Austin Asian Community Health Initiative

What should you know about Executive Order GA-46? Everyone deserves to access medical care in emergency situations. Let’s protect each other’s rights and health by declining to answer questions about immigration status when seeking medical care. Policies such as these can cause uncertainty or fear in various communities and deter immigrants from accessing the healthcare they need, have a right to, and deserve. Public & community health involves us all. The well-being of our neighbors doesn't exist in isolation from our own. Ensuring access to healthcare for everyone benefits all Texans.

You're invited to a free virtual mental health event on Tuesday, November 12th from 6:30 - 8:00 PM over Zoom: An opportunity for students to share their observations on mental health in the Asian American community and for attendees to ask panelists questions on their journeys, challenges, and insights. Panelists include: - Sambavi Venkatesan, LPC (she/her) - Michael Pham, LPC (he/him) - Jenny Lau, LPC-Associate (she/her) supervised by Tiffany Dang, LPC-S - Elexia A. Gonzalez Lowe, LCSW (she/they) RSVP here for zoom link: bit.ly/mhpanel We hope to see you there!

RSVP & mark your calendars! 📆 Our upcoming virtual mental health panel will be taking place on Tuesday, November 12th from 6:30 - 8:00 PM over Zoom. An opportunity for students to share their observations on mental health in the Asian American community and for attendees to ask our wonderful panelists questions on their journeys, challenges, and insights, join us for an evening of connection! Our panelists include: - Sambavi Venkatesan, LPC (she/her) - Michael Pham, LPC (he/him) - Jenny Lau, LPC-Associate (she/her) supervised by Tiffany Dang, LPC-S - Elexia A. Gonzalez Lowe, LCSW (she/they) We hope to see you there! RSVP: bit.ly/mhpanel

So glad we got to celebrate United Way for Greater Austin at their community event, A Future United, celebrating 100 years of meaningful work! Our Executive Director, Hailey Easley, and our Community Outreach Manager, Thanh Bui, had energizing conversations with other dedicated folks in our community also working to create a more equitable future for all. We're so honored to be part of a community that's passionate about building a strong culture of care. Photos by By Erika Rich and Anne Koncki.

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"In Texas, there are more than 5,000 certified community health workers, along with many others working without certification. All are on the front lines of health care to serve our most vulnerable populations. Unfortunately, community health workers remain on the fringes of public health. With less than 3% of U.S. health care expenditures going to public health and disease prevention, these positions are often grant-funded, contributing to a lack of sustainable recruitment, training, professional development and career pathways." https://lnkd.in/gA365uBJ

We're looking for folks to join our Board of Directors! If you're seeking Board experience, want to lend your talents to a local community cause, or would like to champion vital accessibility & well-being services, please consider applying or sharing with someone you know. We're looking for folks with experience in: - accounting / financial management - event planning - fundraising - law - marketing - public relations - civic engagement Apply at https://bit.ly/aachiboard by Oct 15, 2024! #BoardOfDirectors #nonprofitwork #CommunityHealth #fundraiser #law #acccounting #boardmember #humanresources #government #eventplanner #localnonprofit

I'm excited to share that we had a productive meet-and-greet with Asian American & Pacific Islander community leaders last weekend. I'm particularly grateful for the support from my colleagues Hailey Easley at AACHI and Council Members Alison Alter, Zo Qadri, and Chito Vela. This collaboration is crucial as we work to break down healthcare barriers and create culturally sensitive care environments. It's an honor to lead these efforts, not just as President & CEO of Central Health, but also as a proud member of the AAPI community.