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University of Kentucky Student Public Health Association (UKSPHA)

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Who We Are

The University of Kentucky Student Public Health Association (UKSPHA) is a student affiliate of the Kentucky Public Health Association (KPHA).  We are a nonprofit organization for students of the University of Kentucky College of Public Health and other individuals interested in public health. The chapter was founded on September 21, 2000. The student chapter consists of an executive board of elected officials including chairs for the public service and social committees.

UKSPHA is a student-run organization and basic governing unit of the University of Kentucky College of Public Health.  UKSPHA’s role is to act as a liaison between students and faculty, promote student involvement to develop healthy communities, and represent the needs of students of the College of Public Health.

Who Can Join

Any student at the University of the Kentucky who is interested in public health issues can join regardless of their year in school or specific college they attend.  Please contact any of the officers to obtain more information or email us at UKSPHA@gmail.com.

Membership Dues

Membership fees include $10 chapter dues and $15 KPHA dues that are paid once a year.  In addition students have the option to become members of the American Public Health Association (APHA).

Membership Form CPH students particpated in National Public Health Week
2008 Officers
President: Tim Crawford, timothy.crawford@uky.edu
Vice President: Katy Heneghan, k.heneghan@uky.edu
Secretary: Anna Barry, anna.barry@uky.edu
Treasurer: Hannah Holsinger, hannah.holsinger@uky.edu
Service ProjectsCPH students working with Ecuador children

  • God's Pantry Food Drive- in October

  • Ronald McDonald House- cook and serve dinner on November 21st at 7:00pm

  • William Wells Brown Elementary Program- once a month, CPH will plan a nutrition education program/cooking class for parents

  • Amazon Gift Wrapping- fundraiser for UKSPHA; date will be announced as we get closer to the holidays

  • One new project for this fall…"Christmas collection drive for southeastern KY". We'll lead a campus wide effort to collect used shoes, coats and other needy items for delivery to rural SE KY.

  • CPH students and faculty were a part of Shoulder to Shoulder Ecuador (STSE) clinic

If you want get involved, please contact John Kim, UKSPHA Service Chair

Events

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