美国华人医师会将于4月23日（周二）下午2点至4点，在法拉盛图书馆地下室会议室A&B举行小型健康讲座。此次讲座将由特殊外科医院的计划主管颜小源主持，主题为“什么是红斑狼疮？”
紅斑狼疮是一种复杂难测的疾病，在亚裔社区中不广为人知。病情因人而异，且可轻可重。这场讲座将为大家介绍紅斑狼疮的基本知识，包括病因、症状和治疗方法，并解释为什么亚裔人士特别需要关注这个疾病。
颜小源女士，文学学士，是特殊外科医院“红斑狼疮亚裔关怀联盟”计划的主管，也是一位狼疮的
倡导者和教育者。颜小姐本人患有红斑狼疮，她将自己患病的经历转化为力量的来源，以鼓励及帮助其他患者。她接受了特殊外科医院的培训，成为一位患者健康教育员，利用个人的经验为面临狼疮挑战的患者及其家人提供辅导和支持。颜小姐致力于举办教育讲座和社区外展活动，努力提高亚裔社群对红斑狼疮的认识，并为狼疮患者提供支持服务和改善生活质素。
自2007年以来，美国华人医师会（ACAP）每年在社区举办健康节，为广大华人居民提供免费健康讲座、健康资讯以及多种现场体检服务。此外，ACAP每个月在社区举办健康讲座。关于美国华人医师会：ACAP是一个由美国华人医生组成的非营利组织，旨在为会员提供医学教育和职业发展的机会，并促进医生之间的合作。ACAP的成员包括在大纽约地区行医的医生、在医疗机构工作的医师和研究员，以及正在医学院攻读研究所的年轻医务工作者。除此之外，ACAP还致力于回馈华人社区，提供免费的健康服务和健康讲座，以帮助华裔居民了解美国的健康系统和提高健康保健意识。更多详情，请登录美国华人医师会官网： http://www.acaponline.org/
The Association of Chinese American Physicians (ACAP) will hold a small health talk on Tuesday, April 23rd , 2024, from 2 PM to 4 PM in the basement meeting rooms A & B of the Flushing Library. The health talk will be hosted by Eliza Ngan Program Supervisor of Hospital for Special Surgery, and the topic is “What is Lupus?”
Lupus is a complex disease that may not be widely known within the Asian community. Symptoms vary from person to person, and it can be mild or severe. This presentation provides basic knowledge, including cause, symptom, and treatment. It explains why lupus is a health concern particularly for Asians.
Eliza Ngan, BA, Program Supervisor, LANtern® (Lupus Asian Network), is an advocate and educator for lupus. Diagnosed with lupus, Eliza has transformed her journey with the condition into a source of inspiration and empowerment for others. Trained as a Peer Health Educator at HSS, she uses her firsthand experience to provide counseling and support to individuals navigating similar challenges. Eliza organizes educational programs and community outreach within the Asian communities, striving to raise
awareness and make a difference in the lives of those affected by lupus.
Since 2007, ACAP has been organizing an annual Community Health Fair, providing free health lectures, health information, and various on-site health screening services to the Chinese community. In addition, ACAP hosts monthly health talk in the community. About the Association of Chinese American Physicians (ACAP): ACAP is a non-profit organization composed of Chinese American physicians, aiming to provide opportunities for medical education and professional development to its members while fostering collaboration among physicians. ACAP’s membership includes practicing physicians in the Greater New York area, physicians working in medical institutions, and researchers, as well as young
healthcare professionals pursuing research at medical schools. Furthermore, ACAP is committed to giving back to the Chinese community by offering free health services and health talks to help Chinese residents understand the American healthcare system and raise awareness of healthcare. For more information, please visit the ACAP website: http://www.acaponline.org/.
