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The CPNP Foundation envisions a world in which individuals with psychiatric and neurologic disorders receive optimal treatment, live free of stigma, and achieve their full potential. As supporters of the CPNP Foundation, we know you live this same mantra day after day as you work to ensure patients receive the most effective, safe and compassionate care possible. Read more.
Barbara G. Wells, PharmD, FCCP, FASHP
Dr. Larry Ereshefsky has recently become a member of the Foundation's Legacy Partners Society. He is well known to virtually all members of CPNP and certainly to all members of the CPNP Foundation Board of Directors. He was a founding member of CPNP, and he is a frequent presenter at the CPNP meetings. He served as President of CPNP (2004-2005) and has served on numerous committees to advance our discipline and enable us to better meet the needs of our patients. Read more.
The CPNP Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the second annual Defining the Future Research Grant Awards. The number of applications grew by 25% and many of the proposals projected outlined exciting and important projects. Ultimately, the CPNP Foundation was able to provide grants to four individuals. Read more.
Jerry McKee, BCPP, MS, PharmD
The mission statement of the CPNP Foundation proclaims that “The CPNP Foundation envisions a world in which individuals with psychiatric and neurologic disorders receive optimal treatment, live free of stigma, and achieve their full potential. Our mission focuses on the needs of individuals living with psychiatric and neurologic disorders, their families, and health professionals in general practice to further evidence-based treatment.”
As one step toward realizing our mission, the Foundation has placed a priority upon enhancing our understanding of the issues around stigma and social distancing among community pharmacists as a beginning point to make inroads in decreasing stigma among all healthcare providers. Read more.
The CPNP Foundation is pleased to announce the funding of 20 student registration/travel grants. Each student recipient will receive a full student registration to the 2017 Annual meeting ($175 value) and $325 travel stipend. This increase is possible because of the generous support of CPNP members and the CPNP Past Presidents who have recently created the Destiny Fund within the Foundation specifically to support student registration/travel grants. Read more.
CPNP Foundation wishes to thank its generous donors for their cumulative giving in these start-up years for the CPNP Foundation. Log into the CPNP Foundation website to join the ranks as a CPNP Foundation donor. Read more.
With the holidays approaching, are you needing to shop for gifts? Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two of the busiest shoppping days of the year. If you shop online, consider shopping at smile.amazon.com and increase CPNP Foundation's AmazonSmile donations. Read more.