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Diseases which have one or more of the following characteristics: they are permanent, leave residual disability, are caused by non-reversible pathological alteration, require special training of the patient for rehabilitation, or may be expected to require a long period of supervision, observation, or care. (Dictionary of Health Services Management, 2d ed)

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APIAHF Social Media Guide FINAL.pdf [294.69KB]

Social media can become overwhelming especially if you are new to it. Thankfully, there are some ways to help you get through the beginning stages of building your social media sites. Consider some of the strategies in this guide and look through the guide to learn more about Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Author:	APIAHF
Published:	November 2012
Type:	Toolkit
Language:	English
Topic:	Chronic diseases Health advocacy » Advocacy training HIV/AIDS » Community planning Health services » Data and research Health policy » Data and research Health advocacy » Capacity building HIV/AIDS Health advocacy » Community organizing Health policy » Health care access HIV/AIDS » Health strategies Health advocacy » Community outreach Health policy » Health care disparities Health policy HIV/AIDS » Organizational development Health services

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Brief on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Report

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Brief on the CDC Report 08.21.12.pdf [290.06KB]

Epidemiologic Profile 2010: Asians and Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders

In August 2012, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a groundbreaking report focusing on the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) communities and their disease burden for several viral communicable diseases: specifically, HIV /AIDS; viral hepatitis; sexually transmitted diseases (STDs); and, tuberculosis (TB).

Author:	APIAHF
Published:	August 2012
Type:	Health Brief
Language:	English
Topic:	Chronic diseases HIV/AIDS » Community planning Health services » Data and research Health policy » Data and research Chronic diseases » Hepatitis B HIV/AIDS Health services » Preventive care Health services » Public health Health advocacy HIV/AIDS » Health strategies Health policy

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Health Equity Summit September 17, 2011

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Health Equity Summit Program.pdf [6.66MB]

The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF), the Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) and members of the Summit Host Committee are convening the 2011 Health Equity Summit to bring together diverse communities with our nation’s experts in health care, civil rights, and government to discuss policy reforms and initiatives that move the country toward racial equity in health and health care.

Author:	APIAHF
Published:	September 2011
Type:	Article
Language:	English
State:	California
Topic:	Chronic diseases HIV/AIDS » Community planning HIV/AIDS » Health strategies

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Comments to the DME MAC's on Glucose Monitoring

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APIAHF-Comments1108-2010.pdf [171.94KB]

Author:	APIAHF
Published:	May 2011
Type:	Testimony and Comments
Language:	English
Topic:	Chronic diseases Chronic diseases » Diabetes Health advocacy Health policy