Month: August 2013

Affordable Care Act: Creating Health Access for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

By Howard K. Koh, M.D., MPH Assistant Secretary for Health Every one of us knows someone- a friend, a relative, or maybe a patient- who couldn’t receive the care they…

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Position Available: Finance and Program Assistant

Position Available:             Finance and Program Assistant                 Location:                              Akron Pay Rate:                             Based on experience (1.0 FTE) with full benefits If you are interested, please send your resume with a cover letter…

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Position Available: Program Assistant- READY Program

Position Available:           Program Assistant, READY Program Location:                            Akron, Ohio Pay Rate:                            negotiable (based on qualifications) – this is a part time position If you are interested, please email…

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Learn about the Health Insurance Marketplace in Korean

The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) invites you to join our Google Hangout in Korean on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 3:00 pm ET. Nearly…

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Protecting Our Children

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s Citizens Legal Academy is hosting a panel discussion on safeguarding children, how the City of Cleveland responds to child crimes and resources to protect loved ones.…

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USCIS Stakeholder Message: Recent Telephone Scams

In recent weeks, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) learned of a new telephone scam targeting USCIS applicants and petitioners. Scammers are using a technique called “Caller ID spoofing” to…

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Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Campaign Recruitment

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is recruiting ex-smokers of Asian heritage to appear in an ad campaign about the health effects of cigarette smoking.  Please see the flyer  for more…

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Ohio Association of Foodbanks and Consortium Organizations received funds by HHS

HHS announced the Ohio Association of Foodbanks and its consortium of social service agencies will receive $1.9 million in federal funds to provide in-person assistance to consumers in Ohio. Asian…

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Sexual Assualt PSA on Erie Chinese Journal

ASIA’s Sexual Assault PSA on Erie Chinese Journal: more than 8,000 copies have been distributed to areas include the greater Cleveland area, Columbus, Pittsburgh, places in Kentucky and New York.…

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Free Heart & Vascular Screenings

Akron General Heart & Vascular Center is offering free heart & vascular screenings on September 21, 2013 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. <Download the flyer here>

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NEW REPORT ON 2012 ELECTION FINDS LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE A KEY ISSUE FOR ASIAN AMERICAN VOTERS

A message from Asian American Justice Center (AAJC): NEW REPORT ON 2012 ELECTION FINDS LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE A KEY ISSUE FOR ASIAN AMERICAN VOTERS Asian Americans Advancing Justice has released a…

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[August 31] Grace Park Community Picnic

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HAPI Fresh Newsletter (August 2013)

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NeighborFood Akron Community Garden Tour & Healthy Potluck

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POLICE BRUTALITY- AGAIN! Victim of the System, Tongan Man Dies In Arizona

For Immediate Release August 7, 2013 Please Contact: O. Fahina Tavake-Pasi, National Tongan American Society | Phone: 801. 467. 8712  Cell: 801. 915. 4475  Fax: 801. 487. 2656    …

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Karen Jiobu of the Ohio Asian American Health Coalition Receives National Hepatitis B Champion Award

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: August 6, 2013 Stacy LavillaDirector of Communications, AAPCHO(510) 272-9536 x110slavilla@aapcho.org       Washington, D.C., August 6, 2013 – Karen Jiobu of the Ohio Asian American…

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