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Community Health Fair spring 2023 On 5/13/2023 the Iraqi/Arab Health Board had the pleasure of holding a community health fair in partnership with MAPS MCRC Clinic of Muslim Association of Puget Sound - MAPS. We had the pleasure of hosting 150 community members and 40 children. The event included in-person appointments with MAPS-MCRC Community Clinic. We would like to thank our partners who led the booths for the following activities:Harborview medical center: Covid-19 and flu vaccinationsFred Hutch Center for Community Health Promotion: Colon, lung and breast cancer screeningLarge inflatable figures represent human organsSHIFA organization led by UW medical students: Diabetes and hypertension screeningEssentials First: toiletries and supplies for community members with unstable housing King County Library SystemSeattle Veterinary OutreachUniversity of Washington Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology/women’s health clinicGenentech: pharmaceutical and research services The University of Washington School of Dentistry students: oral health education, oral exams and screeningsZane counseling: Mental health services FDA: food and drugs safetyNurse family partnership program: providing resources and health education to new mothersPublic Health - Seattle & King County: Providing countless resources to community members including hope link and medical insurance The children as well as the grown ups :) enjoyed walking around the inflatable mega lung and colon while learning about anatomy and cancer prevention.Last but not least, we would like to thank our wonderful IAHB team members and volunteers who worked so hard to make it a successful event. We look forward to our next health fair! Date May 13th, 2023 Time 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location Muslim Association of Puget Sound, 17550 NE 67th Ct, Redmond, WA 98052 Terms & Conditions – Privacy PolicyContact Us Facebook-f Twitter Envelope [email protected] 3802 NE 155TH ST. Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.Copyright © 2021 Iraqi Arab Health Board.Iraqi Arab Health Board is a non-profit corporation advocating for Arabic speaking communities.EIN: 85-3502807
Youth social Event Eid al Fitr Celebration-2 On April 29th The Iraqi Arab Health Board hosted the second of two events for eid al fitr celebrations. at seaward park. It was a perfect Seattle sunny day that we used to the fullest. we started with a light breakfast, then we proceeded to prep the BBQ feast. everybody were exited to participate and help with the food. after one and a half our our food was ready. we were Lucy to able to reserve shelter #2 zone. after we finished lunch we set camp in the park and went to get some sun, play Uno, and have refreshments. Date Apr 29th, 2023 Time 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location Seaward Park, Terms & Conditions – Privacy PolicyContact Us Facebook-f Twitter Envelope [email protected] NE 155TH ST. Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.Copyright © 2021 Iraqi Arab Health Board.Iraqi Arab Health Board is a Tax-exempt 501(c)3 non-profit corporation advocating for Arabic speaking communities.EIN: 85-3502807
Youth social Event Eid al Fitr Celebration-1 On April 23rd The Iraqi Arab Health Board hosted the first of two events for eid al fitr celebrations. we started the event at middle eastern restaurant called Tanoor in down town Seattle to enjoy the eid tradition of sharing food and celebration after a whole month of fasting in Ramadan.We shared our shared Eid celebration together and talked about our activates, favorite food, and eid tradition for different Muslim cultures. After the tasty lunch, we headed to Gas work park to enjoy the weather and take amazing pictures to remember this beautiful day.After the park we finished the event by visiting hot cake Ballard to finish the day on a sweet note. Date Apr 23rd, 2023 Time 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location Tanoor Seattle, Gas Works Park, Hot Cake Ballard Terms & Conditions – Privacy PolicyContact Us Facebook-f Twitter Envelope [email protected] NE 155TH ST. Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.Copyright © 2021 Iraqi Arab Health Board.Iraqi Arab Health Board is a Tax-exempt 501(c)3 non-profit corporation advocating for Arabic speaking communities.EIN: 85-3502807
