11/12/2002

LOWELL RESIDENT RECEIVES AWARD

Robert P. Coffey of Lowell received the Greatest Individual Contribution Award in the area of public awareness from the Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists (MSHP) at their Annual Meeting Nov. 8 in Lansing, Mich.

This award is given annually to a pharmacy professional who has contributed to public health awareness. Coffey received the honor for his instrumental efforts on the Changing Perceptions brochure program. Changing Perceptions is a promotional brochure showcasing the clinical activities of pharmacists in Michigan designed to help change the public perception of pharmacists from pill counters to hands-on patient caretakers.

Coffey has been the Clinical Coordinator of Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids since 1991. He is the Immediate Past President of MSHP. He previously served on the Board of Directors and held the position of co-chair on the Education Affairs Committee. His work has been on both an organizational level and within his health system. Specific contributions include implementing pharmaceutical teaching programs in Michigan communities and patient satisfaction work throughout his career.

Coffey received his bachelor of science degree in pharmacy and his master of science in pharmacy administration degrees from Wayne State University College of Pharmacy & Allied Health Professions. He then received his two-year post B.S. Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Medical University of South Carolina.

MSHP is a practice section that consists of over 500 of the Michigan Pharmacists Association's 3,600 members. Since its founding in 1883, the Michigan Pharmacists Association has been a leader in the professional and scientific advancement of pharmacy and in safeguarding the well-being of the individual patient in Michigan.

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