Take part in a transformation of pharmacy practice where you will unleash innovation, forge collaborations, and drive meaningful improvement in patient care and outcomes.

Pharmacy Futures is ASHP’s dynamic summer event uniting pharmacy professionals to explore cutting-edge practice, actionable strategies, and the innovations shaping the future of patient care. Through 40+ education sessions and curated learning communities aligned with the Summit on Pharmacy Workforce Transformation in the Age of AI, attendees gain practical insights in specialty pharmacy, ambulatory care, informatics and digital health, leadership, medication safety, and the National Pharmacy Preceptors Conference — empowering the workforce at every career stage to drive meaningful impact and improved patient outcomes.

Find out more and register on ASHP's website here!

Already registered? Check out these great local activities for your visit to St. Louis!

MSHP and the R&E Foundation honored recipients at the 2026 Joint Spring Meeting in Overland Park, KS. 

MSHP Awards: 

• Pharmacist of the Year: Sarah Stone
• Pharmacy Technician of the Year: Nicholas Owens
• Compounding Pharmacy Technician of the Year: Brooke Snapp
• Volunteer of the Year: Sierra Richard
• Outstanding Collaborator: Deambra Crochrell
• Outstanding Collaborator: Maria Dickson
• Rising Star: Tyler Whitehead
• Rising Star: Davion Hill

R&E Awards: 

• Tonnies Preceptor of the Year: Megan Musselman
• Garrison Award: Sarah Boyd
• Best Student Research Poster: Ethan Barney-Stavrou
• Best Resident Research Poster: Jaci Moore

1.  Student Scholarship to Mid-Year Clinical Meeting: Four scholarships are awarded to the winners of the Clinical Skills Competition at each school of pharmacy to offset the cost of attending Mid-Year. These scholarships have recently been awarded for 2025! The recipients are: Sophie Kovalenko and Katie Weber from University of Missouri and Lucas Pitti and Alexander Johnson from STLSHP. Total Scholarships Awarded: $1,000. 
   
2. Poster Awards at Spring Meeting: Each year, we hold a poster session at the Spring Meeting. This is a great opportunity to share innovative ideas with others and likewise learn about up and coming trends in Missouri health systems pharmacies. The R&E Foundation presents cash awards to students and pharmacists for five award categories. The 2026 Call for Posters is open now - learn more here! Total Awards Granted: $700.
   
3. Awards and Recognitions: The R&E Foundation gives out three annual awards at the Spring Meeting - Best Practice; Tonnies Preceptor of the Year, and the Garrison Award. These awards include a plaque to display in the recipients office and recognition during the meeting and in SHP publications. Total Award Cost: $500.
   
4. Special Projects:The R&E Foundation was able to support the GKCSHP Research Certificate in its inaugural year, expanding the offering beyond the local chapter to a fulls statewide program. R&E intends to continue this collaboration with GKCSHP and other local chapters who are interested in launching research initiatives. Additional funding allows R&E to expand offerings statewide when opportunities arise! 

What are the programs supported by R&E? 

All of the Virtual Grand Rounds and Preceptor Development Series programs are run by the R&E Foundation Board of Directors. This accounts for over 30 educational program per year! This programming supports the professional development of residents and preceptors around the state and has served as a model for other state affiliates looking to advance resident programming. 

Finally, the R&E Foundation hosts or co-hosts two networking events each year: the Missouri Reception at Mid-Year and the R&E Foundation Fundraiser at the Spring Meeting. These fun events are a way to bring together pharmacy professionals, alumnae organizations, and supporters. The Missouri Reception is coming up next week and we hope you can join!

Donate Today!

United for the Future of Pharmacy

Join your fellow pharmacists and pharmacy professionals as we come together to advocate, educate, and shape the future of our profession! Legislative Day is your opportunity to make your voice heard, connect directly with lawmakers, and demonstrate the united strength of pharmacy in our state.  

Let’s stand United for the Future of Pharmacy — because together, we can make a lasting impact for our patients, our profession, and our communities. 

Stay tuned for registration details and a full schedule of events COMING SOON!

You won’t want to miss this empowering day in Jefferson City!  

Frederick Edward Tonnies

June 22, 1943 - August 20, 2025

Frederick Edward Tonnies, age 82, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, in his home.

Fred was a devoted family man and a passionate Mizzou sports fan who found his greatest joy in time spent with family and friends. He had a remarkable ability to make others laugh, and everyone always felt welcome in his home and heart.

