The mission of Michigan Pharmacy Foundation (MPF) is to advance pharmacy, pharmacy education and research, and to promote pharmacy practice to the highest level of patient care.

MPF was established as an initiative of Michigan Pharmacists Association in 1992. Directing the fundraising activities and programs of the Foundation is a Board of Trustees, whose members are leaders in Michigan pharmacy.

The Foundation seeks to advance pharmacy through education, practice innovation and research focused on patient care, for the improvement and promotion of public health and public education.

Click on the image at the right to view an electronic copy of the 2010 MPF Annual Report.

MPF's goals focus on the following areas:

• Patient-focused Care
  Demonstration projects particularly in community, hospital and long-term care pharmacy practice, including coordination of care services

• Professional and Public Relations
  Special projects focused on advancing the professional image of pharmacists to the general public

• Commissioned Studies
  Collaborative studies with colleges of pharmacy to advance the professional and economic aspects of pharmacy practice

• Pharmacists' Self-Study Program
  Directed self-study program aimed at pharmacists who temporarily leave active practice for a period of time; special certificate programs for pharmacists, including self-study

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For more information, contact MPF Director of Operations La Vone Swanson at (517) 377-0231; MPF Special Events Manager Cynthia Rowe at (517) 377-0222; or MPF Executive Director Dianne Miller at (517) 377-0223.