Community Health Fair spring 2023 Sign-Up We are happy to announce that the Iraqi/Arab Health Board is partnering with the Muslim Association of Puget Sound (MAPS)-MCRC Community Clinic to hold a health fair on 5/13/2023, Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at 17550 NE 67th Ct, Redmond, WA 98052 Muslim Association of Puget Sound. The event will include in-person appointments with MAPS-MCRC Community Clinic and booths for the following activities: Covid-19 and flu vaccinations Large inflatable figures represent human organs Health education regarding cancer screening Physical therapy services Screening of diabetes & hypertension Vet services Library services Activities for kids Snacks and goodies Raffle at the end of the event with valuable gifts Dental and oral Education & Screenings A gynecologist will be available to answer questions regarding women’s health Our partners Fred Hutch Center for Community Health Promotion, UW Medicine, Harborview Medical Center, King County Library System, Essentials First , Seattle Veterinary Outreach, Genentech Sign up through FB page event https://fb.me/e/NQ17L00Z or on Eventbrite through the link below. We look forward to seeing you there! RSVP Previous Next Burien, WA Fall 2022 Burien, WA Fall 2022 Burien, WA Fall 2022 Date May 13th, 2023 Time 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location Muslim Association of Puget Sound, 17550 NE 67th Ct, Redmond, WA 98052 Terms & Conditions – Privacy Policy Contact Us Facebook-f Twitter Envelope [email protected] 3802 NE 155TH ST. Lake Forest Park, WA 98155. Copyright © 2021 Iraqi Arab Health Board. Iraqi Arab Health Board is a non-profit corporation advocating for Arabic speaking communities. EIN: 85-3502807
Youth social Event Muslim Day at the Capital (MDAC) Muslim Day at the Capitol (MDAC)Our community Partner CAIR Washington invite you to Muslim Day at the Capitol, it is a yearly advocacy event where they connect the Muslim community in Washington State with their elected officials and lawmakers through personal meetings – it's a chance for Muslims in Washington state to speak directly to elected representatives and advocate for legislation that matters to our communities. This year they are hosting two events for MDAC, both co-hosted by CAIR Washington and Somali Health Bard Part II: In-Person MDAC Day of Action on Monday, March 20th In-person MDAC Day of Action at the Capitol (Part II) in Olympia on Monday, March 20th, will include a tour of the Capitol building, a demonstration on our policy priorities, and community-building. The in-person MDAC Day of Action is days before Ramadan and during UW’s spring break – kick off your Ramadan by showing up and telling Washington state’s lawmakers that Muslims matter. Register Here Date Mar 20th, 2023 Time TBD Location Capital Building, Olympia WA 98504 Terms & Conditions – Privacy PolicyContact Us Facebook-f Twitter Envelope [email protected] NE 155TH ST. Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.Copyright © 2021 Iraqi Arab Health Board.Iraqi Arab Health Board is a Tax-exempt 501(c)3 non-profit corporation advocating for Arabic speaking communities.EIN: 85-3502807
Youth social Event Movie Night Last weekend, The Iraqi Arab Health Board hosted a movie night for our Iraqi Arab youth. We watched "Puss in Boots" and "Spider-Man: No Way Home" and it was an amazing experience. We made sure to prepare some of our favorite snacks, including popcorn, chips, and candy. We even had some soda to wash it all down! Once we settled in, we turned off the lights and started the movies. "Puss in Boots" was hilarious, and everyone in the room was laughing throughout the movie. The animated characters were incredibly charming, and the storyline was heartwarming. We were all rooting for Puss in his quest to save his town!Next up was "Spider-Man: No Way Home," which had everyone on the edge of their seats. The action sequences were intense, and the special effects were incredible. It was amazing to see the different dimensions the movie explored, and we were all cheering for Spider-Man as he battled villains from different worlds.After the movies were over, we sat around to have dinner and talked about our favorite parts of the films. It was fascinating to hear everyone's perspectives and insights on the movies, and it was a great way to bond over a shared experience.Overall, the movie night was a huge success. It was an incredible opportunity to spend time with friends and enjoy two fantastic movies. Hosting a movie night is definitely something we will do again, and we can't wait to see what movies we will watch next time! Date Mar 4th, 2023 Time 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location Zig Apartment, 550 Brodway, Seattle, WA 98122 Terms & Conditions – Privacy PolicyContact Us Facebook-f Twitter Envelope [email protected] NE 155TH ST. Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.Copyright © 2021 Iraqi Arab Health Board.Iraqi Arab Health Board is a Tax-exempt 501(c)3 non-profit corporation advocating for Arabic speaking communities.EIN: 85-3502807
Youth social Event Movie Night IT IS A MOVIE NIGHT! Come join the Iraqi Arab Health Board youth social event. We will watch two movies back to back, have a lot of pop-corn and Pepsi, and eat pizza. Our movies short list are: Date Mar 4th, 2023 Time 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location Zig Apartment, 550 Brodway, Seattle, WA 98122 Terms & Conditions – Privacy PolicyContact Us Facebook-f Twitter Envelope [email protected] NE 155TH ST. Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.Copyright © 2021 Iraqi Arab Health Board.Iraqi Arab Health Board is a Tax-exempt 501(c)3 non-profit corporation advocating for Arabic speaking communities.EIN: 85-3502807
