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!
Dr. Chu warns of vaccine gaps as kids head back to school
With kids heading back to school and virus season around the corner, a leading infectious disease expert is urging parents to stay ahead of illness this fall—starting with vaccines.
ICHS PACE: Helping seniors stay healthy, independent
Anna Fan felt miserable after retirement.
Ousted FDA vaccine chief Vinay Prasad is returning to the agency
A Food and Drug Administration official is getting his job back as the agency’s top vaccine regulator, less than two weeks after he was pressured to step down at the urging of biotech executives, patient groups and conservative allies of President Donald Trump.
China fights mosquito-borne chikungunya virus with drones, fines and nets as thousands fall ill
Chinese authorities are using nets, spraying insecticide and even deploying drones to fight the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus, which has infected thousands of people.
Toxic beauty: The hidden contaminant found in traditional eyeliners
When Aesha Mokashi was a child growing up in Portland, Oregon, her grandparents would gently rim her eyes with a soft black powder—a tradition meant to protect from the evil eye.
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