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Student National Pharmaceutical Association. ” We Need To Get There. Let ’ s Build A Bridge Together." 2012-2013 www.snpha.org. History At-A-Glance. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Student National Pharmaceutical Association
”We Need To Get There. Let’s Build A Bridge Together." 2012-2013
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 79 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
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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
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Locate your chapter
http://snpha.org/Chapters.aspx
Currently 79 SNPhA chapters
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• Up to $80,000 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
Pejman Ahmadi
California Northstate University
President-Elect
Felix Tran
The Ohio State University
Vice-President
Michael “Danny” Jean
University of Houston
Recording Secretary
Martienne Vernon
University of the Incarnate Word
Corresponding Secretary
Jenny Luo
University of Tennessee
Public Relation Liaison
Jasmine Lau
University of So. California
Regional FacilitatorsRegion 1
Jonathan Grant
Hampton University
Region 2
Alftan Dyson
University of Tennessee
Region 3
Deborah Jackson
Virginia Commonwealth University
Region 4
Diana Garcia
University of HoustonRegion 5Saleema KapadiaUniversity of So. California
Project ChairsBridging the Gap
Crystal Beal
University of Georgia
Legislative Chair/Membership Benefits
Melvin Roberts Jr.
Texas Southern University
Remember the Ribbon/ Operation Immunization
Neha Patel
South Carolina College of Pharmacy
Power to End Stroke
Aisha Masood
Virginia Commonwealth University
Chronic Kidney Disease
Juanita Bruce
University of Illinois at Chicago
Diabetes Disease
Cheng Yuet
University of Oklahoma
Operation Immunization
Marion Clark II
Wingate University
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National Office
Executive Director Executive Chair
Carmita Coleman George Okpamen
Executive Assistant
Elaine Anderson
PO Box 761388
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 383-7381
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National Initiatives
http://snpha.org/Projects.aspx
Project DiabetesSNPhA 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 8-10, 2013
Region 1 & 2 Conference
Hampton, VA (Hosted by Hampton University)
March 15-17, 2013
Region 3, 4 & 5 Conference
Denver, CO (Hosted by University of Colorado)
July 26-29, 2013
National Conference
New Orleans, Louisiana http://snpha.org/Meetings.aspx
Questions