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NOVEMBER
Thanks, Again!
Almost a year ago, at the beginning of my term as your president, I asked each of you to give something a little bit more back to our profession. At September's meeting, some of you shared your contributions with us. Thank you.
Others contributed of their time and efforts, but chose not to speak out. Some may have been bashful, or merely considered their extra efforts as part of their job. No problem. The importance of your contribution is derived from your action and not the attention it receives. That's what giving is all about. Thank you.
Still others may have felt that their contributions were, to their minds, small and didn't merit mention. Please remember that the request was not for large investments of time, effort or money, but merely for just a little bit more than folks were already giving. Keep in mind that polio was defeated through the efforts of the March of Dimes. If not for those many people making small individual contributions (literally ten cents at a time), the Salk and Sabin polio vaccines would not have been developed. Thank you.
Included in those who did not speak out were the members of the SMSHP Board of Directors who worked hard throughout the year, going that extra mile, to ensure that our meetings and programs were of high quality and ran well, that bills were paid, newsletters went out, the web services expanded, and that new projects were developed and ongoing ones completed. Thank you.
Like many of you, I found that giving that little bit extra didn't cost much. It wasn't painful and it often provided a sense of fulfillment, when you knew you did the right thing. For example: A problem comes up at the end of the day, just when you're getting ready to head home (invariably on a Friday afternoon before your weekend off). You could ignore it, but you know that it needs to be handled now and that you're in the best position to take care of it. So you do - because that's what's best for your patient, co-workers, and profession (this is leading by example). Thank you.
I would also like to thank you for the honor of serving as your President this past year. It has been a very rewarding experience that I will always treasure. Finally, I'd like to ask one more favor of you. Please continue looking for ways to give that little bit extra back to our profession. As members of one of the oldest health-system pharmacy associations in the country and practitioners in one of the most progressive regions of pharmacy practice, we have a long-standing obligation to lead by example. I'm proud to say that because of your efforts and concerns, SMSHP takes this obligation seriously and acts on it regularly.
Thank you,
- Frank
Frank Zaran, President
Southeastern Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist – Drug Information
Detroit Receiving Hospital and University Health Center
Detroit, MI
313.745.4558
FZaran at dmc dot org
SMSHP Presents Whitney Award 2009
Established in 1950 by the Michigan Society of Hospital Pharmacists, the annual Harvey A.K. Whitney Lecture Award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to health-system pharmacy. The award is considered to be the highest honor in the profession.
At the ASHP Summer Meeting in Chicago, this June, SMSHP President Frank Zaran, honored the recipient of the Harvey A.K. Whitney Lecture Award, Paul W. Abramowitz, PharmD, FASHP by making the presentation of the plaque.
Read more about the Whitney Award.
NEW! SMSHP LOGO-WEAR!SMSHP is excited to now offer the quintessential fashion item - shirts with the SMSHP logo! We are now offering three items: a T-shirt, hoodie and Golf / Polo shirt (in both men's and ladies styles).
President Frank Zaran says, "Our logowear make such wonderful holiday gifts..... I mean what could be better than SMSHP T-shirts as Pharmacy Month gifts, Halloween treats, and stocking stuffers for Christmas? And one simply has to have a nice warm hooded sweatshirt for taking the kids around Trick or Treating and how better to give thanks (other than in prayer) for being in a profession that has protected us from much of the ongoing economic crisis - than by outfitting the entire family in SMSHP golf shirts when gathered around the table on Thanksgiving?"
These items can be ordered ONLINE! (click on this link, or on the LOGOWEAR item in the menu at the top of the page) An arrangement with PayPal has allowed us to make purchases securely. You do not have to have a PayPal account to use the service. You can use any credit card, deduct directly from your bank account or thru a PayPal account. The transaction is handled by PayPal, so SMSHP never needs your credit card information. Orders can be picked up at the next meeting (mailing is not available as yet). Please allow at least 7-10 days to process your order, as the shirts are made upon request and are not stocked in advance.
!! * * HOLIDAY BOWLING BLOWOUT * * !!!SMSHP presents a
HOLIDAY BoWLING BLoWOuT
- A Meet & Greet for SMSHP Members & Friends
All Are Welcome!! Members, Non-members & Everybody Else!
You are invited to an evening of networking, fun & friends. SMSHP is organizing this and other social gatherings as a way of networking & fundraising. Get your flyer here for registration form or see your facility representative!
WHEN? Thursday, December 3, 2009
6:00pm – 9:00pm
WHERE? Majestic Theater Complex
4120 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI
*secure parking behind bldg or across street
COST? $30 per person
– Prepayment by 11/20/09
**Includes: Pizza, Salad, Munchies, Bowling, Shoes, Pop & Domestic beer
Come on out, meet new & old friends, have some fun & relax!
Bring your friends & Co-Workers!
Sign Up a New SMSHP Member, Get a Free Raffle Ticket!
