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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
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