Welcome new staff!

We are excited to introduce our new Office Services Coordinator, Shannon Lee, who started on October 7th. Please join us in welcoming her as a new staff of AAHI!

Shannon Lee is the Office Services Coordinator for the Asian American Health Initiative. Her main responsibilities include providing administrative support to all staff members and coordinating day-to-day office operations. She is interested in promoting awareness of health concerns among the community and reducing health disparities in minority populations. Shannon received her Bachelor of Science in Community Health from the University of Maryland, College Park.

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

CCACC will host their Fall Health and Community Service Fair!

Date: Sunday, November 3rd, 2013

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: CCACC Headquarter, 9366 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Registration: Required, please call 240-393-5950. Space is limited.

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Seminars

3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Health and Community Services Information, Free Physical Screening

3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Complete Blood Tests and Consultation (Lab work must be done in advance, please call to pick up forms.)

For more information, please call 240-393-5950 or fax 240-631-2468.

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Disclaimer: Please note the information provided in this document may be subject to change. Contact the respective organizations to ensure the most current information on classes and events. Updated on 10/25/13

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

The African American Health Program, Asian American Health Initiative, and Latino Health Initiative of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services would like to invite you and your colleagues to participate in a free training workshop as part of the Empowering Community Health Organizations (E.C.H.O) Project 2014.

The Affordable Care Act in the Capital Region: How to Enroll

Date: Monday, November 18, 2013

Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm (A light dinner will be provided at 5:30 pm and the program will begin at 6:00 pm)

Location: Silver Spring Civic Building, Great Hall, One Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD 20910

This workshop will consist of an interactive panel of the Affordable Care Act community partners. Each panelist will provide 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, a presenter will show how to enroll for health coverage on the Maryland Health Connection.

RSVP is required and space is limited. Please RSVP by Friday, November 8, 2013. You can complete the RSVP form online at http://conta.cc/16xOfWb or call Tae Kim, AAHI Program Coordinator, at 240-777-3421.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Kim via telephone or email at Tae.Kim@montgomerycountymd.gov. I hope you join us in building a healthy community.

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Disclaimer: Please note the information provided in this document may be subject to change. Contact the respective organizations to ensure the most current information on classes and events. Updated on 10/23/13

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

Obtain health screenings and education. NCAIA will host their Fall Health Fair in partnership with the Asian American Health Initiative of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, the Asian Indians for Community Services Inc, and with the collaboration of Health Care Professionals, Community Organizations, and Hospitals.

Health screenings and education:

• Free Flu Shots- First come first served – until the vaccines last
• Free Blood Test – Blood Count and Metabolic Panel (Preferred fasting but not required.)
• Bone Density Check and Osteoporosis Education
• ENT- Ear, Nose and Throat check up
• Enroll in Obamacare and avoid paying penalties to the IRS
• Get information about yours and your family’s future health coverage
• Attend the ‘Education Corner’ on various health issues – like heart health, diabetes, mental health, wellness, resources for domestic violence, etc.
• Hepatitis B – Education and sign up for free screening
• Lyme Disease Awareness and Prevention
• Sign Up for free Colorectal Cancer Screening
• Relax and discuss with a Physician about your health concerns
• Bone Marrow – Donor Sign Up
• Dental Hygiene Education
• Eye Test for Glaucoma

For additional information, please see the flyers below:

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Disclaimer: Please note the information provided in this document may be subject to change. Contact the respective organizations to ensure the most current information on classes and events.

Updated on 10/16/13

The Community Health Worker Certificate Course Recognition Ceremony at Holy Cross Hospital

On September 24^th, AAHI representatives attended the ceremony at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring. Our Health Promoters successfully completed the course and were recognized for their efforts. Do you wish you were there to congratulate them? Worry not, we have pictures for you. 

09-24-13 Certificate Course Recognition Ceremony

4 Events During the Weekend

AAHI had a busy weekend but we were blessed to build a healthier community! AAHI attended 4 health fairs and provided health education and materials on cancer, hepatitis B, diabetes, tobacco cessation, osteoporosis, patient-provider communication, Lyme disease, Affordable Care Act (Obama Care) and community resources.

On Friday, September 27^th, AAHI attended the DB Consulting Group Health and Wellness Fair in Silver Spring.

09-27-13 DB Consulting Group Health and Wellness Fair

On Saturday, September 28^th, AAHI attended 3 health fairs.

The first one was the Germantown Baptist Church Health Fair in Germantown.

09-28-13 Germantown Baptist Church Health Fair

The second one was the Chinese American Senior Services Association (CASSA) health fair at the MobileMed Clinic in Germantown.

09-28-13 CASSA Health Check up

The last one was the Indian American Medical Association (IAMA) of Washington DC and the Guru Gobind Singh Foundation (GGSF) Health Fair.

09-28-13 IAMA and GGSF Health Fair

Even though AAHI had a busy weekend, we were glad we could help our community become healthier. We also appreciate all of our Health Promoters, health fair staff, partners and participants who came out on such a beautiful weekend.

Dispelling Myths About the Affordable Care Act and Seniors

Monday, October 7 
11:00 a.m. 
Gaithersburg Senior Center 
80-A Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg 

Cost: Free

Tuesday, October 8 
1:00 p.m. 
Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center 
1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring 

Cost: Free

Wednesday, October 9 
1:30 p.m. 
Holiday Park Senior Center 
3950 Ferarra Drive, Wheaton

Cost: Free 

Thursday, October 10 
11:00 a.m. 
Long Branch Senior Center 
8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring

Cost: Free 

Thursday, October 10 
1:00 p.m. 
White Oak Senior Center 
1700 April Lane, Silver Spring

Cost: Free 

Tuesday, October 15 
1:30 p.m. 
Damascus Senior Center 
9701 Main Street, Damascus

Cost: Free 

Are you a senior interested in learning more about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and what it means? Residents are invited to attend any one of a series of community events sponsored by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services and the Montgomery County Department of Recreation.

For more information, please visit online at http://www6.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/press/PR_details.asp?PrID=12671

For more information about the ACA, go to www.marylandhealthconnection.gov.

For a schedule of where in-person assistance is available as of October 1st, go to www.capitalhealthconnection.org and click on “Resources,” then “Calendar.” 

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Disclaimer: Please note the information provided in this document may be subject to change. Contact the respective organizations to ensure the most current information on classes and events. Updated on 10/2/13