Month: August 2010

Health Care Reform benefits Ohio

Federal health care reform and the Affordable Care Act has immediate benefits for Ohioans.  To learn more about new support for seniors, coverage expansions, and stronger consumer protections, check out…

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2008-09 Annual Report Available

ASIA’s 2008-09 Annual Report is now available!  Click here to learn more about ASIA’s projects and outcomes from the past year.

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New FDA guidelines help "Break the Chain" of tobacco addiction

Every day nearly 4,000 kids under 18 try their first cigarette and 1,000 children under 18 become daily smokers. In high school, 7% of Asian American students smoke. The FDA…

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Online Survey Opportunity for Asian American Women

ASIA is pleased to announce an online survey opportunity for Asian American women.  Dr. Eun-Ok Im from the University of Texas-Austin is conducting a study on the physical activity attitudes…

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A Community Call for Help

Dear Community Members, One of our dearest Laotian community members has a serious health condition and needs as much help as she can get.  Her name is Photivanh Khamphilapanyo and…

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Executive Director's opinion piece published in Akron Beacon Journal

ASIA’s Executive Director, Michael Byun was published in the Akron Beacon Journal on Friday, August 13, 2010.  Byun wrote a letter to the editor to reinforce comments made in an…

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ASIA receives grant from Kaiser Permanente to support diabetes prevention

Kaiser Permanente recently awarded Asian Services In Action $24,992 to support diabetes prevention, education, and outreach.  The funding will help support a local awareness campaign to educate the community about…

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Community Health Advisory Council addresses health disparities

Formed in 2009, the Community Health Advisory Council brings a diverse group of public health and health care professionals together to address health issues and disparities facing Northeast Ohio.  Asian…

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Women's Mind and Body Wellness Event is a Success

On August 8th, 2010 ASIA’s community health and mental health awareness programs partnered for a Women’s Mind and Body Wellness event.  The event kicked off with a presentation and trunk…

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Please welcome Shuofen Li, Program Coordinator

ASIA is pleased to welcome Shuofen Li, MSSA, CNM as a Program Coordinator for Self-Sufficiency programs.  Shuofen graduated in May 2010 from Case Western Reserve University majoring in social work…

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Survey Opportunity for Community Health Assessment

Asian Services in Action, Inc. is pleased to announce a survey opportunity for residents of Summit County.   Akron Children’s Hospital, Akron General Health System and Summa Health System have joined…

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Guitar Lessons (Proceeds benefit ASIA, Inc.)

Guitar Lessons with Harold Moore The course is for everyone but also can be applied to all forms and expressions of musical types. You’ll learn rock, country, blues and many…

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Graduate Level, Post- Baccalaureate and Work-Study Opportunities

Position Available: Graduate Level, Post- Baccalaureate and Work-Study Opportunity Location: Akron and Cleveland Asian Services In Action (ASIA) is a growing non-profit multi-service agency with two sites (Akron and Cleveland)…

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