http://www.michiganpharmacists.org The Michigan Pharmacists Association is a state professional society serving Michigan's pharmacists, pharmacy school educators, pharmaceutical representatives and pharmacy technicians. The mission of the Michigan Pharmacists Association is to encourage and support its members as professionals responsible for the delivery of patient-focused care. MPA will be hosting its final Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Program of the year on Dec. 14. Those interested in participating should register online by Nov. 27. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/ On Nov. 17 MPA is holding a webinar titled Integrative Treatments for Head Pain. Participants will receive one hour of live continuing education credit. Register online by Nov. 12. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/ The Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists (MSHP) held its Annual Meeting Nov. 6, 2009, at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi. The meeting provided attendees with a series of continuing education programs, as well as an exhibit hall to network with pharmacy professionals, a residency breakfast and more. Leadership track programming allowed for participants to interact with top industry representatives.... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/ MPA's Online H1N1/Seasonal Flu Toolkit has been updated to include quick facts on antiviral treatments for clinicians from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/ The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) is recognizing this month as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month to help build awareness and save lives. Utilize MPA's Patient Education Library for handouts on smoking cessation to help spread information on the health benefits of quitting smoking. more Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/ The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that starting next year, medical providers may use electronic health records (EHRs) to report data on quality electronic prescribing measures for some of the government's pay-for-performance initiatives. more Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/ With the holidays approaching, remember Michigan Pharmacy Foundation's Fundraising Solutions online marketplace when you're shopping for gifts. It is your doorway to 1,000 online stores. Shop with any of these merchants through this marketplace, and a portion of every sale will be donated to MPF anonymously. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/ The House of Representatives passed H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, on Saturday by a vote of 220-215. It is not known when the Senate will vote on a version of the health reform legislation. more Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/ Two MPA members were elected to serve as mayor of their cities in Michigan in the recent election. Dana Beamon was re-elected mayor of St. Johns and Jack Poll was elected mayor of Wyoming. Congratulations! Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/ MPA has been working with the Michigan Departments of Community Health and Information Technology to build on the existing plan for health information exchange (HIE) in response to the state’s use of federal stimulus funds. In an effort to assist the state, MPA is seeking a pharmacist to serve on the Measures Workgroup. The planning time period is scheduled for December 2009 through April 2010.... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/ If you or your pharmacy will be available to patients to assist them with Medicare Part D questions, consider sending the following letter to the editor to your local newspaper letting your community know you are there for them. Open enrollment for 2010 Medicare Part D plans begin Sunday, Nov. 15.------------------- Dear Editor: Your pharmacist is ready to answer your questions as you or your... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/ Ed Szandzik of Grosse Pointe Woods was recognized as the Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists (MSHP) 2009 Joseph A. Oddis Leadership Award recipient at the MSHP Annual Meeting, Nov. 6 in Novi. Recipients of this award must be active in association work, be a member of MSHP and display leadership qualities. The award consists of $100 and a plaque. Szandzik is currently the director of pharmacy... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/ Susan Fehr of Okemos was awarded the Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists (MSHP) Pharmacist of the Year Award at the MSHP Annual Meeting, Nov. 6, in Novi, Mich. Every year, MSHP recognizes a pharmacist who is a model in leadership and achievement, is committed to health-system pharmacy, is active in pharmacy organizations, participates in community service, demonstrates innovative practice... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/ Kalamazoo pharmacist Dean Van Loo received the Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists (MSHP) President’s Award at the MSHP Annual Meeting, Nov. 6 in Novi. This award recognizes the commitment of a pharmacist to the profession that advances the theme and goal of the MSHP Board/President during the Society year. The theme for 2009 was stepping forward as an individual to actively participate... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/ Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo was awarded the Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists (MSHP) Professional Practice Award at the MSHP Annual Meeting, Nov. 6 in Novi. With this award, MSHP recognizes and honors a group of deserving pharmacy professionals for involvement and participation in an innovative pharmacy project that contributes to professional practice. The award consists... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/