Michigan Pharmacists Association

Our very own Chief Pharmacy Officer Farah Jalloul was honored to speak at the Ferris State University College of Pharmacy Class of 2028 White Coat Ceremony! Jalloul spoke about the future of pharmacy by emphasizing the power of membership, leadership and community within the Michigan Pharmacists Association.

And we’re thrilled to announce that, thanks to a generous donation, EVERY incoming P1 student will receive a FREE 4-year membership to MPA! 🙌🎉 Welcome to the profession and your MPA family, class of 2028! 💙

There's still time to sing up for MPA's Law and Policy Symposium! Earn live CE credit while meeting the state licensing ethics & jurisprudence requirement. There will be both in-person and virtual options! Register here: https://ow.ly/u57r50TfMTZ

If you missed the August Point-of-Care Test and Treat Certificate program live webinar, MPA will be hosting another one Nov. 14. Sign up here: https://fs27.formsite.com/7jFRIO/51ssdzcskw/index

As we recognize Life Insurance Awareness Month, we’re answering a common life insurance question: what happens if you need more life insurance later on?

As always, reach out if we can be of assistance in identifying additional or initial life insurance policies tailored to your needs. We are here to help this month and every month!

Join the MSHP Residency Committee Sept. 18 for a webinar that is free to all MPA members! Register here: https://ow.ly/HO5l50SVQKt

MPA Chief Pharmacy Officer Farah Jalloul attended the Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences white coat ceremony for the class of 2028. She addressed the students on the importance of membership, leadership within the association and announced that due to a generous donation, all incoming P1 students will be receiving a FREE four-year membership!

Where’s Mark? Enjoyed participating in the MSHP Planning Retreat and Board of Directors meeting at MPA headquarters. Thanks to all of the dedicated MSHP members who made the trek to Lansing to help plan the coming year of MSHP activities.

Join us at the MPA Upper Peninsula Division Fall Conference Oct. 5-6 in Marquette! Topics will include ethics & jurisprudence, cardiovascular health, addiction and the brain, and natural approaches to inflammation. Register: https://ow.ly/2Mmp50TfNAR

The DEA has allowed an increase in Vyvanse production of around 24 percent to help with the ADHD drug shortage:

U.S. allows increased Vyvanse production to help ADHD drug shortage The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has allowed an increase in Vyvanse production of around 24 percent to help with the ADHD drug shortage nationwide. The DEA greenlighted the spike in …

The MSHP Annual Meeting is fast approaching Oct. 25. Register now and join us in Grand Rapids! Sign up here: https://ow.ly/gSQb50TfOYm

Earn live CE credit while meeting the state licensing ethics & jurisprudence requirement at MPA's 2024 Law and Policy Symposium Sept. 25. There will be both in-person and virtual options! Register here: https://ow.ly/u57r50TfMTZ

MPA wishes Paul a happy and well-earned retirement!

Happy Labor Day from MPA! The MPA and PSI Insurance Agency offices will be closed today.

The MSHP Organizational Affairs Committee will be hosting a social event for pharmacists, technicians and their families at in the VIP Room at High Caliber Karting and Entertainment from 4-6 p.m. Sept. 5. Attendees will be treated to pizza and unlimited throw bowling, courtesy of MSHP!

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP no later than Sept. 2 by following this link: Surveymonkey.com/r/QGT6Z2M.

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The MSHP Organizational Affairs Committee will be hosting a social event for pharmacists, technicians and their families at in the VIP Room at High Caliber Karting and Entertainment from 4-6 p.m. Sept. 5. Attendees will be treated to pizza and unlimited throw bowling, courtesy of MSHP!

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP no later than Sept. 2 by following this link: Surveymonkey.com/r/QGT6Z2M.

MPA member Michael Klepser has been named a recipient of a 2024 Pinnacle Award from the American Pharmacists Association Foundation! Klepser was given an Individual Award for Career Achievement as "an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in enhancing health care quality and medication use."

Congratulations Michael!

Learn more about the 2024 winners here: APHAfoundation.org/pinnacle-2024

Where's Mark?

Attended the annual CAPA Summer Social at EagleMonk Pub & Brewery in Lansing. Great conversation with friends and happy to see all those smiling faces again! Thanks to CAPA for making this event possible.

The Health Professional Leadership Academy (HPLA) is an incredible program and opportunity for many! Click the link below to learn more about this program.
https://www.michiganpharmacyfoundation.org/hpla

Two months to go until the MSHP Annual Meeting in Grand Rapids! Click the link to register, view the agenda or book your room now!

MichiganPharmacists.org/education-events/mshp-annual-meeting

Join us Oct. 5-6 in beautiful Marquette for the Michigan Pharmacists Association - Upper Peninsula Division Fall Conference! Register now at https://ow.ly/M7fP50SHip3

Earn live CE credit while meeting the state licensing ethics & jurisprudence requirement at MPA's 2024 Law and Policy Symposium Sept. 25. There will be both in-person and virtual options! Register here: https://ow.ly/g97Z50RSP0E

The FDA has approved updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines that mainly target descendants of the Omicron variant:

FDA Approves and Authorizes Updated mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines to Better Protect Against Currently Circulating Variants FDA approves and authorizes updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines to better protect against currently circulating variants.

Celebrate National Immunization Month by to signing up for the next APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization live webinar Sept. 11! Note: This is a mixed-format training; homestudy components must be completed before the live date.
Register here: https://ow.ly/IuVX50SqgPI