SNPhA at LECOM Bradenton

It’s time! SNPhA Election Nominations are officially OPEN 🗳️

This is your chance to step into leadership, make an impact, and help shape the future of our chapter.

📅 Important Dates

Nominations Due: April 20, 2026 @ 4:30 PM EST
Nominee Announcement: April 21,2026
Elections: April 22, 2026 @ 7:00 PM EST
Mandatory Transition Meeting (EC & Chairs): April 29, 2026 @ 7:00 PM EST
🗣️ Speech Requirements

All nominees must prepare a 2-minute speech
If nominated for multiple Executive Board positions → only one speech required
If nominated for multiple Initiative Chair positions → only one speech required
If nominated for both an Executive Board AND Initiative Chair position → one speech for EACH
❗ Nomination Decline Policy

If you would like to decline your nomination, please email:
📧 [email protected]
Deadline: April 22 @ 6:00 PM EST

Don’t miss your opportunity to lead and grow with SNPhA. We’re excited to see our future leaders step up!

Staying consistent with your medications can make all the difference. 💊

Taking your meds the right way helps you stay in control of your health and prevent complications. Small steps like reminders, routines, and support systems can make a big impact.

Stay on track. Stay healthy.

🌸✨ SNPhA General Body Meeting – Women’s Month Edition ✨🌸

Join us TONIGHT 7PM EST for an empowering and insightful general body meeting as we celebrate Women’s Month! 💊👩🏽‍⚕️

We are honored to welcome our guest speaker, Dr. Shelly Kearns, who will be sharing her journey, experiences, and valuable insight on women in pharmacy and leadership.

🌸 Empower Her Essentials Donation Drive 🌸

Join us in supporting women and girls in our community by donating essential hygiene products. From March 13 – March 31, we are collecting new/unopened pads, tampons, and toiletries to help those in need.

Every donation helps restore dignity, promote health, and empower women in the Tampa Bay community. 💗

✨ How you can help:
• Donate new/unopened pads or tampons
• Contribute toiletries
• Scan the QR code to make an online donation

All donations will benefit I Support The Girls Tampa Bay.

Taking your meds every day matters. 💊

For people living with HIV, consistent treatment with antiretroviral therapy (ART) can lower the viral load to undetectable levels. When it’s undetectable, it becomes untransmittable, this is known as U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable).

Missing doses can increase viral load and raise the risk of transmission and progression to AIDS.

Stay healthy.
Stop the spread.
Prevent resistance.

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: highlights the disproportionate impact of HIV on Black communities and the urgent need for education, testing, prevention, and treatment.

Despite advances in care, systemic barriers still affect access and outcomes. Advocacy and policy play a major role in ensuring equitable access to life-saving medications and support services.

Let’s honor those affected, fight stigma, and work toward health equity.

“Love Every Body,” honors National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (Feb 23–March 1). 💙

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. Nearly 30 million Americans will experience one in their lifetime.
Let’s raise awareness, challenge stigma, and support those on their recovery journey. Together, we can promote understanding and compassion.

Gallbladder & Bile Duct Cancer Awareness 💚

These rare but aggressive cancers are often diagnosed late due to vague symptoms and low awareness. Education on risk factors, early signs, and prevention is key to improving outcomes.
Pharmacists and student pharmacists play a vital role in promoting awareness, encouraging prevention, and connecting patients to care. Let’s turn awareness into action and support early detection.

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🖤 Black History Month | Pharmacy Pioneer Spotlight 💊

Today we honor Anna Louise James, a trailblazer in pharmacy and public service. She was the first African American woman licensed as a pharmacist in Connecticut and owned her own pharmacy for decades. Serving her community with dedication, compassion, and excellence.

Her legacy reminds us why representation in healthcare matters. Black pharmacists have always been leaders, advocates, and changemakers. Often breaking barriers while uplifting their communities.

✨ Now we want to hear from YOU:

👇🏾 Tag a Black pharmacist who inspires you: a mentor, professor, preceptor, colleague, or community pharmacist making an impact today.
Let’s celebrate the past and the present while continuing the mission of equity, leadership, and service.

PharmacyPioneers HealthEquity StudentPharmacist

🦃 Thanksgiving Food Drive! 🥫
From Nov 10th–Nov 24th, SNPhA and Kappa Psi are coming together to give back this holiday season. Donate cans and non-perishable food items to help families in need. Let’s make a difference together! 💛

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🎃 SNPhA had an amazing turnout at the Sheriff’s Spooktactical event! 👻✨ Huge thank you to all the clubs who donated and helped us hand out candy to the kids, your support made this community event even sweeter! 🍬🧡

Level Up Your Professionalism!
Join SNPhA x Kappa Psi for our Professionalism Seminar 🎓

🗓 Nov 5, 2025 | 7 PM EST
📍 LECOM Bradenton School of Pharmacy (Zoom available)

✨ Featuring:
Dr. Amin — Professionalism
Dr. Wilkinson — Interviewing Skills
Dr. Alahmad — CV/Resume Building

🔗 Scan the QR codes to submit your resume & join via Zoom!

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