 American Pharmacists
Month
American Pharmacists Month (APhM). This month-long observance
is a time to recognize the significant contributions to health care and
the commitment to patient care by pharmacists in ALL practice settings
from around the country. "Know Your MEDICINE, Know Your
PHARMACIST" will serve as the theme and core message of the
month.
APhA continues to promote your role on the health care team during a
time when health care reform is in the
national spotlight. YOU provide solutions that the system and our
patients are looking for. NOW is the time to begin planning your
APhM 2011 celebrations to help reinforce this message within your
communities. You can do that by hosting events in your practice setting,
promoting your patient care services, participating in community
activities or health fairs, and by getting the attention of your local
media. This Web site will provide you with tools and information you
need to get your APhM celebrations going.
Start by viewing
the APhM Planning Guide, your one-stop shop for all of your planning
needs. Celebration ideas are broken down by practice setting and will
instruct you on ways to increase community consciousness about the care
provided by pharmacists. Also be sure to visit the
APhM store, where you will find APhM branded merchandise to help you
promote your pharmacy and the profession during October.
And don't forget to let us
know how you plan to celebrate. Your ideas and stories will
help encourage your colleagues to get involved.
APhM is a time to Motivate your staff, Educate your
patients, and Inspire your community to "Know Your MEDICINE,
Know Your PHARMACIST" Get involved today!
Download the Personal Medication Record form for use
with your patients.
American Pharmacists Month Objectives
- To recognize the vital contributions made by pharmacists to health
care in the United States
- To enhance the image of pharmacists as the medication experts and an
integral part of the health care team, not just dispensers of
medication
- To educate the public, policy makers, pharmacists, and other health
care professionals about the key role played by pharmacists in reducing
overall health care costs by improved medication use and advanced
patient care
- To stress the importance of Knowing Your Medicine and Knowing Your
Pharmacist to ensure drug therapy is as safe and effective as
possible.
View
the "You and Your Pharmacist: A Winning Team" video series in the
Pharmacist.com Video Center.
Celebrate APhM!
 Tell us
about your celebration plans! Send email and photos to APhM@aphanet.org or upload them
with everyone "tagged" to APhA's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/APhAPharmacists.
Photos may be included in this year's celebration photo gallery.
View
photos of past APhM celebrations.
A Special Thanks to Our National Founding Sponsor
for the Continued Support of American Pharmacists Month!
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