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:   January 2024 Type:  Fact Sheet Topics:   Fact Sheet, Cancer, AANHPI, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders, Cancer Screening Ethnicity: Language:  English State: Cancer is the leading cause of death for the AANHPI Communities - at 27%! The three leading causes of cancer death are lung (27%), liver (14%), and colorectal (11%) among males, and lung (21%), breast (14%), and colorectal (11%) among females. View and download the fact sheet for screening and prevention guidelines by cancer type. These guidelines are provided by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force. This resource is also available in Hawaiian, Hmong, Samoan, Tongan, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. View and download these in-language resource below.

Publish Date:   January 2024 Type:  Infographic Topics: Infographic , Cancer, AANHPI, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders, Cancer Screening Ethnicity: Language:  English State: Cancer is the leading cause of death for AANHPI communities - at 27%. This increases the importance of preventative care measures such as screenings, which should not be delayed. View and download the fact sheet for information on cancer statistics and cultural barriers and stigma in AANHPI communities. This resource is also available in Hawaiian, Hmong, Samoan, Tongan, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. View and download these in-language resource below.

Publish Date:   March 2024 Type:   Fact Sheet, FAQ, Infographics Topics:   Ethnicity: Language:   State: 1 out of every 5 individuals who have suffered from COVID-19 will develop Long COVID, which could be associated with a rise in mental health symptoms. Learn more about the intersection of Long COVID and mental health. This resource is also available in Cebuano, Ilocano, Indonesian, Korean, Lao, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Tagalog.

Publish Date:   October 2024 Type:   FAQ Topics:  Medicare, Prescription, Payment Plan Insurance, Health Care Coverage Ethnicity: Language:  English, Chuukese, Hindi, Korean, Kosraean, Marshallese, Samoan, Simplified Chinese, Tagalog, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese State: The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan is a new, voluntary payment option under Medicare Part D. Starting on January 1, 2025, this program will allow beneficiaries to spread their out-of-pocket prescription costs over the calendar year. To participate, beneficiaries must opt into this program each year. View and download this FAQ for more details about this program. APIAHF coordinated the translation of this resource into select Asian and Pacific Islander languages. This resource is also available in Chuukese, Hindi, Korean, Kosraean, Marshallese, Samoan, Simplified Chinese, Tagalog, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese.

Publish Date:   October 2024 Type:   Fact Sheets Topics:  Medicare, Part D Enrollment, Insurance, Health Care Coverage Ethnicity: Language:  English, Chuukese, Hindi, Korean, Kosraean, Marshallese, Samoan, Simplified Chinese, Tagalog, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese State: For nearly 60 years, Medicare has helped pay for medical care for Americans over the age of 65, as well as younger Americans with certain medical needs. Thanks to Medicare Part D, nearly 90% of Medicare beneficiaries have comprehensive prescription drug coverage. View and download this fact sheet for some suggestions for beneficiaries enrolling or re-enrolling in Part D this fall 2024. APIAHF coordinated the translation of this resource into select Asian and Pacific Islander languages. This resource is also available in Chuukese, Hindi, Korean, Kosraean, Marshallese, Samoan, Simplified Chinese, Tagalog, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese.

Publish Date:   March 2025 Type:   Infographic, Fact Sheet Topics:  Measles Ethnicity: Language:   State: As people prepare to travel for the summer, it is important to remember that measles can be passed to your child by unvaccinated travelers: mostly Americans and sometimes foreign visitors who get measles while they are in other countries. Talk to your child’s healthcare provider to make sure your child is up-to-date on their measles vaccination! View and download an updated version of our Measles Guide for Parents and Caregivers here: The May 2024 version of this resource is available below in English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese:

Publish Date:   February 7, 2025 Type:  Infographic, Executive Summary, Report Topics:  Health Care Access, Public Health, Health Disparities, Systems Mapping, Systems Thinking, Community Organizations Ethnicity: Language:  English State: In partnership with Bristol Myers Squibb, APIAHF collaborated with five community partners from our 20 x 20 Health Navigator Program to identify key dynamics that contribute to health inequity and recommend actionable steps for all stakeholders to make lasting change. View and download our infographic for a summary of systems thinking and our findings based on a three-day in-person workshop and multiple virtual discussions throughout our year-long 20 x 20 Systems Mapping Project with our partners: Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) Asian Pacific Community in Action (APCA) Korean Community Services of Metropolitan NY, Inc. (KCS) Micronesian Islander Community (MIC) Razakaar Foundation View and download our executive summary for a more detailed look at our key findings and recommendations.

Publish Date:   March 3, 2025 Type:  Infographic, Fact Sheet Topics:  Immigration, Civil Rights, Community Health Workers, Community-Based Organizations Ethnicity: Language:  English State: APIAHF developed an infographic with information on rights that all people in the United States have, regardless of immigration status. View and download the infographic below.

Publish Date:   June 2025 Type:  Testimony and Comments Topics:  Medicaid, Health Coverage Ethnicity: Language:  English State: In continuation of advocacy efforts to protect Medicaid, APIAHF sent a letter to the Senate Finance Committee as they began considering the House government funding bill, urging them to reject harmful health-related proposals within it. Among the many items set forth in the House bill, the letter outlines the key provisions that would harm AANHPI communities: penalties for states providing health coverage to some foreign-born individuals, Medicaid work requirements, and increased Medicaid eligibility checks.

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: