At the beginning of this year, the Michigan Pharmacy Political Action Council (PAC) shared with you its 2014 year in review. In an effort to reach more members, we would like to share it again and remind you of all that was accomplished in 2014. The report, available online, includes a message from Pharmacy PAC Chair Hank Fuhs, information on advocacy opportunities, a complete review of 2014 PAC a...

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Pharmacy Day at the Capitol, to be held Sept. 22, 2015, on the south lawn of the Michigan State Capitol building in Lansing, provides an opportunity for pharmacists and student pharmacists to educate legislators on their value as health care professionals. Volunteers are given unique one-on-one time with Michigan’s elected officials to provide wellness demonstrations, including blood pressur...

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National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) occurs every August and provides an opportunity to highlight the value of immunizations across a patient’s lifespan. Visit the NPHIC Web site to access the toolkit, key points, logos and banners, and additional resources to promote NIAM throughout August. You can also share your activities by completing an online form. The organizat...

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Wayne State University (WSU) has been awarded funding for the proposed Urban Center of Antimicrobial Resistance, Discovery, Education and Stewardship (UCARDES). This innovative project is being funded through the President’s Research Enhancement Program – Integrative Bioscience, the university’s special interior funding initiative created to support interdisciplinary research foc...

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It’s never too early to start thinking about October as American Pharmacists Month and Michigan Pharmacy Week, Oct. 18-24! Participate in the That’s My Pharmacist campaign this October. All of our materials have been revamped for this year’s campaign, so you’ll receive fresh, new educational posters, medication cards and brochures for your pharmacy and patients. To learn mo...

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