2011 Fall Edition - Northeast Region Incorporated of Chi Eta Phi ...

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2011 Fall Edition

Table of Contents
Welcome to the Fall 2011
Edition of the
Northeast Connexxion
Greetings from the Regional Director…………………………………3
Newsflash from the 1 st Supreme Anti-Basileus…………………..4
A Word from the Assistant Director…………………………………..5
On the Yard with the Betas of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.
Greetings from the Assistant Beta Director………………………....7
Gamma Alpha Beta…………………………………………………………….8
Kappa Eta Beta……………………………………………………………………9
Lambda Phi Beta…………………………………………………………………10
Happenings Around the Region
Gamma Chapter…………………………………………………………………11
Tau Chapter………………………………………………………………………..12
Theta Chapter, Inc………………………………………………………………13
Tau Chi Chapter………………………………………………………………….14
Gamma Phi Chapter……………………………………………………………16
Omega Chi Chapter……………………………..……………………………..17
Lambda Phi Chapter……………………………………………………………18
Kappa Eta Chapter, Inc………………………………………………………..20
From the Desk of the Editor………………………………………………..21
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Sorors and Fraters,
Greetings From the Regional Director
Welcome to Northeast Connexxion Newsletter!
In line with the adage “knowledge is power” the Assistant Northeast Regional Director and
a team that includes all of you is launching a new NER newsletter. This will build on the
information shared at the leadership summit October of this year and will surely put us in
the winning category when it comes to completing and sharing the service work we do with
our local, regional, national and international community programs and projects.
All of the chapters do great work but we are often challenged when it comes to reporting.
This is the opportunity to learn and build on meeting our reporting requirements as we
spread the message about Chi Eta Phi Sorority, the Northeast region and the work we do in
our pursuit of “Service for Humanity”
Welcome!!!!
Gwendylon E.Johnson, MA, RN-BC
Northeast Region Director
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From National Program and Projects
Soror Elcedo L. Bradley, First
Supreme Anti-Basileus
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. launched
a Childhood Obesity Program.
Childhood Obesity has been
added to the listing of Chi Eta Phi
Sorority’s National Programs. This
program was approved by the
Board of Directors in an effort to
promote awareness to this
challenging public health issue.
The expectation for our chapters
is to plan and present educational
programs and activities that will
assist with the reversal of this
childhood obesity health issue.
Educational forums maybe
presented at schools, churches,
libraries, boys and girls clubs, etc.
The current approved National
Service Programs are:
Disease Prevention and Health
Promotion
Hypertension Education
and Screening (Signature
Project)
Cancer Education and
Screening
Sickle Cell Disease
Leadership Development
Member Development
Officer Development
Leadership Fellows
Program
Professional Development
Recruitment and Retention
Programs to recruit
students into the nursing
profession
Programs to promote
retention of students in
nursing programs
(financial, tutorial
assistance and mentoring
students)
Programs for Seniors
Workshops (Health
Education)
Programs to help with
health care needs
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Programs to help assist
with navigating the Health
Care System
Additional programs as
assessed by chapters that
support the mission of
“Service for Humanity”
Program for Youth and Young
Adults
Health Education
Peer Forums
Mentoring
Health Care Experiences
Research Development
Grant Writing
Mentoring
Community Health Outreach
Replaces the Loving and Caring
Program
Please check the National website
(www.chietaphi.com) for the
current approved Chi Eta Phi
Sorority, Inc. Service Report Form.
Submit completed Service Report
Forms to the First Supreme Anti-
Basileus at phinurse@aol.com
and copy to your Regional
Director no later than ten days
after the event.
Special Note: Chapters who are
competing for the National Star,
Banner or Standard awards must
participate at the Regional Level
the year before and the year of
Boule′.

