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Blog: Phyllis, Colleen, and Frances

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In a ceremony on Sept. 27, Phyllis Wise took over the presidency of the University of Washington from Mark Emmert who resigned from his job to head the NCAA.

Decades later, Flying Tigers receive a hero’s welcome at home in Seattle

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At their 24th formal reunion, Wayne Wong and his friends recollected serving as Flying Tigers. They belonged to the 14th Air Force and the 987th Signal Company

One writer’s journey on the Chinese Heritage Tour

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For one week in July, a big blue bus rolled east, west, north, and south in search of places that Chinese pioneers touched, lived, and left during the 19th century in the western U.S.

Japanese pediatrician advocates for poor in his community

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Dr. George Tanbara is a humble man. He believes that his patients come first, especially the ones who can’t afford medical care.

In the Mien community, Eastern and Western medicine go hand-in-hand

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If you don’t have health insurance, Farm Sirisisangpha can tell you where to apply. If you don’t feel well, she can tell you which doctor to go to. And if you don’t feel any

What do Asians need to know about hepatitis B?

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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.

Kin On demonstrates respect for both elders and families

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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.