• Help spread the facts about Ebola

    11/10/2014
    The Washington State Department of Health has released information to help educate our communities about Ebola in the following languages. View the full message below and share with leaders in the community. English Spanish Chinese French Korean Russian Somali Ukrainian Vietnamese Help spread the facts about Ebola The Ebola virus has been in the news lately and it’s natural to be concerned. The most important action you can take right now is to learn the facts about Ebola: The general public’s risk of getting an Ebola infection in this country is extremely low. There are no confirmed cases of… Read more

  • New resource for restaurant entrepreneurs

    11/03/2014
    Opening a restaurant is often the first step on the economic ladder for recent immigrants and refugees. A new resource, called Restaurant Success, has launched to help aspiring restaurant entrepreneurs navigate the regulations and requirements needed to plan and start a restaurant. “Restaurant Success is an important milestone in our ongoing efforts to improve the regulatory environment for startups and existing businesses across the state,” said Gov. Jay Inslee. “Our partnership with Seattle, King County, and the restaurant industry has made it easier for prospective local restaurateurs to… Read more

  • Open enrollment begins November 15

    10/23/2014
    Individuals and families can purchase health plans under the Affordable Care Act beginning November 15, 2014 for coverage beginning January 1, 2015. The open enrollment period ends Feb. 15, 2015. The Washington Healthplanfinder offers a customer-friendly, online marketplace where individuals and families can find, compare, and enroll in a health plan that fits their needs and budget. Washington Healthplanfinder provides: Side-by-side comparisons of brand new health plans; Financial help to pay for copays and monthly premiums; and Expert customer support online, by phone or in-person… Read more

  • Let’s talk about Asian American Pacific Islander mental health

    07/18/2014
    July 10, 2014 Let’s talk about Asian American and Pacific Islander mental health By Michael Itti and Diane Narasaki Vietnamese translated version here One in five adults in America experiences depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, or some other form of mental illness in the course of a year. Whether it is a friend, a colleague, or a family member, someone you know is experiencing a mental health disorder. The Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) and Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) have teamed up during Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in Washington State to… Read more