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AAHPO leaders report strength in numbers and outreach
by Judith Lee
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?shva=1#compose
Published: Friday January 25, 2013
AAHPO board.
TENAFLY, N.J. - In 2012, the Armenian American Health Professionals
Organization (AAHPO) grew in size, supported a life-saving medical
initiative in Armenia, and increased its outreach to the Armenian
community in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
That is the gist of the Annual Report delivered by AAHPO officers at
the organization's General Assembly held at the Clinton Inn, Tenafly,
N.J., and chaired by AAHPO member Ohan Karatoprak, MD, who also hosts
the AAHPO TV program.
"By all measures, AAHPO is a strong, vibrant organization. Our ability
to positively impact our community's health grows as the synergies of
our programs, services and collaborations yield increasingly tangible
results," said AAHPO President Lawrence V. Najarian, MD.
The Annual Report noted that this year:
· AAHPO paid membership grew by 20%, thanks to the tireless work of
Membership Chair Louiza Puskulian-Kubikian, DDS
· The AAHPO website received more than 5,000 visits from people
seeking Armenian health care providers and important health
information for second consecutive year
· AAHPO TV programs, inspired by Board Member Aram Cazazian, DDS, are
being viewed by 18 million households via Voice of Armenians TV
(Channel 25 NYC TV Life)
· The AAHPO Hotline (201-546-6166) received a record number of calls
· AAHPO sent more than 40,000 emails that provided essential
information to keep Armenians healthy and safe
"During Hurricane Sandy, when many AAHPO members themselves were
struggling with power outages at home and at their health care
practices, AAHPO emailed a total of six messages before, during and
after the storm, informing the public about issues related to health
and safety," noted AAHPO Vice President Arthur Kubikian, DDS.
As AAHPO expanded outreach in its local community, it also gave
$25,000 to provide continuing medical education to doctors in Armenia,
especially the Nagorno Karabakh region, according to AAHPO Treasurer
Garbis Baydar, MD. Board Member Raffy Hovanessian, MD shared that 60
Armenian doctors have received training through the program
(co-sponsored with Fund for Armenian Relief), but hundreds of
physicians eagerly await their turn to update medical skills and
techniques that literally save lives in the remote villages of
Karabagh.
AAHPO held a successful event on Dec. 16 to raise funds for this
project, and as a result, announced that the program will be extended
for another year. Widely respected art collector Andreas Roubian
hosted the event in his home.
AAHPO also supports continuing medical education close to home. Two
CME programs were offered earlier in 2012, and another CME program on
Rheumatoid Arthritis was offered on Dec. 12 and was very well
attended.
Looking ahead to 2013, Board Member Kim Hekimian, PhD announced a
collaboration with American University in Armenia(AUA) in which will
evaluate the impact of the CME program in Armenia. Dr. Hovanessian
announced an initiative to help Armenian doctors find medical
residency positions in the U.S.
Recording Secretary Tsoline Kojaoghlanian, MD discussed the HyeBridge
Telehealth program, a collaboration with Armenia Fund USA, which
enables U.S. medical experts and physicians in Armenia to directly
share patient case information, medical knowledge and medical
opinions. Programs on Lyme Disease and Celiac Disease have been
requested by doctors in Armenia.
The AAHPO General Assembly was followed by a Christmas Brunch that
included spouses and children of AAHPO members. The brunch co-chairs
were Knarig Khatchadurian, PhD and Dr. Hekimian, who welcomed the
guests and introduced the Arekag choir, consisting of 25 children and
their conductor, Mr. Vagharshag. The choir sang Armenian songs, and
when Santa arrived, sang Christmas Carols.
Many guests commented as they left that they had a wonderful time, had
met new friends, renewed friendships and enjoyed great camaraderie.
Drs. Khatchadurian and Hekimian noted: "The great strength of our
organization is the personal and professional relationships we've
built with one another, and now, the relationships among our spouses
and families."
"AAHPO is a powerful collaboration that leverages our medical
knowledge and skills in relentless pursuit of our mission. Over the
years, AAHPO has realized exponential impact through the use of
technology and multiple media outlets," noted Dr. Najarian. "AAHPO
lectures and CME nourish our members' quest to learn, and we apply the
highest standards to evidence-based success of ongoing efforts. Social
events like our Annual Brunch foster friendship and mutual respect
among members and their families."
