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Newsletter Volume 4, Issue 1
President’s Message byTeresa Halperin
Half of 2006 is over and my 2nd term has been as
exciting as my first.
CSHP Regional Chapter President Meeting will
be held September 16th, in Southern California.
The topic is Public Relations. We will be
sending President elect-Jerry Gonzales to
represent our chapter.
Our local chapter is volunteering for two
Hospitality functions and for room
moderator/facilator for Seminar 2006 in
Sacramento.
Volunteers: Denise Omen, Teresa Halperin,
Beckilynn Catalli, Yelena Katkova, Judy Lee,
Barbara Uenaka, Jerry Gonzales, Martin
Iyoya, Kerri Westmoreland, Lucien Cheng
and Johnny W. Wong. Additional volunteers
needed. Please call Denise Omen
We are also providing a wine gift basket as a
raffle prize.
For recent legislative and pharmacy law
information-see Capitol Notes at the CSHP
website. http://www.cshp.org For local DSHP
information:check out our website at
http://www.dshp.org
Seminar 2006 Delegates:, Johnny Wong,
Teresa Halperin, Denise Omen, Beckilyn
Catali, Martin Iyoya, Lucian Cheng
Alternates: Jerry Gonzales and Yelena
Katkova
Aug 2006
Communications from President-Elect by
Jerry Gonzales
It is a pleasure to serve on the Diablo Chapter as
President-Elect because of the consistent and
enthusiastic participation of board members. As
we begin planning for next year’s events and
programs, I appreciate the chapter’s approach to
providing diverse opportunities for membership
participation including: regular CE programs,
community-based outreach programs to school
and seniors, and Night Out with Industry
(NOWI). I look forward in transitioning the
leadership with multi-years President Teresa
Halperin.
My membership with CSHP exceeds 25yrs,
starting in the San Gabriel Valley chapter upon
graduation from UCSF. Accepted a position at
Methodist Hospital in Southern California for
operations of the IV room and new TPN service.
With this experience it led to launching Central
Pharmacy Admixture Services (CAPS). Thanks
for the support and trust of Jeff Chapman, then
director of pharmacy at the City of Hope, CAPS
was born.
My supportive wife, Diane and 2 sons moved
north to Grass Valley where I became director of
pharmacy at Sierra Nevada Hospital. I continued
my CSHP membership with the Sacramento
Valley chapter until 2004 when I moved to
Vallejo. Currently, I am director of pharmacy for
NorthBay Healthcare group in Fairfield and
Vacaville. The Diablo chapter seemed to be the
best fit in balancing networking, fun and
community service.
Night Out With Industry 2006
DSHP’s Night Out With Industry (NOWI) is
scheduled for Thursday, October 26th at the
Embassy Suites Hotel in Pleasant Hill. The
theme is Mardi Gras. This extremely successful
networking event for peers and industry will be
chaired by Denise Omen.
Omenmotorsports@aol.com
Nominations for Technican of the Year will be
accepted now . Please submit a letter for
consideration by September 19th
PRIZE: an annual membership to CSHP and
DSHP.
The evening’s events included meeting drug
representatives to learn new drugs and
treatments, “Casino Night”, a 1 hour CE dinner,
Technician of the Year Award, DSHP 2007
Board Member Introductions and ends with our
annual raffle and Best Costume Award
Community Outreach Events
American Heart Association Walk
Sunday, September 17, 2006 at the Danville
Livery and Mercantile.
Everyone knows someone affected by heart
disease or stroke. For those we love, our chapter
will be walking in this year’s Heart Walk.
Chairperson for this team of walkers is Yelena
Katkova . ykatkova@usa.com DSHP goal is to
raise $1,000.00 and recruit 15 walkers all for
heart disease, stroke research and education.
Click to join the team and register online! Thank
you for your support.
Follow This Link to visit my personal web page
and help me in my efforts to support American
Heart Association - East Bay, CA
Continuing Education Chairs: Debbie Sasaki-Hill
and Donna Fitzgerald
2006 CE Events
January 12th: Law Update, Board of Pharmacy
February 23: COPD/Asthma, GSK
March 23: MRSA, Pfizer
April: TBD
May 11th: Metabolic Syndrome-Sanofi-Aventis
June 14th: Anemia of CKD Management in the
Elderly-Amgen
June 28th: Overactive Bladder-Watson
August 9th: ACS-Sanofi-Aventis
August 31st: Anti-fungals-Pfizer (pending)
September 14th: Herpes Update-GSK (pending)
September 27th: Epilepsy-Eisai (pending)
October 26th: NOWI- Diabetes
November 16th: Anemia -Biotech
November: Rheumatoid Arthritis- BMS
(pending)
DSHP Board Meetings: All members are
encouraged to become active volunteers within
our local association. Board meetings are held
the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Kaiser Walnut
Creek’s Walnut Bldg, 2nd floor conference
room at 6:30pm-dinner provided. All members
are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to Teresa
Halperin at tjhaperin@aol.com or 925-935-9917
Sept 19th
October 26th NOWI/Officer Installation
November 21st
National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW)
Established in 1961 by the U.S. Congress'
passage of Public Law 87-319 authorizing the
President to designate annually the third week in
March as National Poison Prevention Week.
Toll free (800) 222-1222, launched on January
30, 2002, for the first time provides everyone in
the U.S. with free access — 24 hours a day, 7
days a week — to their regional poison center.
DSHP has information handouts for members to
do a short presentation at their child’s school on
every day items that can be poisonous to
children. Contact Grace Jone@kp.org for more
information.
