Buddhism, Human Rights, International, Social Justice, Tibetan
MINNEAPOLIS (March 28, 2012) — The Tibetan community of Minnesota is mourning the death of 27 year-old Jamphel Yeshi who passed away Monday in New Delhi.
The Tibetan Youth Congress announced the death of Jamphel Yeshi, 27, who set his body on fire for the cause of Tibet in New Delhi. They consider Yeshi a of martyr. He is survived by his mother and four siblings, who are all in Tibet.
Dr. Howard Koh
By HOWARD KOH
(March 21, 2012) — Two years ago, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law. The Affordable Care Act provides hard working, middle-class families the security they deserve. The new health care law forces insurance companies to play by the rules, prohibiting them from dropping your coverage if you get sick or lose your job, billing you into bankruptcy through annual or lifetime limits, and, soon, discriminating against anyone with a pre-existing condition.
Already, the Affordable Care Act has expanded access to free preventive services, including mammograms and other cancer screenings, to 2.7 million Asian Americans in 2011, and requires insurers to cover preventive care for children so families do not have to pay for services such as flu shots and well-child visits. And, to date, more than half a million Asian Americans with Medicare have received one or more free preventive services.
Nancy Pomplun
Join the Minnesota Asian/American Health Coalition for its second annual Health Equity Day 2012 at the State Capitol on Wednesday, March 28.
Health Equity Day is a recognition of the power of awareness, empowerment and action of Asian, African, African American, American Indian, Latino, LGTBQ and other allied communities coming together to fight for greater equity at the state and local levels in Minnesota. The event seeks systemic change across social factors that influence and can provide optimal access to health for all.
U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison (MN-5)
MINNEAPOLIS (March 20, 2012) — Only two years after its enactment more than half of Metropolitan Minneapolis residents are already benefiting from the Affordable Care Act, also known as the Healthcare Reform bill.
The landmark bill, signed March 23, 2012, made comprehensive health care available to millions of Americans and gave them more control over the coverage they can receive.
Kathy Lim Ko, President & CEO, APIAHF
This week, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities from around the nation are celebrating the second anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), our country’s historic health care reform law. The ACA was a significant achievement for our nation and a major step in ensuring that all Americans have access to quality, affordable care. Despite the fact that the ACA has already helped millions of individuals get more affordable health coverage – including young adults and individuals with pre-existing conditions – opponents have challenged the law on a number of fronts, including in the court room.
Rishik
The India Association of Minnesota is asking for people to consider registering for the Be The Match Bone Marrow program to help find a match for an infant.
Little Rishik from the Twin Cities has a rare blood disorder called HLH, which can be fatal unless treated with a marrow transplant. He received a cord blood transplant via Be The Match in January but it failed.
Organized by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and sponsored by the United Health Foundation, Kick Butts Day is an annual celebration of youth leadership and activism in the fight against tobacco use. On Kick Butts Day, youth will encourage their peers to stay tobacco-free and educate their communities about the dangers of tobacco and the tobacco industry’s harmful marketing practices.
MINNEAPOLIS (March 14, 2012) — While there has been a great deal of attention focused on making sure children receive required vaccinations, Minnesota medical professionals and health advocates are becoming more concerned about a growing number of people over the age of 18 who are not getting vaccinated.
March 24 of each year is World Tuberculosis (TB) Day. It is a day to raise awareness about TB.
What is TB?
TB is a serious disease caused by a bacteria (germ) called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB is spread through the air. When someone with active TB disease in their lungs coughs, sneezes, or talks, TB germs can get into the air and float. Other people close to them can breathe these TB germs into their lungs.
TB is a serious disease but it can be cured with the right medicine. TB germs usually attack the lungs. But TB germs can also attack other parts of the body, including the brain, bones and lymph nodes. Only people with active TB disease in their lungs can spread TB germs to other people.
There are two phases of TB: latent TB infection and active TB disease. Both phases can be treated with medicine.
Community, Education, Health, Karen, Training/Workshops, Youth
By CARLOS GALLEGO
AAP staff writer
ST. PAUL (Feb. 27, 2012) — With 18 Karen “Family, Friend or Neighbors” providers attending a Shaken Baby Syndrome seminar on Monday at the Karen Organization of Minnesota.
The training organized by Think Small, a leader in early learning provider training for over 30 years. It offered valuable instruction for unlicensed “FFN” providers in prevention and care training for children.
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