Publish Date:   May 2025 Type: Fact Sheet, Infographic Topics:  Women's Health, Pregnancy Ethnicity: Language:  English, Simplified Chinese, Samoan, Traditional Chinese, and Spanish State: APIAHF is proud to release a new fact sheet on tips for wellness during pregnancy for Women’s Health Awareness Month. This resource is available in Simplified Chinese, Samoan, Traditional Chinese, and Spanish.

Publish Date:   April 2025 Type:   Testimony and Comments Topics:  Health Advocacy, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Access, Language Access Ethnicity: Language:   State: APIAHF President & CEO Juliet K. Choi’s Outside Witness Testimony to the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies for FY2026 Appropriations for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Publish Date:   March 2025 Type:   Report Topics:  Medicaid, Budget, Health Care, Health Access Ethnicity: Language:   State: A coalition of leading health and civil rights organizations — including the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF), the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights , NAACP , the National Council of Negro Women , the National Urban League , the Southern Poverty Law Center , UnidosUS , the Coalition on Human Needs , Families USA , the National Health Law Program , and Protect Our Care – published a report on the disproportionate harm Medicaid cuts would have on communities of color. Read the full report here:

WASHINGTON DC BACK TO JOB OPPORTUNITIES Policy Director WASHINGTON DC Title: Policy Director Reports To: Vice President Supervises: Yes – Policy Manager, Interns and/or Fellow Status: Exempt Position Duration: Full-time Salary Range: $100,000-$120,000 Duty Station: Washington, DC Last Reviewed: 05/19/2025 POSITION SUMMARY The Policy Director works closely with the Vice President, Community Engagement Team, and other APIAHF staff to promote federal and state policies that address the needs of AANHPIs. The Policy Director is responsible for assisting in developing policy priorities and strategizing and implementing plans to effectuate; analyzing federal and state policy proposals and developing products that support APIAHF’s advocacy efforts; providing technical support and assistance to state and local coalitions; and APIAHF’s National Network of community-based organizations. The Policy Director will also work in partnership with other national health advocacy, AANHPI, and civil rights organizations to advance legislative and policy measures that advance APIAHF’s mission. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Assist in the development of forward-leaning policy priorities that advance the health of AANHPI communities. Strategize and implement action items relating to policy priorities. Monitor and assess the impact of federal and state legislative and regulatory actions as they relate to the health of AANHPI communities. Establish and maintain state and federal legislative relationships and contacts. Research and draft white papers, comment letters, talking points, policy briefs, fact sheets, and other materials as needed. Track, review, and summarize policy research and reports on APIAHF issues. Develop legislative and administrative strategies and conduct advocacy on policy priorities. Manage grant programs related to the policy programs. Work with the Community Engagement Team to develop and implement strategies to engage the National Network, local AANHPI community-based organizations, community leaders, researchers, health professionals, and other key stakeholders with the intent to bolster their capacity to advocate on issues of importance to the AANHPI communities. Under the direction of the VP, Policy and Advocacy, act as a resource for and provide technical assistance to government officials, legislative staff, advocacy groups, health care and social service providers, advocates, and community organizations. Respond to media requests concerning APIAHF legislative and policy priorities, as delegated by the VP. Monitor media coverage of health policy issues affecting AANHPI communities; and, Perform other duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Bachelor’s degree with minimum of four (4) years of policy/advocacy experience or JD or Master’s degree in health, public health, public policy, or related field. Minimum 4-6 years of increasing experience (or equivalent) in public policy, especially health policy, public health, health economics, or civil rights. Demonstrated experience in interacting professionally with diverse individuals and organizations; and, Strong understanding of the federal legislative and regulatory process. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Ability to exercise independent judgment. Exceptional writing and research skills. Strong management skills. Strong verbal communication skills including public speaking; and, Excellent attention to detail. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Washington DC, congressional staff, or advocacy organizational experience is preferred. Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Experience with federal budget and appropriations. Experience in state or federal legislature or government health or social service agency at a policy level. Demonstrated interest or experience working with AANHPI communities. Demonstrated experience in program coordination and management; and, Familiarity with social media platforms and project management. TO APPLY To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references to jobs@apiahf.org with the subject line “Policy Director” APIAHF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. BACK TO JOB OPPORTUNITIES

