ABHP stands on a record of leadership and service, for the betterment of minority health.
1970’s
1978
Black pharmacists of ASHP formed San Antonio, Texas
1979
1st Meeting Las Vegas, Nevada; Association of Black Hospital Pharmacists (ABHP)
1980’s
1983
1st publication of ABHP Newsletter; Awards program formed; Allen L Brown, Chairperson
1984
1st elections; John J. Scrivens (president); Miriam Mobley-Smith (vice president- administration); Theotus Butler (vice president-development); Sarah Sanders (secretary); Frank S. Emmanuel (treasurer); and Georgia Thomas (publicist)
1985
ABHP obtained 5013C Tax Exempt status with assistance of Col. Samuel Shannon
ABHP Newsletter wins Indiana chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Bronze Quill Award in the category of Non- Profit Organization
Membership Committee, Educational Affairs, Fundraising Committee formed; participated in 1st National Survey of Black Pharmacists
1986
ABHP presented 1st International Symposium; Topic: New Horizons in Cancer Chemotherapy: A Focus on Special Populations, in Montego Bay, Jamaica
1990’s
1990
ABHP participates 1st National Pharmacy Summit in Orlando Florida
1995
ABHP approves formation of Regional Chapter
1996
1st Series of region seminars is held in Washington, DC; 6 hours of CE; Topic: Diabetes: A Serious Disease, An Excellent Opportunity to Provide Pharmaceutical Care
1997
ABHP featured in ASHP Newsletter, African-American Pharmacists: Making a Difference
1997
ABHP featured in the Miami Voice, Association of Black Hospital Pharmacists (ABHP) Holds Seminar on the Treatment and Prevention of Diabetes
ABHP Participates in 2nd National Pharmacy Summit in Ocho Rios, Jamaica
1st Wendell T. Hill Award presented to Dr. Arcelia Johnson, Fannin, Dean Hampton University
2000’s
2000
ABHP Website launched
2002
1st Allen L. Brown Cardiovascular Lecture presented
2003
ABHP approves a new Mission and Vision Statement
2004
ABHP Executive Committee invited and introduced at ASHP Board of Directors Meeting
ABHP becomes charter member of National African American Drug Policy Coalition (NAADPC)
ABHP aids in passage of Health Disparities resolution in the ASHP House of Delegates
ABHP organizes 1st Annual Meeting in Miami Beach, Florida (meeting cancelled)
2005
New by laws adopted
ABHP holds 1st Annual Meeting in Coral Gables, Florida; Theme: Identifying and Addressing Unique Opportunities for Patient Care; Topics: Health Care Disparities, Cultural Competence, and Health Literacy
ABHP Signs Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ASHP
2006
ABHP forms a Joint Committee with ASHP as a result of MOU with ASHP
ABHP signs a partnership agreement with ASHP Advantage, to develop and manage activities of the 2007 ABHP Annual Meeting and Minority Health conference
2008
ABHP holds the 3rd Minority Health Conference & Annual Meeting, May 16-18, 2008, Atlanta, GA
ABHP- ASHP Joint Committee holds its first official meeting in Bethesda, MD
2009
ABHP announces its position on health care reform in a Statement of Key Principles of Health Care Reform
ABHP- Foundation received temporary 501 (c) 3 tax- exempt status
ABHP Board approves the joint Leadership Award with ASHP
ABHP approves joint Leadership Award with ASHP, the John J. Scrivens Distinguished Service Award, the Mickey Leland Political Achievement Award, the John J. Scrivens Distinguished Service Award, the John J. Scrivens Distinguished Service Award
The ABHP- ASHP MOU is renewed
ABHP notifies the Obama Administration of the important roles of minority pharmacists
ABHP celebrates the historic accomplishments of pharmacists.
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