Earlier this year, two staff members were recognized for their leadership with a grant from the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. The grant supports leaders of color from organizations supported by the Foundation.
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One may identify if they have origins in*
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One may identify if they have origins in*
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*These lists are not exclusive. The provided examples offer geographic place markers.
**Currently, the U.S. Census Bureau includes the Middle East in the White race category though some regions are considered part of Asia.
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A Note on SymbolsImage credit: The California Natural Resources Agency. The logo’s flowers honor the diversity of Asian and Pacific Islander cultures across the U.S. Explore their site for more information on the symbolism of Lotus flowers, Cherry blossoms, and Plumerias across Asia and the Pacific Islands. |
Within this diverse group, health disparities exist:
Common barriers to AAPI engagement in healthcare:
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When you hear the word “medicine”, it is likely that you visualize hospitals, pharmacies, stethoscopes, and scrubs; this would be an accurate representation of the western practice of medicine. But western medicine is not the only way the citizens of our world engage in health care. Civilizations all across the globe have been practicing traditional methods of healing for centuries.
Eastern Medicine, for example, has been a practice in Asia for over 2,000 years. More specifically, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has been around since 200 BCE. Eastern medicine practices and TCM are traditional ways to diagnose, treat, and prevent illnesses. Pacific Islanders also have traditional health practices to prevent illness and promote wellness. Each of these practices share a central goal: balance. Achieving and maintaining balance in the body through managing three areas: external/environmental factors, lifestyle habits, and internal emotions to balance the body, mind, and spirit is central to many of these traditional modes of keeping healthy.
Take a look below at some forms of traditional eastern medicine and wellness practices—you may be more familiar with them than you think!
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Asian American Pacific Islander Health Forum
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) AAPI
American Medical Association AAPI Health Equity Report
Art Across Asian Cultures - Virtual Tour; Multiple Dates
Artisan in Residence Workshop | Calligraphy with Bertrand Mao; Multiple Dates
Johns Hopkins Medicine API ERG + Allies Meet-up @ Asia North 2024; Tuesday, May 14 · 6 - 8:30pm EDT
Shze-Hui Tjoa presents THE STORY GAME; Tuesday, May 14 · 7 - 8:30pm EDT
The Baltimore AAPI Festival; Sunday, May 19 · 2 - 4pm EDT
Baltimore AAPI Learning Community: A Visioning Session; Monday, May 20 · 6 - 8pm EDT
Trivia Night: AANHPI Heritage Month; Tuesday, May 28 · 5 - 6:45pm EDT
Earlier this year, two staff members were recognized for their leadership with a grant from the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. The grant supports leaders of color from organizations supported by the Foundation.
May is Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and honor the diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of these communities.
Gregory Rogers is a Senior Community Health Worker (CHW) with years of experience in addiction counseling. A vital part of a client’s care team, CHWs work with clients to navigate care both in the clinic and out in the community. See how Greg spends his days!
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