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VP Fred Hutch visit

March 24, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By MANUEL VALDES Associated Press SEATTLE — Vice President Joe Biden met with researchers at Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center during his visit to Seattle on March 21. The center describes the vice president’s visit as part of a listening tour to promote cancer research. Cancer is the leading cause of death among Asian […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News, Health Tagged With: 2016, American Cancer Society, Asian Americans, Associated Press, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Joshua Veatch, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, President Barack Obama, Ruth Bayang, Seattle, Vol 35 No 13 | March 26 - April 1

Educational disparities — Data key to closing gap?

March 3, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

University of Washington (UW) sophomore Janilla Augofie takes pride in being the first member in her family to go to college. But despite this accomplishment, Augofie has struggled in silence while navigating the educational system.

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: 2016, AAPI, African American, Alaska Native, Alma Ramiro Alonzo, American Indian, Education, HB, Holly Barker, House Bill, Janilla Augofie, Laos, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islander, Polynesian Outreach Program, Southeast Asian, Thailand, UW, Vol 35 No 10 | March 5 - March 11, White House

Homelessness in Hawaii defies image of paradise

November 14, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Cathy Bussewitz Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Two days before the city planned to dismantle her sidewalk home, Kionina Kaneso had no idea where she and her daughter and grandchildren would sleep. A full-time fast-food worker, Kaneso had bad experiences at shelters before and was hesitant to live in another, ending up instead in […]

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2015, Ala Moana Beach Park, Associated Press, Connie Mitchell, Connie Tita Hokoana, Disney Magic, Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Regency, Kandhi Elieisar, Keioleen Helly, Kifency Kinney, King Kamehameha, Kionina Kaneso, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, Public Housing Authority, Scott Morishige, Vol 34 No 47 | November 14 - November 20, Waikiki Beach, language

Let’s talk about Asian American and Pacif ic Islander mental health

July 18, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Michael Itti and Diane Narasaki For Northwest Asian Weekly One in five adults in America experiences depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, or some other form of mental illness in the course of a year. Whether it is a friend, a colleague, or a family member, someone you know is experiencing a mental health disorder.

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: 2014, ACRS, Asian Pacific Americans, CAPAA, Diane Narasaki, Executive Director, International Community Health Services, King County, Medical Team International, Michael Itti, National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, Southeast Asians, Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration, Vol 33 No 30 | July 19 - July 25, language

Esther Kia’aina is on tap for top island leadership role

July 4, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The U.S. Senate on June 26 confirmed Esther Puakela Kia’aina as Assistant Secretary for Insular Areas. Born in Guam to Native Hawaiian parents, Kia’aina has strong connections to Pacific islands and extensive experience on Capitol Hill, said Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell.

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2014, American Samoa, Assistant Secretary, Capitol Hill, Esther Kia, Esther Puakela Kia, Guam, Interior Department, Interior Sally Jewell, Native Hawaiians, Northern Mariana Islands, President Obama, United States Virgin Islands, Vol 33 No 28 | July 5 - July 11

COMMENTARY: Expand opportunities for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders

April 4, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Sefa Aina For Northwest Asian Weekly In February, President Obama launched his My Brother’s Keeper Initiative to expand opportunity for all young men and boys of color. This initiative builds upon collaboration between leading foundations and businesses to ensure that all young men and boys are able to achieve their full potential, regardless of […]

Filed Under: Commentaries Tagged With: 2014, AAPI, Advisory Commission, Asian Americans, CRDC, Civil Rights, Higher Education, Keeper Initiative, NHPI, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, Pomona College, President Obama, Sefa Aina, Vol 33 No 15 | April 5 - April 11

Most uninsured AANHPIs may be eligible for coverage

March 28, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

According to a new report released today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, eight out of 10 (1.6 million) uninsured Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians,

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2014, Affordable Care Act, Asian Americans, Health Insurance Marketplace, Human Services, Native Hawaiians, Vol 33 No 14 | March 29 - April 4

APIs encouraged to sign up for health care before March 31 deadline

March 21, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

According to a new report released by the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services, eight out of 10 (1.6 million) uninsured Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) may be eligible for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace and could qualify for Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or tax credits to […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: 2014, AANHPI, Asian Americans, CHIP, Health Human Services, Health Insurance Marketplace, Native Hawaiians, Vol 33 No 13 | March 22 - March 28, poverty

APIs are generally a healthy bunch

March 13, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Sue Misao Northwest Asian Weekly Basically, you’re as healthy as you can afford to be.<!–more–> Like every subgroup, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have health concerns specific to them, often connected to immigrant or refugee status, income, access to health care, and, of course, genetics. Some of the most noticeable health issues for the […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: 2014, API, Asian Americans, Asian Indian, China, Chinese Americans, Green Card, ICHS, King County Health Department, Korean, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, Seattle, Southeast Asians, TB, The Health Issue 2014, Vietnamese American, Vol 33 No 12 | March 15 - March 21, japan, language

White House seeks new healthcare champion

February 21, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

One in four Korean Americans is uninsured. Nearly 40 percent of Asian American women over the age of 40 don’t get routine mammograms. One in four Asian Americans over the age of 18 — and one in three Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders — have not seen a doctor in the last year.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2014, AAPI, Affordable Care Act, Asian Americans, Emerging Community Leaders, Expert Communicators, Korean Americans, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, Vol 33 No 9 | February 22 - February 28, White House, communication

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