A Word from the Assistant Director- Your Guide to Completing the
National Service Project Report Form
By: Angela R. Jourdain
As registered professional nurses and nursing students, we
have all heard the saying, “if it isn’t documented, it isn’t
done”. It comes as no surprise that patient records must contain the plan of care,
interventions and the patient’s response so this information can be used by healthcare
providers, administrators, managed care, the government, for example, to conduct
analyses and make key decisions. In Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., the same holds true with
regards to documenting the “Service for Humanity” we provide to our communities. All
chapters are to complete and submit the National Service Project Report Form, which
serves as the vehicle to substantiate activities which promote the sorority’s motto. Here
are a few important facts to help the Northeast Region comply with the service
reporting requirement.
The National Service Project Report Form can be located on the national
website, www.chietaphi.com. Login to the “Members” section and go to
“Forms”. It can be typed into and saved onto a computer. At the present time,
the form cannot be submitted via the website, therefore it must be emailed,
faxed or sent via postal mail to the 1 st Supreme Anti-Basileus and the NER
Director.
Prior to submission, it is imperative that the form be complete with all required
information. To place an “x” in a check box, right click on it and go to
“Properties”, then go to Default Value and click into the circle for “Checked”.
For chapters conducting screening and education at an event, submit a separate
form for each. Rationale: Although all participants may be educated, not
everyone may be screened at the event for hypertension, cancer, diabetes, etc.
National requires an accurate breakdown of this information for reporting
purposes
If a chapter performs service under more than one category for example,
hypertension, sickle cell and cancer, a total of three forms should be submitted
and reflect counts on the number of participants reached under the appropriate
event type. Rationale: If an event has 100 attendees but only 20 were reached
for cancer, the report form for Cancer should indicate 20 reached and not 100.
However, if 100 participants were received hypertension education or screening
at the same event, number reached should be noted as 100.
It is important for the sorority to maintain accurate information on its activities and the
impact our organization has on the communities served, so please submit all of your
service reports!!!
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KEY POINTS
Reports are due to the
1 st Supreme Anti-
Basileus and the
Regional Director no
later than 10 days
after the program.
Blank forms can be
obtained from the
chietaphi.com website
members section
under “Forms”.
Reports can be sent via
postal mail, fax or
email. For faster
submission, email to:
phinurse@aol.com or
fax to: Elcedo Bradley
723-777-6772. Refer
to national directory
for Soror Bradley’s
mailing address.
Refer to Scholarship
and Awards Section
pages 38 and 39 of the
2008 Operations
Manual to determine
the Category and
Level, when applicable.
All chapters, including
Betas, are expected to
submit service reports.
If you have any
questions about how
to complete the
service forms contact
Soror Bradley or Soror
Jourdain.
Thank You!

Greetings from the
Assistant Beta
Director
Kate L. Murphy,SN
Kappa Eta Beta Chapter
Molloy College NY
Hello Beta members of the Northeast
Region!
I’d like to introduce myself as the newly
appointed Assistant Beta Director of our
wonderful Northeast Region! My name is
Kate Murphy and I belong to the Kappa Eta
Beta Chapter in Long Island, New York and
will be graduating in the spring of 2013
from Molloy College. I have found so much
joy in the nursing field thus far and feel
so blessed to be a part of this wonderful
organization.
In this newly created position, I hope to
create some means of communication to
connect with all of you in order to draw
our Beta Chapters closer. We all have so
much in common and can learn so much
from one another. I would like to provide a
forum for Beta members to discuss good
ideas and practices, concerns, advice, and
lots more. This organization is so vast and
resources are endless, let’s use them! I
would love to hear from you and am
looking forward to getting to know all of
my wonderful Sorors and Fraters of the
Northeast Region. Please don’t hesitate to
contact me through e-mail me at
kmurphy1@lions.molloy.edu. You can also
join the NER Beta Facebook group by
searching “Beta Members of the Northeast
Region of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.” Chi
Coo!!
