More than 1,500 people gathered across two sessions in Seattle on Oct. 19 to hear from global humanitarian and spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. His visit brought a message of peace, mindfulness, and joy to the Pacific Northwest.
The ABCs of acupuncture
Phuc Nguyen is a licensed acupuncturist based at the International Community Health Services (ICHS) International District Medical Clinic. Phuc focuses on providing care catered to each individual patient.
Long term-health outcomes, equity at stake for AAPI participants in threatened WIC program
Across the country, people who rely on the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program for food, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and healthcare referrals are poised to lose those benefits by the end of the month, thanks to a federal shutdown that began on Oct. 1.
Filipino seniors find vital support at Beacon Hill vaccination and benefits event
Seattle’s Beacon Hill became a hub for urgent public health outreach this month as the National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA) and IDIC Filipino Senior and Family Services, in partnership with Kroger Health, hosted their third-annual Open Enrollment and Vaccination event, targeting the needs of Filipino seniors and families.
King County pilot study brings “forever chemical” testing into the community
A first-of-its-kind pilot initiative by King County’s Hazardous Waste Management Program is bringing cutting-edge chemical testing into neighborhoods to detect toxic “forever chemicals” in everyday products—from cookware to cosmetics.
Data reveals serious mental health challenges amongst AANHPI students—but there is hope in cultural connection
As a young student, researcher and educator Jenn Nguyen both witnessed and felt the pressure of the “model minority” myth that weighed so heavily on both her and her fellow Asian and Asian American classmates. She’s carried those experiences with her ever since—and it’s part of what inspires her work as a researcher and educator.
Why cancer screenings for AAPIs matter more than ever
Death from cancer is disproportionately high among Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the U.S. compared to other races and ethnicities.
Dr. Helen Chu raises concerns over CDC vaccine decisions
Vaccination remains a crucial topic in public health, but recent discussions have raised doubts and created confusion.
ICHS receives Gold Badge Health Center Quality Leader Award for second year in a row
When it comes to healthcare, trust is everything—especially for patients who may face language barriers, financial challenges, or are new to this country.
The generous gift of organ donation: Randy Yim finds a kidney
Randy Yim is getting a second chance at life and writing a new chapter!
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