Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO)

Protecting and keeping our communities safe is a priority. Yesterday, AAPCHO joined The White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention and AAPI Against Gun Violence Coalition along with many AA and NH/PI leaders, survivors, and advocates for a roundtable to discuss and learn about initiatives and resources. Participants shared perspectives about the gun violence crisis and asked the Administration for concrete steps. This week, the U.S. Surgeon General made historic declaration that gun violence is a public health crisis. The declaration was paired with a new report analyzing rates of firearm violence and its impacts on our nation’s economy, health, and future. Read more: https://bit.ly/3xAUYE0.

In celebration of Pride Month, Adam Carbullido, director of policy and advocacy at AAPCHO joined the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders and The White House Office of Public Engagement for a Pride Month Convening. It was a special opportunity to uplift and highlight the contributions of AA and NH/PI LGBTQI+ advocates, leaders, and allies. #PrideMonth2024 #AANHPIhealth

On World Refugee Day, we honor the perseverance and strength of refugees around the world, including Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. Many AAPI families have fled conflict, persecution, and natural disasters, rebuilding their lives with courage and determination. They enrich our communities with diverse cultures, traditions, and skills. AAPI refugees often face unique challenges in accessing healthcare, including language barriers, cultural insensitivity, and complex bureaucracies. These challenges can be further compounded by fear and uncertainty due to current immigration policies. Read more about how we can support AAPI refugees and other immigration recommendations here: https://lnkd.in/gceXUkX9 Today, let’s stand together for refugees, asylum seekers, and all those facing displacement, offering understanding and welcoming them to our communities. #WorldRefugeeDay #WithRefugees #AANHPIhealth

Today as we commemorate #Juneteenth and the liberation of Black Americans, we recommit ourselves to working toward equity in health and all aspects of society. Learn more and celebrate with the National Museum of African American History and Culture: https://lnkd.in/gqvPZFF

Today, the Biden administration announced new executive actions on immigration. Adam Carbullido, director of policy and advocacy of AAPCHO, joined advocates and partners across the country at the White House earlier today to celebrate the 12th anniversary of #DACA and the proposed new policy changes that will provide immigration relief to mixed-status families including more than half a million individuals. The executive actions are the most significant for immigrants and their families since the DACA program was first announced in 2012. Today's announcement is a key step in the right direction and AAPCHO looks forward to continuing to work with the administration and our members and other partners toward comprehensive immigration reform that keeps families together. #ProtectFamilies #ImmigrantHeritageMonth

AAPCHO is proud to serve on the host committee for National AAPI Leadership Summit 2024 and 2024 Presidential Town Hall! Join us as we come together to discuss the power of our electorate and hear from our presidential candidates and how they plan to empower our communities. #AAPIPrezTownhall #AANHPIhealth #MyHealthMyVote

Webinar happening this Thursday, 6/6 at 2pm PT! AAPCHO, CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, and National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA) are hosting a webinar on “Improving Oral Health Equity and Justice: The Power of Disaggregated Data”. Speakers will also discuss the historical context and cultural nuances of AA and NH/PI communities and share resources to ensure these communities are more accurately represented and positioned at the center of their care. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gc7xw3YJ.

Join AAPCHO, the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, and the National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA) on Thursday, 6/6 at 2pm PT for a webinar about the power of disaggregated data in improving oral health equity. Speakers will also discuss the historical context and cultural nuances of AA and NH/PI communities and share resources to ensure these communities are more accurately represented and positioned at the center of their care. Save your spot: https://lnkd.in/gc7xw3YJ #AANHPIHM

We are thankful and humbled to be able to spend part of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in community with our Members! Last week, AAPCHO convened an in-person meeting with our CA Member CHCs to discuss best practices and recommendations to improve the health of older adults and caregivers including Asian Americans (AAs), Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (NH/PIs), and other vulnerable populations served at CHCs. We thank the Archstone Foundation for its generous support of the meeting including President and CEO, Christopher Langston, who made time to join us to learn more about AAPCHO Members' successes and challenges in providing care to older adults. Thank you all for connecting with us and sharing your valuable perspectives! See more photos from the meeting here: https://bit.ly/3Ke3Z8F. A special shoutout to the Japanese American Museum of San Jose for sharing their space for our collaborative meeting! Partners and members in attendance: Archstone Foundation, AACI (Asian Americans for Community Involvement), Asian Health Services, Bay Area Community Health, Community Medical Wellness Centers USA, North East Medical Services, OpSam Health, KCS, Inc. #AANHPIhealth #healthequity #olderamericansmonth #AANHPIHM

Earlier this May, Jeffrey B. Caballero, MPH, executive director of AAPCHO, joined Secretary Xavier Becerra at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Krystal Ka‘ai, Executive Director at the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, with other national AA and NH/PI leaders for a roundtable to discuss community priorities. COFA benefits, language access, mental health, reproductive health, and workforce were among the topics discussed. We are grateful for the opportunity to uplift the needs and strengths of the communities we serve, and look forward to our continued work together toward health equity and healthier AA and NH/PI communities! #AANHPIhealth #healthequity Left to Right: Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum, NAPCA - National Asian Pacific Center on Aging, National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (NAAPIMHA), NAPAFASA, South Asian Public Health Association (SAPHA), @National Association Of Pasifika Organizations, National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF), Secretary Becerra (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)), APPEAL -- Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy and Leadership, Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC), Papa Ola Lōkahi, PHILIPPINE NURSES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA FOUNDATION INC, @Empowering Pacific Islander Communities (EPIC), National Council of Asian Pacific Islander Physicians, White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders Photo credits: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)