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Student National Pharmaceutical Association
“Stablizing our foundation to solidify our future.” 2014-2015
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.
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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 90 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• 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
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National Leadership
President
Dainielle Fox
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
President-Elect
Jessie Nia Hwang
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Vice-President
Joshua Blackwell
Ohio Northern University
Recording Secretary
April Henson
Chicago State University
Corresponding Secretary
Samantha Adams
University of Tennessee
Public Relation Liaison
Sheila Liddell
University of Tennessee
Regional FacilitatorsRegion 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 5Olawonuola AbionaTouro College of Pharmacy
Project ChairsBridging the Gap
Nancy Edwards
Chicago State University
Legislative Chair/Membership Benefits
Francisco Franco
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Remember the Ribbon
Karanita Fuller
Virginia Commonwealth University
Power to End Stroke
Omeka Sanders
Mercer University
Chronic Kidney Disease
Shawnda Herring
University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Diabetes Disease
Patrick Maranon
University of Houston
Operation Immunization
Joanne Angilot
University of Florida’s St. Petersburg campus
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National OfficeExecutive Director Executive Assistant
Carmita Coleman, PharmD Mrs. Elaine Anderson
Executive Consultant Executive Chairman
George Okpamen, Pharm D Felix Tran
Pejman Ahmadi, PharmD
PO Box 761388
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 383-7381
National Initiatives
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 ConferencesFebruary 20-March 22, 2014
Region 1 & 2 Conference
Atlanta Georgia (Hosted by Unviersity of Georgia)
March 13-15, 2014
Region 3, 4 & 5 Conference
St. Louis, Missouri (Hosted by St. Louis College of Pharmacy)
TBA
National Conference
Orlando, Floridahttp://snpha.org/Meetings.aspx
Connect with Us!
• Facebook– www.facebook.com/snpha
• Twitter– @SNPhA
• Instagram– SNPhA
Questions