Latest Updates
The 2023-2024 COVID-19 Vaccine: What You Need to Know
Learn from our panel of expert physicians about the new 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine. Includes answers to audience questions. Presented in English, Farsi, Gujarati, & Urdu
2023 COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available
The FDA and CDC have just approved a new COVID-19 vaccine for ages six months and above, which provides protection against newer COVID variants. With cases rising and the upcoming flu season, we urge the Jamat to obtain both the new COVID-19 booster and the flu vaccine as soon as possible.
Healthy Habits – Cancer
Dr. Nuruddin Jooma discusses Cancer with Dr. Nadya Hasham-Jiwa, a medical oncologist based in Houston, Texas. The discussion covers risk factors, screening, prevention and general education about the major types of cancers affecting our jamat.
Healthy Habits – Breast Cancer
Dr. Farin Amersi discusses breast cancer and everything you need to know including prevention and screening.
Familial Early Heart Disease: What you can do to protect yourself and your family
AKHB’s Save-A-Heart initiative is for members of the jamat who have a family history of premature heart disease. Join AKHB and our experts for an informative webinar to learn more and what you can do to protect yourself and your family from early heart disease.
Understanding Substance Abuse and Addiction
This webinar provides insight into substance abuse and addiction through the lens of neuroscience and faith.
The Health Benefits of Consuming Whole Grains
Grains are a basic food in households around the world and can be broken down into two categories: whole grains and refined grains. Unlike the
Cooking Demonstration #26
Khichri, Kadhi, and Curried Spinach & Green Beans served with a side of Chicken Eggrolls and No Sugar Added Mawa Kulfi.
Mental Health Treatment 101
How do I access mental health treatment? What’s the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist? What do therapists do? Are medications for anxiety and depression addictive? Watch this webinar entitled “Mental Health Treatment 101: Your Questions Answered” to learn about the most common questions people have about mental health care.
The Genetics of Mental Health
During the pandemic, mental health has come to the forefront of many discussions, not only because of the effects of the virus on the body,
Cooking Demonstration #25
Fish Kat-a-Kat and No-Meat Coconut Kadhi Khauser served with a side of Oven Baked Onion and Spinach Pakoras, Avacado Mint Chutney and No Sugar Added, Mawa Kulfi
The COVID-19 Vaccine: Ages 12-15
Learn from our panel of expert physicians about the expanded age criteria for obtaining the COVID-19 vaccine and have your questions answered. Presented in English, Urdu, and Farsi