In our continued efforts to support local health services, NAAMA-Michigan Chapter is pleased to report that they recently joined a team of University of Michigan medical students who organized a Health Fair at the Michigan Islamic Academy in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The event took place on Saturday April 14 lead by Reda Jaber and other UM medical students. More than 30 people were screened and counseled for lipid profile and heart disease risk, bold sugar and diabetes, blood pressure and eye disease including Glaucoma and vision. Dr. Saleh, President of NAAMA-MI, participated in this program.

On Friday April 20, 2012, MSMS held the 3rd Annual IMG International Cultural Evening at the Horizons Conference Center in Saginaw, Michigan. NAAMA-Michigan Chapter was recognized for its strong support as a sponsor of this program and was represented by its president Dr. Husain Saleh.  Dr. M. Hammami, NAAMA Past President was grateful for chairing the organization of this program. MSMS-IMG Section Chair, Dr. A. C. Brown and MSMS President Elect Dr. John Bizon were among many leaders who attended and thanked the participants. The attendees enjoyed great ethnic food, cultural dances and music.

Dr. H. Saleh and Mr. D. K. Fox, Director of Federation Relations of MSMS

Dear NAAMA-MI Members

We are proud to inform you that NAAMA_MI has arranged a CME event and would like to invite you to attend.

Title:   Hepatitis B Virus Guidelines Review

Speaker:   Dilip Moonka, MD
Medical Director, Liver Transplantation
Henry Ford Health System
Detroit, MI

Date/Time:   Wednesday  May 2,2012
6:00-8:00pm

Location:     Meriwether’s Resturant
25485 Telegraph Road
Southfield, MI 48034
248-358-1310

Registration: Seating is limited. Please register asap to reserve your spot by sending an email to  nadinesm82@hotmail.com. Please include your full name in email.

Sponsored for Continuing Medical Education Credit by Rush University Medical Center

Objective:

HBV Guidelines Review

Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able  to incorporate the following objectives into their practice of medicine: 

* Screen and test for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in my patients at high risk for HBV infection according to the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

* Diagnosis HBV infection using the tests recommended by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD).

* Appropriately select anti-HBV therapy in my HBV-infected patients according to the AASLD recommendations.

NAAMA-MI

A very informative and important seminar was held yesterday on Apr. 18. This seminar was presented by Estate Planning Attorney David Mammel and Wealth Management Advisor Marty Schmidt.The Seminar took place at Habib restaurant in Dearborn and was followed by the Board meeting where all the coming activities and events where discussed by board members. The Seminar offered information about how to build financial security and how to prepare estate plans so physicians can protect and provide for their families ,themselves and their practices. We would like to thank all members that had joined us for this seminar and would also like to encourage  all members to participate in future events.