RIPA - Rhode Island Pharmacists Association

04/10/2026

📢Rhode Island Pharmacy Foundation Opportunities

🗓️Apply by May 8th!
Looking to grow your impact in pharmacy? The RI Pharmacy Foundation is offering two incredible opportunities you don’t want to miss:

RI Pharmacy Foundation Grant Program (Up to $2,000)
Support innovative projects that:
✔️ Advance pharmacy practice
✔️ Promote community outreach & education
✔️ Improve public health across

Rooted in Rhody Challenge
For graduating PharmD students or residents/fellows moving to Rhode Island
✔️ $500 award
✔️ 1-year membership to RIPA
✔️ Opportunity to get involved in state pharmacy leadership
Apply for both here by May 8, 2026: https://ripharmacists.org/Grant-Opportunities
Take the next step in your professional journey and make a difference in Rhode Island’s pharmacy community!



University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy Rhode Island Society of Health-System Pharmacists RI Pharmacists-Association

04/04/2026

**Updated - 4/4 6pm - 7 Squares left - pushing to Monday for the Championship Game, still 8 chances to win!**

📢Fundraiser final push for the Final Four!

Our President-Elect, Caitlin Kennedy is raising money for Blood Cancer United with a goal of $50,000.

She has a Final Four fundraiser, similar to "Football squares" where you have 8 chances to win for each $25 donation!

Let's help her get to the finish line!

Venmo: Caitlin-Kennedy-28
Comment how many squares you'd like. Since this changes so quickly, only random will be picked.

Numbers will change 4 times during the game, so you aren't stuck with the same numbers.

You can also donate via her direct link ⤵️
🔗https://pages.lls.org/voy/neri/ri26/ckennedy

Thanks for helping!!

03/23/2026

Nominations close today!
RI Pharmacists-Association

📢Nominations for RIPA Awards are still open! But they aren't open for long time -->get yours submitted soon!

How to submit?
1. Check out what awards we have available, including the criteria.

⬇️ Descriptions for each award
🔗https://ripharmacists.org/awards

2. Check to see if your nominee is eligible (some awards you can not win more than once)
🔗https://ripharmacists.org/past-award-recipients

3. Submit a nomination!
Make sure to align your nomination with examples of how your nominee fits the criteria & deserving of the award!
🔗bit.ly/RIPAawards26

*You can nominate an individual for more than one award!



University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy Rhode Island Society of Health-System Pharmacists
CDOE: Rhode Island Certified Diabetes Outpatient Educators American Pharmacists Association APhA Foundation National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA)

03/19/2026

📢Nominations for RIPA Awards are still open! But they aren't open for long time -->get yours submitted soon!

How to submit?
1. Check out what awards we have available, including the criteria.

⬇️ Descriptions for each award
🔗https://ripharmacists.org/awards

2. Check to see if your nominee is eligible (some awards you can not win more than once)
🔗https://ripharmacists.org/past-award-recipients

3. Submit a nomination!
Make sure to align your nomination with examples of how your nominee fits the criteria & deserving of the award!
🔗bit.ly/RIPAawards26

*You can nominate an individual for more than one award!



University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy Rhode Island Society of Health-System Pharmacists
CDOE: Rhode Island Certified Diabetes Outpatient Educators American Pharmacists Association APhA Foundation National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA)

03/18/2026

Nominations close this weekend!!

03/18/2026

Come see TWO of our Councilors Brianna Kimball PharmD and Baley Rochefort PharmD present at University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy Seminar by The Sea on GOLD 2026 COPD updates where they will review key changes to the guidelines, literature, inhaled and biologic medications!

Good luck Brianna and Baley!

Join us for Seminar by the Sea, where pharmacy professionals come together to learn, connect, and grow. 🌊
Explore the latest in clinical practice, gain valuable CE credits, and hear from leading experts in the field.

Learn more: https://web.uri.edu/pharmce/


URI AlumniUniversity of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy

03/11/2026

🧗‍♂️ Rock Climbing & Brewery Networking event with students!

📍Rock Spot, 1174 Kingstown Rd, Peace Dale, RI
🗓 Sunday, 3/22
🕑 2-4pm ET (90 min of rock climbing
🍻 Networking at Whalers (light refreshments provided, 21+ event)

Register ⤵️
🔗bit.ly/ROCKSPOT_RX2026
*registration & payment required!

Thanks to our student reps, & for organizing!



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03/11/2026

Advanced registration closes on March 18. Don't miss the region's best opportunity to network. web.uri.edu/pharmce University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy URI Alumni RIPA - Rhode Island Pharmacists Association American Pharmacists Association URI Sea Shanty Social Club Rhode Island Department of Health

03/07/2026

🚨 **Nominations Are OPEN!** 🚨

Do you know a pharmacist, technician, student, or pharmacy leader who goes above and beyond? Now’s the time to recognize their impact!

RIPA Awards celebrate the incredible professionals who are advancing pharmacy practice, improving patient care, and making a difference in our communities across Rhode Island.

🏆 **Help us honor excellence in pharmacy!**
Submit a nomination for someone who deserves to be recognized.

📅 **Nomination Deadline: March 23, 2026**

🔗 **Submit your nomination today**
https://www.ripharmacists.org/nominations

Let’s shine a spotlight on the outstanding people in our profession! 💊✨

Tag a colleague who should be nominated or share this post to spread the word.



University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy Rhode Island Society of Health-System Pharmacists CDOE: Rhode Island Certified Diabetes Outpatient Educators

02/26/2026

The Rhode Island Pharmacists Association is teaming up with University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy, & the Massachusetts Pharmacists Association (MPhA) to celebrate Pharmacy Night at Fenway Park!

*Tickets are available for as low as $35!*

Seats at this price are limited to 60 registrants and guaranteed to sit together in a lower row of the Right Field Bleachers

Purchase on or before Monday, March 30th to ensure you can sit with your pharmacy friends!

Purchase tickets ⤵️
🔗bit.ly/REDSOX_RX2026
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Want to nominate a pharmacist/tech to be recognized on the field?

Nominate here by end of Friday, Feb. 28th⤵️

🔗bit.ly/REDSOX_NOMINATE26

*Please copy & paste into your browser if the link does not redirect immediately

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All ticket sales are final, and all ages are welcome!

📸Sarah Gallo



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02/04/2026

Volunteers needed! 📢

RIPA is continuing our volunteerism at in Providence!

Interested in joining, please fill out the interest form below ⤵️

🔗bit.ly/RIPA_AMOSHOUSE2026

We are looking for 2 volunteers for the following dates:
- Saturday, March 21st
- Saturday, April 18th

🕗 8-12pm

Come join us to help out our community prepare and serve meals alongside our friends at Amos House.

Bring a friend, family member, or co-worker!

We promise its a fun day, and you'll get fed too!

University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy
Rhode Island Society of Health-System Pharmacists Rhode Island Department of Health




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01/13/2026