Sisterly,
Soror Kate Murphy
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Gamma Alpha Beta Chapter, Coppin State University
Gamma Alpha Beta and Gamma Chapter in collaboration with multiple churches participated in an
annual Back to School Fair. The event was held on September 10, 2011 on the campus of Coppin
State University in Baltimore, MD. In addition to the 6 Gamma Chapter members, a total of 6 Betas
from Gamma Alpha Beta assisted in the registration of fair participants. The fair consisted of blood
pressure screening and education of community members, endorsed by the American Heart
Association. Sorors reached 18 individuals. Reinforcement was done with each person on the
importance of medication compliance and diet management. One person required referral for an
elevated blood pressure and was encouraged to go
visit his PMD or local ER for further evaluation and
management.
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Kappa Eta Beta Molloy College
Rockville Centre, New York
Kappa Eta Beta of Chi Eta Phi Sorority Inc. started
off the year with a bang! Molloy College holds
blood drives each semester, with the most recent
being on October 11 th and 12 th . Kappa Eta Beta
recognizes the importance of blood for patients
who need a blood transfusion. It’s imperative to
keep the blood banks filled. By donating blood,
one can save another’s life by giving this precious
gift. Kappa Eta Beta helped promote the event
and encouraged students and faculty to give.
Giveaways of candy were handed out to donors.
As a result of our efforts, the school broke its
record from the last drive and yielded 108 pints
of blood. Way to go Kappa Eta Beta!
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October is the month of Breast Cancer
Awareness. Kappa Eta Beta desired to become a
part of the solution to eradicating the disease by
attending the Breast Cancer Walk on October
16 th at Jones Beach. As nursing students, we
know that this is a cause that we want and need
to fully support. We walked in honor of those
who have been diagnosed or died from Breast
Cancer. Kappa Eta Beta continues on its journey
to provide “Service for Humanity.” Next month
we will be participating in holiday community
events and look forward to helping those in
need.
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Lambda Phi Beta Chapter, Bowie State University
For the 2010-2011 Academic school year, the Lambda Phi Beta Chapter was actively
involved in supporting a local breast cancer organization. All Shades of Pink, Inc. (ASOP)
located in Prince Georges County Maryland seeks to take the stress out of breast cancer
for such individuals and their families. All Shades of Pink, Inc.’s mission is to help men and
women diagnosed with breast cancer in addressing the emotional, physical, and financial
stresses they encounter in their journey to survivorship. They provide community
resource referrals, educational materials, and emergency financial assistance.
The chapter collected over $265.00 for the ASOP “Change for Cancer” Program. ASOP
provided each Soror with a pink “Change for Cancer” coin purse. Sorors collected their
loose change and turned it in at each monthly chapter meeting. The “Change for Cancer”
Program provides the funds for ASOP’s Utility Assistance Program which enables them to
partner with area hospitals to be a stop-gap resource to breast cancer families in need of
assistance regarding payment of a utility bill during their radiation and/or chemotherapy
treatment period.
Primarily, assistance is available to individuals living in Prince George's County. However,
residents of surrounding counties may apply and will be considered based on current
funding levels. ASOP pays the utility companies directly for electric, gas, oil and/or water
services only.
The chapter is actively collecting change again this year, and hopes to surpass the amount
donated last year. Should anyone be interested in helping ASOP, please visit asopinc.org.
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HAPPENINGS AROUND THE REGION
Gamma Chapter: Programs for Seniors and Young Adults
From October to December each year, Gamma Chapter in Baltimore, MD participates in several Flu
clinics throughout the Baltimore area. The clinics are in association with the Baltimore City Health
Dept and the ACE Coalition. During this current period, both flu and pneumovax vaccines were
provided free of charge to those interested. Gamma Chapter registered, assessed and vaccinated
participants during at various clinic locations which included college campuses, Senior Centers,
Libraries and area churches. Most recently, the largest crowd was at a college campus, where a total
of 200 participants were vaccinated.
Gamma Chapter: Hypertension
In collaboration with multiple churches, Gamma Chapter in Baltimore, MD participated in an annual
Back to School Fair. The event was held on September 10, 2011 at the campus of Coppin State
University in Baltimore, MD. In addition to the 6 Gamma Chapter members, a total of 6 Beta
members from Gamma Alpha Beta assisted in the registration of fair participants. The fair consisted
of blood pressure screening of community members, endorsed by the American Heart Association.
