The Public Health Student Association (PHSA) is a student organization for graduate public health students enrolled in the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis. The PHSA serves as a forum for student concerns and activities.

The purpose of the PHSA is to facilitate student-student and student-faculty communication and cohesiveness within the School of Public Health. The organization advocates on issues pertaining to all aspects of the academic experience, including research opportunities, student representation, and public health issues. Ultimately, the PHSA will strive to create a strong and enduring foundation for future public health leaders.

Our Mission:

1. Promote awareness of career and academic issues related to the field of public health by serving as a voice to the faculty and administration.
2. Support all public health students at U of M academically, professionally, and socially.
3. Organize health-related volunteer activities within the community.
4. Collaborate with health organizations agencies, and associations regarding public health programming activities.
5. Encourage students to actively pursue educational and professional development.
6. Host regular social events for public health students to foster positive interactions among students, faculty and staff.

Membership is open to all students enrolled in a School of Public Health degree program. Meetings are held a minimum of once a month. Contact an officer for more information.

Here are some activities the Public Health Student Association has planned for Fall 2012:

• Mass Prophylaxis Course: September 4-5 8a-4:30p at the Shelby County Health Department 814 Jefferson Memphis, TN
• Mid-South Heart Walk: Saturday October 6th at Autozone Park.
• Ready Shelby Day at the Zoo: October 20th 8:30am-4pm Volunteers are needed to educate the public on emergency preparedness, safety, and flu prevention.
• City-wide Hospital Exercise: October 23rd. 7:30am-4pm The scenario will include a tornado striking the majority of the medical center with subsequent damage from straight line winds to other area hospitals. All hospitals will be surged past capacity.  Volunteers are needed for this exercise to act as victims and simulate clinical roles in a disaster.

Please join us on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/105113286305054/

Kayla Larson
PHSA President
krlarson@memphis.edu