ICHP's executive Vice President, Chris Crank talks with Pharm to Table's John Muchka about our upcoming partnership. Together we hope to raise food and funds for the Central Illinois Food Bank during the 2026 ICHP Spring Meeting!

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• Pharm to Tables
• How to Donate
• What to bring to the meeting

John will also be presenting at the 2026 ICHP Spring Meeting! Learn more about his presentation in our meeting web brochure.

Join us as ICHP's Executive Vice President, Chris Crank, goes through the new rules within the Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act.

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We've also outlined the new rules in the February 2026 ICHP News Brief.

In this episode, ICHP’s EVP, Chris Crank, walks you through the essentials of getting involved in pharmacy advocacy. This quick primer covers where to start, how to effectively connect with your legislators, and the ways ICHP works to advocate on your behalf.

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Register for Pharmacy Legislative Day 2026

In this episode, ICHP Executive Vice President Chris Crank sits down with Brittany Karas, Director of Organizational Affairs, for a clear and candid conversation about the proposed ICHP bylaws changes. Together, they walk listeners through the work that has taken place so far—from the initial review process to the member feedback that helped shape the proposals.

ICHP Executive Vice President, Chris Crank, talks with Christopher Jones and Raymond Antypas about the past, present, and future of AI in Pharmacy.

Join host Chris Crank as he sits down with Scott Drabant, former Director of Government Affairs for the Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists (ICHP), for an insightful conversation on the concept of Standard of Care. This introductory episode unpacks what Standard of Care means in the context of pharmacy practice and explores how its adoption in Illinois could empower pharmacists to practice with greater autonomy, professional judgment, and adaptability—ultimately advancing patient care across the state.

Want to learn more?

Check out the on-demand CE program Scott talks about during the podcast: A Long Time Coming: The Standard of Care Framework and What it Means to Pharmacy.

For more information on how to claim your ICHP member - home study credit, visit: ICHPnet.org.

Join ICHP for the debut episode of our podcast, where host Chris Crank sits down with then-ICHP President Lara Ellinger Fetzer to unpack the newly adopted mission and vision statements. Discover the inspiration behind the change, the collaborative process that shaped the final draft, and what this new direction means for the future of pharmacy in Illinois.

Note: This podcast was recorded in early 2025 when Lara Ellinger Fetzer was the active ICHP President.