HHS Awards $6,994,891 to Health Centers in Massachusetts to Build and Renovate Facilities to Serve More Patients

HHS Awards $6,994,891 to Health Centers in Massachusetts to Build and Renovate Facilities to Serve More Patients

Today, HHS Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced $6,994,891 in funding to eight health centers in Massachusetts for facility renovation, expansion, or construction. Health centers will use this funding to increase their patient capacity and to provide additional comprehensive primary and preventive health services to medically underserved populations in Massachusetts.

“Health centers are cornerstones of the communities they serve,” said Secretary Burwell.  “Today’s awards will empower health centers in Massachusetts to build more capacity and provide needed health care to additional individuals and their families.”

These awards will allow health centers to renovate or acquire new health center clinical space to help provide care to an estimated 17,794 new patients in Massachusetts. This investment builds on the $3,999,046 awarded to health centers in Massachusetts for construction and/or renovation in September 2015. This funding comes from the Affordable Care Act’s Community Health Center (CHC) Fund, which was extended with bipartisan support in the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015.

“Providing funding to help health centers renovate their facilities will allow them to provide care to more patients,” said HRSA Acting Associate Administrator Jim Macrae. “Perhaps more importantly though, health centers will now be able to provide more health services in one location, better meeting the needs of their communities.”

Since the beginning of 2009, health centers have added 6 million patients; they now serve 23 million people each year. Today, 1,400 health centers operate about 9,800 service delivery sites in every U.S. state, D.C., Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and the Pacific Basin.

Nationwide, today’s announcement totaled $260 million in funding to 290 health centers in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Additionally, these awards will allow health centers to provide care to more than 800,000 new patients nationwide.

To view a list of the award winners, visit: http://bphc.hrsa.gov/programopportunities/fundingopportunities/hiip/2016awards/

For more information on the FY 2015 Health Infrastructure Investment Program Awards, visit:http://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/09/15/hhs-awards-nearly-500-million-affordable-care-act-funding-health-centers-expand-primary-care.html

To learn more about HRSA’s Health Center Program, visit: http://bphc.hrsa.gov/about/index.html

To find a health center in your area, visit: http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/    

美中醫學交流學會年會探討糖尿病

                                 中美医学交流碰撞

                                                            -记美中医学交流学会年会

美中医学交流学会一年一度的春节学术研讨会4/30在波士顿儿童医院隆重举行。除了来自新英格兰地区的医生，医学研究人员外还有来自纽约，佛罗里达州及中国上海及深圳的医生参会。

这次年会的重点在于心、肝，人体最重要的生命器官：在抗凝和抗心房纤维性颤动方面，集临床、研究、教学于一身的对此有丰富经验的Scott Botzman 博士将什么是“新”的讲的清清楚楚；来自中国深圳的的深圳第二人民医院心脏科医生陈海波用深圳当地的资料以及他的从医经历演示了急性冠状动脉病变症状以及怎样正确理解这些症状。Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center的肝科专科医师，哈佛医学院副教授刘丹阳博士在她最拿手的乙肝领域用图文并茂的资料阐述了乙肝治疗的进展以及她个人多年对此的行医经验。当晚的一堂继续教育课，由美中医学交流学会的老朋友Mount Sinai医学院的Calvin Pan博士为大家讲解丙肝治疗。其内容对医生、学者以及病患者都非常的有帮助。

其次的重点是糖尿病：Lathy诊所的刘昭医师介绍了糖尿病患者中肥胖治疗的新范例变化，刘博士针对糖尿病患者中肥胖症的治疗模式，精彩讲述了其变化以及最新的模式；另一位糖尿病专家，Brigham woman Hospital的Margo Hudson博士则侧重讨论糖尿病二期病人的新治疗。

还有对“早”的呼吁：麻州有一个疾病控制和防护中心（CDC），顾名思义旨在帮助麻州人民控制和防御疾病，它的“大使” Elaine Gabovitch激情洋溢地介绍他们的“认知迹象，及早行动”项目。Tammy Steadman 女士在主题为健康护理关系-质量-遵守-受益的发言中，也特别强调早期诊断、早期干预的重要性；

此外，纽约大学Langone医学中心肺部和重症监护科的Xinhua Jia博士描述了纽约市911后慢性阻塞性肺病和肺癌并发症的情况，使听众对环境和疾病的关系获得了非常可观和有说服力的资讯。

