A groundbreaking study focusing on the health of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) populations has secured a $38.7-million grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), in collaboration with four other National Institutes of Health. About the study: The seven-year initiative spearheaded by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is aimed at addressing critical health disparities and knowledge gaps across the communities. The study will delve into the risk factors associated with cardiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders, mental health issues, and other chronic conditions that affect the diverse communities composed of over 40 ethnic groups.
An Orlando coalition that played a major part in ensuring Asian American Pacific Islander history would be a required part of the curriculum in Florida public schools is celebrating that accomplishment at a community event Saturday.
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono has put forth the Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act, a groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at addressing mental health stigma in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.
Zhen Tang said when he put his cars on Turo he thought he would just make enough to pay for the maintenance, then it turned into a full-blown side gig.