Fred is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Jaworowski) Tonnies; his son, Joseph Tonnies; and his daughter, Sarah (William “Trey”) Pope. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Dr. Kyle Tonnies, Ava Tonnies, William “Liam” Pope IV, and Olivia Pope. He will be dearly missed by his siblings and in-laws Judy (Tonnies) and Bill Schulz, Mary and Rick Sato, Jim Gibilterra Sr., and Barbara Jaworowski, as well as by many beloved nieces and nephews.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick Emil Tonnies and Edna Marie (Vollmer) Tonnies; his sister, Audrey (Tonnies) Manning; brother-in-law, Patrick Manning; and his nephew, Dennis O’Donnell.

A Memorial Gathering Will Be Held On:
Saturday, September 13th, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
Schrader Funeral Home 
www.schrader.com
Schrader Funeral Home
14960 Manchester Rd, Ballwin, MO 63011

A celebration of Fred’s life will be held following the service from 4pm-8pm at Bellerive Country Club. The family welcomes relatives, friends, and all whose lives Fred touched to join in remembrance.

Bellerive Country Club
Hosted at The Field House
12925 Ladue Road
St. Louis, MO 63141

Please share memories of Fred and condolences with the family in the online guestbook at www.schrader.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Fred’s memory to the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy (formerly the St. Louis College of Pharmacy) at uhsp.edu/givenow.

Fred’s Professional Career:

Fred was born on June 22, 1943, in St. Louis at Christian Hospital. He met the love of his life, Kathleen Ann (Jaworowski) Tonnies, while working at Christian Hospital as a pharmacy intern and she as a nurse intern. They married on August 25, 1967, and shared more than 57 years together.

Fred earned his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy in 1968, completed an Executive Management Fellowship for Directors of Pharmacy at the Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, in 1989, and received a Master of Science in Pharmacy Administration from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy in 1990.

He began his career as a student pharmacist intern at Gasen Pharmacy and Christian Hospital, then worked as a staff pharmacist at Christian Hospital Northwest. In 1970, Fred and Kathleen moved to Hannibal, Missouri, where he became Director of Pharmacy Services at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. There, he designed a new pharmacy, introduced modern practices, and also provided part-time services to Levering Hospital and Beth Haven Extended Care Facility.

During his time in Hannibal, Fred’s public service included:
·    Board member and co-author of a grant establishing the Mark Twain Mental Health Association Board member of the Hannibal Council on Alcohol and Drugs
·    Board member of the Marion County Ambulance District

In 1977, Fred was appointed Manager of Pharmacy Services at the University of Missouri-Columbia Hospital and Clinics, where he served for 26 years. He expanded facilities, staffing, and services, introducing modern inpatient and outpatient distribution, clinical pharmacy programs, and training partnerships with the UMKC School of Pharmacy.
Fred also took on wider administrative leadership. When University Hospital merged with Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, he served as Acting Assistant Director of Professional Services, managing Pharmacy, Pathology, Radiology, Emergency, and Transplant Services, while also budgeting and staffing for a new Endoscopy Center. Later, when Columbia Regional Hospital merged into the system, he assumed responsibility for its pharmacy operations as well, uniting services under a single manager.

Between 1983-1986, Fred worked as a consultant pharmacist to Fulton State Hospital, Nevada State Hospital, and Woodhaven Learning Center, where he evaluated and improved pharmacy services.

After retiring from the University in 2003, Fred continued his work as:
·    Director of Pharmacy at Samaritan Hospital (Macon, MO) for one year
·    Director of Pharmacy at Fulton State Hospital for six years
·    Consultant pharmacist for Missouri Care and the Surgery Center of Columbia

From 2011 to 2023, Fred was Pharmacy Director for the Missouri Department of Mental Health, where he reviewed and developed statewide medication policies, implemented new pharmacy software across seven hospitals, and chaired the committee reviewing opioid prescribing practices.

Fred also served as a consultant pharmacist to the Missouri Mutual Employers Insurance Company (4 years), Novation Supply Company (6 years, including chair), and the University Hospital Consortium (12 years). He taught as adjunct faculty at the UMKC School of Pharmacy and at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy.