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center的另一位医师Jeanette Mckeon博士特别认为对药物成瘾人群要结合心理治疗和医学治疗，她并以鸦片剂成瘾和基础治疗为例做了进一步解释。

在Ficksman & Conley律师事务所工作的，有三十年医学法律资历的律师David Gould以许多生动的亲历医学案件告诉我们有关行医失职什么是一个一线医生需要知道的，他尤其恳切地忠告医生，绝对绝对不要独自面对来自从专业学会到法院的任何要求。有点遗憾的是他只是代表医生的利益，从医生的角度讨论结束，而缺少从病患者的角度怎样维护他们的利益。

会议历时一天至晚的讲座，成功告捷，与会者反映强烈，每位讲员都引发热议，收获颇丰！

（文稿由牛江和提供）

部分讲员、组织者和参与者。（美中醫學交流協會提供）

COUPLE PAYS $3,000 FOR VIOLATING NEW DOMESTIC WORKER LAW, STATE WAGE AND HOUR LAWS

COUPLE PAYS $3,000 FOR VIOLATING NEW DOMESTIC WORKER LAW, STATE WAGE AND HOUR LAWS

Husband and Wife Failed to Pay Proper Wages to Child Care Provider; Filipino Victim Threatened by her Employers

            BOSTON – A couple from Qatar has paid $3,000 to resolve allegations that they failed to properly pay a live-in employee for childcare services in violation of the state’s wage and hour and domestic worker laws, Attorney General Maura Healey announced today.

In an example of AG Healey’s work on behalf of vulnerable populations, including domestic workers, an investigation found that Mohammed and Adeela Alyafei failed to pay minimum wage and overtime and failed to comply with the state’s Domestic Workers Bill of Rights while living in Cambridge.

“This couple exploited a vulnerable worker by withholding her hard-earned wages and threatening her with retaliation for requesting to leave,” AG Healey said. “This kind of conduct will not be tolerated in Massachusetts. We will continue to advocate on behalf of domestic workers to make sure they know their rights and don’t fall victim to unfair and exploitative practices.”    

The investigation was conducted by the AG’s Office, in conjunction with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, theU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Cambridge Police Department.

“This couple preyed upon the vulnerabilities of the victim using threats and isolation,” said United States Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz. “Failing to pay an employee earned wages is an affront to state and federal regulations. I am grateful to Attorney General Healey for collaborating with us to hold the defendants accountable and restore the wages the victim rightfully earned.” 

“Across law enforcement we all need to work together to recognize the signs of forced labor, and put a stop to this sometimes invisible crime,” said Matt Etre, Special Agent in Charge for HSI Boston. “HSI will not tolerate any form of human exploitation. Forced labor, which often involves individuals who are held in isolation, degraded, and most alarming – stripped of their basic freedoms – has no place in a modern society.”

“I am very proud of the internal and external collaboration that occurred within this case,” stated Cambridge Police Commissioner Robert C. Haas. “As a result of the initial intelligence gained from our responding officers, the follow-up by our Special Investigations Unit and the ongoing, collaborative investigation with our federal and state partners, justice was served and a victim is no longer being exploited.”

An investigation began in March after there were allegations that a woman had been held against her will and not paid wages by her employers in Cambridge. The investigation revealed that the Alyafeis had travelled from Qatar to Cambridge with their family and brought a domestic worker with them to help care for their children.

Once in Cambridge, the Alyafeis failed to pay the worker for several weeks of work. After the worker requested her wages and asked to return home to the Philippines, the Alyafeis demanded her passport, immediately bought her plane ticket back to Qatar, and threatened to punish her upon her return.

The AG’s Office enforces the laws regulating the payment of wages, including prevailing wage, minimum wage, overtime laws and the Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

On April 1, 2015, new protections for domestic workers went into effect in Massachusetts. The lawenhances protections and rights for domestic workers involving working and rest time, charges for food and lodging, and circumstances around termination. The law also requires employers to have sufficient recordkeeping, including recording of hours worked by any domestic worker. It also provides guidelines for work evaluations and written employment agreements. The protections established by the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights apply to workers regardless of immigration status.

