ARMENIAN AMERICAN MEDICAL SOCIETY OF CALIFORNIA
Press Release "Bringing Health to Armenian Lives for 22 Years"
Annual Gala of Largest U.S. Armenian Medical Society Raises $100.000 for Building of Clinic in Armenia’s Rural Voskevan Village BEVERLY HILLS—More than 400 members and supporters of the Armenian American Medical Society of California (AAMSC) gathered at the Beverly Hills Hotel to celebrate the organization’s 22nd anniversary, and to raise funds for the AAMSC Voskevan Village Clinic Project in Armenia. The event generated around $100,000 for the project, according to AAMSC president Dr. Varoosh Alaverdian.
"The Armenian American Medical Society is proudly celebrating our 22nd anniversary tonight, and it is to the credit of our past presidents, members, and the steadfast support of our elected officials throughout the state of California that we have been able to serve our people here in the Diaspora and in our homeland," said Dr. Alaverdian. "As healthcare providers, we have a responsibility to tend to those in need—especially those who cannot afford the services that they may require. The tireless commitment of our members continues to make it possible for our society to ensure that our indigent communities receive the healthcare that they need and deserve."
Alaverdian noted that the medical society's membership has increased to more than 300 physicians and health care practitioners—a sure sign that the Southern California Armenian-American medical community is growing in strength and numbers.
A video presentation—created by renowned director Ara Soudjian—highlighted the many auspicious projects of the AAMSC in California and Armenia.
The board members of the Armenian American Medical Society of California met with the newly elected Karabagh president Bako Sahakyan on the evening of Wednesday, November 21 at the Glendale Hilton Hotel.
For the past 20 years AAMSC had carried out multiple projects in Yerevan and had financially contributed towards the establishment of three clinics in the remote boarder villages of Armenia.
President Sahakyan asked AAMSC to assist with the development of the Stepanakert Public Hospital. The current operational status, available resources and health care delivery standards of the institution are not satisfactory. The president proposed collaboration with the Karabagh Minister of Health, Armen Khachadrian to identify the essential needs and accordingly set up a plan to assist towards the advancement of professionalism. This could be accomplished via educational opportunities, clinical training and by providing fundamental equipment and resources.
Board of Directors As of November 3, 2007
President:
VAROOSH ALAVERDIAN, M.D., FACOG
VP/Membership CO-Chair:
MIREILLE P. HAMPARIAN, M.D.
Secretary:
HARRY BALIAN, M.D., FACC, FSCAI
Treasurer:
ZARMINE NACCASHIAN, RN, MN, GNP, CDE
Membership CO-Chair:
VICKEN SEPILIAN, M.D.,MMS, FACOG
Parliamentarian:
HAKOP GEVORKYAN, M.D.
Advisor/Past President:
BORIS BAGDASARIAN, D.O. ARMEN J. CHERIK, M.D., M.B.A.
Advisor:
RAFFI TACHDJIAN, M.D., MPH
Standing from left to right:
Vicken Sepilian, M.D., MMS, FACOG, Raffi Tachdjian, M.D., MPH, Armen J. Cherik, M.D., M.B.A., Boris Bagdasarian, D.O.
The Executive Committee of the Armenian American Medical Society of California (AAMSC) welcomes all new members and extends its gratitude to existing members for renewing their commitment to the organization.
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Second International Medical Congress Organizing Committee
