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AMIC's Newsletter, Montreal, Canada
AMIC's Info-Flash
369 Frontenac Drive, D.D.O. Qc., Canada
Web: www.amic.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 514 620 1900
March, 2013
Article 1: Readers want alternative formats for Info-Flash
Article 2: ACMAO and AAMS collaborate for Stepanakert Women's Clinic
Article 3: FIDEC Presentation in Los Angeles, October 2012
Article 4; Canadians Uncover Genetic Cause of Rare Children's Disease
Article 5: YSMU Alumni Association
Article 6: Healthcare in Armenia Plenary Session
Article 7: Early Registration and Abstract Submission deadline March 30
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1. Readers want alternative formats for Info Flash
Thank you to the 43 colleagues who answered our survey, "How do you like
your
Info-Flash?" last month. The respondents, who reported that they read the
Info "Most or all of the time (38), or "Some of the time" (5), indicated
that while they tend to read the Info as a Microsoft Word e-mail attachment,
there is interest in having an online/web version and compatibility with
iPad-like devices. There were several requests that the info be sent as a
PDF format and a few calls for translation into Armenian. One brave
individual even offered to help with translation to Armenian!
This month's Info-Flash is offered online at
http://www.9amwc.org/AMIC/Info_March_2013.html
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2. ACMAO and AAMS collaborate for Stepanakert Women's Clinic
The Armenian Canadian Medical Association of Ontario, which had in 2012
voted to downsize their clinic operations in Nagorno Karabagh, has developed
a partnership with the Armenian American Medical Society (of California) to
provide joint funding for the Women's Health Clinic in Stepanakert. (See
also the acmao.ca website) The NKR Minister of Health Dr. Zoya Lazarian has
also promised support from the Ministry of Health of Karabagh amounting to
40% of the annual clinic budget.
This joint venture prevents the downsizing of the clinic which is so
necessary to the health of women in Stepanagert. The clinic was started
through the efforts of AMIC's past President Dr Avedis Bogosyan.
ACMAO President Dr Berdj Artinian adds that the interaction of the various
members of the AMIC group is essential for our ongoing efforts to provide
healthcare services to our Motherland. The partnership we have created
between AMAQ (Montreal), AAMS (Los Angeles) and ACMAO (Toronto) is a good
example.
You may read the formal ACMAO announcement at
http://www.9amwc.org/AMIC/ACMAO_Letter.pdf (935 KB PDF file)
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3. FIDEC Presentation in Los Angeles October 2012
On Friday October 19th, 2012,FIDEC (Fighting Infectious Diseases in
Emerging Countries) was introduced to the Armenian community of California
at the Wilshire Country Club in Los Angeles, detailing the actions taken in
this Eurasian country under the Women of Tavush Health Program.
The event was hosted by Mr. Jorge Rabaso and included presentations by Dr.
Daniel Stamboulian, President of FIDEC, Dr. Sarkis Anac Medical Director of
the program and Dr. Pablo Elmassian, FIDEC's Armenian Medical Director. They
showed a testimonial video filmed in Tavush describing the current medical
situation of women living in under-served rural areas of that province.
Afterwards, Dr. Stamboulian described the other regions where FIDEC works as
well as the objectives set for 2013. He emphasized that the program is
carried out thanks to the contribution of individuals committed to the
progress of Armenia and improving access to women's health in that country.
He invited those present to join the project.
A brochure in English from the evening is available at
http://www.9amwc.org/AMIC/INFORMECENA_LOS_ANGELES_english.pdf (1.4 MB PDF
file)
FIDEC is a US-based nonprofit organization that provides resources to
develop programs that control and prevent infectious disease in emerging
countries. Daniel Stamboulian of Buenos Aires, Argentina is FIDEC's Founder
and President. Please see www.fidec-online.org FIDEC's website is in
Spanish and English
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4. Canadians Uncover Genetic Cause of Rare Children's Disease
Please read and savor this accomplishment of a team led by Toronto
Neurologist Berge Minassian from The Globe and Mail, Canada's main national
newspaper. Briefly, Dr Minassian's team pinpointed the genetic cause of a
rare disorder causing Parkinsonism in young children. The work was
completed in less than two years, an astonishing feat. Their report was
published in the Feb 7, 2013 New England Journal of Medicine.
