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Pennsylvania Chapters and Members Receive Recognition at AAOHN Symposium in Salt Lake City, UT

AAOHN recognized the following Pennsylvania chapters for increasing membership during 2007.

Silver recognition (increase between 6 - 11%)
  • Philadelphia PAOHN
  • Susquehanna Valley PAOHN
Bronze Recognition (increase between 1 - 6%)
  • Berks County PAOHN
  • Central PAOHN
  • PAAOHN
  • Southwestern PAOHN


                                                                                                                   Left to Right: Cheryl Strunk, Daurice Holly, Kathryn Emanski
Susquehanna Valley PAOHN - Chapter of the Year (Local Chapter)
Nurse in Washington Internship (NIWI) Award - Kathryn Emanski, RN, COHN/CM and Cheryl Strunk, RN, COHN/CM. Both are members of Susquehanna Valley PAOHN.
                                                                                                                  
Local Chapter Events

Check out our new link on the website which features various special events and activities sponsored by our local chapters.

PAAOHN 46th Annual Conference
Join your colleagues for this great educational and networking opportunity.  This year’s 46th Annual PAAOHN Conference,
Occupational HealthPartnerships that Empower will take place on December 3-5, 2008 at The Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pennsylvania.  Click here for details.

PAAOHN Forms Alliance With OSHA

PAAOHN successfully formed an Alliance with OSHA on June 7, 2007.  Visit the OSHA Alliance link to this website for Alliance activites.

Disaster Preparedness

PAAOHN encourages healthcare professional to check out current information on this topic.  Click here to discover what is available.

PAAOHN Donations 2008

  • Haven Ministry Center & Shepherd of the Streets - Both organizations provide food, clothing, and shelter to the homeless community
  • Kid's Chance - Funds are set up for scholarships or special needs children of parents who have sustained Occupational Deaths or Occupational Catastrophic injuries
  • AAOHN - American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc
  • Crossroads Pregnancy Services - Nonprofit Christian organtization that assist women and men involved in a crisis pregnancy; supports choosing life for unforn child and help with adoption