Food for Thought: Advocacy in Action with the Michigan Pharmacists Association and Dean Ellingrod

Food for Thought: Advocacy in Action with the Michigan Pharmacists Association and Dean Ellingrod

Event Information:

• Have you ever wondered why pharmacists must be certified to administer vaccines while other healthcare providers do not? 
• Did you know that pharmacists practicing in rural communities may soon qualify for loan repayment programs? 
• Michigan pharmacists are now authorized to prescribe oral contraceptives, expanding access to care for patients across the state. What’s next?

These are the conversations happening in your government, impacting your profession. 

Join Dean Vicki Ellingrod and Eric Roath, Chief Strategy Officer for the Michigan Pharmacists Association, to ask your questions and learn more about these and other policies shaping the future of pharmacy.

Lunch will be provided. LLL Advocacy (P2-P4s) & Professional/Career Development (P1s) Approved.

Date: Tuesday, September 8

Time: 12 – 1 p.m.

Location: Pharm 1300-1700

Click here to register (RSVP by September 3, 2026)

150 Acts of Service
In celebration of the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy’s 150th Anniversary, 150 Acts of Service is a Community Health and Engagement (CHE) campaign dedicated to strengthening our communities through meaningful, hands-on service.