1. SNMA NATIONAL SERVICE PROTOCOL HANDBOOK National Community Service Committee Student National Medical Association 2015-2016

2. SNMA National Service Protocol Mission of SNMA is to: “..support current and future underrepresented minority medical students, address the needs of underserved communities, and increase the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent and socially conscious physicians”. Protocol handbook compiled for use by local SNMA chapters as they seek to implement the national service protocols Powerpoint presentation is designed for chapters to be introduced to the protocol initiatives included in the 2015-2016 handbook.

3. National Service Protocol Calendar AUGUST…………………..…………………..…PIPELINE PROGRAMS PREVIEW SEPTEMBER..........................................................................................T.O.D.E.R OCTOBER.......................................................................OBESITY PREVENTION National Health Education Week (19 th - 23 rd ) NOVEMBER……………………….…..… SMOKING CESSATION & PREVENTION DECEMBER.........................SEXUAL HEALTH AWARENESS & LGBT HEALTH World AIDS Day is Tuesday Dec 1 st ! JANUARY................................................................MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS FEBRUARY.............................................................................................PIPELINE MARCH.............................................................................VIOLENCE PREVENTION APRIL..............................................................HEALTHY PEOPLE HEALTH FAIRS National Minority Health Awareness Month

4. Please Note: Local SNMA chapters are not limited to the schedule of the protocol calendar. Chapters are encouraged to follow a pattern of programming that best fits their resources and community needs!

5. Pipeline Programs Preview August Develop and reflect on pipeline programs in your community Youth Science Enrichment Program Health Professions Recruitment & Exposure Program Pre-Medical Minority Enrichment & Development Purpose

6. T.O.D.E.R. September Tissue Organ Donation, Education, and Recruitment Tissue Organ Donation Bone Marrow Donation Host “Be the Match” Registry National SNMA Registration Drive Cord Blood Donation Blood Drive American Red Cross

7. Health and Wellness: Obesity Prevention October Promote healthy eating, healthy weight, and physical exercise Host a Ready, Set, FIT! program a local elementary school “Healthy Cooking class at local church or community center Health and Wellness workshop

8. Smoking Cessation & Prevention November Tar Wars program at a local elementary school Partner with Family Medicine Interest Group Great American Smoke- out 3 rd Thursday of each November (11/20/14) Anti-Smoking Videos Anti-tobacco PSA competition for local high school students

9. Sexual Health Awareness December Education adolescents and adults about sexual health, STIs, and HIV/AIDS prevention HIV testing day World AIDS day (12/01/14) Sexual health workshop at local high school International Condom Day event (02/13/15)

10. LGBT Community Health December Increase awareness of health-related issues affecting the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) community Inclusive terminology/patient interviewing workshop Volunteer with local clinic that provides services in LGBT community Walk in local Pride parade

11. Mental Health Awareness January Addressing the inequalities in diagnosing and treatment of mental health issues among minorities “Documenting Our Presence” mental health documentary Available through National Alliance of Mental Illness Panel of psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers about foster care and juvenile justice systems

12. TAP Into Mental Health Detailed activities that address the goal of eliminating the stigma of mental health through education and activities. Treatment Awareness Prevention This protocol provides an extensive list of resources with materials

13. Violence Prevention March Help communities develop tools and strategies to address factors that contribute to violence Domestic violence awareness month event (October) Wish-list drive for local shelter Purple ribbon campaign Workshop for members on “Recognizing Domestic Violence”

14. Healthy People Health Fairs April Play a role in improving the health of our community Host a Health Fair Handbook has a great time line to help with planning Participate in Health Fairs in your community Community Centers YMCA Churches Schools

15. Contact Us Please visit the National SNMA Community Service website: http://www.snma.org/index.php?pID=166 for further detailshttp://www.snma.org/index.php?pID=166 Let your chapter leadership know if you are interested in joining the National Community Service Committee. ANY member can join

16. Thank You! Yours In SNMA, National Community Service Committee