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The National Pharmaceutical Association 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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SNPhA is dedicated to serving our communities needs. Community projects are uniquely designed projects that may go beyond our current initiative goals and may be completed throughout the year. They could include collaborative health fairs, “Brown Bag” service and education, raising money for charity or a number of other ideas that can serve the underserved in our communities. Chapters will be awarded points based on project participation.
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 Awareness Month every March. The World Kidney Day website is www.worldkidneyday.org and an informational video can be found on their website.CKD Initiative Logo Contest DetailsAmerican Association of Kidney Patient Brochure Order Form (FREE!) Download Informational Brochures
CKD Resource Guide Kidney Walk Schedule
Project Chair: Neda Archie Submit forms to: nedaarchie@snpha.org
An educational opportunity to display your pharmaceutical knowledge, patient assessment skills, and application of these skills in a mock patient scenario by analyzing and identifyng pharmacy related issues while applying an appropriate pharmaceutical care plan. The objective of the competition is for each student to learn the significant contributions the pharmacist can have on patient care in the healthcare arena. The Clinical Skills Competition occurs every July at the SNPhA National Convention.
Clinical Skills Competition Informational Handout
Coordination: Jonathan JonesContact: jonathanjones@snpha.org
A nationwide project to improve health, education and social environment of minority communities with respect to HIV/AIDS awareness, education and prevention. Chapters will be awarded points based on outreach events promoting awareness.
RTR Resource GuideHIV/AIDS Informational WebsitesFACTSHEETS: PRESENTATIONS: AIDS WALK:www.hhs.gov www.avert.org www.aidswalk.net
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES: www.cdc.gov www.aidsmeds.com www.aids.gov
Project Chair: Faith Alexander Submit forms to: faithalexander@snpha.org
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.2008 Debate ScheduleState Specific Election Voting Project Chair: Chelsea Coronado Submit forms to: chelseacoronado@snpha.org
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.
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.
PTES Powerpoint PresentationPTES Supplemental Guide
Project Chair: DeShawn Stevenson Submit forms to: deshawnstevenson@snpha.org