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Student National Pharmaceutical Association
“Stabilizing Our Foundation to Solidify Our Future” 2014-2015
www.snpha.org
History At-A-GlanceSNPhA was founded in 1972 on the Florida A&M University campus. Students from Florida A&M University united with students from Howard University, Texas Southern University, and Xavier University pharmacy schools to form a student organization that would promote service to minority populations within their communities. Since 1972, SNPhA has grown from 4 pharmacy school chapters to 90 chapters to date.
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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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“Serving the Underserved”
• 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
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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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Objectives
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Currently 90 SNPhA Chapters
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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
National Pharmaceutical Association
• Community service involvement• Long-lasting network creation and advancement in to NPhA organization• Over $125,000 in scholarship opportunities• Hotel and car rental discounts• Leadership and organizational development• Career opportunities/guidance• Regional and National Conventions• "Signatura" National Newsletter
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Membership Benefits
President
Joshua Blackwell
Ohio Northern University
President-Elect
Jessie Nia Hwang
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Vice-President
vacant
Recording Secretary
April Henson
Chicago State University
Corresponding Secretary
Samantha Adams
University of Tennessee
Public Relation Liaison
Sheila Liddell
University of Tennessee
National Leadership
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Regional Facilitators
Region 1
Jarjeet Singh
University of Maryland, Eastern Shore
Region 2
James E. Smith, Jr.
University of Tennessee
Region 3
Bryan McElderry
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Region 4
Rene Banzuelo
University of Houston
Region 5
Olawonuola Abiona
Touro College of Pharmacy, New York
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Bridging the Gap
Nancy Edwards
Chicago State University
Chronic Kidney Disease
Shawnda Herring
University of North Carolina
Diabetes Initiative Chair
Patrick Maranon
University of Houston
Operation Immunization
Joanne Angilot
University of Florida
Legislative Chair/Membership Benefits
vacant
Power to End Stroke
Omeka Sanders
Mercer University
Remember the Ribbon
Karanita Fuller
Virginia Commonwealth University
Project Chairs
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Executive Director Executive Assistant
Carmita Coleman, PharmD Elaine Anderson
Executive Consultants Executive Chairman
George Okpamen, Pharm D Felix Tran
Pejman Ahmadi, PharmD
PO Box 761388
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 383-7381
National Office
National Initiatives
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.
Project Diabetes
National HIV/AIDS Initiative aimed at towards promoting awareness, education, and prevention of HIV/AIDS within minority populations.
Remember the Ribbon
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.
Operation Immunization
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.
Power to End Stroke
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.
Chronic Kidney Disease
This is a multi-facted initiative focused on voting registration among underrepresented minorities, immigration issues affecting the nation and collecting membership benefits for membership. Chapters will be awarded points for any events such as voting registration drives and citizenship drives or information distribution events.
Legislative/Membership Benefits
February 20 - 22, 2015
Region 1 & 2 Conference
Atlanta, Georgia (Hosted by University of Georgia)
March 13-15, 2015
Region 3, 4 & 5 Conference
St. Louis, Missouri (Hosted by St. Louis College of Pharmacy)
July 24 – 27, 2015
SNPhA/NPhA National ConventionOrlando, Florida
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Upcoming Conferences
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• Instagram– @SNPhA
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Student National Pharmaceutical Association
“Stabilizing Our Foundation to Solidify Our Future” 2014-2015
www.snpha.org