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
by Judith Lee
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?shva=1#compose
Published: Friday January 25, 2013
AAHPO board.
TENAFLY, N.J. - In 2012, the Armenian American Health Professionals
Organization (AAHPO) grew in size, supported a life-saving medical
initiative in Armenia, and increased its outreach to the Armenian
community in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
That is the gist of the Annual Report delivered by AAHPO officers at
the organization's General Assembly held at the Clinton Inn, Tenafly,
N.J., and chaired by AAHPO member Ohan Karatoprak, MD, who also hosts
the AAHPO TV program.
"By all measures, AAHPO is a strong, vibrant organization. Our ability
to positively impact our community's health grows as the synergies of
our programs, services and collaborations yield increasingly tangible
results," said AAHPO President Lawrence V. Najarian, MD.
The Annual Report noted that this year:
· AAHPO paid membership grew by 20%, thanks to the tireless work of
Membership Chair Louiza Puskulian-Kubikian, DDS
· The AAHPO website received more than 5,000 visits from people
seeking Armenian health care providers and important health
information for second consecutive year
· AAHPO TV programs, inspired by Board Member Aram Cazazian, DDS, are
being viewed by 18 million households via Voice of Armenians TV
(Channel 25 NYC TV Life)
· The AAHPO Hotline (201-546-6166) received a record number of calls
· AAHPO sent more than 40,000 emails that provided essential
information to keep Armenians healthy and safe
"During Hurricane Sandy, when many AAHPO members themselves were
struggling with power outages at home and at their health care
practices, AAHPO emailed a total of six messages before, during and
after the storm, informing the public about issues related to health
and safety," noted AAHPO Vice President Arthur Kubikian, DDS.
As AAHPO expanded outreach in its local community, it also gave
$25,000 to provide continuing medical education to doctors in Armenia,
especially the Nagorno Karabakh region, according to AAHPO Treasurer
Garbis Baydar, MD. Board Member Raffy Hovanessian, MD shared that 60
Armenian doctors have received training through the program
(co-sponsored with Fund for Armenian Relief), but hundreds of
physicians eagerly await their turn to update medical skills and
techniques that literally save lives in the remote villages of
Karabagh.
AAHPO held a successful event on Dec. 16 to raise funds for this
project, and as a result, announced that the program will be extended
for another year. Widely respected art collector Andreas Roubian
hosted the event in his home.
AAHPO also supports continuing medical education close to home. Two
CME programs were offered earlier in 2012, and another CME program on
Rheumatoid Arthritis was offered on Dec. 12 and was very well
attended.
Looking ahead to 2013, Board Member Kim Hekimian, PhD announced a
collaboration with American University in Armenia(AUA) in which will
evaluate the impact of the CME program in Armenia. Dr. Hovanessian
announced an initiative to help Armenian doctors find medical
residency positions in the U.S.
Recording Secretary Tsoline Kojaoghlanian, MD discussed the HyeBridge
Telehealth program, a collaboration with Armenia Fund USA, which
enables U.S. medical experts and physicians in Armenia to directly
share patient case information, medical knowledge and medical
opinions. Programs on Lyme Disease and Celiac Disease have been
requested by doctors in Armenia.
The AAHPO General Assembly was followed by a Christmas Brunch that
included spouses and children of AAHPO members. The brunch co-chairs
were Knarig Khatchadurian, PhD and Dr. Hekimian, who welcomed the
guests and introduced the Arekag choir, consisting of 25 children and
their conductor, Mr. Vagharshag. The choir sang Armenian songs, and
when Santa arrived, sang Christmas Carols.
Many guests commented as they left that they had a wonderful time, had
met new friends, renewed friendships and enjoyed great camaraderie.
Drs. Khatchadurian and Hekimian noted: "The great strength of our
organization is the personal and professional relationships we've
built with one another, and now, the relationships among our spouses
and families."
"AAHPO is a powerful collaboration that leverages our medical
knowledge and skills in relentless pursuit of our mission. Over the
years, AAHPO has realized exponential impact through the use of
technology and multiple media outlets," noted Dr. Najarian. "AAHPO
lectures and CME nourish our members' quest to learn, and we apply the
highest standards to evidence-based success of ongoing efforts. Social
events like our Annual Brunch foster friendship and mutual respect
among members and their families."
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress