Message from MSHP's President:
Kristine Gullickson, Pharm.D., FASHP

Welcome to the Minnesota Society of Health-System Pharmacists (MSHP) website.  Founded in 1936, MSHP is a professional society representing over 1000 members including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, residents and students.  MSHP members practice in a variety of organized health care settings including, but not limited to hospitals, health-systems, clinics, home health care and ambulatory settings.

MSHP's mission is to provide visible leadership, education, advocacy, and networking opportunities that support you, our MSHP members, to help our patients make the best use of their medications.

My theme for 2011-2012 is T.E.A.M. Pharmacy which stands for Transform, Engage, Advocate, and Make a Difference.  MSHP relies on the spirit of volunteerism as we work together  to meet the professional challenges facing our organization.  There are many ways you can engage and get involved with this organization to support our mission and our members including: 

• Task Force Membership - MSHP has  5 active Task Force Committees that meet periodically throughout the year via conference including:
  - Public Policy
  - Membership
  - College of Pharmacy/Student
  - Finance
  - Technician
• Meeting Planning - MSHP Annual Meeting Commmittee (April 2012) - we are actively soliciting for committee members including co-chairs as well as ideas for topics.
• State Affiliate involvement - MSHP has 4 state affiliates that meet periodically throughout the year primarily for education and networking including:
  - Southern Society (SMSHP)
  - Arrowhead
  - Heartland
  - Central Society (CMSHP)  

If you would like to get involved or learn more, please contact Marcy Peterson, MSHP Executive Director, or myself.  We would be glad to speak with you about the benefits of MSHP membership and help you get involved to make a difference for patients, our members and our organization.  I look forward to the year ahead and hope to see you at one of MSHP's upcoming events!

Kristine Gullickson, Pharm.D., FASHP
MSHP President