AMHP's National Networking Luncheon a Success!

AMHP hosted its national networking luncheon on July 3, 2010 at the Embassy Suites Hotel during the 47th Annual ISNA convention. The sold-out event had over eighty attendees who enjoyed networking with one another and also had the honor of hearing Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah of the Nawawi Foundation. Dr. Abd-Allah spoke of the importance of civic engagement for Muslim health professionals, and remembering our neighbors - locally and globally - as we do this important work. 

Attendees were also randomly selected to win prizes and enjoyed a delicious meal and dessert. The majority of evaluations indicated positive feedback and that the luncheon was a success.

The event had a total of thirteen sponsors including Islamic Relief, Institute for Policy and Understanding, Access Health Care, Avicenna Health Clinic, Iman Insurance, Huda Health Clinic, Azeem Real Estate, Mushir Hassan, Muslim Clinic of Ohio, Northwest Pain Center, UMMA Community Clinic, Aftab Iqbal Law, and Amana Mutual Funds. Thank you to all who made this luncheon a big success!

To host a networking luncheon in your city, please contact AMHP for its networking toolkit.

AMHP Participated in Health Education Parallel Session at 47th Annual ISNA Convention

AMHP participated in a health education parallel session at the 47th Annual ISNA Convention on July 4, at 10am. Panelists included accomplished health care professionals including Salaeha Shariff of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Adem Carrol of the Muslim Consultative Network, Asma Hanif of Muslimat-An-Nisa and Dr. Badar Zaheer. Topics that were discussed focused on the importance of prevention through vaccines, smoking cessation, wholistic eating, and obesity.

AMHP in Attendance at Celebration of Historic Signing of Health Reform Bill

After decades of tireless preparation and countless attempts, the United States Congress has finally passed comprehensive health care reform. This historic legislation profoundly improves the nation's public health system through a series of provisions focused on health insurance reform, expansion of existing federal programs and investment in emerging health infrastructure. Upon complete implementation, the bill is expected to extend health coverage to over 30 million, significantly improve the quality, accessibility and affordability of existing plans and reduce the national deficit by approximately $100 billion.

Over the course of the past year, AMHP has taken a proactive role in supporting health care reform. We have developed policy positions and encouraged our members to engage decisions makers to bring about change. AMHP has also participated in array of educational activities to inform the community about health care reform and engaged governmental channels, including Congressional visits, forums, publications, and federal consultation. The bill contains a number of targeted reforms advocated by AMHP namely scholarships and loans for minority health workforce development, data collection on minority Americans, major investment in community health centers, and substantive improvements in preventive health.

In recognition of AMHP's service and dedication, the White House invited AMHP to the celebration of this momentous occasion. Dr. Faisal Qazi attended the celebration that took place after the signing of the bill on Tuesday, March 23, 2010. AMHP is honored to have been able to represent American Muslims throughout the nation in this historic celebration, and looks forward to further participation as the law is implemented.

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