Pro Statement by Julie Van-Lare, RN, BSW, BSN, MSN

It’s obvious that “in health care one size does not fit all. We are living in a very complex society and hoping to re-orient individuals towards a healthier lifestyle via grass root promotion is a subject that is empowering NNAUSA. As health care practioner we have come to accept that some people cannot achieve their fullest health potential without some assistance. The biggest part of it is awareness and personal commitment. Our mission therefore is to help individuals to focus on their health, we plan to inspire, support, and enhance community efforts towards health promotion and awareness for our people.

5 years old and we are still standing strong-It is a simple fact that most illnesses and even some death can be prevented or possibly curtailed if we as individual learn to clarify our lifestyle values.  Hey we all have heard a thing or two about exercising regularly, eating a well balance and nutritious meal, etc. NNAUSA has been extremely successful at educating the community about high risk behaviors because of the respect and trust the community has for NNAUSA out-reach programs. Our team of out reach workers has in the past-distributed educational literature, prevention materials, and provided referrals to a host of services to population targeted for intervention.

The responsibility for health promotion is definitely shared by all. We at NNAUSA are active in several activities in the community. Activities are already planned for this year including a family health day. The event will offer us the opportunity to provide clinical and curative information to help the public to learn more about the factors, which determines their health.

We at NNAUSA support our efforts through community partnership and private donation. We are recognized by the Internal Revenue Services as 501c) 3 non-profit organization and donation are tax-deductible. As always we at NNAUSA are willing to offer our resources and services freely in a spirit of goodwill and generosity. We are committed towards working with any organization, agency, or professional individual towards developing partnerships that hopefully will result in quality programming and dissemination of health information.

We at NNAUSA sincerely thank you for caring and for your personal contribution and commitment. We are happy to have you here and look forward to a long and productive relationship. We continue to make progress; the success of this organization is largely due to commitment of members. Thank you for being a part of our 2007 fundraising campaign. Together we are building a stronger and healthier community. NNAUSA is stronger than ever, transforming the dream of our current president Mrs. Grace Ogiehor-Enoma whom’s enthusiasm on April 2002 brought this organization to fruition and since then has been the backbone of our success. Grace we’ve done it! To the other members I thank you all for your continued commitment, for your courage to care and compassion to share. Your investment through NNAUSA has benefited more people than you can possibly imagine, even you. I just love NNAUSA and their commitment to making a difference in someone’s life.

Lastly but definitely not the least, members of NNAUSA wish to extend our sincere thanks to all Sponsors, Board Members and advisors, and ladies and gentlemen gracing this event. God bless you all and may you get to your destination safely.

Best Regards,

Julie Van-Lare, RN, BSW, BSN, MSN

PRO-Nigerian Nurses Association Of USA Inc. 4/2007