His professional leadership included decades of service to pharmacy organizations:
·    Member of the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists (ASHP), including the Council on Organizational Affairs
·    Founding member of the Missouri Society of Hospital Pharmacists (MSHP) in 1970, serving on numerous committees, the board, and as president for two terms
·    Appointed by Governor John Ashcroft to the Missouri Board of Pharmacy (1992-1998), serving as president for one year
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Fred’s accomplishments were recognized with numerous awards, including:
·    St. Louis Society of Hospital Pharmacists Student Award (1968)
·    MSHP Hospital Pharmacist of the Year (1978)
·    University of Missouri-Columbia Hospital - Management Leadership Award (1984)
·    MSHP Thomas J. Garrison Achievement Award (1991)
·    Fellow of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (1993)
·    Outstanding Alumni Award, St. Louis College of Pharmacy (1994)
·    Missouri Pharmacy Association Bowl of Hygeia Award (1996)

Community Service & Personal Interests:

Fred’s impact extended well beyond pharmacy. In Columbia, he was the Director of the Men’s and Women’s Adult Soccer League for 14 years and served as Soccer Commissioner for the Show-Me State Games for 13 years. His dedication to the sport was recognized with his induction into the SMSG Hall of Fame.

After retiring from pharmacy, Fred began a new path as President of the St. Louis Chapter of Better Investing, overseeing a territory across Missouri and Illinois. This chapter educated both individuals and clubs in stock investing, and Fred embraced the role with the same dedication he brought to pharmacy.

Fred lived his life to the fullest, guided by faith, family, service, and humor. He gave endlessly of his time and talents, touched countless lives, and left a legacy of kindness, leadership, and love. He often said he had no regrets, and he leaves behind cherished memories and an example of a life well lived.

Services

Memorial Gathering

      Saturday, September 13, 2025
      11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory
       14960 Manchester Road
    Ballwin, MO 63011

Celebration of Life

      Saturday, September 13, 2025
      4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Bellerive Country Club
       12925 Ladue Road
    St. Louis, MO 63141
    Hosted at The Field House

The Missouri Society of Health-System Pharmacists (MSHP)  and the Kansas Council of Health-System Pharmacy (KCHP) invite you to our call for speakers for our joint 2026 Spring Meeting, taking place March 27–28, 2026, at the Marriott Kansas City Overland Park.

This year’s theme is Stronger Together: Reuniting for Progress and Preparedness and we are seeking engaging, knowledgeable speakers to share their expertise in a way that will inspire and educate pharmacists, residents, students, and technicians across the region.

We welcome presentations on a variety of topics of interest, including (but not limited to):

• Advances in clinical pharmacy practice
• Pharmacy leadership & management
• Medication safety & quality improvement
• Pharmacy technician development
• Legislative & regulatory updates
• Innovative models of care

We encourage you to click here to submit for yourself or on behalf of someone else.

Join us in shaping a meaningful and educational program for the 2026 Spring Meeting — we can’t wait to hear from you!

Kevin Edward Kinkade

February 27, 1953 — February 7, 2025

Kevin Edward Kinkade, 71, of Vandalia and Columbia, MO passed away on Friday, Feb 7, 2025, at Cape Canaveral Hospital in Cocoa Beach, FL. 

Funeral services will be held 3:00 pm Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Waters Funeral Home in Vandalia. Burial will follow in the Vandalia Cemetery. Visitation celebrating Kevin's life will be held 1:00 pm until the time of the service Saturday at the Waters Funeral Home.

Kevin was born February 27, 1953, in Vandalia, Missouri, the son of Thomas and Beryl Kinkade. He grew up in Vandalia and graduated from Vandalia High School. He was married August 8, 2003, to Doris Elaine Fischer.

Kevin had love for his family, friends, pharmacy, MU football and the KC Chiefs. Kevin became a Tigers football season ticketholder as soon as he moved to Columbia, and over the years his friends came from miles around to be at his tailgates. There was a special “away” game every year to bond with his best friends under the MU banner.

Kevin’s pharmacy career started during his junior year at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy, working for the summer at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Hannibal, Missouri. He returned to St. Elizabeth’s after graduation in 1977 and worked as a staff pharmacist for four years. Kevin then moved to Columbia and was a staff pharmacist at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital prior to becoming Director of Pharmacy at Ellis Fischel State Cancer Hospital in Columbia in 1979.

During this time Kevin became active in an area hospital pharmacy organization and the Missouri Society of Hospital Pharmacists, serving as chair of the legislative committee, on the board of directors and as president. Through these activities he became known to people in state regulatory and political affairs and was hired as Executive Director of the Missouri Board of Pharmacy in 1984.

As Executive Director he was responsible for leading the Governor-appointed Board Members through many changes in pharmacy practice over the next twenty-two years, including the writing of numerous pharmacy legislative proposals and regulations. During this time, he was also a member of the executive board of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, serving in all executive offices, including president and chairman of the executive committee, and other committees, for eighteen years.