Workers who believe that their rights have been violated are encouraged to call the Office’s Fair Labor Hotline at (617) 727-3465. More information about the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights can be found atwww.mass.gov/ago/dw. More information relating to the state's wage and hour laws is also available in multiple languages at the Attorney General's Workplace Rights website www.massworkrights.com. Organizations can request trainings from the AG’s Community Engagement Division on the domestic worker law or other issues by filling out this form.

This matter was handled by Assistant Attorney General Jennifer Cotter and Investigator Christina Lopez of AG Healey’s Fair Labor Division, with assistance from Nikki Antonucci, Chief of the AG’s Victim/Witness Services Division, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, HSI, and the Cambridge Police Department.

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Investment in Commonwealth Building Energy Intelligence Program

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Investment in Commonwealth Building Energy Intelligence Program

Program Will Result in Energy, Cost and Emissions Reductions at State Facilities

BOSTON – May 4, 2016 – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced a plan to significantly reduce energy use and costs at state facilities through the signing of a three-year, $5.6 million deal with Boston-based EnerNOC, Inc. and use of advanced energy metering and analytics to highlight opportunities for increased energy efficiency at state properties.  The new contract, signed by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) with EnerNOC, will create the Commonwealth Building Energy Intelligence  (CBEI) program, through which energy usage at millions of square feet state buildings will be tracked in real-time and provide recommendations for reducing energy use.  

 “This innovative program further signals our commitment to using advanced technologies and cutting edge strategies to make state government more efficient, cost-effective and environmentally sound,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “This initiative will ensure that Massachusetts continues to lead the nation in energy efficiency standards and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.”

“This program will yield considerable energy savings and carbon footprint reductions for the Commonwealth,”said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. “The Baker-Polito Administration continues to be committed to a clean, affordable and resilient energy future and hopes to set an example for other entities and Massachusetts citizens to look into energy efficiency solutions.”

“Through the Commonwealth Building Energy Intelligence program, we are furthering our pledge to lead by example in reducing the environmental impacts of state government,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matthew Beaton. “The program will leverage new technology solutions to promote sustainable energy practices at state facilities and help us meet our Global Warming Solutions Act goals.”

These services will provide state facilities with access to real-time metering, building management system integration, utility bill management and building energy analytics, enabling them to optimize day-to-day energy management, identify energy anomalies as they occur, prioritize energy projects that target under-performing buildings and identify billing errors on utility bills. Facilities include a wide array of building types with unique energy and cost-reduction opportunities, including state office buildings, residence and dining halls at state universities, administration and classroom buildings at community colleges, state hospitals, correction facilities, trial courts and others.

Funding for the new program will come from both the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and DCAMM, with DCAMM overseeing the contract and the relationship with EnerNOC. DOER and DCAMM estimate that when fully implemented the features of the new contract should result in energy reductions of at least 5 to 10 percent, with anticipated savings of several million dollars per year.

“Investing in innovative and data-driven energy programs affirms the Administration’s dedication to identifying creative solutions that will reduce the overall energy use at state facilities,” said Executive Office for Administration and Finance (A&F) Secretary Kristen Lepore. “This investment provides environmental benefits while saving taxpayer dollars.”

“As DOER emphasizes energy efficiency as a key strategy in our Leading by Example programs, supporting this initiative with DCAMM improves our path to achieve our goals,” said DOER Commissioner Judith Judson. “We look forward to seeing state facilities utilize this important tool to reduce energy, costs, and emissions from building operations.”

“We look forward to enhancing our ongoing energy efficiency efforts at state government facilities across the Bay State through the Commonwealth Building Energy Intelligence program,” said DCAMM Commissioner Carol Gladstone. “This program provides us a vital vehicle to identify and implement all-important operational energy-saving strategies, and I applaud DOER’s financial support of this program, which is yet another example of the close collaboration between our two agencies.”

“As our nation’s leader in energy efficiency, we applaud Massachusetts’ commitment to innovation, maintaining its first place status, and meeting its aggressive GHG reduction goal of 25% by 2020,” said Tim Healy, Chairman and CEO of EnerNOC. “EnerNOC's energy intelligence software provides the visibility and insights that entities like the Commonwealth of Massachusetts need to drive further efficiency and accountability into how they manage energy.”