Gamma Chapter reached 18 individuals and reinforced to each person the importance of medication
compliance and diet management. One person required referral for an elevated blood pressure was
encouraged to visit his PMD or local ER for further evaluation and management.
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Gamma Alpha Beta sorors Theresa Williams and Takiya Foxx Assisting with Registration
Gamma Soror Etta Pegram performing Blood pressure screening
Soror Evelyn Coleman waiting for Blood pressure results
Beta Linda Raysor providing a participant with info after being screened by Soror Pegram
Gamma Chapter Sorors performing blood pressure screenings
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Tau Chapter: Hypertension
On October 22, 2011 Tau Chapter had the honor of participating in a Health Fair at the Boys &
Girls Club, in Newport News, Virginia, that was sponsored by “Sister II Sister”. Members of Tau
Chapter were able to educate 60-70 participants on proper nutrition, performed blood
pressure screenings, and distributed literature on hypertension, diabetes, self-breast exam and
breast cancer awareness. The highlight of the event was Soror Nadirah Keith having the
opportunity to take the blood pressure of Congressman Robert “Bobby” Scott.
Sister II Sister is a community ran organization that involves young girls in the East End
Community of Newport News, Virginia. The organization’s motto is: “Empowering Women to
be Better Role Models, Sisters and Daughters”. Sister II Sister encourages young girls to abstain
from sexual activity, take pride in their health, value their worth, and to achieve education.
Sister II Sister also pairs the participants with college mentors at Hampton University and
mentors in the local community.
Partnering with Sister II Sister afforded Tau Chapter an opportunity to increase community
awareness of our wonderful organization, support a community program designed to mentor
young girls, and most of all allowed us to provide disease prevention and health promotion
education to all that attended.
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Theta Chapter, Inc.
Community Outreach
Theta Chapter has recently turned its focus to
Youth and Young Adults Programs by launching three new
initiatives to address the needs of this population. In
October, Theta Chapter held its first reading program at
the Drexel University 11 th Street Family Health Services
Clinic, Philadelphia, PA, and a nurse practitioner provider
service. Led by Soror Mary Thornton Bowmer, Anti-
Basileus and CRNP at the 11 th Street Clinic, the chapter has
partnered with the clinic on the “Reach Out and Read
Program” which is targeted for children between the ages
of 6 months and 6 years. Reach Out and Read is a
national, evidence-based nonprofit organization that
promotes early literacy and school readiness. The
program prepares America’s youngest children to succeed
in school by partnering with primary care providers to
prescribe books and encourage families to read together.
During the first session, Theta sorors reached out to 12
children and their families. The chapter has developed
plans for ongoing reading sessions at the 11 th Street clinic.
A series of Youth and Young Adult Programs were
provided at Refuge Evangelical Baptist Church,
Philadelphia, PA. An education program was held on
proper diet, nutrition, and exercise and included vision
screening. With the prevalence of childhood obesity in the
United States, Theta Chapter hopes to reach at-risk youth
to provide education and successful interventions to
improve health and nutritional habits to prevent the longterm
complications of obesity. During a recent session,
one-third of the youth screened were above the 95 th
percentile for weight. The chapter incorporates education
for parents to promote a family approach to decreasing
the incidence of childhood obesity.
Theta Chapter implemented a second workshop
series at Refuge Evangelical Baptist Church on abstinence
and birth control. The youth were encouraged to openly
discuss their knowledge of birth control methods and
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sorors reviewed reliable birth control methods while
dispelling popular myths on the topic. An overview of
sexually transmitted diseases and the consequences of
unprotected sex were presented with reinforcement on
the benefits of abstinence and safe sex practices.
Over the past year, Theta Chapter began working
with the Arise Academy High School in Philadelphia, PA.
This unique charter high school was established in 2009 for
children in the foster care system. The chapter works
closely with the school’s Parent Support Group to address
the complex, unmet needs of student, single parents. In
2011, Theta Chapter held a series of four workshops on the
following topics:
1. Normal Growth and Development
2. Childhood Vaccinations
3. Health Food Choices, Diet and Exercise
4. Contraception and You
Our program looks to theoretical underpinnings to
guide our activities. One such theory, well known by
professional nurses, is Erikson’s development theory.
