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| The Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA) is a community-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that strives to reduce health disparities for Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) in the Midwest. | |
Our mission
The Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA) works with community-based organizations and health care providers in the Midwest to reduce health disparities for Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) through providing culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate services, as well as community outreach...
| NEWS AND EVENTS |
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May 17 National Hepatitis Awareness Day, 2012 The Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA), in partnership with the Illinois Department of Public Health, Chicago Department of Public Health, Chinese Fine Arts Society, University of Illinois – Hospital & Health Sciences System, Northwestern University – Hepatitis B Alliance of Chicago, Chicago Mayor’s Office of Special Events, and 20 other organizations, announces the celebration of May Asian Heritage Month and National Hepatitis Awareness Day on May 17, 2012. The event is also sponsored by Bristol – Myers Squibb and Genentech – A Member of the Roche Group.
Location: Daley Plaza 50 W. Washington St., Chicago, IL 60602 Date: May 17, 2012 (Thursday) Time: 12:00 – 1:00pm Contact Dr. Hong Liu: 312-225-8659
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Monthly Hepatitis B Clinic The Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA), in partnership with the Northwestern University – Hepatitis B Alliance of Chicago, is pleased to announce the launch of the monthly hepatitis B clinic in Chicago. The clinic will provide hepatitis B screening, immunization, and education. Hepatitis B vaccines will be provided by the Chicago Department of Public Health.
Chicago, IL 60616 Date: Last Saturday of Each Month Contact Dr. Hong Liu: 312-225-8659
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MAHA and the Rush University Medical Center are Partnering to Conduct the Pine Study
The PINE Study stands for Population Study of Chinese Elderly in Chicago. The purpose of the PINE study is to understand the psychological and social issues that affect the general well-being of the Chicago Chinese population. This study is led by the Rush Institute of Healthy Aging under the direction of Dr. Xinqi Dong. The Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA) and the Chinese American Service League (CASL) are working together with Rush as the community partners to invite older Chinese adults (aged 60 or older) living in Chicago and their family members to participate in the study.
For more information, please call Iggy Chang at (312)942–3330 or Eshien_Chang@rush.edu.
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Annual Benefit Reception for the Midwest Asian Health Association "Prevention through Empowerment"
The Midwest Asian Health Association will hold its Annual Benefit Reception at Sushi Taiyo (58 E. Ontario St. Chicago, IL 60611) on Friday, November 4, 2011 from 6:30-9:00pm. Our theme – “Prevention through Empowerment” aims to raise public awareness about the importance of early detection and prevention of diseases in the Asian American community.
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MAHA and Sinai Health System formed a partnership targeting uninsured children and youth in Hispanic and Asian Communities
The grants were announced Thursday, August 18, 2011 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The two-year grants are authorized under the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009.
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Dr. Hong Liu was Invited to the White House for the World Hepatitis Day Briefing
July 28, 2011, marks the first official World Hepatitis Day established by the World Health Organization (WHO). CDC joins with WHO in calling for a renewed commitment against a largely silent but persistent epidemic. In the United States, World Hepatitis Day was observed on July 28 at the White House for the first time. Dr. Hong Liu was among the invitees.
Date: July 28, 2011 Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
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Dr. Hong Liu was Appointed by the Govenor to the State Health Improvement Plan Council
Congratulations to Dr. Hong Liu on her appointment to the State Health Improvement Plan Council by Governor Pat Quinn. In July 2010, the Governor signed into law legislation creating a Governor-appointed council to implement the State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP).
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May 19 National Hepatitis Awareness Day, 2011
Location: Daley Plaza 50 W. Washington St., Chicago, IL 60602
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Asian American Hall of Fame Award USA, 2011
Congratulations to Dr. Hong Liu on receiving the Asian American Hall of Frame Award in Public Health., USA, 2011. Dr. Hong Liu was honored on May 14, 2011 at the Asian American Hall of Frame Award ceremony. She was recognized for her long time dedication and contribution to public health, and her tireless efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of the Asian population in Illinois...
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