Emergency Response Training

At this seminar Dr. Hafeez Bazzi (Emergency Medicine) educated community members about various emergencies including strokes, heart attacks, cardiac arrest, etc… and how to properly respond if one finds themselves or a loved one in such a situation.

End of Life Care

Dr. Abdulla Hafeez and RN Najah Bazzy discussed end of life care with attendees. Through an open discussion, those in attendance shared stories and learned more about caring for a terminally ill loved one.

BLS Training

At this event, attendees learned how to perform basic life support including CPR and AED training. Upon completion of the training they earned their BLS certification.

Breaking The Silence on Domestic Violence

Hearing a variety of different professionals speak to the issues and impact of domestic violence in the Arab American community gave rise to an empowering discussion. As we address the sources of many women’s struggles, we take a step further in alleviating the presence of partner abuse and creating safer environments for the community as a whole.

Vaccines Debate

Our Vaccine Debate included a number of panelists that discussed the importance of getting vaccinated. Part of the discussion, the panel worked to debunk the myth that vaccines cause autism. The panelists addressed the questions and concerns of the community members.

Domestic Violence-Stories and Conversations

This seminar offered a medium for survivors of domestic violence to have their voices heard and for resources to be made accessible. Our domestic violence events targeted the cultural stigma of partner abuse and gave women empowerment and a right to vocalize their experiences and feelings.

Trust in Mental Health Treatment

Attendees had the opportunity to listen to psychiatrist Dr. Ed Jouney, mental health therapist Ms. Sura Shlebah, and mental health clinical counselor Mrs. Zeinab Raishouni discuss various treatment methods used when dealing with mental health. After the panelist presentations, the audience had an engaging discussion about the pros and cons of different treatments used.

Learning From Failing

Panelists included medical students and residents who shared their experiences in overcoming failure throughout their journey to medicine. From academic challenges, to difficulty with applications, and personal struggles, the panelists shared how these challenges made them a better student, doctor, and physician. Many left the room inspired, believing that no matter how tough a challenge seems, it is simply a hurdle which they can overcome with hard work and persistence.

QPR Suicide Prevention Training

QPR is a suicide prevention training surrounding the concept of Question, Persuade, and Refer. Community members were taught to recognize suicidal signs and how to speak to someone who may be suffering from suicidal ideation. With this discussion, we hope to break the existing stigma of speaking about suicide within our community.

Upcoming Events:

Females in Healthcare— January 2020

Join us as we inspire and empower the next generation of females in healthcare! Take a stance towards challenging the stigma of Arab American women in the healthcare field and highlighting the narrative. Our goal is to foster a community of open discussion and communication.