S tudent N ational Ph armaceutical A ssociation “SNPhA is dedicated to the pharmacy profession and serving the underserved. ”
What is SNPhA?. 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.
Minorities? Johnson City Statistics Persons below the poverty line: 22% (TN-16.5%) Poverty: per capita income: $25,575 ~15% of population is non-white Approximately 600 homeless men, women and children identified in recent shelter and street survey in Tri-Cities area and surrounding counties
National Initiatives Power to End Stroke Operation Immunization Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club Healthfair Operation Diabetes …and much more
Local Projects Keep Kids Off Drugs Blankets for Hospice Soup Kitchen Thanksgiving Baskets Animal Shelter
Local Chapter Goals Improve the lives of minorities in our local community Increase minority representation in pharmacy and health related fields Become active in SNPhA legislature, delegation, and bylaws Increase membership to include pre- pharmacy and pharmacy students
Meet the Executive Committee President Courtney Deal, Vice President Brittany Mistele, Community Outreach Officer/Legislative Officer Brandie Le Blanc Clawson, Community Outreach Co-Chair Moses Holleyman, Secretary Jennifer Carmical, Treasurer Than Leelachantachot,
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