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Hispanic Health Professions Organization

Hispanic Health Professions Organization. Informational Body Meeting Fall 2013 November 19 th , 2013 WEL 2.246, 6:45pm. President- Karmy Barrera. What: St. Jude Give Thanks. Walk. When: November 23 rd 8am-Noon. Where: Austin’s Park (Rides will be provided) Why: To help them live.

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Hispanic Health Professions Organization

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  1. Hispanic Health Professions Organization Informational Body Meeting Fall 2013 November 19th, 2013 WEL 2.246, 6:45pm

  2. President- Karmy Barrera What: St. Jude Give Thanks. Walk. When: November 23rd 8am-Noon. Where: Austin’s Park (Rides will be provided) Why: To help them live.

  3. Can’t attend the walk? You can always support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by helping us meet our $250 GOAL! • Fundraiser: Friday 22nd in Jester 11-4pm! -Pizza, Hot Cheetos and Cheese, and Cookies! 2. Donate online, share the link! Questions about registration, donations, or fundraiser, please contact me ASAP at karmy_b@yahoo.com

  4. Supporting Omega Delta Phi Fraternity Fajita Sale on Monday 25th, 2013 • 10-3pm, East Mall on Speedway • Young Knights Program • Motivate middle school boys to pursue higher education and to remain free from drugs and gangs. • CASA • Home for children who have been abused or neglected. CASA means having a home instead of feeling lost, and being a priority instead of feeling invisible.

  5. Professional Development • Congrats to those selected into the Shadowing Program! • Please see me after the meeting if you didn’t not receive an email. • International Learning Scholarship • Winner will be notified by the end of the week • Pre-health Workshop suggestions • Next semester • Recommendation letter inquiries, resume building, and personal statement tips • Kaplan Scholarship • Link to be posted on the website

  6. UT Southwestern Medical School Trip Thank you for attending! We hope you enjoyed your experience!

  7. Community Development • Diabetes Awareness Week T-shirts! • If you attended at least one event for DAW, contact me for a shirt! jenniferperez@texashhpo.com

  8. Secretary – Carlos Ruiz Test Bank Help us out! Please, send us a few of your previous exams, the more exams, the better for everyone. Points There will be a form set up in the Members Area Website where you’ll be able to request missing points. This is due to the fact that many members took a while to open accounts which caused the point system to desynchronize.

  9. Gracias! • Thank you all who volunteered and came to Hot Cheetos w/cheese and Frito Pie Sale!

  10. Bake Sale! Coming up Soon! • Date and time will be TBA • Help by volunteering through signing up for a shift or bringing baked goods!

  11. Volunteer Opportunities • Heritage Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center • Friday 6:50pm to 9pm • Hand for Hope • Thursday Noon to 2pm • Sorting donated Thanksgiving foods for families in need

  12. Volunteer Opportunities • Operation Christmas Child Packing Party • Prepare shoeboxes filled with toys, school supplies, personal items, and other small gifts for children in need • Friday from 5:00pm till 6:30pm, 4th floor of the SSB • OR Prepare a box online for $30 www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

  13. Study Groups • Join me at SZB- Sanchez Building Room 330 from 8-10 for a room to study in! • Any advice you need on tests or teachers or studying tips can be provided! • This can help coordinate studying with your friends and classmates and improve your exposure to different aspects of material in your classes. • Grab your classmates and start checking out the test bank!

  14. Ice Skating/Hot Cocoa! • November 24th 6-8pm • Whole Foods Plaza: 5th and Lamar • Hot Chocolate after!

  15. Public Relations Director – Alex Espinoza Cardiac Health Awareness Day Presented by I.C.A.R.E.- UT - Thursday, November 21. 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Free Yoga - Free Cycling Class - Free CPR demo by Longhorn EMS - Learn how to recognize signs for stroke/ heart attack(American Heart Association) - Giveaways and Food

  16. Public Relations Director – Alex Espinoza UT Southwestern Video:

  17. Ashley Diaz, Archives Director • THANK YOU to everyone who came out to the scrapbook event this past Thursday, you all were so creative and amazing! I hope to see A LOT more of you at the next one! • I want to have a photo booth at our upcoming Christmas party so if any of you have any suggestions, please come talk to me after the meeting!

  18. IT Director • Member’s Page http://www.texashhpo.com • General Site http://www.uthhpo.org • Twitter: @UTHHPO • Horns Link tutorial in Video Tab • Member Handouts and GBM power points are located under the agenda tab in our website. • If any general questions email me at texashhpo@gmail.com

  19. Counseling and Mental Health Center • Professional Counselors • Psychiatrists, psychologists and therapists • Professional Advice, study tips, de-stress therapies • Mind Body Lab • iPods, computers, relaxing chairs and blankets. • Breathing exercises, meditation, guided imagery, self hypnosis, muscle relaxation • No appointment necessary • 24 Hour Telephone Counseling • 24 Hours, every day of the year, including Holidays. • UT Students Only (512) 471-2255 • SSB 5th Floor 8AM-5PM (512) 471-3515 • http://cmhc.utexas.edu/

  20. Thank you for coming! • If you have any questions about the organization or any of our programs, please let any officer know. uthhpo.org /HHPO @UTHHPO

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