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NOVEMBER PROGRAM requires ONLINE registration
November marks SMSHP's Annual Awards & Installation Banquet. In addition our CE program is presented in conjunction with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) - our national "mother" organization. Guest speaker is LeAnne Kennedy, Pharm.D., BCOP, Pharmaceutical Care Coordinator, Hematology and Oncology, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston Salem, North Carolina. The program description is as follows:
Prevention and Treatment of an Oncologic Emergency: Focus on Tumor Lysis Syndrome
As a valued member of the health care team that manages the care of oncology patients, pharmacists are in a key position to impact the care of patients at risk for developing or those that present with oncologic emergencies, including Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS). TLS, a group of metabolic abnormalities resulting from the spontaneous or treatment-related rapid break down of malignant tumor cells, is a serious and potentially life-threatening medical emergency. When TLS occurs, it is essential that the patient receive prompt medical attention in order to prevent acute complications that can have severe repercussions, including death of the patient.
This program will help pharmacists appropriately identify patients who are at high risk of developing TLS. Monitoring and providing treatment options for patients who develop this medical emergency or those for whom prophylactic therapy is warranted will also be addressed. Case studies will be used to illustrate key concepts.
Please note that to recieve CE credit for this program attendees must follow two steps:
1) Register online at: http://ashpadvantage.com/tls/programs.html, (select the "Novi, MI" event) then,
2) after attending the program, print their official statements of continuing pharmacy education credit at the ASHP Learning Center at http://ce.ashp.org, immediately following this activity.
Pharmacy Technicians are also able to obtain CE credit for attending this program. A flyer with the complete information is now available and online here. A copy of the SMSHP newsletter is also available for download if you would like to post at your workplace or send to freinds.
For complete program information on the program or the speaker, please visit http://www.ashpadvantage.com/tls.
BALLOTS TO BE RETURNED BY NOV 1
A reminder that ballots for the SMSHP board election should be returned / postmarked by November 2. All ballots have been mailed out. If you did not recieve one, please contact Mike Ruffing. Results will be announced at the Awards & Installation Banquet during the November meeting.
Michael J. Ruffing
phone: (313) 966-4246
email: mruffing@dmc.org
SMSHP PLANNING CALENDAR
6 MSHP Annual Meeting , Rock Financial Showplace, Novi
11 SMSHP Annual Awards & Installation Banquet, Sheraton Detroit/Novi
- Board / Membership Meeting
6:00PM - Registration
6:30PM - Awards Banquet & Installation of New Officers
7:30PM - Educational Program (0.1 CEU)
No SMSHP meeting in December
6 ASHP Midyear Meeting, Las Vegas, NV
13 SMSHP Board / Membership Meeting, Doubletree Detroit/Novi
10 SMSHP Board / Membership Meeting, Peking House, Royal Oak
10 SMSHP Board / Membership Meeting, Embassy Suites, Southfield
- Guest Speaker: ASHP 2010 President-Elect, Diane B. Ginsburg
14 SMSHP Board / Membership Meeting, TBD
12 SMSHP Board / Membership Meeting, TBD
5 SMSHP Annual Technician Seminar, TBD
SMSHP Pharmacy Internship Directory
In conjunction with its involvement in the Residency Showcase, SMSHP is putting together an Internship Directory.
This will be a compilation of Internship Programs that will allow prospective students the ability to explore
and compare the available programs in which they may have an interest.
The preliminary Internship Directory will be available on our website. In addition we have supplied a template form to be
used by programs that would like to be included in this compilation. If your institution has an internship program,
please complete the template and forward it to:
Susan Davis at: ar3891@wayne.edu or sldavis@wayne.edu
Membership Renewal Time!
Now is the time to renew your membership in one of the greatest bargains you will find. Membership renewals are now being accepted for the 2010 membership year. We provide highly professional and relevant live Continuing Education programs and a complimentary meal eight times a year. A place where you can network with your peers from around the tri-county area and renew / refresh past relationships.
We have a long 63-year history and the founder of ASHP’s most distinguished National annual award — the Whitney Award. We also sponsor an annual Residency Showcase and Awards & Installation Banquet.
A membership form may be printed off here. Our membership dues for 2010 remain unchanged. Renewals received after March 1 are subject to a $10.00 late fee.
Kevin McManus
Membership List Chairman
kmcmanus@dmc.org
SMSHP Past President Remembered Thomas N. Brown (June 14, 1951-September 4, 2009)
Tom passed away after a four month battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn and his two children, Michael and Maegan. Tom was a devoted husband and father who loved to cook and travel. He was a pharmacist who worked at many different hospitals and pharmacies, including Henry Ford Hospital, Harper Hospital, Rite Aid and Henry Ford Ambulatory Clinic Pharmacies. Tom was a member of ASHP and SMSHP. He was an active SMSHP member in the 80s and 90s, serving on committees and officer positions. Tom was a Past President of SMSHP in 1983.
(Thanks to Linda Strausbaugh, SMSHP Past President, 1994, for passing this along.)
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