community academy

Academy charter information

Purpose

• Support KPhA in its mission to the promote and advance quality and rational public health, with particular reference to assuring optimal pharmacotherapy for the citizens of Kansas (KPhA Bylaws, Article III Section 2).
  
• Represent the interest of pharmacists practicing in Community Pharmacy on the KPhA Board of Directors.
• Increase the knowledge, empathy, sustainability and membership of pharmacy personnel in the state of Kansas.
• Extend its knowledge and altruism to all other academies in KPhA to provide continuity of communication and ultimately the best pharmaceutical care for Kansans.

Goals

• Sustain and increase membership
• Educate pharmacy personnel on current drug trends, wholesaler issues, new therapies, legislative issues, marketing and business trends
• Promote Outreach programs designed for the community
• Attain political influence that promotes pharmacy sustainability
• Foster communication between members to share ideas
• Document pharmaceutical needs of Kansans

Term

• 2 year term; elected in odd years