2024-2025 Texas Pharmacy Virtual Advocacy Training Series

We are excited to invite you to the 2024-2025 Texas Pharmacy Virtual Advocacy Training Series, designed to empower and equip Texas pharmacists with the tools and insights to advocate effectively. Hosted by the Texas Federation of Drug Stores (TFDS), National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) and Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacy (TSHP).

This series will cover a wide range of topics critical to our profession and will include insights from legislators, media experts, and advocacy professionals. Each session will be held virtually via Zoom.
 
Please note: Space is limited to the first 100 registrants per session. Once registered, you will receive the Zoom link and a calendar invite for the virtual training.
2025 Series Schedule

Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 6:30 PM 
Topic​: Virtual Capitol Tour and How to Advocate When You Aren’t in Austin 

TSHP PAC Valentine's Fundraiser

Join us for a spirited and sweet Valentine’s fundraiser supporting the TSHP PAC! Celebrate the holiday with your friends, colleagues, and local chapter communities at our Valentine’s Day themed cocktail fundraiser, benefiting the TSHP PAC. Indulge in delicious drinks and delectable treats while supporting a cause that advocates for the future of pharmacy. Follow along with our mixologist host and learn to make three custom cocktails perfect for the season of love.

Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Cost: $10 registration. Additional PAC donations are encouraged during the event! 
Location: 2 ways to join!
  1. In person - Participating local chapters will hold live in-person events. Drinks and treats will be provided! Local chapters will provide registrants with event details soon! (Participating Chapters: El Paso Area, Gulf Coast Area)
  2. Virtual – Join us virtually via Zoom from the comfort of home. NOTE: Virtual attendees are responsible for procuring their own supplies; recipes will be provided prior to event. ​
Why support TSHP PAC?
​Money raised supports candidates with a history of sponsoring or voting for legislation advancing the professions of hospital pharmacists and technicians. Whether or not you are personally involved in the political process, the process affects you and your profession. Please help us continue to protect the profession of pharmacy and advance practice and patient outcomes in Texas.
What Will We Be Mixing Up?

Love Potion No.28
This enchanting cocktail combines the smoothness of vodka* with rich raspberry notes and the tartness of cranberry. Shaken over ice and served in a highball glass, it's garnished with a lime wedge for a zesty finish. The Love Potion No. 28 is a delightful choice for romantic occasions or special celebrations. Pairing it with chocolate and nutty flavors to complement the drink's fruity profile.

Yellow Rose of Texas Martini
A tribute to the Lone Star State, this martini features vodka* harmoniously blended with fresh lemon juice and simple syrup, creating a balanced sweet-tart flavor. Shaken over ice and strained into a martini glass, it's garnished with a lemon wedge for a citrusy aroma. The Yellow Rose of Texas Martini is a refreshing choice for warm evenings or gatherings with friends. Enjoy it alongside your favorite sweet and sour candies to amplify the tangy and sweet notes of the cocktail.

Dark and Stormy Mocktail
This non-alcoholic rendition of the classic Dark and Stormy offers a layered visual appeal and a spicy-sweet flavor profile. Starting with a base of ginger beer mixed with simple syrup in a highball or old-fashioned glass filled with ice, cola is carefully floated on top to create a 'stormy' dark layer. The result is a refreshing mocktail with a ginger kick and a hint of sweetness. Pairing it with peppermint patties or dark chocolate bars complements the drink's spiciness and adds a cooling minty contrast.

* - May be substituted with a non-alcoholic option for a mocktail experience.

networking socials

Dinner with a Pharmacist
​Dinner with a Pharmacist is an initiative partnering the Gulf Coast Society of Health-System Pharmacists with local pharmacy schools to expose pharmacy students in a small-group setting (typically 5-10 students) to pharmacists from various backgrounds, specialties, and institutions. It is a chance for students to network and ask questions to help decide on a career path.

The form linked is for pharmacists to sign up to be contacted to have dinner with a small group of interested students. Student sign-ups to participate will be sent out later in the year via their respective schools.

Sign up HERE!

Meals are not reimbursed/sponsored as part of the program at this time. Each attendee is responsible for his/her own meal.

upcoming resident grand rounds ce

Thursday, February 13, 2025
Lauren Lee
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Thursday, March 13, 2025
Nickolas Ellis
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood

​Thursday, March 27, 2025
Hieu Dao
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
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Thursday, April 10, 2025
Kailey To
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood

Thursday, May 8, 2025
Sarah Davis
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Faith Spivey
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
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The Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  Credits issued for programs will be based on attendance records, an evaluation and a signed registration form to be submitted at the conclusion of the meeting by each participant requesting CE credit. You must submit your NABP e-Profile ID number and date of birth in MMDD format. The Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists will upload your CPE to the CPE Monitor within 60 days following the meeting.