Achievements

Manuscripts

Research Posters

AHA members have presented research posters at many meetings and conferences!

(Asterisk * marks MWU student)

Chen B*, Wang SK. Prevalence of Chinese Americans Eligible for Diabetes Screening: The Impact of Race-Specific BMI Thresholds. Student poster presented at the 2024 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting. December 8-12, 2024, New Orleans, LA.

Wu AC*, Kim J*, Lin W*, Luo A*, Kiang K*, Felczak M, Arellano R, Liu H, Wang SK. Cardiovascular Risk Among an Underserved Chinese American Community in Chicago: A Graduate Student Health Organization Prioritizing Community Health Needs. Student poster presented at the 2023 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting. December 3-7, 2023, Anaheim, CA.

Kim J*, Lin W*, Luo A*, Wu AC*, Jiang K*, Felczak M, Arellano R, Liu H, Wang SK. A Student-Led Initiative in Assessing the Prevalence of Hypertension and Dyslipidemia among Asian Americans in Chicago’s Chinatown. Student Osteopathic Medicine Association (SOMA). Virtual Poster Presentation. March 11, 2023.

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Topps T*, Eagan K*, Lin J*, Tang C*, Wang SK, D'Souza J, So C, Kliethermes MA. Chinese Americans Understanding and Self-Managing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: CAUS-T2DM; Sub-analysis of Potential Disease Prevalence. Student poster presented at the 2019 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting. December 8-12, 2019, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Thao N*, Lee S*, Liu H*, Chiu B, So C, Wang SK. Comparing current and proposed body mass index overweight cutoff numbers for Chinese American patients when assessing their risk for type 2 diabetes. Student poster presented at the 2019 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting. December 8-12, 2019, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Lau MW*, Le T*, Le K*, Lin J*, Liu H*, Wang SK. Evaluating the presence of Helicobacter pylori infections in an underserved Chinese American population to justify the need for routine screening and management. Student poster presented at the 2017 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting December 3-7, 2017, Orlando, Florida.

Le T*, Le K*, Lau MW*, Lin JC*, Wang SK. Impact of a new guideline for management of dyslipidemia and prevention of cardiovascular disease in an underserved Chinese patient population. Student poster presented at the 2017 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting December 3-7, 2017, Orlando, Florida.

Lakada IY*, Lee JY*, Arif S, Wang SK. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Ethnic Minority Groups: Effect of a Health-Screening Elective on Student Pharmacists’ Knowledge and Confidence. Student poster presented at the 2016 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting December 2016, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Hang E*, Lee G*, Aiwohi C*, Liu J*, Toy C*, Chung M*, Peng J*, Chen T*, Arif S, Wang SW. Comparison of previous and current cholesterol and diabetes guidelines to assess impact of new therapeutic recommendations on an underserved Chinese American population. Student poster presented at the 2015 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting December 2015, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Aiwohi C*, Hang E*, Liu J*, Toy C*, Chung M*, Chen T*, Peng J*, Chiu B*, Wang W*, Lee B*, Komperda K, So C, Liu H, Wang SK. Outcomes of a health education program customized for an underserved Chinese American population with a focus on dyslipidemia. Student poster presented at the 2014 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting December 2014, Anaheim, California.

Chiu BG*, Wang WY*, Lee BJ*, Li S*, Arif SA, Lui H, Wang SK. Impact of a pharmacy student-run health awareness program in an underserved Chinese American community. Student poster presented at the 48th Midyear Clinical Meeting (ASHP) December 8-12, 2013, Orlando, Florida.

Leung V*, Chiu B*, Reutzel T, Ly S, Wang W, Lee C, Lee B, Dela Peña L, Leung E, Li S, So C, Mui S, Liu H, Wang SK. Asian Community Health Education Initiative (ACHEI): students and faculty bridging gaps in healthcare disparities. Student poster presented at the 47th Midyear Clinical Meeting (ASHP) December 2-5, 2012, Las Vegas, Nevada.

AHA awarded the Spirit of Midwestern Award 2021-2022

Amazing news! AHA was awarded the Spirit of Midwestern Award for being the best "all-around" organization on campus for the 2021-2022 school year! Thanks to the commitment of the AHA members, this was made possible!

AHA's Awards Through the Years

2021-2022 Outstanding Advisor Award for Asian Healthcare Association (AHA).

Midwestern University Student Leader Recognition Night

2017-2018 Outstanding Community Service Award for Asian Healthcare Association (AHA). Midwestern University Student Leader Recognition Night

2015 – 2016 Outstanding Advisor Award for Asian Healthcare Association (AHA).

Midwestern University Student Leader Recognition Night

2013-2014 Community Service Award to Midwestern University and the Asian Healthcare Association (AHA) for hepatitis and influenza immunization services. Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA) Annual Benefit Reception

2012-2013 Community Service Award to Midwestern University and the Asian Healthcare Association (AHA) for laboratory consultation and education with translation. Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA) Annual Benefit Reception

2011-2012 Outstanding Advisor Award for Asian Healthcare Association (AHA).

Midwestern University Student Leader Recognition Night

2011-2012 Outstanding Community Service Award for Asian Healthcare Association (AHA). Midwestern University Student Leader Recognition Night

AHA awarded by the Midwest Asian Healthcare Association

Great news! AHA was awarded the Outstanding Community Service Award at the MAHA Annual Benefit Reception held on November 8th, 2012. It's a great achievement!