tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25429509390504140812011-08-18T07:42:48.816-04:00Vision: Improving the health amongst of South Asians living in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Mission: Conduct and participate in community outreach, networking, health education and promotion activities applying the public health approach to improve the health status of the South Asian community in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Goal: Decrease the burden of chronic diseaseSAHEPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09077852968969376089noreply@blogger.comBlogger861100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-39414192601022924412010-06-21T10:08:00.004-04:002010-06-21T10:15:08.058-04:00

Please direct resume/cover letters and/or inquiries to: Anju Bhargava - 973-992-5210, anjubhargava@gmail.comStipends and/or Academic Credits may be available.Opportunity is full-time and goes from August 1, 2010 to July 31, 2011.Hindu American Seva Charities Three Projects for 2010-2011 1. Project #1: Help establish at least four (4) Seva Centers in the first year: a) Document

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Thanks to everyone who completed the survey. The report is in!Subha=========http://www.newswise.com/articles/sahna-2010-south-asian-health-needs-assessment-in-the-washington-d-c-regionNewswise — In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, The George Washington University, School of Public Health & Health Services releases "SAHNA 2010: A South Asian Health Needs Assessment of the

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May 19 is the 6th Annual National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. It is a day to break the silence about HIV/AIDS in Asian and Pacific Islander communities and encourage individuals to get tested for HIV.Click here for more info

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http://www.suntimes.com/lifestyles/food/2283582,roti-indian-flatbread-051910.article#May 19, 2010BY ANUPY SINGLAThese days, even Target is in the business of selling Indian food. The big-box retailer offers pre-packaged, microwaveable meals such as tikka masala and curried chickpeas. The fine print on the labels suggests serving the meal with naan, “a traditional Indian bread.”But it’s in this

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Opening night is February 23.Location: I 3408 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago, 60657. http://www.stagelefttheatre.com/ “Zach and Abbie are an American couple desperate to have a child. Beena is a 19 year old Indian woman struggling to escape an abusive relationship and provide for her son. When financial concerns convince Abbie to hire a surrogate in India, the two women’s lives become tangled with

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According to a recent article in the New York Times, smoking rates have dropped in Massachusetts. Interestingly enough, according the study, smoking rates have dropped from 38% to 28% amongst poor MA residents - - equivalent to approximately 300,000 residents in two-and-half years!The Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Program in MA provided Medicaid recipients from ages 18-64 antismoking drugs

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CHAI is collaborating with the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) to offer a FREE Family-to-Family educational program, understanding about mental illness and learning from other family members how to support a loved one coping with a mental illness. The class will will be co-facilitated by CHAI Board member, Asma Shaikh-Stewart.The sessions will be held in Columbia, MD and will beheld

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What: WebinarWhen: Wednesday, December 16 at 1pm (ET)Why: Women tend to take the lead when it comes to obtaining health care for their family members. Provisions such as those that would preclude insurance companies from gender rating, remove barriers to car for pre-existing conditions, and improve access to preventive services will be discussed. To register: http://www.kff.org/minorityhealth/

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An interesting blog I follow is Wright on Health. In a post from his blog a few weeks back he discussed the "McEpidemic" concern in the US. He specifically cited a map that indicates where every McDonald's is located in the US. And then we wonder why we have obesity and cardiovascular problems....

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GHFP is now accepting applications for its exciting Summer 2010 InternshipProgram at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) inWashington, DC. All positions will be in USAID’s Bureau for Global Health.Detailed information, including the online application andinstructions, isavailable atwww.ghfp.net. Applicants may apply for up to two internship opportunities.Only online applications

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After many (many) years the South Asian Public Health Association finally has an updated website. Please refer to this website to see what is happening within our community! I encourage you all to sign up and become members. As a board member I hope to see much change within this organization over the next few years!http://www.sapha.org/

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A good friend passed this wonderful website to me. It provides great, easy healthy vegetarian cookinghttp://www.manjulaskitchen.com/Happy Cooking...

