March 8, 2016 WASHINGTON – After joining an amicus brief with a diverse coalition of 325 immigrant, civil rights, labor and social service organizations, the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) released the following statement urging the Supreme Court to lift the injunction that blocked the executive actions on immigration that President Obama…
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2016 WASHINGTON– Today, the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) released the following statement supporting President Obama’s fiscal year 2017 budget. “We are encouraged by the President’s focus on strengthening our economy and investing in the health of our nation, as well as enforcing federal protections against all forms of discrimination,”…
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2016 The 12 W. K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) “Anchor Institutions,” applaud the Foundation’s launch of the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) commission. The WKKF “America Healing Racial Equity Anchor Collaborative” is a unique partnership of 12 leading national organizations all dedicated to racial equity and racial healing. As coalition members in the…
Read MoreJanuary 22, 2016 WASHINGTON – Today, the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) recognized the 43rd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, which guarantees the legal right to have an abortion. “Forty-three years later, Roe’s right remains elusive for far too many American women and their families,” said Kathy Ko…
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2016 WASHINGTON – There are only 11 more days for consumers to sign up for health coverage under the federal and state marketplaces. During this AAPI Affordable Care Act Week of Action, Action for Health Justice (AHJ) is pleased to spread the word about health coverage options available through the Affordable Care Act…
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2016 WASHINGTON – Today, the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to review President Obama’s immigration executive action that established the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents program (DAPA) and expanded the 2012 Deferred Action for Childhood arrivals…
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2016 WASHINGTON – Today the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) welcomed Debbie I. Chang, Oliver J. Kim, Dianne Yamashiro-Omi, and Minh T. Nguyen to the organization’s board of directors. “I am pleased that Debbie, Oliver, Dianne, and Minh will serve on our board of directors,” said Kathy Ko Chin, APIAHF…
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2016 WASHINGTON – Today, the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) released the following statement of support for President Obama’s 2017 budget proposal, which would provide three years of full federal funding to states choosing to expand Medicaid. “We cannot praise this decision enough because it would help fulfill the promise…
Read MoreJanuary 12, 2016 WASHINGTON – After President Obama delivered his State of the Union address tonight, Kathy Ko Chin, president and CEO of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF), issued the following statement: “Throughout his presidency, President Obama has focused intently on improving the lives of all Americans through strengthening our economy,…
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2016 WASHINGTON – Today, the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) released the following statement in opposition to budget reconciliation legislation passed in the House of Representatives that would repeal large sections of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), cut public health funding and attack women’s health providers. The bill passed the…
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