The Asian & Pacific Islander Caucus for Public Health (est. 1974) represents the unique health issues and needs of the multi-lingual, multi-ethnic Asian and Pacific Islander populations. The Caucus has been instrumental in addressing various health equity and social justice issues affecting Asian and Pacific Islander communities, such as improving access to health care, recognizing Asian Americans as under-represented minorities in health research, advocating for immigration reforms and increasing recognition of complementary and alternative medicine among North American physicians, among several other efforts.
Mission:
To advance the health and health equity of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States, associated jurisdictions and the diaspora, in affiliation with the American Public Health Association.
Goals:
- Be a resource to APHA for persons with an interest in the practice, research, education, policy, and advocacy of diverse Asian and Pacific Islander population health issues.
- Cultivate APIC members to become leaders within the APHA.
- Promote the professional development of APIC members and students through networking, information sharing, and mentoring.
- Be a liaison for individuals and organizations dedicated to serving Asian and Pacific Islander communities to APHA.
- Provide a scientific forum for the analysis, interpretation, recommendations and dissemination of current research and policy that affect Asian and Pacific Islander population health in the United States and associated jurisdictions.
Founded: 1974
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