PHARMACIST SECTION LEADER
Robert G. Wahler, PharmD, CGP, FASCP
University at Buffalo 211 Kapoor Hall Buffalo, NY 14260-1200
(716) 645-4777
rgwahler@buffalo.edu

Projects this Section is involved with:

• In cooperation with NHPCO, Dr. Wahler and his PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Dr. Natalie Latuga completed a national survey of Pharmacist involvement in Hospice programs.  The results are available at http://ajh.sagepub.com/
• Natalie M. Latuga, Robert G. Wahler, and Scott V. Monte.  A National Survey of Hospice Administrator and Pharmacist Perspectives on Pharmacist Services and the Impact on Medication Requirements and Cost AM J HOSP PALLIAT CARE 1049909111432291, first published on January 4, 2012 as doi:10.1177/1049909111432291
• The biggest endeavor for the Pharmacists’ Section is to publicize its existence and increase involvement.  As one of the smallest sections, sustained activity is a great challenge.  If you are a pharmacist visiting this page, please make sure that you sign up for NCHPP.  If you’re not sure if you qualify based upon your employment, please contact the Section Leader for assistance.
• Click here to see this Section’s My.NHPCO eGroup activities

Pharmacist Section Activities:

• Both Steering committee and open sections online chats are in the process of being scheduled. Check back soon for updates!

List of Steering Committee Members (updated quarterly)

Michael Bolewitz, PharmD, MBA
Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator
Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region - Charlotte, NC
bolewitzm@hpccr.org

Kristen Eglington
Providence Hospice of Seattle - Seattle, WA
kristen.eglington@providence.org

Bernard Fischer, RPh, CPh, FASCP
Pharmacy Director
Hospice of Martin and St. Lucie - Stuart, FL
bfischer@tchospices.org

Connie Garcia, Pharm.D., CPh
Clinical Consultant Pharmacist
Hospice of the Comforter Hospice House - Altamonte Springs, FL
cpharmd@consultant.com

Donna Jolly, Pharm D, BCPS
Director, Pharmacy
Tidewell Hospice, Inc. - Sarasota, FL
djolly@tidewell.org

Jason M. Kimbrel, RPH, PharmD, BCPS
Vice President of Clinical Services
HospiScript Services, LLC - Dublin, OH
JKIMBREL@hospiscript.com

Michael Thames, PharmD
Pharmacist
Peachtree Hospice - Ft. Smith - Fort Smith, AR
thamesfamily@yahoo.com

Tim Tobin, BS
Pharmacist, Pain & Palliative Care
Providence Hospice & Home Care of Snohomish County - Everett, WA
Tim.Tobin@Providence.org

For more information, contact the Section Leader.