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President's Message from Christina Stafford, PharmD, BCPS

“Be present in all things and thankful in all things.”

- Maya Angelou

“…I’m so thankful for friendship. It beautifies life so much.”- L.M. Montgomery (Anne of Avonlea)

Hello Fall!! This time of year is generally a time to show thanks, so I will focus this month’s message on what I am thankful for.

I am thankful for educational opportunities and the teams that are devoted to providing these opportunities to our members. We kicked off our monthly Grand Rounds Series and quarterly Preceptor Development Series last month. Both sessions were well attended by our members. Keep watching your email and the MSHP Newsletter for these continuing series. ASHP has recently launched a 7-part Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion series titled “Transforming Awareness into Action” that pharmacy professionals can use in their practice to recognize and combat bias and disparities in health care.

I am thankful for community and collaboration and the teams responsible for ensuring that this is possible. The Education and Programming Committee continues to work with KCHP on planning for the virtual Spring Meeting. Midyear is less than a month away and I am looking forward to seeing you virtually at our luncheon where we will celebrate our accomplishments from this past year and recognize our student Clinical Skills Competition winners.

I am thankful for my health and the health of those around me. If the last 20 months has shown me anything, it is this.

And finally, I am thankful to all the members of the MSHP Board and to all our members. As John F. Kennedy said, “We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” So many of you have been that person for me, so THANK YOU!!!

I wish everyone a very safe and Happy Holidays!

Christina Stafford, PharmD, BCPS

MSHP President