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  • Lincy Found. Donates $250,000 for Armenian American Wellness Center

    AACA, Inc.
    Tel: (703) 416 -2555
    Lusine Sarkisyan, Program Associate



    Lincy Foundation Donates $250,000 for Armenian American Wellness Center

    Donation will launch Men's Health Program

    By Maria Princi


    Washington, D.C. - The Armenian American Cultural Association (AACA)
    announces the most recent donation of the Beverly Hills based Lincy
    Foundation to the Armenian American Wellness Center (Wellness Center),
    in Armenia.

    Lincy Foundation, a long time sustainer of health and wellness programs
    in Armenia, continues this commitment with their recent $250,000
    donation to AACA, the fourth award made by Lincy Foundation to AACA
    since 2001.

    The Wellness Center has been active in Armenia saving the lives of
    countless women/mothers since its establishment in 1997. AACA
    established the Wellness Center to address the country's need for the
    early and accurate detection of breast cancer - which was and still is,
    the leading cause of cancer deaths among women in Armenia, according to
    its Ministry of Health.

    In addition to promoting its core mission to save lives by educating the
    public on the importance of the early detection of breast cancer through
    annual mammograms, monthly breast self-exams, and annual clinical
    check-ups, AACA also introduced Basic Gynecology and Pathology
    Laboratory Services at the Wellness Center, in 2001. This was crucial
    for the early and accurate detection of cervical cancer, which was and
    still is, the second cause of cancer deaths among women in Armenia. In
    2003, AACA also introduced Family Medicine at the Wellness Center and
    Preventive Health Care by educating the public on healthy lifestyles and
    the importance of annual medical check-ups. In 2006, AACA was the first
    to introduce Bone Density Screening and education in Armenia by
    installing a state-of-the-art digital screening DEXA unit at the
    Wellness Center.

    The Wellness Center has screened a record 165,000 patients since its
    beginning in April 1997, providing over 215,000 individual medical
    services to these patients and diagnosing 4,800 cases of breast cancer
    from stages 1 to 4. The Wellness Center's US trained medical staff, has
    also brought happiness to 78 couples struggling with infertility, by
    making them parents to 78 "Miracle Babies". The Wellness Center has
    also provided breast screenings to 404 men resulting in the diagnosis of
    17 malignant cancers and 222 benign masses.

    AACA will utilize the $250,000 gift from Lincy Foundation to introduce a
    Men's Health Program/Department at the newly renovated and expanded
    Wellness Center. This program will include public education about early
    detection of men's urinary diseases, especially prostate cancer by
    providing annual prostate screenings, diagnostic testing and follow-up
    treatment. The Men's Health Program/Department will also conduct minor
    and minimally invasive urological procedures.

    The Wellness Center, which has continued operation throughout
    construction, is nearing completion of a 4-year, $5.5 million renovation
    and expansion of the 6-story building. When complete, the Wellness
    Center, as a state-of-the-art Primary Health Care facility, built in
    accordance with Western architectural and engineering designs and
    standards as well as seismic reinforcement requirements, will continue
    to provide high quality medical services not only to women but also to
    men.

    AACA relies on the donations of individuals, foundations and
    corporations to continue its life saving work in Armenia. AACA is also
    a proud partner of USAID through its American Schools and Hospitals
    Abroad (ASHA) and Global Development Alliance (GDA) Programs.

    For more information on the Wellness Center and its US sponsor, visit
    www.aacainc.org, or e-mail [email protected]. Please make donations
    payable to AACA, 1300 Crystal Drive, Suite 1504, Arlington, VA 22202 or
    to donate by credit card, please call (703) 416-2555.




    From: A. Papazian
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