Link to The Globe and Mail:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/canadians-unco
ver-cause-of-rare-childrens-disease/article8017283/
Link to the NEJM article:
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1207281
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5. YSMU Alumni Association
YSMU Grads! Please join us Friday evening July 5 at the 11th Armenian
Medical World Congress in Hollywood. Info is available at
www.9amwc.org/ysmu
Find us on Linkedin (link can be found on the 9amwc.org/ysmu webpage). You
can also register for the Association using the link on the same webpage.
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6. Healthcare in Armenia Plenary Session
Friday morning July 5, the plenary session will focus on Healthcare in
Armenia.The Minister of Health of Armenia will discuss Healthcare Policy in
Armenia, and the other presentations will discuss what Armenia needs, how
much education will play a role, what else is needed, and how the Diaspora
can help.
This session replaces the Saturday morning Strategic sessions that we had in
the San Francisco and New York Congresses. Obviously there is much to
discuss. If you have any strong opinions or ideas of how the session could
proceed, please share them with me at [email protected]
Thanks, --Jerry Manoukian, AMIC President
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7. Early Registration and Abstract Submission deadline March 30
Links to the Congress:
General Congress info: www.aamsc.com/congress
Hotel registration: https://aamsc.com/congress/accommodation/
Registration: https://aamsc.com/congress/registration/
AMIC has a Silicon Valley office
In addition to our Montreal office, we also have an office in Mountain View,
California (home of Google, Yahoo, Mozilla and so many dot-com startups).
We have a new phone line, 1-650-961-2013.
The address is
Armenian Medical International Committee
c/o Jerry Manoukian
2500 Hospital Drive, Building 4, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA
In addition to the usual correspondence ([email protected]) you can reach us in
California at [email protected]
AMIC's Info-Flash
369 Frontenac Drive, D.D.O. Qc., Canada
Web: www.amic.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 514 620 1900
March, 2013
Article 1: Readers want alternative formats for Info-Flash
Article 2: ACMAO and AAMS collaborate for Stepanakert Women's Clinic
Article 3: FIDEC Presentation in Los Angeles, October 2012
Article 4; Canadians Uncover Genetic Cause of Rare Children's Disease
Article 5: YSMU Alumni Association
Article 6: Healthcare in Armenia Plenary Session
Article 7: Early Registration and Abstract Submission deadline March 30
*****************************
1. Readers want alternative formats for Info Flash
Thank you to the 43 colleagues who answered our survey, "How do you like
your
Info-Flash?" last month. The respondents, who reported that they read the
Info "Most or all of the time (38), or "Some of the time" (5), indicated
that while they tend to read the Info as a Microsoft Word e-mail attachment,
there is interest in having an online/web version and compatibility with
iPad-like devices. There were several requests that the info be sent as a
PDF format and a few calls for translation into Armenian. One brave
individual even offered to help with translation to Armenian!
This month's Info-Flash is offered online at
http://www.9amwc.org/AMIC/Info_March_2013.html
****************************
2. ACMAO and AAMS collaborate for Stepanakert Women's Clinic
The Armenian Canadian Medical Association of Ontario, which had in 2012
voted to downsize their clinic operations in Nagorno Karabagh, has developed
a partnership with the Armenian American Medical Society (of California) to
provide joint funding for the Women's Health Clinic in Stepanakert. (See
also the acmao.ca website) The NKR Minister of Health Dr. Zoya Lazarian has
also promised support from the Ministry of Health of Karabagh amounting to
40% of the annual clinic budget.
This joint venture prevents the downsizing of the clinic which is so
necessary to the health of women in Stepanagert. The clinic was started
through the efforts of AMIC's past President Dr Avedis Bogosyan.
