Here’s the link for tomorrow night’s handouts and for completing continuing pharmacy education credit.

https://www.ipha.org/northsuburban-pharmacists

Please let us know immediately if you are unable to join us tomorrow night.

Confirmation Notice of Attendance.

North Suburban Pharmacists presentation on Tuesday November 21st at 6pm.
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Your attendance is expected and required. Contact us immediately if you are unable to attend.

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The North Suburban Pharmacists of Chicagoland Presents

Pharmacists’ Role in Women’s Health. Program 206.

Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Live In-person Program

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Last Chance. This program is for current NSP members and pre-registered College of Pharmacy students. There is limited guest availability.

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College of Pharmacy students must register through their pharmacy school contact to attend.

Midwestern College of Pharmacy Students (non-member) MUST register with Dr. Sue Cornell at scorne@midwestern.edu . Space is limited

Rosalind Franklin College of Pharmacy Students (non-member)  MUST register with Janeen Winnike at janeen.winnike@rosalindfranklin.edu . Space is limited

Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy Students (non-member) MUST register with Dr. Laura Licari at llicari@roosevelt.edu . Space is limited

University of Illinois College of Pharmacy Students (non-member) MUST register with Deb Fox at dfox4@uic.edu  . Space is limited

Chicago State University College of Pharmacy Students (non-member) MUST register with Dr. Darilyn McClain at dmccla20@csu.edu .

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Location: In-person Program

Moretti’s Restaurant

6415 Dempster

Morton Grove, IL 60053

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Register in advance for this meeting:

RSVP at www.nspharmacists.org

RSVP By Wednesday, November 15th, 6 PM.

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Schedule of Events:

6 PM to 7 PM: Networking and Dinner

7:00 PM to 8:30 PM: Featured Continuing Pharmacy Education Presentation.

Reservations are required for attendance.

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Pharmacists’ Role in Women’s Health. Program 206.

Program Description

Pharmacists play an indispensable role in women's health by ensuring the safe and effective use of medications, particularly contraceptives. Their responsibilities include counseling patients on proper medication use, managing potential drug interactions, and providing guidance on side effects. In many regions, through collaborative practice agreements, pharmacists have been empowered to directly prescribe contraceptives, amplifying their impact on women's health. This expanded role not only enhances access to vital medications but also ensures that women receive comprehensive, patient-centered care and education.

OBJECTIVES

At the end of this presentation, pharmacists should be able to:

• •      Discuss the history of oral contraceptives and the different options available
• •      Determine the best treatment option for a given patient
• •      Discuss the pharmacist’s role in women’s healthcare
• •      Provide insight into the recent federal and state changes to providing women’s healthcare
• •      Compare how different states are implementing new changes and how this affects pharmacists 
• •      Identify the benefits to patient care with the advancements

At the end of this presentation, pharmacy tehnicians should be able to:

• •      Discuss the history of oral contraceptives and the different options available 
• •      Determine the best treatment option for a given patient 
• •      Discuss the technician’s role in assisting the pharmacist 
• •      Provide insight into the recent federal and state changes to providing women’s healthcare 
• •      Compare how different states are implementing new changes and how this affects technicians 
• •      Identify the benefits to patient care with the advancements

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

SPEAKERS

Emily Wetherholt, PharmD, BCACP. Experiential Education Site Specialist, Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove, IL.

Katie Lamberty, Midwestern University, PharmD Candidate 2024

Disclosure: Our speaker declares no conflicts of interest, real or apparent, and no financial interests in any company, product, or service mentioned in this program.

In compliance with regulatory and continuing education guidelines/codes of ethics, guests who are not healthcare professionals are not permitted to attend.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT INFORMATION: The Illinois Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmaceutical education.

ACPE Accreditation: Pending

Funding for this program is provided by: North Suburban Pharmacists of Chicagoland 

In order to receive ACPE credit for this program, the participant must 1) Attend the program in its entirety; 2) Provide current information on the Attendance Log Form; and 3) Complete an Evaluation Form. The program’s administrator should provide attendees a Record of Attendance Form for their files. All Statements of Credit for ACPE approved – IPhA co-sponsored continuing education that individuals have completed during the year are available online at www.ipha.org.  If you do not have web access and would like a CE transcript mailed to you, please contact IPhA at (217) 522-7300 or ipha@ipha.org.

There are no fees for this program.

RSVP at www.nspharmacists.org

RSVP By Wednesday, November 15th, 6 PM.

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