It’s been a busy summer at the Asian Liver Center!  I can’t believe that when I make it back to the Bay Area after this brief work trip to the East Coast that some of our wonderful summer interns will already be heading back to school (or taking a well-deserved vacation!)

YLC was incredible!  I am completely amazed by all of the creativity and passion of the high school participants, the enthusiasm and energy of the Jade Ribbon Youth Council, and the dedication and fun-loving spirits of the ALC Summer Interns.  Together with the great leadership of our Outreach Coordinator, Ms. Amy Yu, we have completed our Seventh Annual Youth Leadership Conference on Asian and Pacific Islander Health.  And can you believe that we’re already starting to plan for even more exciting speakers and team challenges next year?  We’ll keep you all updated…

I am currently in Atlanta, Georgia with @missamyyu for the CDC National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing and Media…and whew, it is HOT!  Thank goodness for air conditioning, something you really don’t find yourself ever needing when the fog rolls in over San Francisco.  I am just getting myself ready to present on the Jade Ribbon Campaign tomorrow morning so wish me luck!  Want to follow the conference’s events and updates on twitter?  #nchcmm09

Have a wonderful day!

Alena

And yes, for all my zumba peps out there, I will be teaching on Thursday night so be there!