TPA Welcomes New Staff

CALL FOR CLINICAL PHARMACY MANAGERS

Recently, TPA created a space for Tennessee pharmacists to collaborate on managerial, leadership, and clinical topics. Each quarter, engaged pharmacy leaders convene virtually to discuss these topics and bring focus to other key practice issues, including antimicrobial stewardship, opioid management, drug diversion, and more. This group accepts new members on a rolling basis and welcomes anyone who would like to join, share ideas, and learn from other practice leaders. If you are interested in joining, please contact jade@tnpharm. org for a signup link. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with your fellow TPA members!

TPA Welcomes Our Newest Staff

ARIEL CLARK, PharmD

Manager of Education and Practice Development • Manage grant programs • Oversee CE and non-CE programs ariel@tnpharm.org

JADE JOCHEM, PharmD

Executive Fellow • Facilitate student and new practitioner opportunities • Assist in strategic priorities jade@tnpharm.org

EMERALD JOHNSON

Manager of Events and Administrative Affairs • Coordinate external and internal meetings • Facilitate partner and sponsor relationships emerald@tnpharm.org

DANIELLE MccOY, MPH

Project Manager • Oversee COVID-19 and other vaccination initiatives danielle@tnpharm.org

BRENT SNYDER, BS

Manager of Communications and Digital Engagement • Manage website and social media • Manage print and electronic communications brent@tnpharm.org

OLIVIA WELTER, PharmD

Director of Professional Affairs • Regulatory and payor issues • Leadership programs • Practice resources olivia@tnpharm.org

October is Pharmacists Month in Tennessee and American Pharmacists Month

October is American Pharmacists Month and Pharmacists Month in Tennessee—the perfect time to recognize pharmacists and share the positive impact you make in your community! Throughout October, TPA and the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) ask you to help raise awareness of pharmacists’ contributions to healthcare and everything you do for your patients. Pharmacists, student pharmacists, pharmacy staff, and advocates are asked to share this message:

Pharmacists are essential providers of accessible care.

TPA urges you to participate in American Pharmacists Month (APhM) and engage with TPA through your social media efforts! Tweet, retweet, and follow @tnpharmacists on Twitter, find us on Facebook at facebook.com/tnpharmacists, and engage with us on Instagram at @tnpharmacists.

Congratulations to KELLY COVERT, PharmD, BCPS, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy! Dr. Covert won a $50 gift card for being the first TPA member to submit the correct solution to “Not Throwin’ Away My Shot,

” the vaccine word search in TPA’s 2021-2022 Winter Journal. The solution is shown below. THANK YOU to everyone who played!

There are many different days and ways to celebrate pharmacy professionals in the coming weeks: • October 1-31: American Pharmacists Month • #APhM2022 • pharmacistsmonth.com • October 12: Women Pharmacist Day • #WomenPharmacistDay • womenpharmacistday.com • October 16-22: National Pharmacy Week • #PharmacyWeek • ashp.org/pharmacyweek • October 18: National Pharmacy Technician Day • #RxTechDay • ptcb.org/history/pharmacy-technician-day

Leadership Opportunities: YOU Lead TPA

The Tennessee Pharmacists Association is led and directed by YOU! In just a few weeks, TPA will be sending out calls for leadership volunteers. Eligible members will be able to submit applications to run for office in TPA and TPA practice societGETTING THE MOST ies and for delegate service. If fRoM youR you would like to be a decision-

TPA MEMBERSHIP maker for TPA, please consider volunteering when the call for leaders is sent to members this fall. The future of the association rests in YOUR hands! For more information, please feel free to contact me at lisa@tnpharm.org or 615-256-3023. I look forward to hearing from you! Lisa Hull, BS, CPhT TPA Membership Engagement Coordinator

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