Student National Pharmaceutical Association “Stabilizing Our Foundation to Solidify Our Future”

History At-A-Glance SNPhA 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.

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 “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 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 Objectives

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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. 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 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

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

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

Executive Director Executive Assistant Carmita Coleman, PharmD Elaine Anderson Executive ConsultantsExecutive Chairman George Okpamen, Pharm DFelix Tran Pejman Ahmadi, PharmD PO Box San Antonio, TX (210) 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 , 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 Convention Orlando, Florida Upcoming Conferences

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Student National Pharmaceutical Association “Stabilizing Our Foundation to Solidify Our Future”