This investment in the Commonwealth Building Energy Intelligence system builds on the efforts of the Massachusetts Enterprise Energy Management System (EEMS), the first-phase of the program. This contract provides substantial technological and strategic advancements from the first-phase of the program.

The Baker-Polito Administration has been working to stabilize and reduce the cost of energy for residents and businesses, strengthen the clean energy economy in Massachusetts and help meet greenhouse gas emissions reduction requirements set forth under the Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA). Through the filing of hydropower and recently signed solar legislation, the Administration hopes to diversify Massachusetts’ energy portfolio and encourage the development of renewable energy resources.

EnerNOC, a global energy services company based in Boston, has more than 1,300 employees, with 500 in Boston, and has offices in over 13 countries on 5 continents.

林義忠記得回家音樂佈道會（圖片）

Using Big Data for Better Cancer Treatment Decisions

Using Big Data for Better Cancer Treatment Decisions

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 3, 2016--Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide with 13 million deaths expected annually by 2030.   And while the disease is common, deciding which drugs best treat the disease is difficult.

Advanced cancer is often treated with a combination of multiple chemotherapy drugs, yet it can be hard for scientists and medical professionals to know which combination of drugs will be most effective and the least toxic. Even knowing which combinations to test can be costly and difficult.

In a study released in the current issue of Management Science, scientists led by Dimitris Bertsimas of the MIT Sloan School of Management developed novel ways to model the efficacy of Stage II and Stage III clinical trials for gastric and esophageal cancers.

Using the most current analytical techniques, the authors developed a database of over 400 published papers showing results of clinical trials for gastric and gastro-esophageal cancers. Working with his team, Bertsimas then created a model to predict which Stage II or Stage III trials would provide the best outcomes.

“Today, the majority of clinical trials are done by intuition,” said Dimitris Bertsimas, Boeing professor of Operations Research and co-director of the Operations Research Center at MIT.  “Our goal is to use the most up-to-date data analytic and machine learning methods to insure the best outcomes for cancer patients.”

While this study focused on designing combination chemotherapy regimens for gastric cancer, he believes data-driven tools leveraging databases of clinical trial results could prove useful in other settings.  Combination therapy is used to treatment many other cancers as well as other diseases such as hypertension and diabetes.

第九屆牛頓台灣日訂5月7日舉行

              (Boston Orange)駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處、波士頓波士頓華僑文教服務中心與牛頓市海德社區中心，將於5月7日（週六）在位於牛頓市的僑教中心（90 Lincoln street, Newton Highlands, MA 02461)攜手舉辦「牛頓台灣日」活動。

             僑教中心表示，舉辦「牛頓台灣日」旨在加強本地僑胞與當地主流社會的互動與認識。「牛頓台灣日」將於5月7日中午12時，由祥龍舞動，帶領參與表演及活動團體在林肯街上遊行，揭開序幕。

             表演節目將自1時開始，有山地舞、民族舞蹈、扯鈴、採茶舞、Nia及LuLu 帶動跳等文化表演。台灣移民社團及中文學校將在現場擺設許多小吃及遊戲攤位，美食包括台灣肉圓、蘿蔔糕、芋頭糕、草仔粿、春卷、素炒米粉、雞翼、滷蛋、粽子、烤玉米、魷魚羹、掛包、冬瓜茶、發糕(抹茶、黑糖) 、水餃、紅豆湯、甜不辣、水、粉圓豆花、粽子、台式臭豆腐、鹹酥雞、杏仁豆腐、麻醬涼麵、烤香腸、燒餅、米線、涼粉、洛神花茶、口袋包、糯米飯 "ha'ha"、蜜糖地瓜、糖葫蘆、青蛙撞奶、咖哩餃、油飯、蛋蛋麵、手工蚱蜢、烤香腸、烤肉、冰棒、台灣小零食、貢丸湯、義賣2手童書、童衣、童玩等活動。僑教中心也將準備台灣醫療服務國際化文宣、台灣觀光及勞作摺紙等，分贈與會人士。（僑教中心供稿）

Come join us on Saturday, May 7th for the 9th annual Taiwan Day Festival with 2000+ party-goers!

The event provides a venue to share Taiwanese culture and cuisine with the public. Whether you are Taiwanese or not, there is surely something fun for everyone with our performances and cheap tapas-style food items. Entertainment + food + crowd→ a good afternoon!

