Friends and Members of the HMS Philadelphia,
Christos Anesti!
Feb 12
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Hellenic Medical Society Sponsors Community Health Symposium at Hermes Expo, March 31, 2012.
In conjunction with the Hermes Expo International, Hellenic Medical Society sponsored the Third Annual Hippocrates Seminars: Community Health Symposium.
Medical Experts from within the HMS and the Region discussed various public health issues such as Stroke, Medical Interactions, Plastic Surgery, Cardiology and Vitamin D Metabolism. Following each presentation, a question and answer session occurred and various questions were directed to the medical experts.
Speakers include Dr Mike Moussouttas of Jefferson University Hospital, Alexia Tsikouras, PharmD, Dr Chris Tzarnas of Temple University Hospital, Dr Elias Iliadis of Cooper University Hospital and Dr Ellie Kelepouris of Drexel University College of Medicine
Additionally, the Board of Directors has selected Dr Ellie Kelepouris, Chief of Nephrology at Hahneman University Hospital as the 2012 Distinguished Physician and award presented at Hermes Gala Dinner.
HMS looks forward to serving the community at next year’s event!
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- HMS Board and Speakers at the Third Annual Hippocrates Seminars: Community Health Symposium.
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- Dr Michael Moussouttas discusses Stroke care.
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- HMS Distinguished Physician Dr. Ellie Kelepouris discusses Vitamin D metabolism and Kidney disease.
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- Mr Paul Kotrotsios and Dr Elias Iliadis Open the Community Health Sympsoium.
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- Excellent audience participation and attendance at the Community Health Symposium.
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- Alexia Tsikouras, PharmD presents medical interactions and the Elderly.
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- Dr Elias Iliadis discusses heart disease and treatment.
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- Dr Chris Tzarnas discusses plastic surgery after breast cancer.
The Hellenic Medical Society of Philadelphia, a member of the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley, is proud to participate in the 2012 Greek Independence Day parade in Philadelphia on Sunday March 18th. Friends and members of the Society and all Hellenes are encouraged to march with us and celebrate 191 years of Greek Independence.
HMS Philadelphia congratulates this year’s Grand Marshall and HMS Philadelphia member Dr. Spiros Spireas in recognition of his dedication to Hellenism and Education.
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- HMS Banner and AHLA President Nikitas and Jade Moustakas March in 2012 Greek Independence Day parade.
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- HMS Members march in 2012 Greek Independence Day Parade
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- Hellenic Professional Organizations Marching in 2012 Greek Independence Day Parade.
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- Congressman Sarbanes, Drs Emily and Spiro Spireas at the Parade Luncheon at St George Cathedral. Axios!
Sponsored by the Cretan House and Hellenic Medical Society of Philadelphia, Urologist Dr Costas Lallas discussed prostate health to nearly 50 members. Many excellent questions were answered and many thanks to Costas for his time and efforts. Looking forward to further events promoting good health in our community.
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- Dr Costas Lallas of Jefferson Hospital discusses Prostate health.
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- Many Excellent questions from the audience of the Cretan House, Highland Park, NJ
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- Dr Lallas address the audience at the Cretan House
In conjunction with the American Hellenic Lawyers Association, Greek American Chamber of Commerce and Hellenic University Club, a Vasilopita cutting and dinner was held on Wednesday, January 25th at 630 pm at Estia restaurant, Philadelphia. Over 50 Hellenic professionals celebrated the New Year with traditional cutting of the vasilopita and excellent dinner at Estia. The Ceremony was officaited by Father Nekterios of Upper Darby and the evening was organized by American Hellenic Lawyers Association President and Mrs Nikitas Moustakas. An excellent event by the Philadelphia Professional organizations.
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- Presidents of Greek American Chamber, Hellenic University Club, Hellenic Medical Society and American Hellenic Lawyers Association at the 2012 Vasilopita Ceremony.
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- Mingling at the Vasilopita event among Hellenic Professionals
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- Mingling at the Vasilopita event among Hellenic Professionals.
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- Father Nektarios Blesses the traditional Vasilopita
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- HMS members socailizing at the Vasilopita.
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- Mayor Nutter honored the Hellenic professional community by atttending the Vasilopita.
Hellenic Medical Society, in conjunction with the Hellenic University Club, American Hellenic Lawyers Assocation and Greek American Chamber of Commerce, co-sponsored a Christmas Party for all members and friends on Sunday, December 11th at 5-9 pm at the Union League. Nearly 170 Hellenic Professionals attended the festive event at the lavishly furnished hall, complete with Greek Music! Many congrats to the organizing committee, Mr. Bill Grigos, Mr. and Mrs George Pappas for their efforts in the wonderful event.
The Board wishes to recognize the presidents of the Philadelphia Hellenic Professional organizations for sharing in the vision of single voice celebrating the holidays: Georgia Cheltcos of Hellenic University Club, Stavros Antonakakis of the Greek American Chamber of Commerce, Nikitas Moustakas of American Hellenic Lawyers Assocation and Elias Iliadis of Hellenic Medical Society. We are looking forward to next year’s event!
