November 2016
Volume 7, Issue 2

Greetings!

Fall is one of the Asian American Health Initiative 's (AAHI) busiest outreach seasons and as with every year we have been busy reaching out to our community members. We hope to see both new and familiar faces at health fairs, cultural celebrations, and community trainings and workshops!

AAHI is excited to announce that as of September 19th, we have moved to a new location: 1401 Rockville Pike, 3rd Floor, Rockville, MD 20852. While we welcome the move, we were sad to leave our former space which we have been at since AAHI's inception more than 10 years ago.

Remember to keep up with the latest news at AAHI by following us on social media! You can find us on AAHI's blog, Facebook, and Twitter! 
Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Report 
Now Available

We are pleased to share our Annual Report (7MB) for Fiscal Year 2016 (FY2016)!

Click on the image above for the full Annual Report.

The AAHI Annual Report highlights the exciting accomplishments we achieved this past year with the help of our Steering Committee, Health Promoters, and community partners. Thank you to all for the effort and time contributed in support of AAHI.
AAHI Steering Committee in Action!

On October 15th, the AAHI Steering Committee members came together for their Annual Retreat. This year, the Steering Committee took an in-depth look at senior health and wellness issues among Asian Americans in Montgomery County.


The morning started off with a presentation by Ms. Betty Lam, Chief of the Office of Community Affairs, Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (MCDHHS), on health disparities in the County and MCDHHS's efforts in addressing them.

The Steering Committee then spent the rest of the day in small groups discussing areas of programmatic growth and recommendations related to senior health. They expressed the necessity to better understand Asian American senior needs and identified priority issues for AAHI to focus on surrounding senior health.


Please click  here to see more photos from the day. We would like to thank our Steering Committee for their continuous advice, assistance, and advocacy for AAHI!
Register for our ECHO Workshop!
Aging in Montgomery County: 
Creating an Inclusive Community for a Lifetime
Tuesday, December 6, 2016


Join   Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (MCDHHS) Office of Community Affairs and Aging and Disability Services  for our 12th Empowering Community Health Organizations (ECHO) Workshop  -  Aging in Montgomery County: Creating an Inclusive Community for a Lifetime .

The ECHO Project is a series of capacity building technical assistance workshops hosted by AAHI, in partnership with the African American Health Program (AAHP), Latino Health Initiative (LHI), and Community Action Agency (CAA). 

This free workshop will take place on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Dr. John Kenney, Chief of Aging and Disability Services, 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. Please view the workshop flyer for more information.

Please RSVP by Friday, November 18, 2016 as space is limited for this workshop. You can register online by clicking the button below. You can also contact Diem-Thanh (Tanya) Dang, AAHI Program Assistant, at 240-777-4517 or Diem-Thanh.Dang@montgomerycountymd.gov to register.


To learn more about ECHO, please click the links below for our blog posts on the last ECHO workshop series on health data!


Participants at our ECHO workshop.
Sincerely,

AAHI Staff
Asian American Health Initiative
Montgomery County
Department of Health & Human Services 
Quick Links
Upcoming Events


Nov 13 - Viet Nam Medical Assistance Program (VNMAP) Health Fair @ Our Lady of Vietnam Parish
Nov 20 - Migrant Heritage Commission Health Fair @ St. Michaels Catholic Church

Check out our  calendar of events  for more information!
Past Highlights

Oct 1 - Korean Community Service Center (KCSC) Health Fair @ Global Mission Church
Oct 7 - Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) School Community United in Partnerhsip (SCUP) Conference
Oct 9 - American Diversity Group and Guru Gobind Singh Foundation Health Fair
Oct 23 - Cambodian Health Fair @ Cambodian Buddhist Temple
Oct 30 - Sri Lankan Kathina Celebration @ International Buddhist Center
Nov 1 - Senior Health and Wellness Expo @ Holiday Park Senior Center
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Rockville, MD 20852