Monday, November 21, 2016

Event Recap: Health Promoter Training, Senior Health and Wellness Expo, VNMAP Health Fair, and MHC Health Fair

In anticipation of open enrollment season of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), AAHI offered our Health Promoters a Health Insurance/ACA training on October 27. Staff from the Montgomery County Health Connection provided helpful insights on health insurance literacy and updates on the health insurance enrollment and renewal process.

You are strongly encouraged to update your information and look at the 2017 plans by December 15 even if you already have a 2016 plan through the Maryland Health Connection. Follow these steps here https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/how-to-enroll/renewal/ to see how to renew or change your plan for the upcoming year!

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We would like to thank our colleagues at Montgomery County Health Connection for coming during their busy schedule and providing us with such a useful training!

On November 1, AAHI participated in the Senior Health and Wellness Expo hosted by Leadership Montgomery at the Holiday Park Senior Center. AAHI had a great time interacting with participants and networking with other vendors. Thank you for inviting us, Leadership Montgomery!




Then on November 13, AAHI joined Viet Nam Medical Assistance Program (VNMAP) at the Our Lady of Vietnam Parish for their SMASH B Health Fair where hepatitis B screenings were provided. We distributed general health information and local resources available at our Resource Information table. We would like to thank VNMAP for inviting us at their health fair.




Over the past weekend on November 20, AAHI attended the Migrant Heritage Commission (MHC) Health Fair. Participants were very enthusiastic to come to our Resource Information table and to participate in the bone density screening. Our health promoters were able to provide outreach and education on topics such as hepatitis B, blood pressure, diabetes, and mental health. Thank you MHC for inviting us!

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In addition to all the past events, we want to remind everyone that the deadline to RSVP for the 12th Empowering Community Health Organization (ECHO) Workshop, "Aging in Montgomery County: Creating an Inclusive Community for a Lifetime", is fast approaching!

Space is limited. Please follow this link http://conta.cc/2dqhQMg or call Ms. Diem-Thanh (Tanya) Dang, AAHI Program Assistant, at 240-777-4517 to register by November 23!

We hope you will join us in building a healthier community!


Wednesday, November 16, 2016

ECHO Registration has been extended to Nov 23!

Registration deadline for our "Aging in Montgomery County: Creating an Inclusive Community for a Lifetime" ECHO workshop on Dec 6, 2016 has been extended! RSVP on or before Wednesday Nov 23 to guarantee your space at the workshop!

Dr. John Kenney, Chief of Aging and Disability Services, Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Service (MCDHHS), will provide an overview of the current and emerging senior population of the County and discuss the social, physical, and fiscal impact which aging has on communities. Being well-informed of the physical, mental, and social needs of seniors can help communities better prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Information on resources available in Montgomery County will also be presented.

Space is limited. Please follow this link http://conta.cc/2dqhQMg or call Ms. Diem-Thanh (Tanya) Dang, AAHI Program Assistant, at 240-777-4517 to register today!

We hope you will join us in building a healthier community!


Monday, November 7, 2016

AAHI's Nov 2016 Newsletter is Now Available!

The November 2016 issue of AAHI's newsletter is now available online! Please click the image below to read a full-size version of the newsletter. Subscribe to our mailing list today to receive our quarterly newsletters via email!