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The New York Times in October (sorry for the delayed post) reported the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is scheduled to clarify food labels. Now this - would be good for South Asians, particularly individuals who may have a lower english-proficiency level. The FDA proposes that by early 2010, companies must follow the standard of putting nutrition food labels on front of all food packaging.

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I apologize for not blogging lately - it seems that I got caught up in life and have clearly missed on some great blogging materials. For one - Health Care Reform!!Over the past few weeks - Health Care Reform has been exceedingly discussed (as should be) everywhere. Recently, SAALT provided a great summary of the update news...Over the past few weeks, there have been numerous developments in

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This blog is directly taken from SAALT's blog. I find it extremely invaluable in the work that we push forward and want to share thoughts of organizations with similar missions.Posted by Vega in Community/Policy Connection, Policy, SAALT events on 10 20th, 2009 | Did you know that as many as 40% of South Asians under 65 report not having a regular source for health care? Or that one-third of all

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Want to learn more about health care issues affecting the South Asian community?Join a webinar on "Health Reform and the South Asian Community" on Monday, October 26th at 2 pm EST/1 pm CST/11 am PST to learn the latest from experts and discuss what it means for the South Asian community. Register for the webinar by clicking here. (After registering you will receive a confirmation email with a

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Here is a listing of just a few events...if you are at APHA they are GREAT networking events!As I receive more information, I'll send them along..Sunday Events:South Asian Public Health Association Annual DinnerSunday, November 8thTBDwww.sapha.orgMonday Events:APHA Asian Pacific Islander (API) Caucus Student & Young Professionals Breakfast MeetingMonday, November 9th, 6:30am - 8:00amLoews

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Meatless Ground Meat with Peas (http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/)Ingredients Onions, raw, 1 cup, choppedOlive Oil, 1 tbspGarlic, 1 clove*Gimme Lean Sausage Style, 7 ozPeas, frozen, 0.5 cupCream Cheese, Fat Free, 60 gramsCilantro, raw, 4 tbspRed Ripe Tomatoes, 1 cup, choppedGinger Root, 5 slices (1" dia), finely grated.*Hot Green Chili Peppers, 1 pepperGaram Masala powder, 1 tsp. DirectionsHeat

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On Oct 14th, President Obama signed an Executive Order that will address the concerns faced by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. The Executive Order (first established by President Clinton 10 years ago and extended by President Bush in 2007) will create an Advisory Commission and White House initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Additionally, in the press

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South Asian Health Reform Community Town HallThursday, October 15, 20096:30pm - 7:45pmAmerican University - Washington College of Law4801 Massachusetts Ave, NW (Room 602)Join local community members for a town hall to learn the latest from experts on what's happening with health reform and discuss what it could mean for the South Asian CommunityLocation is metro accessible: Located near the

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The H1N1 Flu Vaccine will be available in about two weeks. One shot or aerosol for those aged 10 and above; two shots for those 6 months to 10 years. It is recommended especially for healthcare workers, pregnant women, and those caring for infants under 6 months. Ultimately, everyone should consider getting this vaccine.The vaccine is being offered for free by the Federal Government. Your

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The 5th Annual Asian American Health Conference, "Reinvesting in Our communities for Health Equity", will be held next week, October 8th - 9th, 2009. I will be presenting a poster session "Review & Analysis of Community Based Organizations Impacting South Asian Health". I hope to see you there. Conference Information:Center for the Study of Asian American Health5th Annual Asian American Health

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Earlier this summer I posted an opportunity for members of the South Asian community in Chicago to participate in study on understanding the knowledge and use of bidi's, paan, paan masala, guthka, and zarda. This opportunity is now available for South Asians living in the San Francisco Bay area. The focus groups will be held in October 2009. Participants who meet the criteria for the the study

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The Asian American Action-fund Blog (AAA) is sponsoring an essay contest centered around the healthcare debate. Specifically, how do we fix our system? Please send your blog post on the following topic:How can we fix our healthcare system so that everyone can get access to quality, affordable healthcare? Please share your thoughts and personal stories on why we need healthcare reform now (500

