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Alcohol Awareness Month
Update : April 11, 2018 As spring swings into gear, pivotal moments in adolescent life come into view: prom, graduation and maybe even a college acceptance letter. It’s a time to celebrate past success and new opportunities, to try new things and let loose. However, for many teens, “letting loose” to celebrate these rites of passage have become synonymous with … Read More
National Drug and Alcohol Fact Week 01/22/18 – 01/28/18
Updated Jan 31, 2018 Dangers of Alcohol and Marijuana, Social Host Law, and Social Norms
Hepatitis B Foundation Applauds FDA Approval of New Hepatitis B Vaccine
Updated Nov 10, 2017 Hepatitis B Foundation Applauds FDA Approval of New Hepatitis B Vaccine FDA Approved HEPLISAV-B, the First New Hepatitis B Vaccine in More than 25 Years DOYLESTOWN, PA (November 10, 2017): Today on World Immunization Day, the Hepatitis B Foundation applauded the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of HEPLISAV-B™, the first new hepatitis B vaccine in … Read More
MAHA Accomplishments July 2016 – June 2017
Updated Nov 9, 2017 • Opened the first non-profit mental health clinic in Chicago Chinatown and provided mental health counselling to 370 patients • Provided Affordable Care Act/Navigator services to 8,601 Asian clients in Chicago, and 1,070 in Michigan. 1,503 individuals in Chicago and 943 in Michigan were assisted with enrollment for Medicaid and Marketplace insurance • Provide substance abuse … Read More
Viral Hepatitis Updates from the HHS Office of HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Policy
Updated Oct 31, 2017 Dear colleague, October has been an incredibly busy month for both of us, and we know that it was for many of you as well. It has brought real challenges to California where health officials declared a public health emergency due to the hepatitis A outbreak which has resulted in 357 hospitalizations and 19 deaths as … Read More
CDC Progress Report on Hepatitis Elimination
Updated Oct 31,2017 CDC National Progress Report on Hepatitis Elimination Reveals Rise in Acute HBV Infections and Low Birth Dose Vaccination Rates in the U.S. October 27, 2017 – Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released their national progress report on viral hepatitis elimination in the United States measuring progress towards achieving 2020 goals. The report reveals … Read More
Midwest Asian Health Association ANNUAL BENEFIT GALA
Updated on October 2, 2017 Oct. 1, 2017 Dear Supporters: On November 18th (Saturday) 2017, the Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA) will host its 7th annual benefit at 6pm-8:30pm at Furama Restaurant, 2828 South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago. The theme is “Breaking Barriers to Good Health”. This year, MAHA aims to break down the barriers in our communities that prevent medically … Read More
MAHA’s Asian Comprehensive Breast Cancer Education and Support Program Press Release
Updated on September 26, 2017 Media Advisory November 15th, 2016 MAHA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Email: Hongliu@maha-us.org (312) 225-8659 Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA) is pleased to initiate an Asian Breast Cancer Education and Support Program targeting the Asian women who are low income with language and cultural barriers to health information and breast screening and follow up care. This initiative is supported by funds from the American Association of Retired People … Read More
Illinois Youth Survey 2017
Updated on September 1, 2017 Link to PDF file below Illinois Youth Survey 2017
Midwest Asian Health Association Approved for a Funding Award by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Press Release 2017
Updated on September 1, 2017 MEDIA ADVISORY Contact: Dr. Hong Liu, Executive Director, MAHA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Email: hongliu@maha-us.org Tel: (312) 225-8659 Midwest Asian Health … Read More
Understanding Mental Health and Suicide Issues
Updated on July 12, 2017 Understanding Suicide Issues Based on American Psychological Association’s 2007 report, suicide was the second leading cause of death for Asian-Americans aged 15-34. In a survey targeted towards Asian-Americans college students, it was found that they were more likely than other racial groups to have had suicidal thoughts and to attempt suicide. Among all Asian-Americans, young … Read More
Oliver Visited MAHA
Updated on July 10, 2017 We were very happy to have Oliver come and visit us here at Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA)!!! Please click here to see our Community Health Programs and Hep B Programs. Please see Oliver and our team photos below:
