February 18, 2011
Thank You Letter from Headstart Program - Holiday Project 2010
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January 15, 2011
Dick Jones Memorial Scholarship Recipient 2011
Estevan Carrillo

Estevan is currently a senior at the University of Arkansas. His major is Health Science. He serves as a officer on the Student Health Advisory Committee at the U of A.  He has worked at Washington Regional Medical Center as a volunteer in the Emergency Department. Estevan serves as a Big Brother at the NWA Boys and Girls Club. His long term goals include graduating from school and concurrently working in the medical field and U.S. Navy. 

Congratulations Estevan!

August 16, 2010
AR SOPHE Re-designation Letter and Certificate
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Dick Jones Memorial Scholarship Recipient 2010

Barbara Jackson recently graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Health Education in December 2009 and has an interest in emergency preparedness. 

Barbara is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Health Education from the University of Central Arkansas (UCA).  She works as an Administrative Specialist II at UCA in the Occupational Therapy Department and volunteers extensively with the Faulkner County American Red Cross. She spends her time providing skills for CPR, First Aid, Disaster Action and Babysitter’s Training and is a member of the Faulkner County Red Cross Disaster Action Team where she assists families with immediate needs after disaster. 

Barbara was recognized by the American Red Cross as the 2009 Clara Barton Honor Award for Meritorious Volunteer Leadership – the highest level award the American Red Cross bestows on volunteers at the local level. Barbara was also honored with the volunteer instructor of the year award too.  

Barbara’s other memberships include: Arkansas SOPHE, SOPHE, American Red Cross Disaster Action Team, and involved member in the UCA Occupational Therapy Department. 

Congratulations Barbara!

6/16/2009
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Fact Sheets
Obesity
Falls
Heart Attack
Oral Health
Physical Activity
Smoking


 3/19/2009
Arkansas SOPHE Members Contribute to National Newsletter

Arkansas SOPHE Members Alison Rose, Carrie Poston and Dana Smith recently contributed an article to the SOPHE "News & Views" Newsletter.  

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Announcements
August 23, 2011
Nominations for Awards Being Accepted

AR SOPHE is now accepting nominations for it's Distinguished Fellow and Honorary Fellow Awards.  These prestigious awards are given to individuals who have made outstanding accomplishments in the field of health education.  The Distinguished Fellow award is given to a member in good standing.  The Honorary Fellow is given to an individual that is not a member of AR SOPHE.  Deadline for nominations:  September 8, 2011.  Contact Amanda Harvey at harveyamandat@uams.edu for any questions.  Download Nomination Form here.