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Student National Pharmaceutical Association. "Advance to Achieve. Collaborate to Connect. Teach to Transform." -ACT 2013-2014 www.snpha.org. History At-A-Glance.
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Student National Pharmaceutical Association "Advance to Achieve. Collaborate to Connect. Teach to Transform." -ACT 2013-2014 www.snpha.org
History At-A-Glance SNPhA was founded in 1972 on the campus of Florida A&M University. Students from Florida A&M University united with students from Howard University, Texas Southern University, and Xavier University to form a student organization that would promote service to minority populations within their communities. Since 1972, SNPhA has grown from 4 schools to 81 pharmacy schools to date. www.snpha.org/About.aspx
“Serving the Underserved” SNPhA is an educational service association of pharmacy students who are concerned about pharmacy and healthcare related issues, and the poor minority representation in pharmacy and other health-related professions. Purpose: plan, organize, coordinate and execute programs geared toward the improvement for the health, educational, and social environment of the community www.snpha.org/About.aspx
Objectives • To offer student members the opportunity to develop leadership and professional skills • To educate students about and promote active participation in national health care issues • To develop the role of the minority health professional as a vital member of the health care team www.snpha.org/About.aspx
Objectives • To develop within communities a positive image of minority health professionals • To educate communities on better health practices and to increase their awareness and understanding of diseases www.snpha.org/About.aspx
Locate your chapter Currently 81 SNPhA chapters http://snpha.org/Chapters.aspx
Local Chapters Insert name of your chapter http://snpha.org/Chapters.aspx
National Pharmaceutical Association The National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA) is dedicated to representing the views and ideas of minority pharmacists on critical issues affecting health care and pharmacy; as well as advancing the standards of pharmaceutical care among all practitioners. www.npha.net
Membership Benefits • Community service involvement • Long-lasting network creation, and advancement in to NPhA organization • Over $100,000 in scholarship opportunities • Hotel and car rental discounts • Leadership and organizational development • Career opportunities/guidance • Regional and National Conventions • The " Signatura" National Newsletter http://snpha.org/Membership.aspx
National Leadership President Felix Tran The Ohio State University President-Elect Dainielle Fox St. Louis College of Pharmacy Vice-President Kimberly Lewis University of Colorado Recording Secretary April Henson Chicago State University Corresponding Secretary Diana Garcia University of Houston Public Relation Liaison Idris Yakubu University of Toledo
Regional Facilitators Region 1 Jenena Ferguson HamptonUniversity Region 2 Amanda Capino South Carolina College Of Pharmacy-Columbia Region 3 Joshua Blackwell Ohio Northern University Region 4 Patrick Maranon University of Houston Region 5 Tope Osiyemi University of Washington
Project Chairs Bridging the Gap Juanita Bruce University of Illinois-Chicago Legislative Chair/Membership Benefits Ishita Gandhi Wingate University Remember the Ribbon Sam Zakkour University of Colorado Power to End Stroke Nasheet Quraishi St. Louis College of Pharmacy Chronic Kidney Disease Adrienne Kercsak University of Colorado Diabetes Disease Jennifer Tieu University of Oklahoma Operation Immunization Samantha Adams University of Tennessee http://snpha.org/About.aspx
National Office Executive Director Executive Assistant Carmita Coleman, PharmDElaine Anderson Executive Consultant Executive Chairman George Okpamen, PharmD Pejman Ahmadi, PharmD Head of Interprofessional Relations Michael “Danny” Jean PO Box 761388 San Antonio, TX 78245 (210) 383-7381 contactsnpha@snpha.org http://snpha.org/About.aspx
National Initiatives http://snpha.org/Projects.aspx
Project Diabetes SNPhA is in strong support of Diabetes as one of our clinical initiatives. Diabetes currently effects 23.6 million adults and children in the United States. Roughly 25% of these patients are unaware of their condition. In addition to these staggering statistics Medicare has shown that at least 1 out of every 4 adults (~ 57 million people) are living with pre-diabetes. SNPhA has accepted the challenge to educate patients on disease state management, lifestyle modifications, medication therapy, and monitoring related to Diabetes.
Remember the Ribbon National HIV/AIDS Initiative aimed at towards promoting awareness, education, and prevention of HIV/AIDS within minority populations.
Operation Immunization This program is an immunization awareness campaign designed to increase the public’s knowledge about immunizations, while increasing the number of adults who receive immunizations. Chapters will be awarded points based on outreach events promoting awareness.
Power to End Stroke SNPhA has partnered with the American Stroke Association (ASA) on the Power to End Stroke/Smoking Cessation initiative. Chapters will be awarded points based on outreach events promoting awareness.
Chronic Kidney Disease SNPhA and Abbott Renal Care are collaborating on a new initiative to increase awareness on the risk factors and disease states that can lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD). Chapters are awarded points based on patient screenings, distribution of health information, and awareness during National Kidney Disease.
Legislation/Voting/Immigration This is a dual initiative focusing voting registration among underrepresented minorities and on immigration issues affecting the nation. Chapters will be awarded points for any events such as voting registration drives and citizenship drives or information distribution events.
Upcoming Conferences February 28-March 3, 2014 Region 1 & 2 Conference Richmond, VA (Hosted by Virginia Commonwealth University) March 14-16, 2014 Region 3, 4 & 5 Conference Columbus, OH (Hosted by The Ohio State University) July 17-22, 2014 National Conference Arlington, Virginia http://snpha.org/Meetings.aspx
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