“In Asian culture, nobody will disagree with you if you want to take care of the elders,” said Sam Wan, chief executive officer and a founding member of Kin On,
Archives for September 2010
What do Asians need to know about hepatitis B?
Research shows that as many as 2 million people in the country and 30,000 people in Washington state are living with chronic hepatitis B.
Alaskan woman to take her health work globally in Laos
SITKA, Alaska (AP) — Sitkan Nancy Knapp describes the country of Laos as “a different world” from Alaska. However, she found some similarities in the delivery of healthcare to rural areas.
China mass measles vaccination plan sparks outcry from public
BEIJING (AP) — China’s plan to vaccinate 100 million children and come a step closer to eradicating measles has set off an outcry that highlights widening public
Community clinic providing interpretation for API community named Pioneer in Healthcare
For new immigrants, coming to America without knowing the language may sometimes make the experience unpleasant. What can make the situation really worrisome is not being able
Kin On demonstrates respect for both elders and families
In Asian culture, families traditionally provide care to their elders at home. In 1985, the Chinese Nursing Home Society found that this was not always the case.
Nikkei Concerns: a gathering place with buzz for Seattle’s Japanese American elders
Tosh Okamoto, then commander of the Nisei Veterans Committee, visited a man with this need. He was staying at a nursing home in Seattle’s First Hill district.
Father–son bond explored and mourned in “The Harimaya Bridge”
Director Aaron Woolfolk’s dramatic feature, “The Harimaya Bridge,” filmed mostly in Japan, opens with a young Black man working on a painting.
Editorial: A fond farewell to UW President Mark Emmert
Next month, University of Washington (UW) President Mark Emmert will leave the UW to lead the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Sept. 10: Moon cakes given to seniors to celebrate autumn festival
Christine Chen, founder and chairperson of the Pacific Asia Pro-Health Foundation, partnered with the Pierce County Chamber of Commerce and the Chinese Cultural Center
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