November

Mental Wellness Round Table

Our YAHPA Sharing Circle invited Asian Canadians from all generations to come together and engage in meaningful dialogue about their intergenerational trauma. Participants explored the complexities of cultural identity, resilience, and healing. By sharing personal narratives and listening to others, we were able to foster understanding, empathy, and community support.

YAHPA Fall Walk

This event was an opportunity for members to connect with each other while doing some fun physical activities.

July

Table Tennis: Fourth Edition

Revisit YAHPA’s fourth edition table tennis event filled with many participants and activities! We had an amazing time celebrating the spirit of sportsmanship and community. A big thank you to everyone who joined us and made the event unforgettable.

June

YAHPA officially launches a campaign to invite more healthcare professions in the Greater Montreal area to join its online registry.

February

YAHPA is pleased to present a guide to healthcare resources in Montreal! Navigating Quebec's healthcare system can be complicated, and we hope this guide will help you find the services that best meet your needs. You'll discover primary care services, such as family doctors, emergency services, as well as dentists and optometrists.

Disclaimer: The goal is to improve access to primary care services in the Greater Montreal area. The content of this document does not constitute medical advice. We have no conflicts of interest with the organizations mentioned in this document. Updated as of February 27, 2025.

October

YAHPA presents "Sip, Share, and Connect," a networking event tailored for healthcare professionals, generously sponsored by Desjardins, Mi Bao, and OCHA

January

YAHPA launches a recruitment drive to broaden its volunteer network, seeking dedicated individuals to bolster its mission and enhance its influence. With a current team of 30 members, we aim to expand our reach and deepen our impact in the community.

December

The start of an online campaign of infographic posters discussing mental wellness on social media.

November

YAHPA launches a series of online webinars to tackle various health related issues such as mental health and chronic diseases

October

The first annual in-person general assembly for YAHPA members was held.

August

YAHPA hosts Bubble Tea & Cookies, a sponsored networking event for students to meet with over 30 health professionals to discuss and learn about their career paths

October

YAHPA's online event featured 15 medical professionals sharing career paths with 150+ attendees. Speakers discussed diverse professional journeys, offering inspiration and guidance to aspiring healthcare professionals

August

YAHPA is now officially recognized as a non-profit organization (NPO) at the provincial level of Quebec

June

YAHPA's organizes the first in-person table tennis event in Chinatown to meet the local asian community

May

YAHPA hosts its first virtual conference in Mandarin on mental health issues given by industry speakers

December

YAHPA participates in an online conference panel with BLIA Montreal regarding COVID-19 guidelines in Cantonese

November

A social media campaign initiates recruitment of healthcare professionals for the YAHPA registry. The inaugural online registry is published and comprises over 150 members

June

YAHPA kick-starts its official online presence with Facebook and publishes its first translations of COVID related government instructions

December

YAHPA is founded during the COVID-19 pandemic by a group of passionate individuals who saw the rising inequalities in the current health care system regarding its accessibility to the asian population in Montreal