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Excitement fills the air as we prepare to celebrate Pharmacy Week starting on October 21! In our busy, everyday lives, we often take for granted the incredible knowledge and skills of our neighborhood pharmacists. They are the unsung heroes, the health care wizards, who decipher doctor’s handwriting and understand the mysterious world of medicine. Dating back to the 1920s, Pharmacy Week has been an annual celebration dedicated to recognizing pharmacists and educating the public about all they do. Join us in shining a spotlight on these healthcare professionals who quietly, yet passionately, play a crucial role in our everyday health. It's their time to be recognized, cheered, and valued for all they do in ensuring our communities are healthy, thriving, and informed!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1925</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pharmacy Week Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>The tradition of Pharmacy Week began in the mid-1920s as a way to acknowledge pharmacy professionals and educate the public about their vital role in healthcare.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1947</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pharmacist Licensure Requirements</div><div class='timeline-text'>Strict licensure requirements for pharmacists were established nationwide. This ensured a high standard of professionalism and competence within the field of pharmacy.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1955</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pharmacy Technicians Introduced</div><div class='timeline-text'>The concept of a pharmacy technician was introduced, expanding the roles within a pharmacy and improving service efficiency.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Patient Counseling Rules</div><div class='timeline-text'>U.S. Congress passed an amendment that required pharmacists to offer counseling to Medicaid patients regarding medications, highlighting their role as educators and healthcare consultants.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Providing Immunizations</div><div class='timeline-text'>The profession took a giant leap forward when pharmacists were permitted to administer immunizations across the United States, greatly improving public health access.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pharmacists Amid Pandemic</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmacists played a crucial role in delivering essential services, offering advice, and administering vaccines, securing their position as vital healthcare workers.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Decorate your local pharmacy</h3><p class='facts-text'>Show appreciation to your local pharmacists by decorating the pharmacy. Hang up banners, use balloons, and place thank you notes in strategic locations. It's a simple way to acknowledge their important work and make them feel celebrated.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Host a knowledge-quiz event</h3><p class='facts-text'>Organize a quiz event at your community center or even at the workplace to test and enrich everyone’s medical knowledge. Quiz topics could range from medicine trivia to common medical conditions, fostering a sense of camaraderie and learning within the community.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Create a video tribute</h3><p class='facts-text'>Collect messages of appreciation from clients, colleagues, and families and assemble them into a video tribute for your pharmacists. Share the video on your pharmacy’s website or social media channels for Pharmacy Week.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Organize healthy snack days</h3><p class='facts-text'>Coordinate with other staff and organize healthy snack days throughout Pharmacy Week. This not only helps promote a healthy eating initiative but also brings a communal vibe and appreciation among the staff.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Share pharmacist stories</h3><p class='facts-text'>Highlight the personal stories of your pharmacy staff through social media, newsletters or local newspapers. Sharing their journey, why they became pharmacists and the impact they make in their community, can inspire others and give a more personal touch to their important roles.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Pharmacists are important healthcare professionals</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Pharmacy Week lets us recognize the vital role pharmacists play in our society. They are our trusted sources for medication advice, often deciphering complex medical jargon into an understandable language we can comprehend. Their extensive knowledge in medication management and their role in patient education make them indispensable.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Chance for Community Outreach</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Pharmacy Week provides an opportunity for pharmacies to engage with their communities in a unique manner. From hosting medical quizzes to sharing pharmacists' personal stories, they can increase awareness about the work they do and foster a more intimate relationship with their clients and community members.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It Celebrates Pharmacy Heritage</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Dating back to the 1920s, Pharmacy Week is not just an annual celebration but also a mark of respect towards the heritage of pharmacy. It's a time where we can reflect on the evolution of this profession and appreciate the dedicated service these professionals have provided over the years.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Pharmacy is one of the oldest professions globally</h3><p class='facts-content'>Traced back to ancient times, pharmacy has always been an integral part of healthcare systems around the world, evolving from uncomplicated herb collection to today's complex medication compounding and consultation.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>A “Pharmacy” comes from the Greek word “Pharmakon”</h3><p class='facts-content'>Translating to "remedy" or "healing drug", it perfectly explains the primary mission of pharmacists: to help people get well through the use of appropriate medications.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Bowl of Hygieia is a common symbol of pharmacy</h3><p class='facts-content'>Featuring a snake wrapping around a chalice, the Bowl of Hygieia symbol represents the Greek goddess of health, aptly encapsulating the pharmacist’s commitment to health and healing. </p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Pharmacists undergo extensive education and training</h3><p class='facts-content'>Becoming a pharmacist typically requires at least six years of study past high school, encompassing a rigorous curriculum of pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, ethics, and more, all leading to a doctoral degree in pharmacy (PharmD).</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Pharmacists not only dispense medicine but also provide advice on general health</h3><p class='facts-content'>In addition to distributing prescription drugs, pharmacists also counsel patients about over-the-counter medicines, supplements, diet, exercise, and managing chronic diseases.</p></div></div>
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