Other Important Dates
CSHP Regional Chapter Presidents Meeting:
3/18/06: Membership Retention and Recruitment
6/20/06: Legislative Meeting
9/16/06: Public Relations
CSHP Seminar 2006: 10/12-10/15 (Sacramento)
ASHP Mid-Year Meeting: 12/3-12/7 (Anaheim,
CA-Disneyland)
Membership Corner:
Active members = 190 members
The main renewal months are Dec/ Jan and
Jun/July. These 2 periods falls on holidays and
summer vacations. Please don’t forget to renew
your CSHP membership and select Diablo
(covering Fairfield to Hayward) as your local
chapter)
Officer nominations:
Have you ever sat back and wondered what can you do for our profession. Far too often we take what has been done
for us for granted. Pharmacy practice as it stands today would not be the same if not for the efforts of not only CSHP,
but more specifically the volunteers. I know what you must be saying, how can I as one voice effect change. The
answer is to start at a grass roots level, your local chapter. Better yet, the way to get really involved with the chapter is
to run for a DSHP office. What are the benefits? I was afraid you would never ask:
 Active involvement in the policy and decision making affecting our profession.
 Learn first hand about changes in pharmacy law and practice
 Network with other facilities in our area about potential opportunities
 The DSHP Board is truly a fun group and our meetings are always interesting
You do not need any prior experience to qualify for these positions and Board members would be happy to mentor you
if you’re elected. We are currently seeking nominations for the following positions:
 President-Elect
 Treasurer
 Delegates
 Director/Delegate
The DSHP Board meetings are the 3rd Tuesday each month and last approx 1.5 hours (excluding June and
December).
You may nominate yourself or someone else, either is OK.
President-Elect for 2007, President 2008, Past –President 2009
________________________________________(name/phone)
(3 year position on the board as President-elect, President and past-President/NOWI coordinator, delegate to CSHP
Seminar)
Treasurer 2007-8_____________________________(name/phone)
(two-year position, manages DSHP finances, provides monthly update at board meetings and annual report, voting
member)
Delegate 2007_______________________________(name/phone)
(1 year position, you are a member of the CSHP House of Delegates and should attend CSHP Seminar 2007). FOUR
delegates are needed for 2007
Director 2007-8_______________________________(name/phone)
(2 year position, conducts and manages DSHP business, attends all board meetings and is voting member)
Committee Chair Positions (non-elected positions)
Newsletter Chair 2007-8_____________________________(name/phone)
(Compose & edit DSHP quarterly newsletter and write annual article to CJHP)
Membership Chair 2007_______________________________(name/phone)
(Greet new DSHP members with a membership packet. Provide membership email addresses and mailing labels for
CE and newsletter)
CE Co-Chair (2) 2007-8_______________________________(name/phone)
(Coordinate all CE programs. Keep all documents required by Board of Pharmacy and CAPE for annual audit)
Website Chair 2007-8_____________________________(name/phone)
(Maintain and update DSHP website)
Legal Affairs/Public Affairs Chair 2007_______________________________(name/phone)
(Monitor pending legislation having impact on pharmacy and other healthcare association and reports at each board
meeting. Maintain contact with CSHP legislation contacts and plan meetings with local legislators.)
Community Outreach Chair Chair 2007-8_____________________________(name/phone)
(Coordinate community outreach programs. Liaison with local media)
Nominations Chair 2007_______________________________(name/phone)
(Coordinate and provide slate of officers for DSHP 2008.)
Mail/email/fax the nomination form: Deadline September 19th annual open meeting
Contact information:
e-mail address: martin.iyoya@johnmuirhealth.com or mkiyoya@aol.com
phone: (925)672-9716
fax: attention: Martin Iyoya, 925-947-5310
address: 363 Blue Oak Lane
Clayton, Calif. 94517
Clinical Pearl
SUMMER SAFETY
SUNBURN-What you can do: Remember to limit sun exposure, wear protective clothing and use
sunscreen. Sunscreen should be applied 30 minutes before going outdoors and reapplied at least every 2
hours. Use water-resistant sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher.
HEAT ILLNESS- What you can do: Air conditioning is the No. 1 protective factor against heat illness.
If you don’t have air conditioning, spend time in public facilities, such as libraries and malls that have air
conditioning. Reduce strenuous activities or do them during early mornings and evenings when it’s cooler.
If you’re outside for long stretches of time, carry a water bottle, drink fluids regularly, and don’t push your
limits. People who play sports should wear light, loose-fitting clothes and drink water or sports drinks
before, during and after activity. If you see someone experiencing heat illness, have the person lie down in
a cool place and elevate the legs. Use water, wet towels and fanning to help cool the person down until
emergency help comes.
BITES FROM MOSQUITOES AND TICKS-What you can do: There are no vaccines on the market
for West Nile virus or Lyme disease. If you’re spending time in tall grass or woody areas, use insect
repellent with DEET to ward off mosquitoes and ticks. But insect repellent should not be used on babies,
and repellent used on children should contain no more than 10 percent DEET.
BEE STINGS-What you can do: To keep bees away, wear light-colored clothing and avoid scented
soaps and perfumes. Don’t leave food, drinks and garbage out uncovered. Treat a bee sting by scraping
the stinger away in a side-to-side motion with a credit card or fingernail, and then washing the area with
soap and water. Pulling the stinger or using tweezers may push more venom into the skin. For any bug
bite or sting, ice or a cold compress and OTC pain-relieving creams or oral medications can help.
(The above recommendations were compiled from American Red Cross and other Internet Sources)