Michigan Pharmacists Association

02/03/2026

MPA was out in full force at the “Leading Change: Improving Community Health in a Shifting Political Environment” conference. Chief Pharmacy Officer Farah Jalloul-Rizk, Executive Fellow Mey Tao, and MPA members Brittany Stewart, Maria Young and Lynette Moser made it clear: pharmacists are essential architects of a more equitable health care system.

Alongside leaders like U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin, physicians, public health officials and policymakers, MPA ensured the pharmacist’s voice was included in every critical conversation. As some of the most accessible health care professionals in our communities, pharmacists know that fixing a broken system requires true collaboration.

01/31/2026

MPA Member Spotlight🔦: MPA President Michelle Kelly

🥼Describe your current role and what a typical day looks like for you:
I am a full-time faculty member, so I get to do a variety of different things each day. I usually teach in lab or lecture about various community pharmacy topics, participate in meetings for committees and boards that I serve on, work on research projects, and practice in our grant-funded free pharmacy or interprofessional diabetes clinic.

💡What inspired you to become a member and what keeps you engaged?
One of my professors during P1 year highly recommended that we get involved in MPA and attend the Annual Convention & Exposition. I fell in love with my MPA during my first ACE and since then have been able to become more and more involved. I have served on various committees for 10 years, the MSCP Board and MPA Executive Board. Being able to network and drive practice forward with pharmacy professionals from across the state is why I continue to be involved.

🎉What recent accomplishments or milestones are you most proud of?
Being elected as MPA's president is what I am most proud of and I am honored to have been selected by my peers to lead this great organization.

📈How has MPA supported you in your professional growth or helped you achieve these accomplishments?
I have made so many connections through MPA that have really helped me build my research and service areas. I have also met great mentors who have helped in my career growth and I continue to stay up-to-date on practice through MPA's education programs.

✍️What advice would you share with fellow pharmacists, student pharmacists, or pharmacy technicians in Michigan?
Get involved and help make a difference! You never know who you will meet at a convention, committee, or board who will help you in the future.

01/30/2026

MPA, through its membership with NASPA, joined 14 national pharmacy organizations in a unified message highlighting the critical role pharmacists play in vaccine access and respiratory disease prevention.

Pharmacists remain one of the most accessible health care providers and a trusted source for vaccine guidance and care. 💉🏥

Read the full statement:https://naspa.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Your-pharmacist-is-here-to-protect-your-health.pdf

01/29/2026

There is still time to renew your MPA membership! Keep your benefits for 2026 by visiting the membership section of the MPA website: MichiganPharmacists.org/membership-information

If you're not an MPA member, we would love to have you! There's tons of benefits to being a member, so join today! Read more at MichiganPharmacists.org/membership-benefits

01/28/2026

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state will follow childhood vaccine guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Read more: https://ow.ly/yA4r50Y4SJI

01/28/2026

Registration for the 2026 Annual Convention & Exposition in Lansing is OPEN! Join us in the capital city for Michigan's premier pharmacy event! Click the link or scan the code to start registering: https://ow.ly/Z5xh50XYbjn

Also, be sure to reserve your room at the Hilton DoubleTree! Book here: https://ow.ly/llBG50XYbjl

01/25/2026

In the January MSHP Monitor, MSHP President Nada Farhat explores MSHP's 2026 theme, "Stronger Together."

https://ow.ly/M9Eh50Y19AX

01/24/2026

MPA is accepting applications for the 2026-27 Executive Fellowship through Feb. 13. Click the link or scan the QR code to learn more about this incredible opportunity or to apply: MichiganPharmacists.org/executive-fellowship

01/23/2026

MPA Director of Professional Development and Education Ashley Builta sits down with Katie Kurtz on the latest episode of her podcast, "A Trauma-Informed Future," to discuss how trauma-informed care is changing everything in pharmacy delivery. Listen now: https://ow.ly/6FzV50Y1QeS

01/23/2026

Happy Healthcare Continuing Education Professionals Day! Today, we honor the vital role
continuing education professionals play in keeping healthcare teams informed and prepared.
Here's to lifelong learning and the pursuit of excellence in patient care!

01/22/2026

New MPA Chair Ryan Greenley and President Michelle Kelly were sworn into their respective offices at Wednesday’s Executive Board hybrid meeting at MPA headquarters in Lansing. The meeting was originally scheduled to be in person, but was converted to hybrid after inclement weather hit Michigan – also forcing MPA Committee Day to be conducted virtually.

Ryan was also presented with a plaque from Michigan Pharmacy Foundation Executive Director Rick Drabek for his service on the MPF Board of Trustees.

01/22/2026

2026 MSHP President-Elect Amber Lanae Martirosov was featured in a recent episode of ASHP's We're Your Pharmacist podcast!

This recent podcast episode features Amber Lanae Martirosov, associate clinical professor of pharmacy practice at Wayne State University and clinical specialist at Henry Ford Hospital. She shares what inspired her to pursue a career in pharmacy and offers insights into the many paths within the profession, highlighting how pharmacists make a difference every day. Listen and download: https://hubs.ly/Q03_LV2b0