It is truly and honor to step into the role pf President of the New Hampshire Society of Health-System Pharmacists (NHSHP) for 2026.  I have been a member of the NHSHP Board since 2024 and a member of the NHSHP Education Committee since 2023.  As a member of the Education Committee, I was able to get a better glimpse of the incredible community of pharmacy professionals within NHSHP and was excited to become a member of the Board.

Currently, I am the Oncology Pharmacy Manager and PGY1 Residency Program Director at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital (WDH).  I oversee two oncology sites and two PGY1 residents. I’ve worked in the field of ambulatory oncology for the past 25 years and have always enjoyed the opportunity to work closely with patients as they navigate their cancer journey.  Pharmacists are in an excellent position to provide education and supportive care throughout treatment.

I am passionate about quality improvement opportunities and am excited to have been a part of many within my organization.  In 2022, WDH was able to be a part of ASHP’s inaugural Pharmacogenomics Accelerator Program and expand the opportunity for pharmacogenomic testing.  More recently WDH was invited to be part of a quality improvement training aimed at precision oncology.  I think pharmacists are at the forefront of developing quality improvement initiatives. As President, I hope to use my experience to foster growth, development and achievements for NHSHP.  It’s inspiring to work with so many like-minded professionals.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two sons, ages 21 and 19. I love to read and always must have my next book lined up so I’m never without.  In 2018, I completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training and teach yoga at a local studio on the weekends.

I’m excited about the upcoming educational and networking events planned for 2026.

• Cabin Fever CE Weekend: March 13-15 at North Conway Grand in North Conway
• • I love that this event highlights our residents within the state of NH as they present clinical pearls. 
• Spring Dinner Meeting: May 21^st at the Puritan
• NH Pharmacy Law Review: June 6^th from 3-7
• Accelerate Continuing Education (ACE) Program: October (date TBD)
• November Dinner Meeting: November 5^th at the Derryfield Country Club

NHSHP thrives because of its members, and we hope to continue to increase our committee involvement.  Our social media presence has also grown. You can now also find us on LinkedIn as well as Facebook and Instagram.

Advocacy remains a high priority for NHSHP, and we will continue to support legislative efforts that advance pharmacy practice. Our legislative team meets weekly to discuss important bills.

Please consider involvement in one of our committees – Education, Legislative, Membership, or Scholarship. It’s a great opportunity to network with members from other hospitals and health systems. Contact our Executive Director, Amy Downing, with questions.

On behalf of NHSHP, I want to express my gratitude for your dedication to patient care and promoting the profession of pharmacy.  The work you do makes an incredible impact on the lives of patients. I look forward to seeing you at NHSHP events!

Sincerely,

Suzanne Stevens, PharmD, BCOP

NHSHP President 2026