APIAHF is closely monitoring the novel Coronavirus disease  (COVID-19) updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). This page will be updated regularly as news and resources develop. COVID-19 AND INFLUENZA APIAHF is closely monitoring the novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) . This page will be updated regularly as news and resources develop. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES HIV Education & Outreach Tuberculosis Elimination Outreach Capacity Building Initiatives COVID-19 & Influenza CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVES TUBERCULOSIS ELIMINATION OUTREACH HIV EDUCATION & OUTREACH COVID-19 & INFLUENZA PUBLIC HEALTH INITITATIVES — OUR POLICY WORK ON COVID-19 APIAHF is advocating for an equitable federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are fighting to ensure public health officials have the detailed demographic data they need to help all communities; to guarantee people who are Limited-English Proficient have their civil rights respected; and to demand the inclusion of immigrant and AANHPI communities in the federal public health and economic responses. FIND A LOCAL VACCINE CLINIC AT www.vaccines.gov APIAHF and 27 national and community Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) partners, with the CDC, launched the National AA and NHPI Health Response Partnership (the Partnership) to offer culturally and linguistically accessible resources to AANHPI communities. AA-NHPIHealthResponse.org will provide online resources to inform AANHPI populations on different pressing public health issues. In its initial phase, the Partnership included resources for COVID-19, specifically vaccinations, data accumulation efforts, public service announcements and health education. National AA and NHPI Health Response Partnership VISIT THE NATIONAL AA & HHPI HEALTH RESPONSE PARTNERSHIP RELATED RESOURCES — COVID-19 VACCINE UPDATES FROM THE CDC COVID-19 VACCINE BASICS COVID-19 LEARNING MATERIALS & GLOSSARY VIDEO RESOURCES Project Firstline, CDC’s national training collaborative for infection prevention and control, is committed to preparing frontline healthcare workers and the public health workforce to protect themselves, their patients, and their communities from infectious disease threats. Healthcare workers are on the frontlines of infection control and are essential partners in stopping the spread of infectious diseases. Project Firstline provides infection control training to this workforce, across all roles and settings. Project Firstline is building infection control training expertise within the public health workforce to support a culture of infection control in healthcare communities everywhere. A workforce trained in infection control can stop the spread of infectious diseases in healthcare settings, and protect staff, patients, and communities. CDC brings decades of experience in infection control and is uniquely positioned to provide this large-scale training to healthcare workers and the public health workforce. All healthcare workers—whether in environmental services, administration, acute, or long-term care—must unite in the effort to save lives with good infection control practices every day. To better inform Project Firstline’s training content, CDC and APIAHF, along with partners Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations , Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance , NYU Center for the Study of Asian American Health , Philippine Nurses Association of America Foundation, Papa Ola Lokahi , and Na Limahana o Lonopuha listened to people on the frontlines of healthcare and public health. Together we will continue these dialogues to ensure that Project Firstline provides relevant and accessible trainings—trainings that present not just the recommended infection control practices, but the science and reasoning behind them. PROJECT FIRSTLINE LEARN MORE AT THE WEBSITE MEET THE CHAMPIONS VIEW CDC TRAININGS FIND IN-LANGUAGE RESOURCES PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES COVID-19 & INFLUENZA — LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES Expanding Access to Healthcare HIV Education & Outreach Tuberculosis Elimination Outreach Capacity Building Initiatives

JUNE 30, 2023 PRESS RELEASE SUPREME COURT CONTINUES TO ERODE RIGHTS AND THE HEALTH OF ALL AMERICANS JUNE 30, 2023 WASHINGTON —Today marks the final day of the 2022-23 U.S. Supreme Court term. Our nation ends the term with dire impacts due to the politicization of our Court, which continues to roll back longstanding laws impacting our health and civil rights. Juliet K. Choi, President & CEO of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum, issued the following statement: “Over the last two years, the Court has undermined our liberties, including affirmative action, the right to an abortion and ensuring the LGBTQ+ community is treated with dignity and respect. The Court’s decision today in 303 Creative, Inc. v. Elenis, under the guise of free speech, denies same-sex couples equal access to public businesses based solely on sexual orientation. This argument continues to harm the health and well-being of the LGBTQ+ community, including an estimated 325,000 AANHPI individuals, by opening the door for discrimination and asserting a second-class citizen status of a protected class. ”What is clear is that courts matter. Voters have the power to elect leaders – including the President and Senators – who directly shape our courts. We must continue to hold our elected leaders accountable, and this can only be done by ensuring that we all civically engage in the electoral process.” In addition to the Court’s decision in 303 Creative, Inc. v. Elenis, APIAHF raised concerns on two recent decisions. Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard – decided June 29, 2023 “The Court has long held that affirmative action is vital to advancing diversity and ensuring our graduates are prepared for our multiracial workforce and society. This decision has implications not only for undergraduate admissions but also for graduate-level admissions, including medical and nursing school, said Juliet K. Choi, President & CEO of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum. “Our communities’ health does best when medical professionals are more likely to understand our experiences. Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders continue to be grossly underrepresented in the medical profession, and health equity is further compromised by this decision – particularly in the shadow of the impact of COVID-19 on NHPI communities, which had one of the highest per capita death rates in our nation.” Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization – decided June 24, 2022 “We have already seen the chilling effect of the Dobbs decision on vulnerable communities. The erosion of reproductive rights disproportionately affects AANHPI women, immigrant women, women of color, and other underserved populations who already face significant barriers to accessing comprehensive and affordable health care,” said Juliet K. Choi, President & CEO of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum. “Abortion care is an integral part of health care and reproductive justice must be protected for all individuals, irrespective of their background, circumstances or the states that they reside in. As we observe this sorrowful day, APIAHF recommits to protecting and restoring reproductive rights, ensuring that every person has the autonomy to make decisions about their own bodies and lives. We call upon our leaders, at all levels of government, to take a stand and safeguard the rights and well-being of all individuals, upholding the principles of justice, equity, and personal autonomy.” # # # BACK TO PRESS RELEASES Next Item Previous Item BACK TO PRESS RELEASES