Rather than focusing on the adolescent stage, our sorors
presented the stages of normal growth and development
for the children of the parenting group members. During
our initial meeting with the school’s social worker, it was
clearly apparent that the young mothers had very limited,
and in some cases, no knowledge of developmental
milestones. In fact, many of them had extremely
unrealistic expectations for their offspring which can be
risk factors for neglect and abuse. To better serve the
students, Theta Chapter uses a “meet you where you are”
approach to actively reach and actively engage this
vulnerable population. While providing basic health
information is the primary intent of the program, we hope
to serve as positive role models for the young mothers and
encourage positive self-development through mentoring
relationships. For the past few years we have explored
various opportunities to impact the lives of young people
and we are confident that we have selected a group that
will greatly benefit from an ongoing mentoring
connection.

Tau Chi Chapter: Community Outreach
Tau Chi Chapter, Somerset, NJ has started the Fall season with their continued commitment to “Service for Humanity”
through established partnerships within the community, providing various health fairs and screenings which focus on
the national programs/projects of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated.
August 10, 2011 – Back to School Book Bag Drive/ Health and Safety Fair: Partnership with Nu Lambda Lambda
Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Jersey City, NJ and Rho Kappa Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
Inc., Jersey City, NJ. Tau Chi performed blood glucose finger sticks and blood pressure screenings to adults and
children. Children and adults were also educated on nutrition and weight loss. Book bags and school supplies were
also donated. The event took place at the Mary McLeod Bethune Life Center, Jersey City, NJ. The theme was
"Encouraging Scholastic Preparedness".
September 17, 2011 – Sickle Cell Walk: Partnership with Sickle Cell Foundation of New Jersey (SCFNJ). Tau Chi
raised $200.00 for the SCFNJ and participated in their 10 th annual Donna T. Darrien Memorial Foundation "Let's Walk
About It" fundraiser walk” at Weequahic Park, Newark, NJ.
(L-R: Sorors Niasha Collins, Lisa Garland and Susan Richardson-Murray
representing Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc at Sickle Cell Foundation of New Jersey
fundraiser walk).
(Sorors L-R Niasha Collins, Lisa Garland and
Susan Richardson-Murray with Newark (South Ward), NJ Councilman Ras Baraka during the Sickle Cell Foundation of
NJ Annual Donna T. Darrien Memorial Foundation "Let's Walk About It" fundraiser walk” at Weequahic Park, Newark,
NJ.
October 29, 2011 – Breast Cancer Screening: Partnership with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, NJ. 186
uninsured and underinsured women attended a breast cancer screening hosted by the Frederick B. Cohen, MD
Comprehensive Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. The women received instructions on breast health and breast
self examination (BSE), a clinical breast examination (CBE) from a physician and an appointment for a free
mammogram. Tau Chi provided all the education and assisted the physicians during the CBE.
(L-R: Soror Norma Rodgers, Dr. Alice Cohen, Cancer Center Medical Director, Dr.
Kevin Clark, Surgical Oncologist, Sorors Diann Boyd, Cancer Center Nurse Manager,
Shirley Pridgen, Miriam West and Cathy Gallop)
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(L-R: Sorors Norma Rodgers and Susan Richardson-Murray provide breast health and
breast self examination educational sessions.)
November 12, 2011 – Plainfield, NJ Area Community Health Fair: Partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
(Phi Eta Omega Chapter Scotch Plains, NJ and Theta Phi Omega Chapter, Plainfield, NJ), Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,
Inc. (Zeta Nu Lambda Chapter, Plainfield, NJ) and the National Council of Negro Women ( Plainfield/Scotch Plains
Section, Plainfield, NJ and Raritan Valley Section, Somerville, NJ). Tau Chi provided blood pressure screenings, BMI
screenings and nutritional education to participants.
