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists in 1978.
    • Gloria Niemeyer Francke  - first woman to earn the Remington Honor Medal in 1987. In 1995, APhA established the Gloria Niemeyer Francke Mentor Leadership Award in her honor.
    • Katherine “Kay” Keating - first female pharmacist to attain the rank of Captain in the Navy Medical Corps.
    • Mary Louise Tigue Andersen - APhA Honorary President in 1997, and was the recipient of the Remington Honor Medal in 2003.
    • Joy Holloman Donelson - APhA Honorary President in 2005, and was responsible for establishing a series of “The Good Ole Girls” dinners at APhA Annual Meetings.
    • Mary Munson Runge - first African American women to become president of APhA in 1979, and received the APhA Hugo H. Schaefer Award in 1996.

    Please join VSHP as we celebrate the significant contributions that women Pharmacists make EVERY DAY to patients nationwide!

  • 09/28/2023 3:36 PM | Steve Glass (Administrator)

    Technician Summit + Friday Fall Seminar (11/3/23 ONLY); CPhT Registration - $40

     

    Schedule is as follows based on the Fall Seminar:

    11AM-12PM: Advanced Roles in the Tech Career Path (1 CE Credit)

    12PM-1:30PM: Lunch

    1:30PM-3:30PM: Technician Career Forum/Discussion (2 CE Credit)

    Technician attendees are welcome to join the other sessions such as the Pharmacy Law Update at 8:15AM.

    For other sessions, check out the schedule: https://www.vshp.org/fall-seminar-2023

    To register, choose Technician Summit Participant:  VSHP Fall Seminar Registration

  • 08/17/2023 3:30 PM | Steve Glass (Administrator)

    Call for Award Nominations

    Each year, VSHP recognizes pharmacy practitioners that have demonstrated outstanding service to the pharmacy profession within Virginia. 

    VSHP Annual Awards include:

    VSHP Technician of the Year

    VSHP New Practitioner of the Year 

    VSHP Pharmacist of the Year 

    Clinical Pharmacy Practice Achievement Award 

    R.D. Anderson Distinguished Leadership Award

     

    To nominate:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/vshp-awards-2023

     

    Additional details on award criteria and nomination process can be found at Annual Awards

     

    The deadline for award nomination is Monday, October 9, 2023. Awards will be presented during the VSHP Fall Seminar, Friday, November 3, 2023.  

     

  • 08/17/2023 7:56 AM | Steve Glass (Administrator)

    VSHP leadership met with our student chapter presidents and chapter advisors last night to discuss areas where VSHP could assist our student chapters.


  • 07/26/2023 11:40 AM | Steve Glass (Administrator)

    Do you remember the person who inspired you, believed in you, and helped shape your future? Now is your chance to become that guiding light for someone else. We are excited to announce that the application window for mentors at VSHP is now open until August 30, 2023!

    Join us on a rewarding journey as a mentor, where you can make a profound difference in the lives of aspiring healthcare professionals. Whether you are a seasoned veteran in the industry or have just begun your own successful healthcare journey, your unique experiences and insights can have an incredible impact on the next generation.

    As a mentor at VSHP, you will have the opportunity to:

     

    1. **Empower Future Leaders:** Help shape the career paths of passionate individuals by sharing your knowledge, advice, and industry secrets.

     

    2. **Cultivate New Perspectives:** Gain fresh insights from your mentees, who bring their unique ideas and energy to the table, inspiring you to evolve professionally and personally.

     

    3. **Build a Lasting Legacy:** Leave an indelible mark on the healthcare community by contributing to the growth and success of ambitious individuals.

     

    4. **Network and Connect:** Expand your professional network by engaging with other mentors and like-minded professionals dedicated to making a difference.

     

    5. **Personal Growth:** Mentorship is a two-way street. Along the way, you may discover newfound strengths and hone your leadership and communication skills.

     

    Don't miss this golden opportunity to share your wisdom and passion with the future healthcare heroes of tomorrow. Signing up is simple! Just visit this website here and fill out the mentor application form before August 30, 2023.

     

    Remember, it only takes a single spark of guidance to ignite a flame of ambition in someone's heart. Together, we can illuminate the path to success for countless aspiring healthcare professionals. Join the VSHP mentorship program today and help shape the future of healthcare, one mentee at a time. Thank you for considering this invaluable opportunity.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact Zakia Woods at zakia.woods@rivhs.com or Lauren Pamulapati at lgpamulapati@vcu.edu.

    We look forward to welcoming you to our mentorship family. Together towards a brighter tomorrow!

    Warm regards,

     

    VSHP Mentorship Program Team

  • 07/14/2023 3:35 PM | Steve Glass (Administrator)

    VSHP held its annual Residency Forum today at Henrico Doctors Forest Hospital



    VSHP 2023 Residency Forum Agenda

    Topic

    Speaker

    Time

    Arrival

    Networking

    9:00-9:15am

    Welcome and

    VSHP Introduction

    Natalie Nguyen, PharmD, MSHA

    Medication Safety Manager, Pharmacy Services
    Virginia Commonwealth University Health System

    9:15-9:45am

    Financial Planning

    Jonathan Lafrenaye, PharmD, MHA

    Clinical Pharmacist

    Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center

    9:45-10:45am

    GRIT

    Abby Matulewicz, PharmD

    Assistant Professor of Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science

    Virginia Commonwealth University

    10:45-11:45am

    Lunch

    Networking

    11:45am-12:30pm

    Panel Discussion

    Alexis Crawford, PharmD, BCCCP, BCPS

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Virginia Commonwealth University

     

    Amy Cook, PharmD, BCPS

    Critical Care Pharmacist

    Henrico Doctors Hospital

    12:30-1:30pm

    Time Management

    Sharmon P. Osae, PharmD, BCACP

    Clinical Assistant Professor, SWGA Clinical Campus

     University of Georgia, College of Pharmacy

    1:30-2:30pm

    Providing Quality Care to LGBTQIA+ Patients

    Maya Leiva, PharmD, BCOP, APh

    Director of Infusion Services and Lead Advanced Practice Pharmacist

    Bass Comprehensive Cancer Center 

     

    2:30-3:30pm

     

    Location: Henrico Doctors Forest Hospital

                      1602 Skipwith Road

                      Richmond, VA 23229

  • 07/03/2023 3:09 PM | Steve Glass (Administrator)

    VSHP has several legislative goals for the 2024 General Assembly but the work starts now!  The Legislative Committee seeks content experts on the following topics to participate in a workgroup.  Expected time requirements include 1-3 virtual sessions (1-1.5h each) with additional review of work by email.

         Centralized Compounding

         340B Protections

         White Bagging

         EMS kits

     

    If you are interested in participating, email Brad McDaniel (bradmcdaniel2@gmail.com) by July 9th. 

    Workgroups will begin meeting in mid-July for centralized compounding but expect other groups to meet this summer, too!

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