Youth social Event Green Lake Picnic & Games The IAHB aspires to support the well-being of the young generation who strives to keep the heritage of their Arab origins and at the same time maintaining their American identity. We support their well-being through creating a community that supports sense of purpose and belonging. Our young generation is full of potentials and skills and they are the hope of the future. We invest in them to create an asset to support older community members who are impacted by health disparities. On January 28th, we had our second social event to celebrate our volunteers who contributed to the success of the most recent health fair on 11/4/2022. We had much fun in Green lake cold partially sunny weather. We focused on physical activities to help improve mental health, as well as prevent many health issues. by playing games, walking, jogging and we finished with a nice picnic in the park. We are slowly recovering from social distancing, and challenges we faced during the pandemic. We are constantly looking for culturally-appropriate events to promote the mental well-being and needs of Iraqi and Arab youth in Washington State. Date Jan 28th, 2023 Time 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location Green Lake Terms & Conditions – Privacy PolicyContact Us Facebook-f Twitter Envelope [email protected] NE 155TH ST. Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.Copyright © 2021 Iraqi Arab Health Board.Iraqi Arab Health Board is a Tax-exempt 501(c)3 non-profit corporation advocating for Arabic speaking communities.EIN: 85-3502807
Sowt al-Shabab al-'Arabi (Voice of Arab Youth) Empowering Arab and Arab American Youth Physical and Mental Health in Seattle Metro We serve the Iraqi/Arab community through community-based research that lead to programs and intervention tailored specifically to meet our community needs in Washington.About the ProjectYou are being asked to participate in this research study because you self-identify as Arab American (here we identify this as identifying as Arab currently reside in the United States), Arab, or Iraqi, and you are between 18 and 25 years old. We are conducting this study to better understand the unique physical and mental health needs of Arab Americans youth and young adults in the Seattle metro area. The information that you provide us in this study will be used to make recommendations to the Iraqi Arab Health Board of Washington for the development of a youth-focused community program and be anonymously published in scholarly journals.What will I be asked to do? How does it benefit me? Are there risks?You will complete a questionnaire online and it must be taken start to finish once it is started (you cannot open and finish later). We expect it to take no longer than 15 minutes to complete. We hope to better understand the health needs of Arab American youth in Seattle. We hope to use what we learn from this study to help other Arab Americans by partnering with the Iraqi Arab Health Board of Washington. We do not expect there to be any risk to you as a participant in our study. You are not obligated to answer any question asked in this study that might make you feel uncomfortable. Will I be paid for being in this study?There is no payment for participation in this study. How will my information be protected?Except as indicated below, the information that you provide in the questionnaire are completely confidential, will be saved in password-protected computers and on a secure server, and no identifiable information will be disclosed to anyone outside of this project. Identifiable information such as your email or phone number will only…
Youth social Event Bowling, Food and Ice cream The IAHB aspires to support the well-being of the young generation who strives to keep the heritage of their Arab orgines and at the same time maintaining their American identity. We support their well-being through creating a community that supports sense of purpose and belonging. Our young generation is full of potentials and skills and they are the hope of the future. We invest in them to create an asset to support older community members who are impacted by health disparities. On 12/17, we had our first social event to celebrate our volunteers who contributed to the success of the most recent health fair on 11/4/2022. We had much fun playing bowling, we had food, drinks, and ice cream.We are slowly recovering from social distancing, and challenges we faced during the pandemic. We are constantly looking for culturally-appropriate events to promote the mental well-being and needs of Iraqi and Arab youth in Washington State. Date Dec 17th, 2022 Time 3:00 PM - 700 PM Location Techcity Bowling Terms & Conditions – Privacy PolicyContact Us Facebook-f Twitter Envelope [email protected] NE 155TH ST. Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.Copyright © 2021 Iraqi Arab Health Board.Iraqi Arab Health Board is a Tax-exempt 501(c)3 non-profit corporation advocating for Arabic speaking communities.EIN: 85-3502807