(L-R: Sorors Lisa Garland, Bernadine Constable, Jean Robertson, Miriam West,
Dorothy Givens, Hazeltine Myers and Diann Boyd)
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Soror Hazeltine Myers performs screening
Soror Dorothy Givens educating a participant on BMI and nutrition.

Gamma Phi Brings
Our National
Program to a Senior
Residence
Community
The sorors of Gamma Phi
Chapter in Lawnside NJ decided
to bring our health and wellness
education program to the residents
of Faison Mews, apartment
housing for independent seniors
aged 62 and older, located in
Camden, NJ. The winter’s cold
and snow usually keeps our senior
population indoors seeking
solutions to chronic aches and
pains. However the stress caused
by chronic pain may lead to
anxiety, hypertension, stress or
long tern use of medication. The
Center for Disease Control and
Prevention suggest teaching
people techniques to manage their
arthritis can prevent disability.
The sorors met with
manager of the housing complex
and two residential liaisons and
proposed that over a five month
period from November to April
we present monthly 2-hour health
topics, open to any resident of
Faison Mews free of charge and
held on site. The proposal was
received with much enthusiasm.
Goals: 1. Increase awareness of
hypertension, stroke, knee
arthritis, breast and prostate
cancer.
2. Change attitudes and
improve health status of
participants using effective
self-management therapies.
The liaisons recruited
residents for our first meeting,
their ages ranged from 67 to 93.
The orientation process included;
blood pressure screening,
completion of forms (a disclaimer,
Confidential Health Intake form,
Health Assessment Questionnaire,
and Trait Hope Scale survey). The
residents then agreed upon the
dates and topics to be presented.
The surveys, questionnaire will be
repeated at the end and blood
pressures will be taken and
recorded at each session. These
will be used as a pre and post
method of evaluation.
The first of the five topics
was “Osteoarthritis of the Knee”
presented on November 16.
According to the Arthritis
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Foundation’s report on
Minorities Hit Hardest by
Arthritis, the burden of arthritis is
greater for African Americans.
The objective of this session was
to: By the end of the class sorors
will explain to participants the
cause, symptoms, conventional
and alternative treatments for knee
osteoarthritis and provide training
on the use self-massage as well as
stretching, relaxation, hot and cold
packs for self-care.
At the conclusion of the
class the residents expressed much
joy in learning what they could do
to walk better and feel relaxed.
They also asked us health
questions such as “I have noticed
moles all over my body is that
normal?” Another resident
indicated she had them too. As the
class ended they were surprised
the two-hour class ended so
quickly and asked if they could
bring other residents to the next
class.
The sorors of Gamma Phi
are looking forward to continuing
this relationship with the residents
of Faison Mews and promote our
national health programs within
this community and others like it.

Omega Chi Chapter:
Community Outreach
Omega Chi Chapter remains committed to the motto of Chi Eta Phi Sorority
“Service for Humanity”.
This Service is centered on health promotion, disease prevention, education, and
mentoring and community partnerships in our Brooklyn communities and beyond.
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion - Omega Chi has engaged in numerous
events which allowed us to fulfill and carry out the mission of Service for the
citizens of Brooklyn and New York in general. This report will list a few examples of
the projects that were conducted and provide a summary of the outcomes.
The Chapter partnered with a local hospital during a health fair and
provided health screening and education to the participants. The focus
areas included: hypertension; heart disease; diabetic and high cholesterol
screening. Asthma education and prevention.
The chapter also conducted a one day educational event at the Clara
Barton High School
A collaborative venture with the Center for Psychotherapy, the Guyanese
Nurses Association and the Redemption Christian Center during a Health
fair on a project “Cut the Salt”.
Another partnership was conducted with Queens College. Here the focus
was on education and screening on hypertension.
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The chapter worked on a
project with the Church of St.
Marks and conducted Breast
Cancer education and
screening.
At the Brooklyn Masonic
Temple blood pressure
screening and education was
provide to the participants.
During the events outlined above the
chapter provided service for
approximately 270 persons.
