Reflecting on the OSHP Spring Summit gives me “goose bumps” as the energy of this new format lived up to our expectations. While the definition of the word summit means that you have reached your peak this conference served as a launching pad for pharmacist and technicians to reach the “top” of their license! Previously we had our spring “division” day so that the OSHP divisions could meet live and move the agendas of the divisions forward. The challenge was that the “division” inferred exclusivity for divisions members only and not inclusive for all members. After significant planning led by our now President Joe Marchiano, everything fell into place like clockwork. The site of the Summit was at the Mount (Carmel that is ) and this venue and the hospitality of MCHS was incredible.

 Our President, Kellie Musch, started the meeting with a review of last year and recognition of the board members for their service in 2025. We were able to provide medication safety CE by Kelly Sweet and then launched into strategic planning. Pillars of the Plan were developed with teams randomly assigned developing the heart of each pillar as they continue being refined. We were so fortunate to have Sam Calabrese, ASHPs new EVP and CEO, to install our new officers and board members after which we congratulated Sam with a framed and signed photo of him with the new board. We also presented Sam with an official Certificate of Recognition from the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Ohio. Sam is an OSHP past-president and past Walter M. Frazier Award winner and Ohio will always be in his heart as he takes on his new role at ASHP. Of course we celebrated his achievement with cake for everyone. The OSHP divisions did have time to meet in the afternoon, and Lisa Mostafavifar from OSU presented a new opportunity for working professionals to gain their MS-HSPAL degree 100% virtually. The day was summarized with report outs before we headed to the highest summit in Franklin County at the Edison Brewery for Happy Hour! We also want to thank our sponsors as six companies were able to exhibit throughout the day. The energy of the day was palpable and will last us through the year. How far can it go? Well, it may not be coincidental that our annual meeting in November will coincide with Voyager I satellite reaching one light day in space after nearly 49 years. (16 billion miles away). As we realize that our universe is limitless let the stars align so that our goals and abilities to achieve the summit for health-system pharmacy!

Jerry Siegel PharmD, FASHP

Executive VP

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