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New members appointed to CAPAA

September 28, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Gov. Jay Inslee recently announced the reappointment of Lori Wada and made the following appointments to the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA). Lori Wada immigrated to Washington from Seoul, South Korea when she was 18 years old. She has been a state government employee for over 25 years and has been an active […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2015, BA, Beijing, China, Commissioner Wada, International Community Health Services, Jay Inslee, Lori Wada, Martins University, NHPI, Native Hawaiian, New Mexico, Public Health, Puget Sound, Russia, South Korea, United States, Vol 34 No 40 | September 26 - October 2, World Women

EDITORIAL: Don’t discount Orca’s discounts — Qualified riders and seniors can receive reduced rates

July 16, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Lena Chan Leprozo takes the bus every day from Northgate to the International District. She commutes to the Senior Center at the Bush Hotel on Jackson. This 80+ senior relies on her bus ride every day, and because of the  Regional Reduced Fare Permit (RRFP program), the cost is reduced and the process is simplified. […]

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: 2015, Bush Hotel, International District, King County Metro, King County Water Taxi, Kitsap Transit, Lena Chan Leprozo, Metro Transit, Orca Lift, Public Health, RRFP, Reduced Fare Permit, Seattle, Sound Transit Link, Vol 34 No 30 | July 18 - July 24

COMMENTARY: E-cigarettes and the API community

November 21, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Reid Mukai For Northwest Asian Weekly Cigarette smoking is a public health issue of particular concern to the Asian-Pacific Islander (API) population. According to Oakland-based Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy and Leadership (APPEAL), tobacco smoking is associated with three of the top killers of Asian Americans nationwide: heart disease, cancer and stroke.

Filed Under: Commentaries Tagged With: 2014, API, APPEAL, American Lung Association, Asian Americans, Big Tobacco, Chinese, Herbert Gilbert, Hon Lik, Korean American, Pacific Islanders, Pearl Ridge Shopping Center, Public Health, Reid Mukai, Seattle, Tobacco Control, Vietnamese, Vol 33 No 48 | November 22 - November 28

Three APA White House fellows announced

September 9, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The President’s Commission on White House Fellowships announced the appointment of the 2013–2014 Class of White House Fellows on Aug. 27. The White House Fellows Program was created in 1964. Three of the 11 fellows are Asian or Pacific Islanders.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2013, Bay Area, Biomedical Engineering, Charina Choi, Emory University, Health Behavior Society, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Kapil Parakh, Pacific Islanders, Public Health, Stanford University, Vanderbilt University, Victor Wu, Vol 32 No 37 | September 7 - September 13, Zambia

Scholarship for minority women studying health care offered

November 9, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

In an effort to ease the financial burden on students and increase the number of underrepresented minorities in medicine, the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women and Macy’s, its national sponsor, are offering the Go Red Multicultural Scholarship Fund.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2012, American Heart Association, Bill Hawthorne, Go Red Multicultural Scholarship Fund, Jennifer Mieres, Multicultural Fund, New York, Public Health, Senior Vice President, Vol 31 No 46 | November 10 - November 16

Deputy director of the White House AAPI initiative on the barriers students are currently facing

May 12, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

In honor of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, South Seattle Community College (SSCC) hosted a series of events, which included a forum with Christine

Filed Under: Profiles Tagged With: 2011, AANAPISI, AAPI, Asian Americans, Christina Lagdameo, Dante Obcena, FAFSA, Filipino, Ikran Ismail, India, Ivy League, North Seattle Community College, PTA, Paul Kurose, President Barack Obama, Public Health, Refugee Resettlement, SSCC, Shirlee Johnson, Vol 30 No 20 | May 14 - May 20

Anthony Chen brings a doctor’s care and sensitivity to health department

September 30, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“Regardless of how good of a doctor you are, a lot of other elements are involved in patient care,” said Dr. Anthony Chen.

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News, Health Tagged With: 2010, Anthony Chen, Asian American Pioneers, Asian Pacific Islanders, Fort Lewis, Governor Gary Locke, Holly Park, ICHS, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Pierce County, Public Health, Sarah Yee, Seattle Housing Authority, Seattle Times, Swedish Hospital, Vol 29 No 40 | October 2 - October 8, culture

Karen Matsuda a trail blazer for women’s health services and nurse practioners

September 9, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Karen Matsuda is a passionate nurse, an advocate for underrepresented communities and women’s health, and a deputy regional health administrator.

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2010, African American, Asian Americans, Karen Matsuda, Native Americans, Ninette Cheng, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Planned Parenthood, Public Health, RN, San Joaquin Valley, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle Public Schools, Vivian Lee, Vol 29 No 37 | September 11 - September 17

Calif. bill would ease sale of Asian rice noodles

June 3, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Restaurants and vendors could sell Asian rice noodles at room temperature without fear of being shut down due to health concerns

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2010, Bay Area, Korean, Kun Wo Food Product Inc, Leland Yee, Los Angeles, Public Health, Ron Owens, SACRAMENTO, San Francisco, Vol 29 No 23 | June 5 - June 11, Willa Liu, Zi Cheng Liu

New data show major health disparities among Asian groups

April 15, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Culturally appropriate care contributes to the dramatic disparity in death and disease rates among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, according to American Journal of Public Health data released in March.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2010, Asian Americans, CEO, Kathy Lim Ko, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, Public Health, Vol 29 No 16 | April 17 - April 23

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