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According to HealthLeaders Media, the number of uninsured people in the United States reached 46.3 million in 2008. A representation of 15.4% of the U.S. population. The report further identified the following statistics:Among the foreign-born population, the uninsured rates for both naturalized citizens (18%) and non-citizens (44.7%) was statistically unchanged.The Northeast and Midwest, each at

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In case you missed President Obama's Address to the Joint Session of Congress on Health Care on Wednesday, September 9, 2209...the following are talking points:When the President is finished speaking tonight, everyone who listens will understand that hisplan has at its core two overriding goals: to bring stability and security to Americans who haveinsurance today, and affordable coverage to those

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CNNhealth.com today printed helpful pieces of information from various medical specialists. Enjoy....The Oncologist...Turn the grill down - when meat is charred at higher temperatures, amino acids in the meat breakdown and form carcinogensAdopt a furry friend - animals produce endorphins and decreases the stress hormone cortisolHave a European Lunch -The Gynecologist....Don't play the

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A recent article in the New York Times, "New Targets in the Fat Fight: Soda and Juice" indicated that New York has decided against taxing soda's and juice. However, to continue working against the struggle of high-calorie beverages, New York City's Public Health Officials have unveiled an ad campaign that "depicts globs of human fat gushing from a soda bottle."A number of opinions have been

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The Asian Pacific Islander Caucus for Public Health (API Caucus) as recognized by the American Public Health Association (APHA) is pleased to announce the Fifth Annual Best Published Paper Award. The award is to recognize achievement in the field of public health as it applies to Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander issues. This award will be presented, along with the Best Student

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Walk to Stop Domestic Violence on October 3, 2009.  Please register today or sponsor our event at http://www.maifs.dojiggy.com and invite your family, friends, and colleagues to do the same.MAi FAMILY depends on your contributions for safe housing, legal fees, groceries, and other services for our clients.  Please donate with an open heart. 

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Saturday, September 26, 2009  Time: 6:00PM  Waterford Banquets  933 South Riverside Drive, Elmhurst, IL    Symposium on Global Health - 1 PM to 5 PM  Cocktail Reception - 6 PM to 7 PM  Awards Ceremony -  7 PM  followed by Dinner and Entertainment  $100 per person  www.ichhaindia.org/summit   - 708-707-4428

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Tandoori Grilled ShrimpServes Fourhttp://www.dlife.com/Ingredients:2 large cloves garlic, sliced1 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) piece ginger, peeled and sliced - Juice of 1 lime1/4teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground turmeric2teaspoons (10 ml) ground cumin1/4teaspoon (1.25 ml) kosher salt (optional)1/4 to 1/2teaspoon (1.25 to 2.5 ml) crushed dried red pepper flakes8ounces (240 g) nonfat plain yogurt1pound (480 g)

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A recent article in the New York Times reported that evidence shows breastfeeding is associated with a lower incidence of breast cancer among a group of younger women who are at a particularly high risk: those with breast cancer in the family.Historically breastfeeding has been linked to better health of the babies, however, recently studies have also proven longer-term advantages of women who

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Many of you may already know this but it recently came to my attention that McDonald's is advertising to Desis with mailers that say "Taste ki baat hai!". While I understand it is a business...I fear that as organizations and individuals work towards implementing better health practices - we are yet again fighting against the marketing power....Read more: http://www.sepiamutiny.com/sepia/archives

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The Guttmacher Institute released a report, Barriers to Safe Motherhood in India, on July 29th indicating that although maternal mortality in India seems to be declining, it remains unacceptably high. Highlights from the report include:India contributes nearly one-quarter of the world's maternal deaths, so its insufficient progress in reducing maternal mortality imperils not only its own targets

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According to recent study conducted by The George Washington University School of Public Health & Health Services - - "Community Health Centers in Indiana: State Investments and Returns" - - these key findings indicate the importance of health care centers in the U.S., particularly to vulnerable populations:For every dollar spent on patient care at an Indiana Community Health Center, $1.90 is

