Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Native American Heritage Pow Wow & Health Fair

On November 24th, AAHI celebrated Native American Heritage Month and attended the Native American Heritage Pow Wow & Health Fair at Holy Cross Hospital. Community members had the opportunity to learn about various health topics, while seeing exciting cultural exhibitions and festivities. AAHI provided information about the Affordable Care Act and used the Wheel of Health Education to inform community members about local resources.

Click on the link below to see some pictures from this great event!
11-24-13 Native American Heritage Pow Wow & Health Fair

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Migrant Heritage Commission (MHC) Health Fair

On November 17th, AAHI participated in the MHC Health Fair at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Silver Spring. AAHI Health Promoters were able to inform community members about osteoporosis, while providing bone density screenings. We also provided information about the Affordable Care Act.

AAHI would like to thank our partners at the MHC and our Health Promoters for making this health fair a success!
11-17-13 Migrant Heritage Commission Health Fair

Friday, November 22, 2013

E.C.H.O. Workshop #6 - The Affordable Care Act in the Capital Region: How to Enroll

AAHI recently partnered with the African American Health Program and the Latino Health Initiative to host “The Affordable Care Act in the Capital Region – How to Enroll” workshop on Monday, November 18th. This was the sixth workshop in our Empowering Community Health Organizations (E.C.H.O.) Project, which provides practical and professional workshops designed to build the capacity and sustainability of community organizations.

The workshop was led by a panel of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) community partners, who presented an overview of their current tailored efforts to enroll the community in the Capital Region (Montgomery County and Prince George’s County). In addition to the panel, the Lead Navigator of Interfaith Works demonstrated how to enroll for health coverage on the Maryland Health Connection. Attendees learned what steps Capital Region residents can take to enroll under the ACA and what resources are available for community members who need assistance. There was a full house of over 125 attendees, representing about 62 organizations from the community. We want to thank our panelists, speaker, attendees, Health Promoters, Steering Committee, volunteers, and staff for making this a successful event!

11-18-13 ECHO #6

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Sri Lankan Kathina Celebration

On November 10th, AAHI attended the Sri Lankan Kathina Celebration. AAHI educated the community on several health topics and shared informational flyers on the Affordable Care Act.
11-10-13 Sri Lankan Kathina Celebration

AAHI Steering Committee Retreat

On November 9th, AAHI hosted the Steering Committee (SC) Retreat in Rockville. At the Retreat, AAHI's community advisors, Health Promoters, and staff came together for a productive day of reviewing and planning for the past, present, and future of AAHI. Not only was the SC Retreat very productive in sharing the passion and commitment of AAHI, but also it was a great opportunity for getting to know each other. AAHI appreciates all of our Steering Committee members for their efforts.
11-09-13 AAHI Steering Committee Retreat

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

The Chinese Culture and Community Service Center (CCACC) Fall Health and Community Service Fair

On Sunday, November 3rd, AAHI attended the CCACC Health and Community Service Fair in Gaithersburg. AAHI conducted the bone density screening and provided health education on various topics. Other local community organizations shared information about their services.
2013-11-03 The CCACC Fall Health and Community Service Fair

Friday, November 8, 2013

Chesapeake Bay Trust Awards Program

The Chesapeake Bay Trust 2014 Awards Program honors students for their work to improve local communities and help restore the Chesapeake Bay. All nominations and applications are due December 2, 2013 at 5:00 pm.

2014 Student of the Year Scholarship: Awarded to a high school or college student attending school within Maryland or the Chesapeake Bay watershed who motivates and inspires others and participates in efforts to improve the local environment and/or community. The winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship award. To nominate a student for this award, click here.

2014 Honorable Arthur Dorman Scholarship: Recognizes a Maryland or Chesapeake Bay watershed high school or college student of color who motivates and inspires other students through their actions in their school and/or community and participates in efforts to improve their local environment and/or their community. The winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship award. To nominate a student for this award, click here.


For more questions, please contact Molly Alton Mullins at mmullins@cbtrust.org or at 410-974-2941, ext. 107.




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Getting Ready for Baby: Baby Fair

Date:  Sunday, November 10, 2013
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Holy Cross Hospital, Professional and Community Education Center, 1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 
Parking: Free parking in the Dameron Parking Lot
Cost: Free, registration required. To register or for more information, please visit online at http://goo.gl/KGEkaK or call 301-754-8800.

Join us for a free baby fair!

Ÿ       Meet our nurses, childbirth educators, and lactation specialists; as well as many                community vendors
Ÿ       Attend informational lectures on birth and babies
Ÿ       Learn about our maternal child services including our high-risk services: Neonatal            Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Perinatal Diagnostic Center (PDC), and High-Risk                        Perinatal Center (HRPC)
Ÿ       Lots of give-aways and raffle prizes

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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

The National Council of Asian Indian Associations, Inc. (NCAIA) Fall Health Fair

On October 27th, AAHI participated in the NCAIA Fall Health Fair. AAHI provided the community health education as well as the popular bone density screening. AAHI shared information on important health topics such as cancer, hepatitis B, diabetes, tobacco cessation, osteoporosis, patient-provider communication, blood pressure, Lyme disease, heart health, breast cancer, the Affordable Care Act, and community resources.

10-27-13 the NCAIA Health Fair

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Lay Health Worker Certification Program

Date:  Saturday, November 9, 2013
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: University of Maryland College Park, School of Public Health Building (#255), Conference Room #2234CC, College Park, MD
Compensation: $50 at the training session
Eligibility: Those interested in promoting well-being and health among Asian                     Americans; those bilingual in English and either Korean, Chinese, or                                       Vietnamese; and those with at least high school education
What you will be doing: Attend a one-day training session on liver cancer                             prevention

You are invited to join a certification program to educate the Asian American community on Hepatitis B.

This certification program is organized by the partnership among Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health and University of Maryland School of Public Health. The certification program is funded by the National Cancer Institute. 

For additional information, please contact Grace Lee at 443-287-4288 or email to jelee@jhsph.edu.


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Friday, November 1, 2013

Recap of Past Events

AAHI had a busy month! AAHI attended 4 health fairs and provided health education and materials on cancer, hepatitis B, diabetes, tobacco cessation, osteoporosis, patient-provider communication, Lyme disease, the Affordable Care Act, and community resources.

On Saturday, October 5th, AAHI attended the Cancer Education and Screening Day at Holy Cross Hospital.
10-05-13 The Cancer Education and Screening Day

On Saturday, October 12th, AAHI attended the Korean Community Service Center Annual Health Fair.
10-12-13 KCSC Health Fair

On Sunday, October 13th, AAHI attended the Muslim Community Center Medical Clinic Community Health Fair.
10-13-13 MCC Community Health Fair

On Sunday, October 20th, AAHI attended the Cambodian Buddhist Temple Flu Clinic.

We were glad that AAHI and our partners could team up together to help our community become healthier. We thank all of our Health Promoters, health fair staff, partners, and participants!