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Armenian American Health Professionals Organization

AAHPO of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut and John Nercessian, M.D. They felt that the Armenian community was devoid of a medical healthcare group. Chobanian.

AAHPO (Armenian American Health Professionals Organization) was established in the fall of 1994 after a series of meetings between Nabet Kasabian, M.D., Khoren Nalbandian, R.Ph. All three were active individuals in the Armenian community of the New York and New Jersey Metropolitan area. It was through their vision and determination that they formed a steering committee by identifying key individuals who would be appropriate to recruit in this endeavor. The original steering committee consisted of Dr. Nabet Kasabian, Khoren Nalbandian, R.Ph., Dr. John Nercessian, Dr. Pierre Maljian, Dr. Haikaz Grigorian, Dr. Edmund Gergerian, Dr. Kourkin Tchorbajian, Dr. Knarig Khatchadourian, Dr. Harout Mekhjian, Dr. Hrair Shahinian, Annette Choulfayan, M.A., Dr. Robert Aslanian and others. After several meetings, preliminary by-laws were drafted and the organization achieved non-profit status. It was decided that AAHPO membership would be open to individuals with professional degrees in all health-related fields including physicians, dentists, pharmacists, podiatrists, chiropractors, optometrists, nurses, physical therapists, etc. The primary mission of AAHPO continues to be to promote and advance the science and art of healing; to educate and improve the health services of the Armenian community in the metropolitan area; to foster fellowship among Armenian Health Professionals; to assist young Armenian health professionals with direction and guidance into respective medical fields; to cooperate and coordinate activities with other Armenian Health Professional organizations and to address and improve health care needs in Armenia. Throughout the years, AAHPO has served the community at large by organizing several Health Fairs, holding Panel Discussions on health related issues and recently presenting Medical Workshops in metropolitan area churches. Members of the organization have also contributed medical columns in the Armenian Reporter and have been interviewed by Armenian Radio Hour. AAHPO has honored and paid special tribute to exceptional individuals in the Armenian community for their outstanding contributions to the advancement of healthcare here and in Armenia. They were: Mrs. Louise Simone Manoogian, Dr. Ara Hovanessian, Dr. Avedis K. Khatchadourian, Dr. Stephan Ariyan, Dr. Edgar Housepian, Dr. Harout Mekhjian, Mr. Kevork Hovnanian, and Mrs. Rita Balian and Dr. Aram V. The success of the organization depends on the participation and involvement of its members and the support of the community at large. We acknowledge and thank all those who contribute to enhancing the mission of AAHPO. We welcome new members and encourage them to become active in the organization.

04/10/2025

Please join us on May 9 for an exceptional presentation and a delicious dinner!

01/08/2025

Please join us this Sunday, January 12!

10/09/2024

AAHPO Member Alert: Dr. Raffy Hovanessian International Medical Conference on Oct. 12 (Virtual)

08/12/2024

Don't miss this great event on Oct. 19 - Healthy Fun for Everyone! Register now at https://raceforum.com/aahpo

06/25/2024

This Friday from 6 pm to 11 pm, all Armenians age 21+ are invited to a festive and free “Armenian Luau” at the most spectacular rooftop in Manhattan (230 Fifth Avenue & 27 St., Manhattan). AAHPO is a co-sponsor with our friends at the Armenian Bar Association (ABA) and Armenian Engineers and Scientists of America (AESA). NO RSVP NEEDED

06/19/2024

Late but Not Too Late: RSVP for June 21 Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clinical-trials-and-clinical-research-in-armenia-tickets-882002522287?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/10/2024

AAHPO Board member Kim Hekimian, PhD, is profiled in "Feeding Armenia," an informative and inspiring article in the current issue of the AGBU Insider publication. For more than three decades, Hekimian, who is Associate Professor of Nutrition in Pediatrics and the Institute of Human Nutrition at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, has devoted her expertise and passion toward saving lives and improving health outcomes in the Republic of Armenia. Read the entire story and interview at

Kim Hekimian’s prescription for a thriving population: nutrition comes first The long list of professional credits and affiliations attached to the name Kim Hekimian, PhD, only skims the surface of the remarkable career of this Armenian-American nutrition and public health expert. Juggling a deman...

04/29/2024

Thanks for a great Mentoring Forum for students and young professionals!

Connecting and Empowering Armenian Students and Professionals. The Program included a short panel on networking for employment by the organizers followed by ...

04/24/2024

Please note change of date for this Zoom lecture by AAHPO member Sharon Chekijian, MD, MPH

04/15/2024

03/06/2024

Great success at event on March 2: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Armenian Heritage Walk, Apricot Stone Restaurant!

02/28/2024

Welcome New AAHPO Member Ani Merjian, DDS!

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Far Hills, NJ
07931

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+12015466166

Website

http://www.aahpo.org/

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