To my colleagues,
Since my election in early February to the Presidency of ICMA, many events have taken place. I researched and visited several Free Clinics and finally found a willing collaborator in the CEO of the African Community International. He offered us his space in the community clinic at 3737 North Meridian for our Free Clinic. We are operating under the banner "Asian Health Initiative, Community Clinic." We started last month and had 12 patients on our first clinic day. Our next clinic day will be on Friday, July 30, 2010 from 2:00-5:00 PM. So far, we have Drs. Peggy Hu, Han Xinqiang, David Yan, Stephen He as volunteer clinicians and I will serve as coordinator, office clerk and Ultrasonographer. Dr. Jane Chen and Dr.Hong Ma will help in the patient registration and history taking. I appealed to the different Chinese organizations and have received good responses for office help. Our need now is PHYSICIAN VOLUNTEERS!
We had a successful Free consultation in April at IUPUI and also had a Financial CME. Our next CME will be in October and possibly another Free Consultation at Carmel High School.
We on the board would like to have a Christmas get together and need your input. Would you like to meet in a restaurant or a club house that we would rent and have a pitch-in dinner?
Please email me if you can volunteer as a Physician on Friday afternoon or Saturday mornings. Also, let me know if you would like the get together at a restaurant or pitch-in at a club house.
Thank you,
Gonzalo T. Chua MD, FACR
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About ICMA
Indianapolis Chinese Medical Association was originally organized in 1997 and became registered as a nonprofit organization in 2006. ICMA is not affiliated with any religious or political organization.
The main goals and objectives of ICMA are: Serving the Chinese community with free medical consultations; Facilitating communication and networking among Chinese physicians; Promoting friendship and collaboration among ICMA members and other Asian-American organizations in Indiana.
Qualification for Membership: any individual with a M.D., D.O., MBBS, D.D.S., whether or not practicing in the State of Indiana, and/or any individual directly involved with patient care, including, without limitation, chiropractor, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, physical therapist, or pharmacist, who supports the purposes, goals, objectives and programs of ICMA is eligible for Membership.
One of the primary activities of ICMA is the Free Medical Consultation, which is held annually. Various medical specialists have volunteered their valuable time and skill at the consultations, including physicians from Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Pain Management, Physical Medicine, Medical Oncology, Psychiatry, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Anesthesiology, Pathology, Radiology, Chinese Traditional Medicine, and Dentistry. Additionally, a pharmacist, nurse and medical assistant have also participated in the consultation.
Other activities that provide an opportunity to promote friendship, networking and education include the summer picnic, annual dinner meeting and journal club meetings. The ICMA Health Newsletter, which is published monthly, pertains to and promotes healthy living and lifestyles, as well as healthy aging.
The main goals and objectives of ICMA are: Serving the Chinese community with free medical consultations; Facilitating communication and networking among Chinese physicians; Promoting friendship and collaboration among ICMA members and other Asian-American organizations in Indiana.
Qualification for Membership: any individual with a M.D., D.O., MBBS, D.D.S., whether or not practicing in the State of Indiana, and/or any individual directly involved with patient care, including, without limitation, chiropractor, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, physical therapist, or pharmacist, who supports the purposes, goals, objectives and programs of ICMA is eligible for Membership.
One of the primary activities of ICMA is the Free Medical Consultation, which is held annually. Various medical specialists have volunteered their valuable time and skill at the consultations, including physicians from Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Pain Management, Physical Medicine, Medical Oncology, Psychiatry, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Anesthesiology, Pathology, Radiology, Chinese Traditional Medicine, and Dentistry. Additionally, a pharmacist, nurse and medical assistant have also participated in the consultation.
Other activities that provide an opportunity to promote friendship, networking and education include the summer picnic, annual dinner meeting and journal club meetings. The ICMA Health Newsletter, which is published monthly, pertains to and promotes healthy living and lifestyles, as well as healthy aging.
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Clarian North Medical Center is offering Free Pocket EKG Cards to the public. Please call the Clarian North Imaging Services at 317-688-3188 between 8am - 4:30pm to request a free screening.
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American Medical Association Complete Guide to Prevention and Wellness: What you Need to Know about Preventing Illness, Staying Healthy and Living Longer is an in-depth reference that defines the foundation of good health and the basic steps you can take to reduce health risks.
To Live Longer
The death rate was four times lower for people who did the following: no smoking, exercised at least 30 minutes per day, drank in moderation, and ate 5 daily servings of fruits and vegetables. People who were optimistic were 14% less likely to die from any cause, and 30% less likely to die from heart disease; also less likely to have high blood pressure, diabetes or to smoke cigarettes.
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