Newsletter, September 2015
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IMPORTANT DATES
October 28, 2015

Oklahoma Pharmacy Heritage Foundation Golf Classic

December 6, 2015

OPhA Law Seminar

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23rd Annual Oklahoma Pharmacy Heritage Foundation Golf Classic
Fundraising Event
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Proceeds will be used for much needed repairs to the Oklahoma Frontier Drugstore Museum. 

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Entry Fee:
Wednesday, October 28
9:00 a.m. Registration
9: 30 a.m. Putting Contest 
10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
Lunch & Awards After Finish

Fairfax Golf Club
2905 N. Sooner Road
Edmond, OK 73034
Enter off Covell between Sooner and Coltrane

$90/person

Entry deadline is Monday, October 26. Click here for more information and to register.

Click here to become a sponsor. 
Creating Connections & Building Relationships 
OPhA Behind the Scenes

We hope you were able to attend the 2015 Mid-America Pharmacy Conference and Expo in Overland Park, Kansas. It was a wonderful opportunity to visit with old friends, meet new ones and create some cherished experiences. This year's convention was all about creating connections and building relationships to redefine wellness and advance the practice of pharmacy. 

The weekend was full of professional development and inspiration including opening keynote speaker Rebecca Snead, RPh, from the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA) and closing keynote speaker Doug Hoey, RPh, MBA, of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA).

The convention also offered the  opportunity to honor those in the profession for their achievements and contributions to pharmacy. 

We hope you enjoy the picture gallery as much as we enjoyed the convention! 

Hope to see you in Grapevine, Texas for next year's conference!
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Lida McGee, Yale Drug
Pharmacist  |  Yale, OK
 
What made you want to become a pharmacist?
Both of my parents influenced my decision - my dad was a dentist and my mom was a hygienist. I grew up knowing the impact they made with people and in our community, and I wanted to be able to do that, as well. In high school, I worked at Clary's Drug, a local independent pharmacy, and realized pharmacy was my niche.
 
What's the best thing about going to work every day?
I enjoy the people. At Yale Drug, we have a great crew and a wonderful customer base. Getting to know my customers - joking with them, talking football with them, discussing health issues - is a constant reminder that I am in the right profession.
 
What's the biggest issue you face running your pharmacy?  
A challenge I have is balance. There are sometimes not enough hours in the day to do everything I want to do: take care of customers, finish behind-the-scene activities that keep the pharmacy running smoothly and keep up with the constant changes that affect my profession.

Why are you an OPhA member?
OPhA is a great resource for any pharmacist trying to keep up with the changes and challenges in our profession.  I may be struggling with an issue, such as star ratings or adherence, that OPhA can help me address through continuing education and networking.
 
What is the one thing you are most proud to have accomplished as a pharmacist?
Completing a PGY1 Community Residency was a big accomplishment for me. The residency program has helped me reach professional goals, is shaping my future career goals and has created a network for me that ultimately helps my patient. 

What is one thing that most people wouldn't know about you?
This is a throwback to college, but I was a member of The Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band my freshman year. It was an amazing experience, and I still feel a rush when I see The Pride run onto the football field during pregame!
NewsPHARM IN THE NEWS

Fall District Meetings
OPhA holds annual meetings in each of its six districts during the fall. During district meetings, attendees may hear from the following:
  • OPhA Leadership
  • PPOK Leadership
  • Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy
  • University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy
  • Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy
We provide an opportunity for pharmacists to get an update on state and national legislation affecting pharmacy and exchange information about current challenges facing pharmacy in Oklahoma. Our goal is to brainstorm recommendations over dinner and deliver them to the state legislature next year. We want your voice to be heard.
 
To help us accurately prepare food and materials, please RSVP by submitting the form below:
 
 
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians may earn up to 2.0 contact hours (0.020 CEUs) of Oklahoma State Board approved continuing education credit.
2016 Nominations for Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy
In conjunction with our fall district meetings, we will also be collecting nominations for the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy. Each OPhA District shall select two nominees.
 
District voting will end at the conclusion of the district meetings on November 10, 2016. 
 
For more information and to nominate, please click here.
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We are happy to hear from you! Contact Larisha Hunter at larisha@candorpr.com.
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