Michigan Pharmacists Association Membership Benefits

With over 20 years of retail pharmacy experience, Sureshkumar Dakshinamoorthy was a pharmacist at Present Express Pharmacy in Saginaw, Michigan. Sureshkumar Dakshinamoorthy also remains involved with his industry and peers as a member of professional societies such as the Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA).

Founded more than 130 years ago, MPA serves Michigan's pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians by providing professional tools and support. Although it has different categories and dues, the association's membership grants exclusive benefits for every member, including networking opportunities and a complimentary membership to a practice section of choice.

Other benefits of being an MPA member are access to a partnership with advocacy institutions and initiatives, such as the Pharmacy Advocacy Response Team, and the opportunity to share experiences and perspectives by helping on an MPA committee. MPA members can also support MPA's philanthropic arm, the Michigan Pharmacy Foundation, which awards student pharmacists with scholarships and develops leadership programs and projects that promote the pharmacists' profession.

The variety of volunteering opportunities and MPA publications also allows members to play a relevant role in the pharmacists' community, whether by supporting industry-events and providing health screenings or sharing their knowledge with their peers. Pharmacy professionals and students can join MPA by applying online or via a printable application. 

Salvation Army Programs for Seniors

Affiliated with both the Michigan Pharmacists Association and the American Pharmacists Association, Sureshkumar Dakshinamoorthy previously worked as the pharmacist-in-charge at a general pharmacy in Saginaw, Michigan. In his personal life, Sureshkumar Dakshinamoorthy has been a volunteer with his local Salvation Army.

Founded in 1865, The Salvation Army coordinates programs that support people in vulnerable circumstances across the country. In addition to distributing food to families in need and operating homeless shelters, The Salvation Army organizes initiatives to address the needs of seniors, especially those who are homebound or diagnosed with dementia.

Salvation Army volunteers partner with senior living residences and nursing homes to deliver engaging classes and community activities to promote social interaction and learning. The organization also hosts special events such as communal dinners, dance classes, and other gatherings to encourage physical activity and reduce loneliness and cognitive decline. Many Salvation Army facilities also offer transitional housing and adult daycare centers on their premises.

After-School Programming from The Salvation Army

A pharmacist with Rite Aid, Sureshkumar Dakshinamoorthy fills prescriptions and counsels patients on the proper use of medications. Outside this work, Sureshkumar Dakshinamoorthy has volunteered with community organizations including The Salvation Army.

In addition to providing diverse health and emergency services worldwide, The Salvation Army operates various programs to help children in need in the United States. Specifically, The Salvation Army supports educational opportunities in low-income neighborhoods by offering homework assistance and counseling. By fourth grade, many low-income students are up to two years behind their expected grade level, and one-on-one tutoring can help them catch up in literacy and study skills.

Additionally, the Salvation Army offers a range of after-school extracurricular options, from dance and music to low-cost sports programs, all designed to enrich children’s lives and help them cultivate their talents. For parents, the organization offers coaching sessions to equip them with tools and strategies to help their children develop healthy learning habits.