Recap: AAHI Outreach Activities

Spring time is one of AAHI's busiest outreach seasons! During the past couple of weeks, AAHI participated in 8 different outreach activities and there are many more to come!

On April 14, AAHI hosted our Resource Information Table at the Bait-Ur-Rehman Mosque. We distributed general health information and education on different health topics such as cancer and mental health. We also introduced community members to different programs and services available in Montgomery County.

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Over the weekend of April 15 and 16, we attended the Cambodian New Year Festival, the Sri Lankan New Year Festival, and the Wat Thai New Year Festival. As part of the New Year celebrations, there were many cultural activities and festive foods available. We distributed general health information and local resources available at our Resource Information Table. Our Health Promoters provided outreach and education on several health topics, including breast cancer, hepatitis B, osteoporosis, local resources, diabetes, and patient-physician communication. We would like to thank the Cambodian Buddhist Society, the Maryland Buddhist Viharaya, and the Wat Thai Washington, D.C. for having us!

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Have you heard about Friends' Corner? Friends' Corner is one of AAHI's newest projects focusing on the health and wellness of older adults in the Asian American community. Unlike a regular workshop, Friends' Corner provides a welcoming place for older adults to gather informally and learn about health related topics and resources in a relaxing environment. We hope through this project, older adults will have the opportunity to mingle and build bonds with others in the community.

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AAHI's April 2017 newsletter is now available!

The April 2017 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!

Recap: Gaithersburg High School and Watkins Mill High School Health Fair

Over the past two weeks, AAHI attend two health fairs at two high schools in Montgomery County!

On March 31, AAHI attended the Gaithersburg High School Annual Health Fair featuring various health vendors who shared information on their services. Students had the opportunity to learn about a range of topics including community resources and diseases that affects Asian Americans disproportionately. Many participated in our Breast Self-Exam (BSE) demonstration and were interested in learning more about cancer. Compared to previous years, students were also more open to talk about mental health.

On April 6, AAHI attended the Watkins Mill High School Annual Health Fair hosted by the Watkins Mill High School Wellness Center. This was the third time AAHI attended the health fair. Other than providing general health information and educational resources for the students, our Behavioral Health Program Coordinator was also there to discuss mental health issues within the community. Numerous students approached our table during the event and were receptive and eager to learn. They were enthusiastic in trying out our Wheel of Health Education and many took our mental health photonovels.

Thank you Gaithersburg High School and Watkins Mill High School for having AAHI at your health fair! We had a great time and we hope to come back next year!