ACMAO President Dr Berdj Artinian adds that the interaction of the various
members of the AMIC group is essential for our ongoing efforts to provide
healthcare services to our Motherland. The partnership we have created
between AMAQ (Montreal), AAMS (Los Angeles) and ACMAO (Toronto) is a good
example.
You may read the formal ACMAO announcement at
http://www.9amwc.org/AMIC/ACMAO_Letter.pdf (935 KB PDF file)
*************************
3. FIDEC Presentation in Los Angeles October 2012
On Friday October 19th, 2012,FIDEC (Fighting Infectious Diseases in
Emerging Countries) was introduced to the Armenian community of California
at the Wilshire Country Club in Los Angeles, detailing the actions taken in
this Eurasian country under the Women of Tavush Health Program.
The event was hosted by Mr. Jorge Rabaso and included presentations by Dr.
Daniel Stamboulian, President of FIDEC, Dr. Sarkis Anac Medical Director of
the program and Dr. Pablo Elmassian, FIDEC's Armenian Medical Director. They
showed a testimonial video filmed in Tavush describing the current medical
situation of women living in under-served rural areas of that province.
Afterwards, Dr. Stamboulian described the other regions where FIDEC works as
well as the objectives set for 2013. He emphasized that the program is
carried out thanks to the contribution of individuals committed to the
progress of Armenia and improving access to women's health in that country.
He invited those present to join the project.
A brochure in English from the evening is available at
http://www.9amwc.org/AMIC/INFORMECENA_LOS_ANGELES_english.pdf (1.4 MB PDF
file)
FIDEC is a US-based nonprofit organization that provides resources to
develop programs that control and prevent infectious disease in emerging
countries. Daniel Stamboulian of Buenos Aires, Argentina is FIDEC's Founder
and President. Please see www.fidec-online.org FIDEC's website is in
Spanish and English
********************************
4. Canadians Uncover Genetic Cause of Rare Children's Disease
Please read and savor this accomplishment of a team led by Toronto
Neurologist Berge Minassian from The Globe and Mail, Canada's main national
newspaper. Briefly, Dr Minassian's team pinpointed the genetic cause of a
rare disorder causing Parkinsonism in young children. The work was
completed in less than two years, an astonishing feat. Their report was
published in the Feb 7, 2013 New England Journal of Medicine.
Link to The Globe and Mail:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/canadians-unco
ver-cause-of-rare-childrens-disease/article8017283/
Link to the NEJM article:
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1207281
*****************************
5. YSMU Alumni Association
YSMU Grads! Please join us Friday evening July 5 at the 11th Armenian
Medical World Congress in Hollywood. Info is available at
www.9amwc.org/ysmu
Find us on Linkedin (link can be found on the 9amwc.org/ysmu webpage). You
can also register for the Association using the link on the same webpage.
******************************
6. Healthcare in Armenia Plenary Session
Friday morning July 5, the plenary session will focus on Healthcare in
Armenia.The Minister of Health of Armenia will discuss Healthcare Policy in
Armenia, and the other presentations will discuss what Armenia needs, how
much education will play a role, what else is needed, and how the Diaspora
can help.
This session replaces the Saturday morning Strategic sessions that we had in
the San Francisco and New York Congresses. Obviously there is much to
discuss. If you have any strong opinions or ideas of how the session could
proceed, please share them with me at [email protected]
Thanks, --Jerry Manoukian, AMIC President
*****************************
7. Early Registration and Abstract Submission deadline March 30
Links to the Congress:
General Congress info: www.aamsc.com/congress
Hotel registration: https://aamsc.com/congress/accommodation/
Registration: https://aamsc.com/congress/registration/
AMIC has a Silicon Valley office
In addition to our Montreal office, we also have an office in Mountain View,
California (home of Google, Yahoo, Mozilla and so many dot-com startups).
We have a new phone line, 1-650-961-2013.
The address is
Armenian Medical International Committee
c/o Jerry Manoukian
2500 Hospital Drive, Building 4, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA
In addition to the usual correspondence ([email protected]) you can reach us in
California at [email protected]