December 2009
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Vol 2, Issue 12
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NC-HCAPnews
a monthly update from the
NC Health Careers Access Program
at Chapel Hill
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| The Director's Corner |
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As 2009 comes to a conclusion, we pause to reflect on our accomplishments and the tasks ahead. NC-HCAP's successes include pre-college initiatives such as Health Careers Day on the Hill and Health Careers Information and Enrichment Workshop presentations encouraging elementary, middle and high school students to pursue health related careers. This year, more than 400 pre-college students attended Health Careers Day on the Hill and it is our goal to exceed that number next year. College outreach program successes include referring and placing students in various internships, providing shadowing opportunities based on their area of interest in health care and offering individual counseling and advising sessions. Additionally, despite the impact of the recession, the Science Enrichment Preparation (SEP) Program has continued to grow. It is with great appreciation that we again acknowledge the support of our sponsors: NC AHEC, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, UNC School of Medicine Department of Allied Health Science and The North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences (TRaCS) Institute. Although we are proud of our successes, we realize that there is much work to be done. The NC-HCAP team looks forward to working with our students, partners and supporters in the upcoming year. Happy Holidays! Paula Borden
Interim Director |
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NC-HCAP News
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 DATAline '09 has been published!
We are pleased to announce that the most recent version of DATAline '09, our much sought-after report, is now available online.
DATAline is a series of brief statistical reports gauging the
presence of minority licensed or certified practitioners in North
Carolina in thirteen health professions: chiropractors, dental hygienists, dentists, licensed practical nurses, nurse practitioners, occupational therapists, optometrists, pharmacists, physical therapists, physicians, physician assistants, psychologists, and registered nurses. A comprehensive overview is also available.
Data are provided by the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services
Research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Population
statistics are provided by the US Census Bureau.
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| Pre-college Initiatives |
NC-HCAP's Health Careers Leadership Society holds induction ceremony at Sanderson High School
 The Sanderson High School chapter of NC-HCAP's Health Careers Leadership Society inducted ten new members into its organization on Dec. 1, 2009. The Health Careers Leadership Society helps high school students with an interest in the health sciences move to the next level in their career and college planning process. Society members have the opportunity to expand health career interests through exposure to health professionals and various shadowing opportunities. Since the program is sponsored by NC-HCAP, members also have the opportunity to participate in pre-college preparation events sponsored on the UNC campus.
Prospective members of the society must demonstrate a strong interest in a future health profession, present evidence of leadership experience at school or in the community and maintain a strong, consistent academic record. The program assists students in maintaining and enhancing their academic performance and honing their leadership skills by promoting goal-setting, college planning and career exploration.
Sanderson Health Careers Leadership Society Members
Fatima Anderson* Sheneka Marcano*
Briana Bass* Israa Mohamed*
Jonathan Coffman Chelsea Nnani*
Ivy Culver Susan Pizzolato*
Diesha Edwards* Jalissa Smith
Kadiji Evans* Denise Walker
Laura James* Justina Williams
Colleen Kane
David Kimble*
* denotes newly inducted members
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| College Initiatives |
Health Careers Club Update
NC-HCAP's health careers club has closed out another great
semester. Many of the students volunteered in the community this
semester and made a significant contribution to the various projects
including planning and implementing activities for the Pediatric
Playroom at UNC Children's Hospital, collecting eyeglasses for the
homeless which were distributed at Project Homeless Connect, cooking
dinner for families at the Ronald McDonald House and collecting
non-perishable food items,
toiletries and gently used clothing for the Interfaith Council of
Social
Services.
The club celebrated all their
accomplishments at their holiday party on Dec.1, 2009. They also recognized the
general members who were most active in the club during the fall semester. Elena Fenu was recognized as
the member who devoted the most time and service to the club and its projects. Crystal McCullough and Roshana Ashe tied for second place, and Shannon Woodson
came in third.
The
Health Careers Club will host the 7th annual Health on the Block
community health fair on March 27, 2010. The fair will offer
complimentary health screenings and other important health-related
information to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area. Stay tuned for more
information.
 Join the SEP Class of 2010!The 2010 Science Enrichment Preparation (SEP) Program application is now available online.
Visit our Web site to apply and get a head start on your future health career today!
Applications are
accepted on a rolling admission basis through February 15, 2010. SEP 2010 begins Saturday, May 15 and runs through Friday, July 9.
SEP Program Informational Sessions
Do you have undergraduate students interested in becoming a health professional? Would they benefit from an academic enrichment program? Then you may want to host an SEP informational session at your school. To schedule a visit, please contact Paula Borden via email or call (919) 966-2264. | |
| Give to NC-HCAP |
 Pave the way for a future health professional by giving to NC-HCAP.
You may make your gift online. When using Online Giving, please be sure to choose "NC Health Careers Access Program" under the University Designation List, then select "NC Health Careers Access Program (3894)" from the Select a University Fund menu.
Or, mail Check or Money Order Payable to "UNC-CH" to:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Office of University Development
PO Box 309
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-9931
PLEASE Write In "Designation #3894 - NC Health Careers Access Program" on the "FOR" line of your check.
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North Carolina Health Careers Access Program
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Student & Academic Services Building South, Suite 3307
CB #8010
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-8010
T: 919-966-2264
F: 919-966-6109
nchcap@email.unc.edu
http://nc-hcap.unc.edu
For editorial comments or questions, contact Renee Sprink at rsprink@unc.edu.
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