Dear Doctor, Greetings from AANI (allergy asthma network of India). ( http://aani2010.blogspot.com)
Hope your practice of allergy & asthma is progressing well. I do have some information and a SPECIAL REQUEST to share with you.
1. We are in the final stages of negotiating with Hollister Stier,Spokane WA USA to have the standardized antigens available in India for allergen Skin testing soon.
2. AANI has negotiated an agreement with AAPI (American association of Physicians of Indian origin), the largest ethnic medical association in USA. AAPI has 17 charitable clinics operating in different parts of India (www.aapicf.org).
3. AANI members will be requested to contribute a few hours (4-6) of consultation service ONCE A MONTH to attend to cases of asthma, COPD, allergies at these locations. Please wait for final instructions regarding this soon.
4. You can also use this opportunity to act not only as a consultant, but also as a mentor-teacher to the physicians/nurses at this AAPI sponsored health centers.
5. This service will be beneficial both ways: a. to the AAPI clinic patients, families as well as the medical staff b. an opportunity to use your expertise for the needy.
6. AAPI charitable foundation and International asthma services, Colorado USA will recognize you and your staff for these services at their annual meetings. This will also give the AANI members to develop contacts with AAPI physicians in USA.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Dr. Vedanthan at pkv1947@gmail.com
