Student National Pharmaceutical Association

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.

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“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

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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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Locate your chapter

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Currently 79 SNPhA chapters

Local Chapters

Insert name of your chapter

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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.

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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

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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

[email protected]

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National Initiatives

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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