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- 1. A UF Organization. Pre-health service organization focused on the elimination of health disparities in our community.
- 5. They provide funding of programs and research on a variety of health issues. Examples include the Ford Foundation, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the Rockefeller Foundation.
- 6. A UF Organization. Purpose is to prepare nursing students for the assumption of professional responsibilities (abbreviation).
- 7. A UF Organization. Uniquely caters to students of all pre-professional tracks, including but not limited to (pre-) medicine, physician assistant, nursing, veterinary medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, and more. (a hyphen is included in one of the boxes)
- 9. A UF Organization. Organization that strives to provide underrepresented black women with the skill set, knowledge and experience to successfully emerge in health care fields. We strive to uplift the lives of women in the black community of the University of Florida who aspire to obtain an occupation in various medicinal fields
- 11. These health agencies have four primary purposes: (1) fund research, (2) provide education, (3) provide service, and (4) advocate for beneficial policies, laws, and regulations. Examples of these agencies include the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, Alzheimer’s Association, and American Lung Association.
- 12. Their mission is to enhance the professional practice of Health Education by promoting and sustaining a credentialed body of Health Education Specialists.(abbreviation)
- 13. A UF Organization. A Virtual Shadowing Program that intends to connect undergraduates, health professional students (medical, PA, nursing, dental, etc.), and healthcare professionals from similar backgrounds and with similar interests to support one another and to provide guidance, foster insight, encourage growth, and empower. (a hyphen is included in one of the boxes)
- 16. Physical Therapy Association/ A UF Organization. Provide representation for the students in the doctorate of physical therapy program concerning interaction with faculty and the community, promote and increase awareness of the profession of physical therapy within the University and community and organize and promote activities for National Physical Therapy Week as set forth by the American Physical Therapy Association.
- 19. A UF Organization. The primary purpose of this organization is to educate University students about surgical physician assistants, and provide both an academic and volunteer opportunity for members; accomplished through monthly journal club, monthly presentations on surgical and/ or medicine topics, preparation for clinical rotations, educational, suture and procedural workshops, academic speakers, and presentations.
- 20. This mission of this association is to “serve as the principal leadership organization for advancing the health of college students and campus communities through advocacy, education, and research.” (abbreviation)
- 22. This is the newest of the professional health organizations. Their mission is to “advance professional practice and promote research related to health and physical education, physical activity, dance, and sport. (abbreviation)
- 23. A UF Organization. Become part of a vital force of future physicians who believe that patients and health professionals are partners in the management of health care and that access to high-quality health care is a right and not a privilege (abbreviation).
- 25. Its mission “is to provide global leadership to the profession of health education and health promotion and to promote the health of society.” (abbreviation)
- 26. A UF Organization. Where to access a list of hundreds of available student organizations to join at UF
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- 2. Their mission is “to promote global health and to contribute to the achievement of equity in health between and within countries of the world.” (abbreviation)
- 3. A UF Organization. Its purposes include orientation and mentoring of incoming students, fostering communication between students and faculty, membership on College committees, professional development and enhancement of student life through extra curricular social and service activities.
- 4. Wellness Institute/ Its mission is “to serve the professionals and organizations that promote the optimal health and wellness in individuals and communities.”
- 8. A UF Organization. The purpose of this organization is to stimulate an interest in the field of Occupational Therapy among University of Florida students by participation in health fairs, student group expositions and public visual displays (abbreviation).
- 10. These health agencies obtain funding from a variety of sources, such as the American Red Cross, fees for services, donations, and governmental funding (hyphenated).
- 14. These health agencies have authority for certain duties or tasks outlined by the governmental bodies that oversee them. These agencies are primarily funded by tax dollars and are managed by government employees.
- 15. This is the national health education honorary. This organization is focused solely on its student members. Most individuals join the honorary when they are either undergraduate or graduate students. Membership is open to those who have a major or minor in health education and a grade point average equivalent to at least a B–.
- 17. Founded in 1872 to combat yellow fever and other diseases, this association is the oldest, largest, and most diverse of the health education/ promotion professional organizations. It’s mission is to “improve the health of the public and achieve equity in health status.” (abbreviation)
- 18. This association’s mission is “to transform all school into places where every student learns and thrives.” It is a multidisciplinary organization with nearly 650 members. Included in its membership are administrators, counselors, dieticians, nutritionists, health education specialists, physical educators, psychologists, school health coordinators, school nurses, school physicians, and social workers. (abbreviation)
- 21. This is a society of researchers and scholars in the areas of health behavior, health education, and health promotion. It “was created to improve the stature of health educators by supporting and promoting quality health behavior, health education, and health promotion research conducted by health educators.” Its mission is “to serve as the ‘research home’ for health behavior scholars and researchers whose primary commitment is to excellence in research and the application of research to practice to improve the public’s health.” (abbreviation)
- 24. These health agencies are categorized as voluntary, philanthropic, service, religious, and professional agencies. They operate free from governmental interference. Private donations or membership fees primarily fund these health agencies.