Asian-American Woman's Health Awareness Day
Nearly 80 volunteers arrived at the Sheraton Philadelphia Hotel to be briefed on duties for the 5th Annual Asian-American Woman's Health Awareness Day.
Volunteers prepare to assist the approximate 1000 men and women as they settle into their breakout session rooms
Elaine I. Grobman, Executive Director of the Komen Philadelphia Affiliate thanks two volunteers.
A group of participants from BAPS Charities gather before lunch.
Mothers and daughters enjoyed the experience together as they learned important message of early detection.
Participants peruse folders containing educational information in their native language to reinforce what they learned during presentations.
Whan Soon Chung, MD (right) from the Philip Jaisohn Foundation Center takes time to pose with volunteers before making his presentation.
Nguon Ma, PA-C, Mercy Health Network, presented to nearly 300 women in Chinese/Cantonese dialect.
After the breakout sessions, participants united for an Asian-style lunch provided by Charles Plaza
After being empowered with information on obtaining free mammograms and pap tests, young women enjoy lunch.
Volunteer entertainers enliven the lunch session with cultural music and dancing.
Family and friends gather to commemorate the end of another amazing celebration of Asian-American Women's Health Awareness Day
In addition to learning, the event was a time of celebrating heritage and traditions.