Mentoring - Omega Chi has been a
sounding board for nursing students
at the Medgar Evers College. The
chapter has been providing
mentorship to the students for over
five years. During this time we have
seen most positive outcomes from
many of the students. The chapter
inducted its first and only frater as a
direct result of this collaboration;
other mentees have also become
member of the sorority through this
collaborative effort.

Lambda Phi Chapter,Inc.: Community Outreach
Bowie Health Fair -Ten members of Lambda Phi Chapter of Prince George’s County,
Maryland,
and two
members
of Lambda
Phi Beta
participated in a health fair sponsored by the Bowie Health Center on September 17,
2011. Blood pressure and diabetes screenings were conducted along with diabetes
education and literature on hypertension, diabetes and heart health were provided to
the community. Through this health fair, members of Lambda Phi and Lambda Phi Beta
were able to reach 100 members of the surrounding community who ranged in age
from 20 to 85. Three referrals were made to local pharmacies that provided low cost
medication and diabetic supplies. Members of Lambda Phi also assisted the Bowie
Health Center staff in drawing blood for A1C and cholesterol tests.
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Lambda Phi Chapter, Inc.: Hypertension
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Lambda Phi
Chapter, Inc.
Prince Georges
County, MD
Eight members of Lambda
Phi Chapter of Prince
George’s County, Maryland,
participated in a health fair
sponsored by the Hillcrest
Baptist Church on June 18,
2011. Blood pressure
screenings and educational
literature on hypertension,
diabetes and heart health
were provided to the
community and church
members in attendance.
Through this health fair,
members of Lambda Phi
were able to reach 98
members of the church and
community who ranged in
age from 21 to 80. Health
education was provided to
re-enforce to those
individuals who selfidentified
as having
hypertension on the
importance of a proper diet
and following their
prescribed medication
regiment.

Kappa Eta Chapter, Inc.:
Programs for
Youth/Childhood Obesity
In response to the need to eliminate childhood obesity, Kappa Eta Chapter, Inc. launched its version of
the national “Let’s Move” Initiative at the South Hempstead Baptist Church in November 2011. The kickoff
consisted of health education related to healthy eating habits and physical activity as well as BMI
measurements of the participants. The chapter hopes to impact the participants by achieving a healthy
BMI for those children to be at risk and/or to maintain a healthy BMI for those who were found to be in
an acceptable range. Spearheaded by the chapter’s Education Committee, the childhood obesity program
has a target of 10-15 children and will span over a 12-week period. Three members of the sorority were
on hand at the initial event to successfully execute the program with the eight attendees. Kappa Eta
Chapter, Inc. looks forward to enrolling additional participants at subsequent weekly sessions.
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Crystal Lane-Tillerson,
NER Assistant Secretary
Ideas for Community-Based Health
Promotion/Disease Prevention
Program & Project Activities
Need ideas for programs? Here are a few suggestions:
Faith-Based Institutions
Train the Trainer - Training
volunteer leaders for behavior
change support groups
Self-Instructional Materials
Distribution
Healthy potluck suppers/Cooking
demonstrations
Bulletin inserts
Grocery Stores
Product/shelf labeling
Demonstrations/Displays/Recipes
Grocery bag messages/inserts
Video presentations
Health Care Institutions
Literature distribution
Role modeling healthy
environments
Healthy food choices for patients
and guests
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School Settings
Career Fairs
Nutritional Counseling
Training teacher/youth leaders
Healthy school lunch, breakfast
and vending machine choices
Nutritional Counseling
Training teacher/youth leaders
Healthy school lunch, breakfast
and vending machine choices
Other Community Settings –
Malls/Barber Shops/Hair Salons
Literature distribution
Demonstrations/Displays
Screening and Education
Adopted from Community Health Promotion
Mobilizing Your Community to Promote
Health available @
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpcd/chp/hpkit
/#phases
Do you have program & project suggestions
to share? Want to submit for the next issue?
Send in your ideas and articles to:
ner.assistantdirector@yahoo.com
Deadline to
submit articles for the Spring issue is
March 21, 2012