Monday, November 24, 2014

VNMAP Health Fair

Date: Sunday, December 7, 2014
Time: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Executive Office Building, 1st Floor, 101 Monroe Street, Rockville, MD 20850
Cost: Free

Learn more about breast cancer and early detection with the Viet Nam Medical Assistance Program (VNMAP) at their health fair! Breast cancer accounts for 40,000 deaths each year and is the second leading cause of cancer death for women after lung cancer. Blood pressure and glucose checks, as well as the opportunity to talk to a physician, will also be available at the event. For more information, please call 571-354-0880.


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Disclaimer: Please note the information provided above may be subject to change. Contact the respective organizations to ensure the most current information. Updated on 11/24/14.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Recap: Weekend Outreach Events

On November 15th, AAHI attended the Shri Mangal Mandir Annual Health Fair. The event provided consultation from physicians and screenings on blood pressure, vision, hearing, bone density, nutrition, diabetes, skin diseases, and other health topics. Low-cost flu vaccines were also available for community members. AAHI's Resource Information Table offered bone density screenings, as well as information on general health and local resources.


The next day, we joined the Migrant Heritage Commission, in partnership with the Filipino American Ministry of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, for their Annual Health Fair. There were a variety of health services available including flu shots, glucose tests, and other health screenings. AAHI provided bone density screenings and information on local resources using the Wheel of Health Education.


A big thank you to Shri Mangal Mandir and the Migrant Heritage Commission for inviting us to your health fairs!

Monday, November 10, 2014

Food, Medicine, and the Quest to Conquer Diabetes & Pre-Diabetes


Date: Thursday, November 13, 2014
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Suburban Hospital Auditorium, 8600 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
Cost: Free, but registration is required. To register, please visit www.events.suburbanhospital.org or call 301-896-3939.

Are you looking for a meaningful change in your health? Join Sibley and Suburban Hospitals for an educational evening in honor of National Diabetes Month. Culinary medicine is an evolving field that incorporates the art of cooking with science to improve health and well-being. Board-certified general internist Daphne Keshishian, MD, will discuss applying the principles of culinary medicine to the management and prevention of diabetes. Discover a world that lies somewhere between your doctor’s office, the pharmacy, and your kitchen!

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Disclaimer: Please note the information provided above may be subject to change. Contact the respective organizations to ensure the most current information. Updated on 11/10/14.

Friday, November 7, 2014

Recap: E.C.H.O Workshop #8 - Mental Health in Our Communities II

On November 4th, AAHI, in partnership with the African American Health Program and the Latino Health Initiative, hosted our "Mental Health in Our Communities II" Workshop. This was the eighth installment in our Empowering Community Health Organizations (E.C.H.O.) Project, which provides practical and professional training workshops designed to build the capacity and sustainability of community organizations.


The workshop was led by two speakers. The first speaker was the Senior Program Director at the Mental Health Association of Montgomery County, who gave a presentation on mental health, its connection to the mind and body, as well as tools to help overcome cultural barriers and challenges. In addition, the Manager of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Access to Behavioral Health provided a brief overview of support services and resources in Montgomery County.


After the presentation, there was a small group exercise that gave attendees the opportunity to discuss mental health within the context of a specific community. The night concluded with a brief question and answer session.


Over 100 attendees, representing about 50 organizations from the community, attended our workshop! Thank you to our speakers, small group moderators, attendees, Steering Committee, Health Promoters, volunteers, and staff for making this yet another successful workshop. We look forward to seeing you again for our spring 2015 E.C.H.O. workshop!

Please click here to read the workshop summary (7.1 MB), which includes contact information for local mental health resources and electronic versions of the handouts provided at the workshop.

Click on the image below to see more pictures from the night!
11-04-14 ECHO #8

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Getting Ready for Baby


Date: Sunday, November 9, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location:  Holy Cross Hospital, Professional and Community Education Center, 1500 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Cost: Free, but registration is required. To register, please visit http://goo.gl/0Gn5XR.

Join Holy Cross Hospital for a free baby fair! Meet Holy Cross nurses, childbirth educators, lactation specialists, as well as many community vendors. You will have the opportunity to attend informational lectures on birth and babies, in addition to learning about Holy Cross maternal child services. There will be several giveaways and raffle prizes!

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Disclaimer: Please note the information provided above may be subject to change. Contact the respective organizations to ensure the most current information. Updated on 11/6/14.