The performance highlight features a passionate group of musicians from Berkeley College of Music, who will be playing popular hits from the 60s to current times to cook up some nostalgia for all ages! With the jolly music in the background, there will be 50+ booths offering non-alcoholic beverages, night market food/appetizers/snacks, Taiwanese holiday food items, desserts, and games. If you haven’t already notice that Taiwanese is big on food, there will be plenty of vegetarian & vegan options as well. Check out our website for food menu and performance schedule!

Come early to start the party with us!

( For more information, follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Taiwan-Day-1538997789737183/ and Website: https://newtontaiwanday.wordpress.com/ )

This event is open to general public.
FREE admission!

第九屆『台灣日』，即將於五月七日中午十二點，在Newton市的Hyde Playground 熱鬧登場！每一年的台灣日，提供所有參加者一個絕佳的親子共享、闔家共賞之歡樂機會。在一面欣賞各個社團精彩表演的同時，還可以一邊享受各式經典台灣美食佳餚，對於想進一步體驗台灣文化之美的朋友們，一定不容錯過！

台灣日活動，每年吸引超過兩千名民眾前來參加，今年規模更較往年空前盛大。多元化主題的各式攤位，讓你 “ 吃、喝、玩、樂 ”一次滿足！琳瑯滿目的食物以及讓人目不暇給的表演，絕對為你的家人及朋友們帶來全新、絕妙的台灣體驗。

台灣日的成功，歸功於新英格蘭地區所有台灣社群的共同努力與投入。活動中充分展現出台灣人豐富的生命力、創造力，以及台灣族群向來熱情、友善、民主自由與樂於分享的天性。今年，怎能少了你，及你的所有家人朋友們呢？

要去春天最好玩的活動 就去『台灣日』！

Performing Group

New England Hakka Association (NEHA)
紐英倫客家鄉親會

 Founded in 2011, the New England Hakka Association (NEHA) has more than one hundred family members. There are social and culture events held during the year. The celebration of  National Hakka Day (January 20th of Lunar Calendar) is the most unique and extraordinary  event throughout the year. It offers chances to experience Hakka culture, traditional cuisine,  desserts, activities, folk songs and dances.     Every Wednesday at the large activity room of the Culture Center, the members of NEHA and  friends gather together for Line Dance (1 ­ 2 pm) and Chinese Folk Dance（2 ­ 4 pm) classes.  Instructor Sherri Yu’s enthusiasm is highly appreciated, and her effort has made Hakka Dance  more popular on the foreign land. On May 7th, they are going to perform a Hakka Song「來就是客」，Line Dance 「Love to You Taiwan」 (created by singer Lobo to express his love to people  in Taiwan) and Tango Cha Cha combo 「Dance with Me」. We hope to see you there！    The members of NEHA welcome everybody to come join us as our guest in each activity.

紐英倫客家鄉親會成立於二零一一年以來, 在歷任會長的努力下已有一百多個家庭會員. 每年定期 舉辦客家文化活動及鄉親聯誼會, 其中客家「天穿日」（農曆元月二十日）慶祝活動更是最俱客家 文化特色的民俗節慶.  因感念女媧補天, 拯救天下蒼生, 每逢天「穿」之日, 便祭祀感恩,  是為「天 穿日」. 傳統中, 這天客家人會放下工作, 男不耕田、女不織布, 共唱山歌來慶祝. 一方面忙裡偷閒,  也讓大地休養生息.  俱有客家文化獨特性的「天穿日」更被定為全國客家日, 以彰顯客家族群對台 灣多元文化的貢獻！    附屬在客家會的二個舞蹈班在每星期三下午於僑敎中心活動大廳研習 ­ 排舞一點至二點, 民俗舞二 點至四點. 由衷地感謝指導老師余嘯渝的義務及熱枕, 讓美妙及俱鄉土性的各式舞蹈得以在異鄉傳 承. 今年台灣日民俗舞學員們將表演旋律優美的客家歌曲「來就是客」. 此外,排舞班學員們還要演 出富有特殊意義, 由美國歌手灰狼Lobo為了表達對台灣這塊土地的情感，特地為台灣編寫的一首 歌曲「Love to You Taiwan」（愛台灣）和「歡樂探戈」, 期待大家前來共享！    好客的客家鄉親們誠摯地歡迎各界朋友前來做客, 參與我們的各項活動, 與我們同樂！

