Summer 2016

Newsletter

EACH Receives 2016 Healthy Food for every Age grant from Harvard Pilgrim Health Foundation EACH received a $10,000 grant from the Harvard Pilgrim Health foundation to Support the Healthy Eating for Successful Living in Older Adults cooking workshops which will be conducted at senior centers, congregate housing, and the Community Health Center. This program will address health disparities through healthy eating literacy training.

EACH Receives $5,000 grant from CHNA 20 EACH received a $5,000 grant from CHNA 20 to implement a Mental Health First Aid Course in Chinese. Mental Health First Aid is a live training course, which uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis, select interventions and provide initial help, and connect individuals to professional, peer and social supports as well as self-help resources. This course will help educate the Asian community on mental health issues, including detecting mental health concerns and bringing awareness to the growing population effected by mental health challenges. EACH at the State House in Boston EACH attended the Joint Committee on Public Health informational hearing June 14 regarding the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund. The purpose of the hearing was to educate and inform the committee on the progress and success of the current work done by the PWTF and its partners. EACH was honored to testify to the committee regarding the partnership with the PWTF and the success we have seen through the programs offered in our communities.

Quincy Weymouth Wellness Initiative, QWWI partners with Quincy Representative Mr. Chan in Massachusetts State Chamber

Testimony given by EACH at the Joint Commission on Health Public Informational Hearing

News and Updates from EACH

EACH on the radio 

EACH was featured on Boston No. 1 Chinese Radio AM 1470. Sara Tan, President and CEO of EACH was interviewed live stressing the importance of understanding mental health and where to seek help.

New Office Location: In addition to our Squantum and Wollaston locations, EACH is expanding our community outreach by adding a 3rd office location at: 218 Walnut Street, Newton, MA. All office hours are by appointment only. Please contact us at 857-472-3224 to schedule an appointment.

EACH’S

Up coming Events at EACH

Partnership Spotlight

July 19 - 23 Healthy Eating for Older Adults workshop at Symphony East Plaza, Boston

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care is a not for profit health care services company that strives to provide quality health care services to individuals in their communities. Through their multiple partnerships, Harvard Pilgrim provides tools and resources to help build healthier communities through programs that teach healthy living skills. Harvard Pilgrim ’s mission “is to improve the quality and value of health care for the people and communities we serve.” For more information, please call 888-888-4742

July 19 - August 23

Chronic Disease Self Management for Diabetes Workshops at Mission Hill, Boston and Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly at Brighton

July 28 - September 1 Healthy Eating for Older Adults workshop at Manet Community Health Center, Quincy

Our Purpose at EACH Enhance Asian Community on Health (EACH) in partnership with Health Care Service Companies, Insurance Providers, Government agencies and other relevant organizations, is a non-profit organization committed to creating health and wellness programs designed to inform the members of the Asian community. Our outreach educational programs are structured to build awareness and connect members to information, tools and resources that will assist individuals to

make educated decisions regarding their health, wellness and future.

EACH’s Partnerships and Sponsors Contact Us Give us a call for more information or to register for any of our programs. Telephone 857-472-3224 Website www.each4asian.org Email [email protected] Facebook www.facebook.com/ each4asian.org

Our Members at EACH Sara Tan BSc, MBA President and Executive Director Hanna Chan FCPA, FCAA Vice President Esther Tsang BSc, CPA Director

Why become a sponsor? Sponsoring EACH’s health and well-being programs, newsletters and events provides you with unique opportunities to connect intimately with the Asian community, to build brand

awareness and show your company’s support to improve the overall health in our communities. To find out how your corporation can sponsor or partner with EACH, please contact us.

Mathew T. Bell, PhD Director William Tan BEEE, MBA Director

Tracy L. Bell Marketing Director Xiaoning, MSW Social Work Program Adviser