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Registration (Early Bird Rate) and Abstract Submission Now Open.GH/Innovate 2010Global Health & Innovation ConferencePresented by Unite For SightYale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USASaturday, April 17 - Sunday, April 18, 2010Registration Now Open (Early Bird Registration Rate): http://www.ghinnovate.org/Call For Abstracts: Submit an abstract online at http://www.ghinnovate.org/The first

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The Center for the Study of Asian American Health hosts the 5th Annual Asian American Health ConferenceReinvesting In Our Communities for Health EquityOctober 8-9, 2009For more information: http://www.med.nyu.edu/csaah/events/conf2009.html

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Below is information that came from the White House Office of Public Engagement on how health reform affects minorities.  Lower Costs for Minority Families Preventive Care for Better Health:  Racial and ethnic minorities are often less likely to receive preventive care. Vietnamese women, for example, are half as likely to receive a pap smear, and twice as likely to die from cervical cancer as

Nitashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188917830186479470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-72695167451239321902009-07-21T16:04:00.003-04:002009-07-21T16:21:44.271-04:00

I've made this myself and it's very, very good!Gur Aur Akhrot Ki Phirni (Sanjeev Kapoor, Khana Khazana)IngredientsBrown rice, soaked ¼ cupJaggery (gur), grated 4 tablespoonsWalnut kernels ½ cup (Sweta's Note: You can substitute with Almonds and/or Pistachios) Skimmed milk 5 cups (Sweta's Note: You can also substitute soy milk)Green cardamom

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South Asian Communities & CancerRaising Awareness, Facing Challenges, Accessing ResourcesSaturday, July 25, 2009USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center (Los Angeles, CA)9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.mFREEMorning Session: Impact of Cancer on South AsiansSharing stories of Courage: Cancer Survivors and Their FamiliesAfternoon Session: Making A Difference - Cancers Affecting South AsiansDiscussion includes

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Recipe: Lamb Koftafrom Rice of Life by Ameet MaturuServes 41 lb ground lamb ( grass-fed)3/4 cup quinoa, cooked1 egg, beaten1/2 red onion, chopped1 tsp finely chopped fresh dill1 tsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsleypinch ground cinnamonsalt to tastePreheat oven to 400 degrees.Combine lamb and remaining ingredients in a bowl and season to taste. Roll into 8-16 meatballs, of desired size. Put

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A Ph.D candidate at the University of California, Berkeley is conducting a study for his dissertation on understanding the knowledge and use of certain products (bidi's, paan, paan masala, guthka, zarda) by members of the South Asian community in Chicago. The research protocol has beeen approved by the institution's Internal Review Board (committee for protection of human subject's). This study

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SAALT recently provided a summary of the current state of Obama's proposal for Health Care Reform and how it affects low-income patients and South Asian Americans:Congress and the White House have made health care reform one of their top priorities. President Obama's proposal for health care reform includes health insurance exchange program that includes "public option" (where low-income patients

Nitashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188917830186479470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-49334993515807612562009-07-06T09:39:00.003-04:002009-07-06T09:46:41.673-04:00

National AIDS Strategy Call/WebinarWednesday, July 8, 20092:00pm-3:00pm (PST)The National Office of AIDS Policy is charged with developing the strategy. The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) is hosting a conference call/webinar about the National AIDS Strategy. Agenda for this call includes:Share information regarding perspectives from the broader advocacy community

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The New York Times Health section highlighted a study soon to be published in The Journal of the American Medical Association indicated that obesity accounts for 27 percent of the pancreatic cancer risk. Smoking and diabetes also increased the risk of pancreatic cancer, however, obesity was the leading cause.In 2000, the South Asian Public Health Association published a Brown Paper reporting

Nitashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188917830186479470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-76501460220561871632009-06-23T12:48:00.006-04:002009-06-23T13:12:29.454-04:00