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Cambridge Ensemble
劍橋小和聲

成立於2011年，成員均選自劍橋合唱團，近年深入參與社區及僑界活動，在紐英崙中華專協年會、波士頓台灣同鄉會年會、TAP-Boston年會、台灣音樂祭、牛頓台灣日、以及MIT人聲團體Techiya的音樂會，都可以看到劍橋小合聲的身影。

Founded in 2011, Cambridge Ensemble consists of members from CCCS. In recent years, they have been extensively involved in the larger Chinese community, performing at such events as NEACP conference, Boston Taiwan Association, TAP-Boston, Taiwan Music Festival, Newton Taiwan Day, and MIT Techiya concerts.

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YuanJi Dance-Exercise
牛頓元極舞健身會

Originated from China, YuanJi Dance is a mixture of martial art, physical fitness and Qi Gong  exercise, with frequent extension movement of arms and legs to increase blood circulation to  the brain and other parts of the body. “Yuan” means origin and “Ji” means the life cycling  principal, put together the two characters, YuanJi refers to the original life principal of all beings.  It is believed that participating YuanJi Dance everyday can help slow down the inevitable aging  process and prevent the unnecessary senile syndrome. It is easy to learn, people practice the  matchless YuanJi Dance with magnificent Chinese conventional music throughout the exercise,  and adds happiness in life.    For more information please visit our web page   http://www.facebook.com/YuanJiNewtonMA

麻州牛頓元極舞健身會會員們將於今年的台灣日表演元極舞第五單元 康褔舞 ­  「春滿人間」. 本單元共分六式 ­ 春光燦爛、江山多嬌、喜樂田園、水淨月圓、雲天紫霞 以及春 滿人間. 其動作形、神、態相合, 情、境、音交融. 整個舞蹈動作自然流暢, 身法步法圓融, 自然達 到氣血調和、身心歡暢、健身康福之效果.    此外, 我們能歌善舞、活力四射、隨時與青春同行的會員們還要加碼再舞上一首「馬蘭情歌」, 由 擁有深厚舞蹈基礎的會員淑英所精心編舞, 這支原住民竹節舞節奏輕快舞步活潑, 配合大家忘年賣 力的演出絕對能帶給您視覺上的震撼與享受！    元極舞是依中國傳統武術、養生保健理論、氣功、內家拳、中醫人體經脈規律等, 以及優美動聽的 元極音樂所編織而成獨俱特色的舞蹈. 形式簡單而活潑, 男女老少皆宜, 寓練功於娛樂中. 以調和身 心, 疏通經絡, 長期習練還可達到「凍齡」的功效哦！竭誠邀請您, 健身養生大家一起來！    更多的資訊請光臨我們的網頁   http://www.facebook.com/YuanJiNewtonMA

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ACAS New England American Chinese Art Society
紐英崙中華藝術協會

New England American Chinese Art Society
Executive Artistic Director: Jade Lin

The American Chinese Art Society (ACAS) is a non-profit organization that was incorporated in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1984.  ACAS has sponsored Annual Chinese Dance Festival, Annual Chinese Dance Summer Workshop and has been held the New England Chinese Dance Competition every other year. For the past 30+ years, the ACAS Traditional Chinese Dance Troupe has provided solid training to many talented young dancers and also performed traditional Chinese dances at many places on various occasions throughout New England states and far beyond including: London, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenyang, Dalian, Taiwan, Hawaii, Disney World, Disneyland, Philadelphia, Maine, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, etc.,  with great successes.  In January, 2009, Executive Director Jade Lin received a prestigious “Hai-Hwa High Honor Award” with a medal conferred in person by then OCAC Commissioner Wu, ROC, in recognition of her many outstanding contributions to advancing the artistic heritage and promoting Chinese culture in Chinese communities. This award also signifies the continuing efforts and accomplishments of ACAS in promoting Chinese culture. Notably, in late December 2013, ACAS had the great honor to be invited to participate in the 27th New Year’s Parade and Festival in London with several performances with great success.

