The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency responsible for providing health coverage to more than 160 million people through Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and the Health Insurance Marketplace. Read APIAHF's full statement: https://lnkd.in/gzxtnC-f
Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum
Non-profit Organizations
Washington, DC 3,256 followers
About us
The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) is a health justice non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of more than 23 million Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders living in the United States and its jurisdictions. We believe that all persons have the right to be healthy, the right to live in a thriving community, and the right to quality, affordable, and accessible health care. Our work derives from three core values: Respect because we affirm the identity, rights, and dignity of all people. Fairness in how people are treated by others and by institutions, including who participates in decision making processes. Equity in power, opportunities, and resources to address obstacles hindering vulnerable communities and groups from living the healthiest lives. MISSION The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) influences policy, mobilizes communities, and strengthens programs and organizations to improve the health of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1986
- Specialties
- Health Care Policy and Advocacy, Capacity Building, Mobilization, and Community Engagement
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1629 K Street NW
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Washington, DC 20006, US
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San Francisco, California 94108, US
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Medicaid helps over 8 million seniors age with dignity and independence and lightens the load of working families struggling to get by. #MedicaidMatters
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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Learn about risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options from the American Cancer Society: https://lnkd.in/gHv87vwk
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April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. Family history is a strong risk factor. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have questions or concerns. Learn more about testicular cancer from the American Association of Cancer Research: https://lnkd.in/gW8Z3gQy
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April is National Minority Health Month. Minorities have been historically underserved in health care. APIAHF strives to improve health equity and access for all. Visit apiahf.org/resources to view and download our health resources.
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April is Medicaid Awareness Month. Recently, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a Budget Resolution that could lead to the largest Medicaid cuts in history, risking the health and financial well-being of over 70 million people. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/yeKu50Vq3SL
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In Part II of our 2025 Respiratory Virus Guidance campaign, we discuss the different types of influenza and avian influenza, also known as the bird flu. Their simultaneous circulation poses big health risks to the general populace- not just poultry and dairy workers. One human death has been reported from the bird flu thus far, underscoring how important it is to stay informed to mitigate the threat of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1).
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