APIAHF

NHPI Health Brain Trust on Data & Research: A Call to Action – More Data Collection and Reporting on Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Health to Eliminate Health Disparities

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This document summarizes the recommendations from the very first national convening of the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Health Brain Trust on Data & Research held in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 14-16, 2009. There is an urgent need for more baseline data and evidence-based research on the health and healthcare issues of the NHPI population.…

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Proceedings of the 3rd Health Brain Trust on Data & Research: Utilize Data from Local Evaluations

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The collective experience and wisdom of all participants resulted in highly informative presentations and insightful discussions. Many actionable recommendations were made during speaker panel discussions and small group breakout sessions. The participants also pointed out that these recommendations are important at both local and national levels. Without change happening at the local level via grassroots…

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Asian American & Pacific Islander Cancer Support Groups Case Study

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This Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Cancer Support Groups Case Study highlights successes, challenges, and best practices for developing cancer support groups specific to AAPI ethnic communities. While there are increasing numbers of AAPI ethnic specific cancer support groups available, there has not been a publication to showcase specific support groups that are in…

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Breaking Through the Silence: Key Issues and Recommendations to Address HIV/AIDS Among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in the United States

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This policy document is focused on breaking the silence around HIV in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities through public health leadership and response. Readers are encouraged to use the document as a resource to begin implementation of the recommendations offered or to support the continuation and enhancement of existing policies and efforts…

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Book of Sorrows: The Impact of Tobacco Abuse – Personal Stories and Testimonies

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The Book of Sorrows is a compilation of personal stories and testimonies of the impact of tobacco abuse on AAPI communities, especiallyforfamilies. Thisbookisintendedtobesharedwith communityleaders,familymembers,andpolicymakers. The individuals contributing to this book have done so in hopes that it will drive AAPI communities to promote a healthier lifestyle and understand the real impact of tobacco abuse.

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2008-2012 Policy Agenda

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This agenda outlines our national policy priorities for 2008 to 2012, as part of an ambitious framework for change in policies, in systems, and in the fundamental ways that we address health for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.

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A Blueprint for the Health of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders

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Primary prevention and addressing the socio-economic and environmental determinants of health are also considered to be essential to improving health and well-being. More specifically for AA and NHPI communities, significant challenges remain in these areas: data collection, dissemination, and analysis; access to culturally and linguistically competent services; civil rights and equal opportunity; and community capacity…