I. Background Health care providers, local health authorities, and public health partners are working diligently in response to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. During this time, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recommends that routine vaccination, especially of infants, should continue. This ensures that our communities remain free of vaccine preventable diseases and that children are as healthy …

Trauma occurs when a person perceives an event or set of circumstances as extremely frightening, harmful, or threatening—either emotionally, physically, or both. Such events can include domestic violence, an accident, witnessing community violence, emotional abuse, and even immigrating to a new country.   The Brighton Park Neighborhood Council is planning to build a Trauma Recovery Center. They are looking for Chinese …

Gambling/Substance Abuse Prevention CoordinatorWho We Are: Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA) is a non-profit organization located in South Chinatown of Chicago with a mission to reduce health disparities for medically underserved populations through culturally sensitive and language appropriate community health programs. Program Coordinator (Full-Time): MAHA is seeking a full-time Program Coordinator to implement two projects that aim to prevent gambling …

Join the Midwest Asian Health Association and our partners in a presentation from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chicago about suicide prevention, coping skills, crisis intervention, and mental health during COVID-19, followed by a panel Zoom Workshop Date: June 8th 2020 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMTo register, please click here

Mental Health Awareness WorkshopMidwest Asian Health Association (MAHA)’s Mental Health 101 workshop provides a general overview of mental health, the symptoms exhibited, and some healthy coping skills we can utilize in our everyday lives. At the end of our workshop, we will be having a Q & A session. Mental Health 101 will host two sessions, both in Chinese: Session …

Hello, thank you for your interest in the Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA)’s Mental Health 101 workshop! This workshop provides a general overview of mental health, the symptoms exhibited, and some healthy coping skills we can utilize in our everyday lives. At the end of our workshop, we will be having a Q & A session. Mental Health 101 will …

MEDIA ADVISORYFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Dr. Hong Liu, Executive DirectorEmail: [email protected]: (312) 403-8899Chicago, April 30th, 2020 – Today is the National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day! As the nation is seeing increases in Hepatitis B infections, the Elimination of Immunization Disparities Program (EIDP) of the Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA) is calling for greater awareness and access to Hepatitis B …

Fund Drive DetailsDonors ListRecipientsGalleryStories MAHA Executive Director Dr. Liu attending ABC News Channel 7 Interview ABC News Channel 7 – Asian Influences: Standing Strong Interview 2 ABC News Channel 7 – Asian Influences: Standing Strong Interview DuPage Medical Group DuPage Medical Group Rush Univ. Hosp. AMITA LaGrange Emergency Clinic. Receives Medical Supplies AMITA LaGrange Emergency Clinic. Rush Univ. Hosp.2 Dr. …

Source: CHICAGO TRIBUNE Original article link:  https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/letters/ct-letters-vp-041020-20200409-i43zjipjtffazbmhjo3xlkqtpy-story.html I was on a 12-hour shift recently in the intensive care unit of the hospital I work for, taking care of intubated and ventilated COVID-19 patients. These were some of the sickest patients I have ever managed, and I had the constant fear that one or several of them would die on my …

Source: XinhuaNET Original article link:  http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/08/c_138955677.htm by Jian Ping CHICAGO, April 7 (Xinhua) — A Chinese American in Chicago sent a plea for donation of face masks for a local hospital. The message, shared from instant messenger and posted to groups on WeChat, generated an immediate response. Yvonne Lau initiated the call for help. Her husband, Shu Chan, works as …

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Fund Drive DetailsDonors ListRecipientsGalleryStoriesNote:  Some masks are still on the way. Some hospitals have already received the masks after approval, some are still waiting for the masks , and some are still in the process of approval. We first send masks’ pictures and disclaimer to the hospital. The hospitals need to sign the agreement before we send out the masks. …

Covid-19 With the current pandemic of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), it has been an evolving situation impacting the world and our community. We want to advocate the precautionary measures and guidance to help the spread of COVID-19 of proper hand washing, social distancing, respiratory etiquette and cleaning and disinfecting regularly. For the moment, we have closed our offices to help …