During and after his tenure with the Board of Pharmacy he also served as a member or chair of many professional or government sponsored health care groups and task forces, including the Midwest Pharmacy Conference; the Missouri Joint Committee on Health Care Policy and Planning; the Missouri Task Force on Misuse, Abuse and Diversion of Prescription Drugs; the National Institute for Standards in Pharmacy Credentialing; the Governor’s Commission on Patient Safety; the Board of Pharmacy Advisory Committee on Sterile Compounding; and the Board of Pharmacy Advisory Committee on Hospital Pharmacy.

Kevin made numerous presentations to public, private, government and educational groups on pharmacy law, general pharmacy practice and patient safety, some on an annual basis, beginning with a continuing pharmacology education course for nurses for the Missouri Nurses Association in 1977. He was a guest lecturer for both the St. Louis College of Pharmacy and the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Pharmacy.

Based on his active membership through the years and his performance on behalf of pharmacy practice through the Board of Pharmacy, Kevin was recognized with honors and awards by several organizations, including: Mid-Missouri Society of Hospital Pharmacists Pharmacist of the Year, Missouri Society of Hospital Pharmacists Pharmacist of the Year, Missouri Society of Hospital Pharmacists Garrison Achievement Award, Missouri Pharmacy Association President’s Award, National Association of Boards of Pharmacy Resolution for Lifetime Service, St. Louis College of Pharmacy Alumni Association Outstanding Achievement Award, and Proclamation by the Governor of Missouri for Service to the State.

After he retired from the Missouri Board of Pharmacy, Kevin started K2 Pharmacy Consulting Services, consulting with hospitals and pharmacists in managing their pharmacies, and with pharmaceutical companies to ensure compliance with legal matters. Kevin also served as director of pharmacy services for several years for Cooper County Memorial Hospital in Boonville, Missouri and Lafayette Regional Medical Center in Lexington, Missouri.

Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law Doug Blattner and sister-in-law Sharon Gentry.

Kevin survives by his wife; daughter Serena Kinkade; stepsons Steven Fischer, John Fischer (Danielle) and Brandon Fischer; grandchildren Evie Kinkade, Jenni Elliott, Nikholas Fischer, Nakayla Fischer, Christopher Fischer and Alexis Fischer; great-grandchildren Kai Martin, Brantley Fischer, Karter Fischer, Luka Fischer and Safari Smith, sister-in-law Janis Blattner; brother-in-law Thomas Christopher (Cheryl); and extended family Lacie Tarrants and Dan Elliott (Renee).

Pallbearers will be Steven Fischer, John Fischer, George Fischer, Tom Christopher, Trey Pope, Joe Tonnies and Fred Tonnies.

Online condolences may be made to the family and video tribute viewed on Kevin memorial page at www.watersfuneral.com 

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Kevin Edward Kinkade, please visit our flower store.

R&E Foundation Fundraise

The R&E Foundation is hosting a terrific Trivia Night on Friday evening, open to anyone! Grab three colleagues or friends to make a team - or find some new friends on site - and join us for a fun general knowledge trivia game. A teacup raffle for themed gift baskets will also take place! Your fundraiser ticket includes one beverage from the bar, dinner, and 5 raffle tickets! Select this ticket during your registration and make sure to brush up on your trivia knowledge.

This is an amazing opportunity to learn, network, and contribute to the future of pharmacy. We will see you in Springfield this April!

The 2025 Poster Submissions and Awards nominations are open! Please find detailed information below about posters and awards and consider your submissions. There are a few changes this year to the R&E awards nominations to improve the nominations and selection process. We are also thrilled to announce two new technician awards to recognize pharmacy technicians in our state. 

The poster session and Awards Luncheon will take place at the 2025 MSHP Spring Meeting on April 11-12, 2025 in Springfield, MO. Submissions and nominations close Saturday, February 15, 2025. All submission must be received via the online forms linked below. 

Poster Submissions

All Missouri health-systems pharmacy practitioners, including pharmacists, pharmacy residents, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students are invited to submit projects for consideration. If a student is listed as the submitting author for an original presentation, the poster will be eligible for the student award.

The submitting author should present the poster; however, if legitimate circumstances do not permit attendance at the meeting; another pharmacy professional author for that poster may present during the poster exhibit session at the Spring Meeting. All poster presenters must be registered for the Spring Meeting.

Poster Categories

• Original Research
  
• Encore Research
• Research in Progress

More information on the guidelines and awards can be found on the poster submission page here. 

All submissions are due Saturday, February 15, 2025. 

MSHP Annual Awards

All Active Members of MSHP are eligible to submit nominations for the Annual Awards. Nominating a colleague for an award is a wonderful way to recognize and appreciate them for their dedication and hard work!

