April 2010
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Vol 3, Issue 4
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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 |
 During the past year, I have seen our Health Careers
Club members work hard to organize their 7th annual Health on the Block
community health fair. First created in 2002, Health on the Block is the club's signature
service program and is part of an ongoing effort to influence the community
to live a healthier lifestyle. Students worked diligently to recruit the
underserved by collaborating with local churches, homeless shelters, public
housing communities and community organizations.
I'm thrilled to report that Health on the Block was a huge success! More than 100 local residents
benefited from free health care screenings and other services. This
initiative allowed our members to directly interact with their community, and I am
proud of the commitment they demonstrated. By continuing Health on the Block, NC-HCAP is
exemplifying Carolina's
commitment to civic engagement as well as continuing to implement the vision of
NC-HCAP founder Dr. Cecil G. Sheps. Paula Borden
Interim Director |
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| Pre-college Initiatives |  Rivera presents at the North Carolina State Leadership Conference
Koyah Rivera, NC-HCAP's pre-college coordinator, recently participated in a Health Career Expo at the Joseph
S. Koury Convention
Center in Greensboro.
As part of the NC-HOSA conference, Rivera presented, "So You Want to Go Into A Health Career:
Exploring Options, Preparing for Success," exposing
students to hundreds of different health career options and offering various tips
on how to reach success at the high school and collegiate level.
Rivera stressed the importance of students finding their passion, strengths, and abilities when
developing post-secondary plans and career goals. She also discussed the need for more minority
health care providers, the
importance of finding shadowing and volunteering opportunities, and the key role that communication and interpersonal skills
play in a health science student's development.
Book a Customized Workshop Today!
Teachers, are you looking for a way to further motivate your
students to reach higher education and achieve greater life success? If so, NC-HCAP's customized workshops are the answer.
Workshops can be
presented to a school assembly or to individual classes as a mixture of
lecture, Q&A and group work, all which create an engaging experience for students.
Current offerings:
·Preparing for High School Success ·Admissions 101: What Colleges Are Looking For ·Preparing for College Success ·Planning for a Bright Future ·Dressing for Success ·What Matters to Me ·What Did You Say: Effective Communication Skills 101
To schedule a workshop, complete the online registration form or call us at (919) 966-2264. |
| College Initiatives |
Students learn more about becoming physician's assistants
More than 100 students attended the Physician Assistant School Program and Networking Night hosted by the NC-HCAP Health Careers Club earlier this month. Panelists from Physicians Assistant programs statewide shared their insight into the PA field. Students had the opportunity to network with panelists and learn more about the programs offered at their respective universities.
Special thanks to these panelists:
Thomas P. Colletti- Program Director, Campbell University
Lovest Alexander, Jr.- Director of Minority Affairs, Duke University
Carolyn Pugh- Director of Program, East Carolina University
Jennifer Mish- Director for PA Admissions, Methodist University
Janie McDaniel- Director of Admissions, Wake Forest University
Gary R. Uremovich- Program Director, Wingate University
7th Annual Health on the Block
The Health Careers Club held its 7th Annual Health on the Block community health fair on Saturday, March 27. More than 100 community members came out to take advantage of the free screenings provided.
 Special thanks to:
Participating Organizations: Alliance of Aids Services- Carolina, Orange County Health Department, TROSA, Eye Care Associates, NC Student Hispanic Dental Association, UNC Kidney Center, UNC Association of Student Nurses, Village Pediatrics, Duke Healthy Lifestyles Program, Family Violence Prevention, American Red Cross, Orange County Rape Crisis Center, SHAC, A Helping Hand, Carol Verner and Saludamos
Area merchants who donated food and gifts:
Hargraves Community Center, Town of Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation
Department, Costco, Harris Teeter, Cheesecake Factory, Kroger and Whole
Foods
Entertainment:UNC Gospel Choir, Harmonyx, Born-2-Step and Mighty Arms of Atlas
SEP adds Princeton Review
NC-HCAP will now be hosting The Princeton Review twice a week during the SEP Program to prepare scholars for their professional/graduate school entrance exams. Princeton review will host a verbal accelerator course for the pre-medical students, math accelerator course for the pre-dental and pre-pharmacy students, and a GRE essentials course for the pre-graduate (research, allied health, physician assistant, etc.) students. We're excited about the addition of this new component and the impact it will make on the scholars' preparation.
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| 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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