The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) will hold a briefing to explore exactly why such stark disparities exist and how to alleviate them. Policymakers, experts and an audience Q&A will explore stark disparities documented by the Journal and how to alleviate them. Speakers include Dr. Howard Koh, Assistant Secretary for Health for the Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Representative Mike Honda (D-CA), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, U.S. Representative Judy Chu (D-CA), Dr. John Ruffin, Director of the National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities, and Dr. Ed Sondik, PhD, Director of the National Center for Health Statistics. Two panels, Shine the Light: A Research Agenda to Reveal Hidden Needs, and Addressing Root Causes: Paths to Achieving Health Equity will feature both journal authors and prominent policymakers.

June 1-2, 2009
Marriot Crystal Gateway
1700 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, Virginia 22202

Voices: Amplifying the Call for Healthy Communities, will take place June 1-2, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia. Using APIAHF's Blueprint for the Health of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders as a guide, the conference looks to engage participants to influence system changes that will result in improved health and well-being.

Please click here for the Voices 2009 Conference program.