The MSHP Annual Awards are:

• Pharmacist of the Year
  
• Outstanding Volunteer Award
  
• Rising Star Award
  
• Outstanding Collaborator of the Year
  
• NEW: Technician of the Year
  
• NEW: MSHP Compounding Pharmacy Technician Award
  
  

Descriptions, more information on each award, and the nomination form can be found on the nominations page here. Prior to submitting a nomination, please draft a statement or letter of support demonstrating how the nominee fulfills the awards criteria. The form requires both the nominator and nominee's name, email, and cell phone number. A statement of support or letter of support is required for each nomination. Please submit separate forms for each nomination that you submit. The nomination form takes 5-10 minutes to complete, as long as you have drafted your statement of support prior to completing the form. Thank you in advance for your time in compiling a nomination!

R&E Annual Awards

The R&E Foundation has been working diligently to update the process by which members are nominated and selected for these prestigious awards. Each award now includes a rubric for selection. The nominations process has been updated to reflect the rubric for each award and there is a separate nomination form for each award. The form will take approximately 15-30 minutes to complete. Please ensure that all materials are complete prior to submitting the form - we suggest drafting your nomination prior to submitting the form. Thank you in advance for your time in compiling a nomination!

The R&E Annual Awards are: 

• Best Practice Award - See poster submission information page
  
• Garrison Award - Information and Nomination Form here
  
• Tonnies Preceptor of the Year Award - Information and Nomination Form here

Thank you for your continued involvement in MSHP. We hope to see you at an upcoming Chapter event, Grand Rounds, Preceptor Development Series, or at the Spring Meeting!

Best, 
Libby Maynard, Executive Director

Dear MSHP Community: 

The 2025 Poster Submissions and Awards nominations are open now! Please find detailed information below about posters and awards and consider your submissions. There are a few changes this year to the R&E awards nominations to improve the nominations and selection process. We are also thrilled to announce two new technician awards to recognize pharmacy technicians in our state. 

The poster session and Awards Luncheon will take place at the 2025 MSHP Spring Meeting on April 11-12, 2025 in Springfield, MO. Submissions and nominations close Saturday, February 15, 2025. All submission must be received via the online forms linked below. 

Poster Submissions

All Missouri health-systems pharmacy practitioners, including pharmacists, pharmacy residents, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students are invited to submit projects for consideration. If a student is listed as the submitting author for an original presentation, the poster will be eligible for the student award.

The submitting author should present the poster; however, if legitimate circumstances do not permit attendance at the meeting; another pharmacy professional author for that poster may present during the poster exhibit session at the Spring Meeting. All poster presenters must be registered for the Spring Meeting.

Poster Categories

• Original Research
  
• Encore Research
• Research in Progress

More information on the guidelines and awards can be found on the poster submission page here. 

All submissions are due Saturday, February 15, 2025. 

MSHP Annual Awards

All Active Members of MSHP are eligible to submit nominations for the Annual Awards. Nominating a colleague for an award is a wonderful way to recognize and appreciate them for their dedication and hard work!

The MSHP Annual Awards are:

• Pharmacist of the Year
  
• Outstanding Volunteer Award
  
• Rising Star Award
  
• Outstanding Collaborator of the Year
  
• NEW: Technician of the Year
  
• NEW: MSHP Compounding Pharmacy Technician Award
  
  

Descriptions, more information on each award, and the nomination form can be found on the nominations page here. Prior to submitting a nomination, please draft a statement or letter of support demonstrating how the nominee fulfills the awards criteria. The form requires both the nominator and nominee's name, email, and cell phone number. A statement of support or letter of support is required for each nomination. Please submit separate forms for each nomination that you submit. The nomination form takes 5-10 minutes to complete, as long as you have drafted your statement of support prior to completing the form. Thank you in advance for your time in compiling a nomination!

R&E Annual Awards

The R&E Foundation has been working diligently to update the process by which members are nominated and selected for these prestigious awards. Each award now includes a rubric for selection. The nominations process has been updated to reflect the rubric for each award and there is a separate nomination form for each award. The form will take approximately 15-30 minutes to complete. Please ensure that all materials are complete prior to submitting the form - we suggest drafting your nomination prior to submitting the form. Thank you in advance for your time in compiling a nomination!

The R&E Annual Awards are: 

• Best Practice Award - See poster submission information page
  
• Garrison Award - Information and Nomination Form here
  
• Tonnies Preceptor of the Year Award - Information and Nomination Form here

Thank you for your continued involvement in MSHP. We hope to see you at an upcoming Chapter event, Grand Rounds, Preceptor Development Series, or at the Spring Meeting!

Happy holidays!

Best, 
Libby Maynard, Executive Director