Tuesday, September 30, 2014
AAHI's September 2014 Newsletter
The September 2014 issue of AAHI's newsletter is now available online! Please click the image below to read a full-size version of the newsletter. If you would like to receive our newsletters via email, please subscribe to our mailing list.
Monday, September 29, 2014
Pre-Diabetes Action Class
Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Suburban Hospital CR 6/7 (lower level), 8600 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
Cost: $10. Registration is required. To register, please call 301-896-3939 or visit http://goo.gl/tk6guU.
Have you been told you have pre‐diabetes? It is not too late to take action! Come join Suburban Hospital to learn about how diabetes progresses and what essential lifestyle modifications can slow or prevent the onset of diabetes. This class is ideal for anyone diagnosed with pre‐diabetes or is at‐risk for developing diabetes due to family or personal health history. The class is taught by a registered nurse and certified diabetes educator.
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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 9/29/14.
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Suburban Hospital CR 6/7 (lower level), 8600 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
Cost: $10. Registration is required. To register, please call 301-896-3939 or visit http://goo.gl/tk6guU.
Have you been told you have pre‐diabetes? It is not too late to take action! Come join Suburban Hospital to learn about how diabetes progresses and what essential lifestyle modifications can slow or prevent the onset of diabetes. This class is ideal for anyone diagnosed with pre‐diabetes or is at‐risk for developing diabetes due to family or personal health history. The class is taught by a registered nurse and certified diabetes educator.
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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 9/29/14.
Friday, September 26, 2014
10th Annual Cancer Education & Screening Day
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2014
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Holy Cross Hospital, Professional Community Education Center, 1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (Metro accessible). Free parking is available in the Dameron Employee Garage.
Cost: Free, but registration is required. To register, please call 301‐754‐8800 or visit http://goo.gl/vYN8tb. On‐site early registration will also be available, beginning at 8:00 am.
Join Holy Cross Hospital for their 10th Annual Cancer Education & Screening Day! There will be free clinical and health screenings, as well as an interactive health fair with information and resources for all! Screenings will be provided on a first‐come, first‐served basis. For women, you must be over the age of 21 to receive clinical screenings, which include clinical breast exams and Pap testing. Pre‐registration for these screenings are available online at http://goo.gl/K1uD18. Both men and women are invited to participate in other free screenings that will be provided, such as body fat, osteoporosis, and blood pressure testing. Limited foreign language assistance will be provided.
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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 9/26/14.
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Holy Cross Hospital, Professional Community Education Center, 1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (Metro accessible). Free parking is available in the Dameron Employee Garage.
Cost: Free, but registration is required. To register, please call 301‐754‐8800 or visit http://goo.gl/vYN8tb. On‐site early registration will also be available, beginning at 8:00 am.
Join Holy Cross Hospital for their 10th Annual Cancer Education & Screening Day! There will be free clinical and health screenings, as well as an interactive health fair with information and resources for all! Screenings will be provided on a first‐come, first‐served basis. For women, you must be over the age of 21 to receive clinical screenings, which include clinical breast exams and Pap testing. Pre‐registration for these screenings are available online at http://goo.gl/K1uD18. Both men and women are invited to participate in other free screenings that will be provided, such as body fat, osteoporosis, and blood pressure testing. Limited foreign language assistance will be provided.
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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 9/26/14.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
AAHI is Hiring!
AAHI is currently seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Program Coordinator! The Behavioral Health Program Coordinator will help increase awareness and provide education on behavioral health and related services to County residents. Responsibilities include: creating educational materials, attending outreach activities, organizing trainings for Health Promoters, conducting literature reviews and promising practices research, and networking with behavioral health providers.
For more information on the position qualifications and how to apply, please click here.
Please feel free to share the job description with your friends, family, and community members. This is a wonderful opportunity for those interested in working in the behavioral and public health fields!
For more information on the position qualifications and how to apply, please click here.
Please feel free to share the job description with your friends, family, and community members. This is a wonderful opportunity for those interested in working in the behavioral and public health fields!
Monday, September 22, 2014
5th Annual Health & Welfare Expo
Date: Sunday, September 28, 2014
Time: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Adventist Community Center (Old Spencerville Academy), 15930 Good Hope Road, Silver Spring, MD 20905
Cost: Free
The Washington Spencerville Korean SDA Church will hold their 5th Annual Health & Welfare Expo for the community! This free health fair will provide a variety of high quality activities and services, including but not limited to free health screenings, medical clinics, healthy cooking sessions, and counseling services. AAHI will provide general health information and referrals to local services for community members at our Resource Information Table.
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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 9/22/14.
Time: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Adventist Community Center (Old Spencerville Academy), 15930 Good Hope Road, Silver Spring, MD 20905
Cost: Free
The Washington Spencerville Korean SDA Church will hold their 5th Annual Health & Welfare Expo for the community! This free health fair will provide a variety of high quality activities and services, including but not limited to free health screenings, medical clinics, healthy cooking sessions, and counseling services. AAHI will provide general health information and referrals to local services for community members at our Resource Information Table.
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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 9/22/14.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Lung Cancer Education & Screening Event
Date: Sunday, September 28, 2014
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 is not available). Registration is required. To register, please call 301-315-3780. Space is limited.
