Category Archives: Health

Asian American Medical Hazard: Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis)

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Jeff

When I read this article about how California was moving prisoners from Central Valley prisons because of “valley fever” problems, one line in particular got my attention: U.S. District Judge Thelton Henderson last week ordered the transfer of most black, … Continue reading →

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In Language Health Care Webinars Now Available

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Tim

Back in May, 2013 I wrote about the availability of information on the New Healthcare Law that was available in 10 different Asian languages The presentation titled “The Health Care Law and You” was translated into 10 different Asian languages … Continue reading →

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12 Year old New York Filipina Cites Cyberbulling in her Suicide Note

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Jeff

12 Year old Filipina American Gabrielle Molina committed suicide last month,  citing cyberbullying in her suicide note.  She joins Audrie Potts and other teens and adolescents around the world for whom cyberbullying was a factor in their deaths.    One doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Save Nina

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Koji Steven Sakai

Ever since I had a baby, I’m way more emotional than I have ever been. Put it this way, it’s not uncommon to find me tearing up during television sitcoms and romantic comedies. That’s why the first time I heard … Continue reading →

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Chef Ming Tsai & White House Executive Chef Cook Healthy for American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Posted on May 22, 2013 by John

As you know, the month of May is American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and thus it’s no surprise that the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, the First Lady’s Let’s Move! Initiative and the U.S. Department … Continue reading →

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The “it’s ok” Campaign Counters Stigma of Mental Illness

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Jeff

The it’s ok Campaign is an effort to battle the stigma of depression and mental illness in Asian American communities.  This project run by the Corporate Asian American Employee Network (CAAEN) will center its efforts around their Facebook page, where … Continue reading →

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New Health Care Law Information Translated Into 10 Asian Languages

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Tim

While most of us are aware there’s a new healthcare law coming, there’s probably few among the non-native speakers of English that really understand how it affects them. That’s why it’s so important the presentation titled “The Health Care Law … Continue reading →

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Do Asians Sweat More?

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Koji Steven Sakai

We do. And according to this New York Times article, “East Asian Physical Traits Linked to 35,000-Year-Old Mutation” by Nicholas Wade, East Asians also have: thicker hair shafts more sweat glands characteristically identified teeth smaller breasts The article references a … Continue reading →

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Asian American Medical Hazard: Toxic Subsistence Fishing

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Jeff

When I saw this sign at the start of a run at Coyote Point, a park on San Francisco Bay, I thought to myself, “do people really eat a lot of fish from the Bay?”  Apparently many do, as a … Continue reading →

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Respondents Needed for Informal Survey about AAPIs with Mental Illness

Posted on March 9, 2013 by jozjozjoz

Asians and Pacific Islanders with Disabilities of California (APIDC) is taking an informal survey to gather anecdotes about the experiences of Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders with the mental health system. APIDC has been accepted to present on this subject … Continue reading →

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Knowledge Gap Contributing to Rise in Korean American Cancer Rate

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Jeff

Lack of knowledge about cancer screening is contributing to a rising rate of cancer in Korean Americans, their leading cause of death.  Kyeung Mi Oh, a professor at George Mason University School of Nursing, conducted a study that finds that this … Continue reading →

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Fireflies: an Advocacy Short by the Jubilee Project

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Jeff

When a short film says that it is partially inspired by Taylor Swift’s “You Belong to Me” music video, it may not seem like a good sign, but that should not stop you from watching Fireflies.  This is another advocacy … Continue reading →

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