Armenian American Health
Association of Greater
Welcome to the
Armenian American Health Association of Greater
History and Accomplishments
The Armenian American Health
Association of Greater Washington (AAHAGW) was established in 1991 as a non-profit,
independent association by a group of health professionals from
Since its foundation, AAHAGW has
transferred over US$1,000,000 worth
of medicine, infant formula, and medical supplies to
Furthermore AAHAGW has:
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1. established the first Maxillofacial
Prosthetics Clinic in the Central Military Hospital of Yerevan, |
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2. upgraded the Blood Bank facilities in the
Central Military Hospital of Yerevan, |
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3. sent 100 beds to different hospitals and
clinics in |
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4. supported the medical needs of a foster
home in Nork, |
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5. established a children’s clinic at |
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6. started mobile health units in the Martuni
and Hadrut regions of Karabakh and, |
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7. transferred medical and health literature
to medical libraries in |
In addition, AAHAGW conducts
local health fairs, where the local community has the opportunity to hear
informative health-related lectures as well as consult with a variety of
medical specialists. AAHAGW’s members
include physicians, dentists, nurses, chiropractors, social workers, health researchers,
public health specialists, and other allied health professionals who live and
work in
Mission
The mission of the association is
to accomplish the following in
1. Provide and Facilitate health care services;
2. Educate and train health care providers and
the general public;
3. Provide biomedical and technical support;
4. Assist in health-related research and
development.
Membership
To continue its noble
humanitarian work, AAHAGW needs the moral and financial support of the Armenian
American community.
Membership of health
professionals and students is strongly encouraged. We thank all of our active members for their
support.
Annual Dues
Physicians and Dentists: $100.00
All other health professionals: $50.00
Students:
$10.00
Executive Committee Members
President: Grigor Khachikian, MD
Acting
Vice President: Alis Marachelian, MPH
Treasurer: To be announced
Secretary: Rotating Members
Anahit
Azaryan, MD, PhD
Nabil
Azzam, PhD
Lenna
Israbian-Jamgochian, PhD
Izabella
Khachikyan, MD
Ghevond Wartanian, MD
Special
Representative in California: Arek Tatevossian, M.H.A.
Special
Representative in Armenia and Krabagh: Ara Carapetian
Honorary Executive Committee Members
Hratch
Abrahamian, MD
Hayk
Kaftarian, MD
Shakeh
Kaftarian, PhD
Vicken
Poochikian, MD
Activities
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Contact
Information
AAHAGW
P.O.
Box 60683
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Links to other Armenian
and medical organizations in the
Health and Medicine
Armenian Medical International Committee
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Armenian Political, Educational, Art,
Religious, and News Organizations
Armenian Embassy in the United States – Washington D.C.
Armenian National Committee of America
Asbarez Armenian Daily Newspaper
Diocese of the Armenian Church of America
Foreign Ministry of the Republic of Armenia
National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia
Saint Mary’s Armenian Apostolic Church of Washington DC
United States of America Embassy in Armenia
Armenian Businesses and Philanthropic Organizations
Academy for Educational Development
American Councils for International Education
International Research and Exchange Board
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