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital will be offering low-dose CT lung cancer screenings! 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. In many cases, early detection of lung cancer can lead to effective treatments so do not miss out on this great opportunity!
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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 9/17/14.
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 is not available). Registration is required. To register, please call 301-315-3780. Space is limited.
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital will be offering low-dose CT lung cancer screenings! 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. In many cases, early detection of lung cancer can lead to effective treatments so do not miss out on this great opportunity!
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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 9/17/14.
Monday, September 15, 2014
Active Aging Week 2014
Dates: Tuesday, September 23 - Friday, September 26, 2014
Times: Times vary, depending on the event. Please see the flyer below.
Location: Holy Cross Senior Source, 8580 Second Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Cost: Free, but registration is required. To register, please call 301-754-8800.
Holy Cross Senior Source, in partnership with the International Council on Active Aging, will recognize Active Aging Week in a week-long celebration filled with health education, fun, and fitness! Events during the week include jazz dance, zumba, and falls prevention education. Please see the flyer below for a complete list of events, dates, and times.
For more information, please call 301-754-8800.
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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 9/15/14.
Times: Times vary, depending on the event. Please see the flyer below.
Location: Holy Cross Senior Source, 8580 Second Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Cost: Free, but registration is required. To register, please call 301-754-8800.
Holy Cross Senior Source, in partnership with the International Council on Active Aging, will recognize Active Aging Week in a week-long celebration filled with health education, fun, and fitness! Events during the week include jazz dance, zumba, and falls prevention education. Please see the flyer below for a complete list of events, dates, and times.
For more information, please call 301-754-8800.
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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 9/15/14.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Falls Prevention Awareness Day 2014
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Holy Cross Senior Source, 8580 Second Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Cost: Free, but registration is required. To register, please call 301-754-8800.
Every 15 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury in the United States. Join Holy Cross Senior Source for a great day of screenings, fall prevention and recovery education, exercise demos, and interactive activities! When registering, please mention if you would also like to sign up for the Falls Prevention Education class, which will take place on the same day from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm.
For more information, please call 301-754-8800 or visit www.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 9/5/14.
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Holy Cross Senior Source, 8580 Second Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Cost: Free, but registration is required. To register, please call 301-754-8800.
Every 15 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury in the United States. Join Holy Cross Senior Source for a great day of screenings, fall prevention and recovery education, exercise demos, and interactive activities! When registering, please mention if you would also like to sign up for the Falls Prevention Education class, which will take place on the same day from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm.
For more information, please call 301-754-8800 or visit www.holycrosshealth.org.
Disclaimer: Please note the information provided above may be subject to change. Contact the respective organizations to ensure the most current information. Updated on 9/5/14.
Friday, September 5, 2014
The Welcome Back Center is Recruiting!
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2014
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: 8630 Fenton Street, 10th Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Cost: Free, but registration is required. To register, please call 240-777-3085 or email Mercedes.Matute@montgomerycountymd.gov by September 12th.
The Welcome Back Center of Suburban Maryland is holding an application information session for internationally-trained health professionals who have completed a degree abroad in psychology, social work, mental health, or related fields. They are also seeking nurses and physicians who have experience abroad in the mental health field or who have interest in exploring work in this area.
To learn more about the Welcome Back Center, please visit http://goo.gl/O348g5.
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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 9/5/14.
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: 8630 Fenton Street, 10th Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Cost: Free, but registration is required. To register, please call 240-777-3085 or email Mercedes.Matute@montgomerycountymd.gov by September 12th.
The Welcome Back Center of Suburban Maryland is holding an application information session for internationally-trained health professionals who have completed a degree abroad in psychology, social work, mental health, or related fields. They are also seeking nurses and physicians who have experience abroad in the mental health field or who have interest in exploring work in this area.
To learn more about the Welcome Back Center, please visit http://goo.gl/O348g5.
Disclaimer: Please note the information provided above may be subject to change. Contact the respective organizations to ensure the most current information. Updated on 9/5/14.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
GNFA Health Fair
Date: Sunday, September 14, 2014
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Guru Nanak Foundation of America, 12917 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904
Cost: Free
Come join the Guru Nanak Foundation of America (GNFA) for a free health fair! A variety of vendors and physicians will provide health information and free vision, hearing, and dental exams. In addition, there will be free flu shots available on a first-come, first-served basis. Lab tests, which will require 8 hour fasting, will take place on Sunday, September 7th from 8 am – 11 am at GNFA. You will be able to discuss these test results with physicians at the health fair on Sunday, September 14th.
For more information, please see the event flyer below.
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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 9/2/14.
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Guru Nanak Foundation of America, 12917 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904
Cost: Free
Come join the Guru Nanak Foundation of America (GNFA) for a free health fair! A variety of vendors and physicians will provide health information and free vision, hearing, and dental exams. In addition, there will be free flu shots available on a first-come, first-served basis. Lab tests, which will require 8 hour fasting, will take place on Sunday, September 7th from 8 am – 11 am at GNFA. You will be able to discuss these test results with physicians at the health fair on Sunday, September 14th.
For more information, please see the event flyer below.
Disclaimer: Please note the information provided above may be subject to change. Contact the respective organizations to ensure the most current information. Updated on 9/2/14.
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