PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten:--- The Association of Haitian Physicians Abroad (AMHE) will hold its 40th Annual Convention on the Island of St. Maarten, July 21-28, 2013. This convention is the largest gathering of Physicians of Haitian ancestry. The Physicians are represented in clinical practice and academia throughout the United States, Canada and Haiti.
The Westin Dawn Beach Resort and Spa will host this momentous event. Visiting Physicians will participate in academic and scientific programs in the morning and explore the island of St. Maarten/St.Martin in the afternoon. Group visits to Philipsburg, Marigot, Loterie Farms and the Heritage Museum are planned throughout the week. The Sint Maarten Tourism Office has provided a tremendous amount of information and support to the AMHE Convention attendees. Convention guests are excited to shop, dine and thoroughly enjoy their island visit.
In keeping with the organization's mission to advocate for the community's health wellness, AMHE member Physicians will participate with a series of FREE Community Health programs on the French and Dutch sides of the island. Louis Constant Fleming Hospital will host a Free Family Health Fair on Saturday, July 20th and various churches on the Dutch side will host visiting Physicians on Sunday, July 21st during the morning services.
The Saturday Family Health Fair at the Louis Constant Fleming Hospital will feature a full day of health screenings and health wellness presentations from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. All are welcome to this FREE community event to see a Haitian Physician! On Sunday, July 21st, the AMHE member Physicians will visit church congregations in Philipsburg, Cole Bay and Sandy Grounds speaking on the importance of health wellness. A thriving community is a healthy community and the AMHE is committed to promoting community health wellness.
For additional information on the AMHE and its 40th Annual Convention, please contact Cheryl Mack via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Join us for a Press Conference at the Westin Dawn Beach Hotel Friday, July 19th 2:30 pm.
AMHE Press Release