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- Mrs Eliana Papadakis with members of HUC Grigos and HMS members Kelliporis, Tzarnas and Iliadis at Joint Christmas Party
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- HMS Board of Advisor member Eliana Papadakis with HMS members Iliadis, Harris and Kelliporis at Joint christmas party
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- AHLA President Moustakas, HMS board member Harris and GACC CEO Antonakakis at Joint Christmas Party.
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- Members of HMS, AHLA, GACC and HUC enjoy an evening of Holiday cheer at Joint Christmas Party.
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- HMS members Komis, Iliadis, Limberakis and Dr and Mrs Priousi at Joint Christmas Party
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- Counsel general Anthapoulos,Eliana Papadakis mingle with HMS and HUC members.
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- HMS members Natalie Saffos, ALex Poulathas, Fran Zappalla, Tara Morrison and Maria Alexander mingle at the Fall Dinner meeting
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- CSI sponsors of the Fall Dinner meeting: Jason Fore, Kristin Pillard, Firas Dib
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- HMS and Chamber members discuss Hellenic issues.
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- HMS members Elias Tzelpis, Stephanie Morris, Mike Moussouttasand Maria Vasiliadis
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- HUC member George Pappas, Chamber Chairman Stavros Antonakakis, HMS member Peter Kousoulis and Chamber board member Peter Moutis at HMS Fall Dinner meeting
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- HMS members Alexia Tsikouras and Aphrodite Kotrotsios
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- OPA owner and HMS members Vasiliki Tsiouris with George Tzaferos and HMS board member Sandy Tzaferos
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- HMS Members and Medical Student scholarship recipients Nicholas Kitsopoulos and Jonathan McNeill
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- DOP/HMS community health event including Cooper Univerisity Hospital
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- HMS members Tara Morrison, Isa Velez and Elias Iliadis work with Cooper's Nancy Keleher and staff at the AGORA.
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- HMS members Isa Velez, Sofia Konstinoulou and Elias Iliads at the HMS/DOP table.
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- HMS member Denis Hadjiliadis takes the pressure and consels a patron of the AGORA.
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- St Thomas Trustee Chris Sevast has BP checked at DOP/HMS event during AGORA
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- St Thomas trustee Stelios Theodoris at the HMS/DOP infomation and BP table
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- HMS and DOP members at the Blood pressure commuity event.
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- HMS members Mike Moussattas, Lydia Liakios and Elias Iliadis with DOP Carol Pappas at the Information tables.
In an attempt to increase awareness and support research for lung cancer, the Fifis family and Cooper University Hospital have teamed up to host a gala event at Ponzio’s restaurant, Cherry Hill, NJ. On September 20th, HMS members will be there to support the fund and the Greek Community. On September 24-25th from 10 am to 2 pm, a HMS table at the Ponzios restaurant to discuss Lung cancer and smoking prevention.
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- Chris Fifis, HMS Board member Martina Harris, St Thomas AGORA Chair Bill Balis, Nick Fifis and John Fifis share the evening.
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- Hellenic Community members share in the evening: Elias Iliadis, George Pappas, Nick Fifis, Vi Fifis, Martina Harris, Bill Balis, Suzanne Bass-Levin and Tassos Efstratiades
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- Dr. Stephanie Morris, Alexia Tsikouras and Nick Fifis at the Ponzio's information table.
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- HMS members Sophia Pappas and Elias Iliadis, MD share their insight with patrons at Ponzio's.
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- HMS Administrator Sophia Pappas and John Fifis at Ponzio's working the booth.
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- HMS members Alexia Tsikouras, Elias Iliadis and Stephanie Morris
Co-sponsored with Greek American Chamber of Commerce, Federation of Hellenic American Societies of NJ and other. Following the Success of last Fall’s Philadelphia conference, experts will discuss the attributes of the health Care reform Law on their fields including Medical, Industry, Legal and Legislative. Keynote Speaker will be Rep. Gus Bilirakis of Florida.
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- Rep Bilirakis presents the legislative prespective during the symposium.
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- Dr James Fasules, Senior Advocacy for the American College of Cardiology and the HMS Philadelphia presents the impact of reform on Cardiology.
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- Dr Vasiliki Saitas presents her perspective of Health care reform.
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- Many Hellenic professionals benefitted from the excellent presentations.
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- Ms Antoniou, Dr Iliadis, Dr Fasules, Rep Bilirakis, Dr Saitas and Dr Spanakos at the symposium.
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- Stavros Antonakakis of GACC, Tassos Efstratiades and George Pappas of NJ Federation, Dr Fasules and Rep Bilirakis discuss health care reform at the symposium.
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- Our presentors: Dr Fasules, Rep Bilirakis and Dr Saitas
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- Tassos Efstratiades discusses the Hellenic community at the Symposium
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- Rep. Bilirakis answers questions at the health care symposium.
