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The Countdown to Women Pharmacists Day Is On! It’s that time of year again! October 12 officially marks the 8th annual Women Pharmacists Day! As part of this special day and observance of American Pharmacists Month, we're celebrating YOU: the women advancing pharmacy and patient care in every setting. Everyone is invited to the celebration! Whether you're a pharmacist, a colleague, a student, or a proud supporter of women in pharmacy, this is the time to show your support and pride. It's Time to Strike a Pose! Our 2026 Selfie Cards are here! Grab your favorite, snap a photo, and help us [...]

October is American Pharmacists Month, a time to recognize the contributions pharmacists make to patient care and to the health of their communities. Pharmacists are often the most accessible health professional a person sees all year. That access matters everywhere, and it matters most in the communities CPhA has served since 1922. To every CPhA member practicing across Chicago, in hospitals, clinics, community pharmacies, academia and industry, thank you for the work you do. Looking ahead, CPhA Foundation scholarship applications open November 1. If you know a pharmacy student who should apply, send them our way. Learn more about American [...]

FY27 State Loan Repayment Program Applications Now Open (SLRP) The IDPH Center for Rural Health is notifying outpatient healthcare facilities providing primary care, dental, or mental health care located in federally designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) that the FY27 Illinois State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) application cycle is now open. SLRP provides educational loan repayment assistance to eligible healthcare professionals working at approved practice sites. Information regarding eligible providers, site requirements, award amounts, and program requirements is available on the SLRP website: Illinois National Health Service Corps State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). FY27 applications are open through September 30, 2026, or until funds are expended, and must be submitted by participating employers through EGrAMS on behalf of their providers. Recipients are chosen on a first-come, first-serve basis. Additional application assistance is available through the FY27 Application Assistance Webinar (SLRP FY27 Application Technical Assistance Webinar-20260819 1643-1). Healthcare partners are encouraged to share this opportunity with potentially eligible facilities and providers. CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION For help or questions please contact the IDPH Center for Rural Health at DPH.SLRP@illinois.gov or call 217-782-1624. Resources SLRP Website: Illinois National Health Service Corps State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) HPSA Find: Find Shortage Areas by Address EGrAMS: EGrAMS : EGrAMS Login