執行藝術總監：陳玉律

紐 英崙中華藝術協會（藝協）成立於1984年，是經麻州州政府正式立案的非營利文化組織，旨在藉舞蹈推廣宣揚中華文化。三十多年來藝協傳統中國舞蹈團培育不 少舞蹈人才，每年在紐英崙地區及外州參與各社團及節慶表演活動，成果豐盛。足跡遍及英國倫敦、北京、瀋陽、大連、台灣、夏威夷、上海、加州迪斯尼樂園、佛 州迪斯尼樂園、費城、緬因州、羅德島及新罕布夏州等，在宣揚文化上的努力與成就有目共睹。2009一月，藝協執行長陳玉律接受自中華民國僑委會委員長吳英 毅手中頒贈的海華榮譽獎章，以表揚她對僑社文化藝術傳承與宏揚中華文化的傑出貢獻。2013年十二月，藝協應倫敦邀請，參加倫敦27th屆新年大遊行及節 慶演出。

中華藝術協會傳統中國舞蹈團每年在六月底假波士頓大學蔡氏演藝中心舉辦兩場盛大公演之外，中華藝術協會並在每年八月舉辦為期一週的中國舞蹈夏令營，並於每兩年舉辦一次中華民族舞蹈比賽。有關中華藝術協會各種活動與資料，請參閱藝協

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NIA DANCE 尼雅

Nia Technique is a fusion fitness program that draws from Dance Arts, Martial Arts and Healing Arts. In any given Nia class you are encouraged to move while exploring, unleashing and enhancing your individual potential.  As a global practice with a broad international clientele you can find Nia classes in over 41 countries world-wide and they are taught by over 2,500 licensed Nia Teachers. 

 Our current Nia class at the Chinese Culture center has a community of over 23 dancing members. The class is offered every Friday morning. 

 Join us for a class! We are a feel good, look good cardio-dance workout.

尼雅是一種合乎潮流的身心靈養生健身課程。 它結合了舞蹈，武術和靈修的概念，讓身體在樂音律動中 得到健康和愉悅。  目前全世界約有 二千五百多位尼雅認證老師。在超乎四十一 個國家教學尼雅 ,目前晉升黑帶段位的陳秀恵老師是波士頓地區第一位被尼雅協會認證的華人老師。

 我們在僑教的尼雅班，目前有大約 二十多位學員，每週五在中心學習交流。

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Karaoke Club (GBCCA, Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association), —

The GBCCA is a volunteer-driven organization and the home to many programs and activities, including the GBCCA Library, the Huaxin Chinese Language School , Huaxin School of Arts, Huaxin After School Program, Chinese Music Ensemble, New England Chinese Youth Summer Camp and Chinese Cultural Outreach Program. GBCCA membership is open to anyone who supports our objectives.

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Lily Tseng 女高音

Li-Han “Lily” Tseng received her Doctor of Music Arts in vocal performance from The University of Alabama and Master of Music degrees in voice performance from Longy School of Music of Bard College and Taipei National University of the Arts.

Dr. Tseng is an active performer in chamber music, choir, recital and opera. She was an assistant accompanist for the Adult Chancel Choir and the principal accompanist for the Children’s Worship Arts Choir at First United Methodist Church at Tuscaloosa, AL. With years of performing experience, Tseng’s wide-ranging interests and expertise include working with professional musicians, adult avocational singers at all levels, and young singers.

Now, Dr. Tseng is a resident choir singer at The First Church in Boston, voice and piano faculty member of New School of Music (Cambridge) and Maestro Musicians.

女高音曾莉涵聲樂博士畢業於阿拉巴馬大學音樂系，先後畢業於Longy音樂學院與臺北藝術大學的聲樂研究所。曾博士是一位活躍的歌唱家，致力於室內樂、獨唱、合唱、歌劇的演出。現在曾博士擔任波士頓第一教堂的常任合唱團團員，並任教於美國劍橋新音樂學院。

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The Tai Chi and Qi Gong with Fang Association 芳太極氣功協會

The Tai Chi and Qi Gong with Fang Association is located in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The Association offers classes in Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and Tai Chi weapons. Its members have participated in local, national, and international competitions. In 2014 members of the Association won 18 medals at the Tai Chi Chuan World Federation World Cup in Taipei. This October the Tai Chi and Qi Gong with Fang Association will again send competitors to the World Cup.