Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Recap: Fitness & Wellness Health Promoter Training

Last Thursday, our Health Promoters came together to learn more about fitness and wellness. The Manager of Community Fitness at Holy Cross Hospital gave us a basic overview of why it is important to stay physically active. We had so much fun learning several simple, yet effective exercises through her interactive demo. Many thanks to our wonderful speaker and Health Promoters for a great training (and workout!).


Click the thumbnail below to see more photos from the training!
03-26-15 Fitness & Wellness Health Promoter Training

Monday, March 30, 2015

Welcome to AAHI, Udara!


We are happy to introduce Udara Perera as the newest member of the AAHI team! Udara is the Senior Program Coordinator, who will be responsible for the overall coordination of the Health Promoters Program and outreach activities in diverse communities as well as planning, coordinating, and evaluating health events. Her passion lies in maternal and child health, along with providing disease prevention education and reducing health disparities.

Udara received a Master of Public Health in Global and Community Health from George Mason University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies: Public and Community Health as well as a minor in Psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. As a lifelong Montgomery County resident, Udara is excited to make a difference in improving the health of Asian Americans in the County.

Fun fact: Udara has donated over 40 inches of hair throughout her lifetime to benefit cancer patients!

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Special Enrollment Period for Health Coverage Ends April 30th!

Do not miss the chance to enroll in health coverage for 2015 if you owe the fee!

The Maryland Health Connection is providing individuals and families who owe the fee when they file their 2014 taxes with one last chance to get covered for 2015. This special enrollment period will end on Thursday, April 30, 2015.

If you do not have coverage for the remainder of 2015, you will risk having to pay the fee again next year for the portion of the year you do not have coverage. If you do not have health coverage in 2015, the fee is $325 per person or 2% of your household income - whichever is higher.

Take advantage of this extended opportunity. Please click here to get quality coverage this year!


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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 3/25/15.

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

AAHI's March 2015 Newsletter

The March 2015 issue of AAHI's newsletter is available online! Please click the image below to read a full-size version of the newsletter. If you would like to receive our bi-monthly newsletters via email, please subscribe to our mailing list.

Friday, March 13, 2015

Free Health Screenings!

Date: Sunday, March 22, 2015
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Wat Thai DC, 13440 Layhill Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906
Cost: Free
Registration: Not required

The Hepatitis B Initiative of Washington, D.C., in partnership with AAHI and Hep B United, will host a free health screenings event! There will be hepatitis B and C, glucose, and cholesterol screenings available. For more information, please see the event flyers below.




Thursday, March 12, 2015

Transition to Wellness Workshop



Date: Thursday, March 12, 2015
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Holy Cross Hospital Professional & Community Education Center, 1500 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Cost: Free
Registration: Required. To register, please call 301-754-7278.

Want a jumpstart into thriving as a breast cancer survivor? This workshop is designed to assist you in the important transition from treatment to life after breast cancer. If you are completing treatment or in your first year of survivorship, this workshop is for you! Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Megeen White at 301-754-7278 or whitemep@holycrosshealth.org.

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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 3/12/15.

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Program


March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum), is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Nearly 140,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year, and more than 50,000 people die from it. Fortunately, this disease can be prevented, by getting screened starting at age 50. Screening tests can find precancerous polyps, or abnormal growths, that can be removed. Visit CDC's website to learn more about colorectal cancer and what you can do to prevent it!

Suburban Hospital will host a Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month program this Thursday, where Dr. Ekta Gupta will shine a light on the growing impact of environmental risk factors for the development of gastrointestinal cancers and the steps we can take in defense.

Date: Thursday, March 12, 2015
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Suburban Hospital, 8600 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
Cost: Free
Registration: Not required

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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 3/10/15.

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Lung Cancer Screening & Education

Dates: Sunday, March 22, April 19, September 20, and October 11, 2015
Time: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Shady Grove Radiology Outpatient Imaging Center, 19731 Germantown Rd, Suite 102, Germantown, MD 20874
Cost: $60 (Insurance coverage not available)
Registration: Please pre-register by calling 301-315-3780. Space is limited.

Adventist HealthCare is offering low-dose CT lung cancer screenings for the Asian Pacific Islander community! Early detection of lung cancer can lead to more effective treatment. Eligible candidates include men and women ages 55-74, individuals with a smoking history (one pack per day for 30 years, two packs per day for 15 years, or three packs per day for 10 years), and individuals with significant exposure to secondhand smoke and/or asbestos.


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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 3/3/15.