Lori Wada appointed to the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs
Governor Jay Inslee recently announced Lori Wada as commissioner to the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA).
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Letter in support of Asian American Studies at UW
The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs and numerous Asian Pacific American community leaders from across the state sent the letter below to University of Washington President Cauce regarding our concern for the future of the Asian American Studies program at the UW.
August 1, 2016
President Ana Mari Cauce
University of Washington
Office of the President
301 Gerberding Hall
Box 351230
Seattle, WA 98195
Dear President Cauce,
Let’s talk about Asian American Pacific Islander mental health
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.
Lead-warning for Chinese-produced children’s herbal cold and flu remedy
The Washington State Department of Health issued the press release below regarding an alert about Bo-Ying Compound after traces of lead were found in the product. Bo-Ying Compound is used to treat a wide variety of conditions in infants and children.
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July is Mental Health Awareness in Communities of Color Month
CAPAA issued the following press release on July 6, 2016 to promote Mental Health Awareness in Communities of Color Month.
July is Mental Health Awareness in Communities of Color Month
CAPAA encourages API communities to talk about mental health
January 2019 | Message from Toshiko Hasegawa, Executive Director
Video Message from Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs Executive Director, Toshiko Hasegawa, sharing a New Year message on what to expect from the Commission for the 2019 year.
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Inslee announces “Stay home, stay healthy” order
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House releases 2015-2017 budget proposal
The House released its budget proposals today and has scheduled a public hearing on Monday for both the operating and capital budgets. The budgets make investments and raise revenues to fund education, health & human services, and economic development for our state’s youth, families, seniors, and businesses.
House adopts resolution recognizing the 2015 Day of Remembrance
The House adopted House Resolution 4613 today sponsored by Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos recognizing the 2015 Day of Remembrance to remember the exclusion and internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.
Help spread the facts about Ebola
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.