The New York Times today highlighted a Human Rights Watch report which indicates that immigrants are being discriminated against receiving U.S. visa's because they have AIDS. According to the report, "about a third of the world's countries limit the right of people with HIV to enter or stay, even if their disease is controlled with drugs. Although the report does not focus on South Asian

Nitashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188917830186479470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-59119110124069070412009-06-14T19:16:00.002-04:002009-06-14T19:24:50.520-04:00

In the May edition of SAMAR magazine Sapna Pandya and Prantik Saha published an article on "Xenophobia and anti-immigrant sentiments situate South Asian and other immigrant communities as burdens on the health care system, missing the barriers, racism and classism they experience. To meet the needs of immigrant workers, these structural inequalities need to be addressed and considered in

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Community Advocacy & Training on Cancer & Health (CATCH)Leadership TrainingJuly 9-11, 2009Orange County, CaliforniaRegistration: FREELocation: St. Joseph HospitalCenter for Cancer Prevention & TreatmentDeadlines: July 2, 2009This 2 1/2 day training offers Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, community members,

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Asian Pacific Islander Caucus for Public HealthCall for Nominations: Deadline June 26, 2009The Asian Pacific Islander Caucus for Public Health in official relations with the American Public Health Association (APHA) is seeking nominations for the following Executive Committee positions for the term starting November 2009:Chair-Elect (2-year term)Program Chair-Elect (2-year term)Communications

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Thank you all for those that supported Team SAHEP in the Race for the Cure! With your help we were able to raise more than $2300 towards Susan G. Komen and have a team of close to 10 people at the race. SAHEP appreciates everyone's support.Please keep an eye out for future SAHEP events

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Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum,NYU Center for the Study of Asian American Health,The Chinese American Planning Council,The Family Health Project andProject CHARGEInvite you National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness DayTuesday, May 19th, 20091: 00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.NYU School of MedicineSchwartz Lecture HallE401 East 30 Street (Between First Avenue & FDR)New York, NY

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The Friedman Diabetes Institute of Beth Isreal Medical Center and the South Asian Health Initiative (SAHI) of the New York Center for Immigrant Health present a roundtable"South Asians & Diabetes"When: Wednesday, May 20, 2009,Time: 10:00am - 2:00pmLocation: Podell Auditorium, Bernstein Pavillon, Beth Isreal Medical Center (First Avenue and 6th)For more information, contact Claire O'Conner at

Nitashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188917830186479470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-58458429098256507172009-05-13T12:44:00.003-04:002009-05-13T12:54:09.971-04:00

According to a New York Times article posted on May 8, 2009, a researcher at the Harvard School of Public Health analyzed employment and health data from 8,125 individuals surveyed in 1999, 2001, and 2003 by the U.S. Panel of Income Dynamics. The report indicated that individuals who lost their job (at no fault of their own), were twice as likely to report developing illness such as high blood

Nitashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188917830186479470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-25620440585661208852009-05-12T09:56:00.002-04:002009-05-12T10:15:45.959-04:00

The NYU Center for the Study of Asian American Health is currently seeking abstracts for the 5th Annual Asian American Health Conference to be held in New York City from October 8-9, 2009. In this time of unprecedented economic crisis and uncertainty, people who are poor, sick, uninsured and underinsured, and who do not know how to access resources are most severely impacted by economic downturn.

Nitashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188917830186479470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-36037271892116644402009-05-12T09:49:00.003-04:002009-05-12T09:53:21.062-04:00

The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF); the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health (OMH); the National Council of Asian and Pacific Islander Physicians (NCAPIP); and the Association of Asian and Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO), have joined together to inform Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities about the H1N1

Nitashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188917830186479470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-90904851891255159582009-05-07T19:55:00.003-04:002009-05-12T09:54:30.722-04:00

Two articles from 2004 show an increased prevalence of diabetes within the Asian Indian population compared to Whites, Blacks, and Hispanics in two separate cohorts in the U.S. The investigators who wrote the article which also studied CVD found no apparent increase in prevalence or risk. There are limited studies regarding chronic conditions in South Asians in the United States; the majority of

Swetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13606784606519216945noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-39939180989780532232009-05-05T15:06:00.003-04:002009-05-12T09:54:05.832-04:00

For more information regarding the 2009 H1N1 Flu in Tagalog, Punjabi, or Tamil, please visit: http://www.toronto.ca/health/cdc/h1n1/index.htmFor more information regarding the 2009 H1N1 Flu in Bengali or Urdu, please visit: http://schools.nyc.gov/Home/Spotlight/swine.htm

Nitashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188917830186479470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-34499711785619366912009-05-03T20:48:00.003-04:002009-05-12T09:54:51.182-04:00

In response to the recent outbreak of the "2009 H1N1 Flu", the following message provides additional information about the situation and offers steps you can take to help prevent the spread of the influenza.There are currently eight suspected cases of swine flu in the MD/DC/VA region, although cases have been identified in several other states in the United States as well as in other countries.

Nitashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188917830186479470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-7053775476638023412009-04-30T15:44:00.002-04:002009-04-30T15:46:58.006-04:00

Please support us and the global movement to end breast cancer forever! Impact your world and your community today - make a donation or join our team.Up to 75 percent of the money raised by the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure stays in the D.C. area to fund screening, treatment and education programs through the National Capital Area Grant Program. The remaining dollars support the Global

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public comment on a set of proposed criteria to determine which vaccines recommended by the CDC should be mandatory for immigrants seeking admission into the U.S. or seeking to become permanent residents. Under the proposed rule, http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-7934.htm, published in the Federal Register on April 8, a vaccine

Nitashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188917830186479470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-18440709158280779892009-04-30T10:18:00.003-04:002009-04-30T10:40:58.492-04:00

The Asian & Pacific Islander (API) Caucus is soliciting abstracts for the American Public Health Association (APHA) Conference that will be held November 7-11, 2009 in Philadelphia, PA.In most cases, structured abstracts (250 word maximum) are preferred. All research abstracts should be submitted with five sections: background/significance, objective/purpose, methods, results, and discussion/

Nitashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188917830186479470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-78176484622395644762009-04-22T09:04:00.005-04:002009-04-22T09:11:25.752-04:00

In today's, April 22, 2009, New York Times Health Section, an article is posted on a recent study descibing the benefits of women breast-feeding. According to the study, women who breast feed are at lower risks for high blood pressure, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Therefore, a lower risk for women in the leading health concerns amongst South Asians. "The benefits increase with duration

Nitashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188917830186479470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-70937089986711155452009-04-16T14:29:00.003-04:002009-04-16T15:26:21.609-04:00

California has the largest and most diverse Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) population in the U.S. In July 2006, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that there are 5.1million AANPIs in California alone, accounting for approximately 14 percent of California's population. It seems that the report focuses more on Chinese, Filipino, Korean and Vietnamese populations in

Nitashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188917830186479470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-83561867502550206652009-04-15T15:01:00.000-04:002009-04-15T15:02:21.444-04:00

http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE5316NY20090402

Karishmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04753021558701609255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-73592467272992773562009-04-13T16:17:00.003-04:002009-04-13T16:19:50.882-04:00

2nd Annual Refugee Health Conference When: Thursday, April 23, 2009Time: 8:00am to 3:30pmLocation: The Gathering Place, Clarksville, MDEvent is FREE; Registration is requiredThis program is directed to the professional staff involved in refugee health screening and resettlement. We strongly encourage representation from all health departments, as both new and established refugee populations are

Nitashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188917830186479470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-25779282709134131982009-04-11T17:37:00.003-04:002009-04-11T17:44:29.246-04:00

Indian Americans may be at a higher risk for Vitamin D deficiency because of the amount of melanin in their skins, says the author of a new study, published this month in the Archives of Internal Medicine.According to an article posted in Indiawest.com, the study did not sample South Asian Americans as a group, but Adit Ginde, co-author of the study, told India West Vitamin D deficiency was

Nitashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188917830186479470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-23442570905162083002009-04-08T16:24:00.003-04:002009-04-08T16:34:27.724-04:00

On March 16, SAHEP members posted an article on HIV/AIDS rates in Washington, DC and the affect that will have on South Asians.In today's news, the Washington Post, posted an article on Obama's 5-year awareness campaign to increase awareness about HIV/AIDS. This campaign, "Act Against AIDS", includes PSA's, advertising in various modes of public transportation, text messages, and will create a

Nitashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188917830186479470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-20660306019755534812009-04-08T16:18:00.003-04:002009-04-08T16:22:34.577-04:00

The following is an excerpt from a forthcoming article in British Journal of Nutrition claims certain ethnic groups may not be getting accurate estimates of disease risk. BMI is a formula that estimates a person’s body fat using only his/her weight and height. The result is then used to determine weight categories: 18.5 and below is considered underweight; 18.6 - 24.9 healthy; 25 - 29 overweight

Nitashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188917830186479470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-60448972966047437842009-03-16T21:05:00.003-04:002009-03-16T21:14:35.131-04:00

According to a recent report released by Mayor Adrian M. Fenty, the 82-page report states that approximately three percent of the population in Washington, DC has been affected with HIV or AIDS and has been labeled as a "severe epidemic."  According to a recent Washington post article, this rate is even higher than West Africa and is "on par with Uganda and some parts of Kenya."According to the

Nitashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188917830186479470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-85348879329746623712009-03-14T19:29:00.003-04:002009-03-14T19:33:04.984-04:00

Location: Gaithersburg, MDDate: Wednesday, May 20, 2009The Asian American Health Initiative of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services will be hosting the Asian American Health Conference - A Time for Change: Transforming Opportunities into Action.There is no cost to attend and registration is required.For more information regarding this event, please visit: http://

Nitashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188917830186479470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-37445336090514548362009-03-14T19:22:00.005-04:002009-03-14T19:29:38.585-04:00

Location: Washington, DCDates: April 24-26, 2009The 2009 South Asian Summit is hosted by South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) and the South Asian Law Students Association at the Washington College of Law, American University, as part of the Founders' Day Celebration (a series of events over a 3-month period to commemorate the founding of the Washington College of Law).  The Summit is an

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Diabetes is a chronic disease that disproportionately affects South Asians.  The National Institutes of Health (NIH) released a national study that showed in the United States, nearly 13 percent of adults age 20 and older have diabetes, but 40 percent of them have not been diagnosed, according to epidemiologists from the NIH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), whose study

Nitashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188917830186479470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-41241262783564071762009-02-14T18:10:00.004-05:002009-07-07T12:59:08.918-04:00

The South Asian Health Education Project (SAHEP) is a multi-faceted group of individuals who share interest in the public health approach to improve the health of South Asian Americans living in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.The South Asian American community in the U.S. is comprised of individuals with ancestry from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, The Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan,

Nitashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188917830186479470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-5286515351787534982009-01-07T21:51:00.005-05:002009-01-07T21:57:21.218-05:00

Sanjay Gupta, MD has been offered the psition of the U.S. Surgeon General. Although, it has yet to be confirmed, many sources expect that Dr. Gupta will take on this new role.  What do you think this means for SAHEP? South Asians?Read more: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2009/obama_wants_journalist_for_sur.html?nay=rss_email%2Fcomponents

Nitashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188917830186479470noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-78882779903293691722009-01-06T19:59:00.009-05:002009-01-11T12:07:48.031-05:00

*Please note venue change*K & L Gates - Sunday, January 19, 20097pm - 9pm1601 K StreetWashington, DC 20036Closest Metro: Dupont Circle Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served. $40 Admission (includes one-year membership to SAALT)We encourage you to purchase tickets in advance as space is limited.Click here to purchase your ticket today!Visit www.saalt.org for more information.

Nitashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188917830186479470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-33488498822336952842009-01-05T18:44:00.003-05:002009-01-05T23:24:40.753-05:00

For any inquiries, please contact: saheporg@gmail.com

Nitashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188917830186479470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-24388923636930479042008-12-10T19:14:00.002-05:002008-12-10T19:17:26.084-05:00

This study examines the health status and utilization of physicians, hospitals, emergency departments, and traditional medicine among older Asian Indianimmigrants (n = 100). The data for this study derives from the Asian American Elders in New York City (AAENYC) Study, which used a regional probability sampling. Multivariate analyses were guided by the Andersen behavioral model. The number of

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Diwali Sweets Losing Their AllureThe Associated PressMonday, Oct. 13, 2008For thousands of years, Diwali celebrations have had a sweet embrace on India.Surgery treats, or mithai, have long been central to this Hindu festival of lights - sweet, fudgy goodies rich with cardamon, pistachio, and saffron, often coated an ethereal foil of pure silver. They are eagerly eaten, given as gifts, offered to

Nitashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188917830186479470noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-57502474215978336682008-10-02T20:39:00.005-04:002008-10-02T20:47:57.045-04:00

New Delhi: The much talked ban on smoking at public places all over the country comes into effect from today. Violation of the ban, imposed under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003, will attract a fine of up to Rs.200.To view the article, please visit: http://www.hindu.com/

Nitashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188917830186479470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-19683697114249551372008-09-23T20:59:00.003-04:002008-09-23T21:07:13.196-04:00

This article is a few months old, but it presents an interesting hypothesis regarding the prevalence of hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and heart problems in the South Asian community:“Scientists have pinpointed a reason why people with Indian ancestry may be more prone to weight problems.They have found this group is more likely to carry a gene sequence linked to an expanding waist line,

Ninoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-8356917606261397792008-09-13T18:14:00.001-04:002008-09-13T18:16:23.614-04:00

With the upcoming presidential election around the corner, AMHP (Association of Muslim Health Profesionals) thought it prudent to compare the health plans of the two major party candidates to help voters make informed decisions. As such, the Health Research and Policy Committee (HRP) compared and analyzed the two candidate's healthcare platforms. This document may be viewed at:bhttp://amhp.us/

Nitashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188917830186479470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-59990159600054656252008-09-03T22:18:00.002-04:002008-09-03T22:19:58.209-04:00

Please Join the Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project's Annual Fundraising Dinner: Ripples of Change: A Community Stance Against Domestic Violence Thursday, October 16, 20086:30 to 9:00 pm China Garden Restaurant1100 Wilson BlvdArlington, Virginia 22209 General Admission: $50 ($60 – at the door)Students, DVRP Volunteers/Advocates: $30 ($35 – at the door)

Nitashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188917830186479470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-28377693873445477772008-08-29T16:58:00.003-04:002008-08-29T17:11:17.608-04:00

Family Services of Montgomery County, in Pennsylvania, has just released an extensive report on the social and healthcare needs of the local Indian community. The 92-page report was written by Larry Fiebert, who conducted numerous interviews, and can be downloaded athttp://www.sajaforum.org/2008/08/mental-health-c.html.

Nitashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188917830186479470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-7548459987236874392008-07-16T21:41:00.003-04:002008-07-16T21:49:11.612-04:00

http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/saintpaul/CDC is collaborating with public health officials in many states, the Indian Health Service, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate an ongoing multi-state outbreak of human Salmonella serotype Saintpaul infections. An initial epidemiologic investigation in New Mexico and Texas comparing foods eaten by persons who were ill in May to

SAHEPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09077852968969376089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542950939050414081.post-46759130579529751282008-07-01T00:17:00.001-04:002008-07-01T00:19:52.412-04:00

Unnatural Causes: Is inequality making us sick?Episode 5: http://www.unnaturalcauses.org/episode_descriptions.php?page=5Why is your street address such a good predictor of your health? Latino and Southeast Asian immigrants like Gwai Boonkeut have been moving into long-neglected urban neighborhoods such as those in Richmond, California, a predominantly Black city in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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