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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Updated on September 1, 2017   Link to PDF file below Illinois Youth Survey 2017

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 …

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:

Are you planning to apply for or renew your Marketplace insurance for 2018? The Marketplace Open Enrollment Period for 2018 is much shorter than previous years. The 2018 Open Enrollment period is only from 11/01/17 to 12/15/17. MAHA will be making appointments starting 10/09/17. Don’t miss out! Appointment spots are limited. Some immigration statuses that qualify for the Marketplace are: …

Updated on May 9, 2017 by MAHA Substance Abuse Prevention Program Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA)’s Substance Abuse Prevention Program is a five-year Drug-Free Community program directed by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), in partnership with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Our Mission To prevent substance use among youth (age 12-19) …