Health Equity and Education

Asian American patients often face unique challenges such as language barriers, cultural stigmas, and difficulties navigating the healthcare system. These obstacles can lead to delayed diagnoses, poorer treatment outcomes, and increased stress. At Asian Women for Health, we address these barriers by empowering AANHPI and underserved communities to become health advocates for themselves and others in their communities. Through workshops and safe spaces for dialogue on topics like mental health and healthcare access, participants gain the tools and confidence to improve their health and well-being.

Our Health Equity program hosts workshops on health topics relevant to the AANHPI and underserved communities. At each workshop, we typically engage 20–35 participants in a judgment-free environment where every voice is valued. These discussions help create culturally and linguistically tailored resource guides, which we share with the broader community. By fostering awareness and understanding, we aim to break down barriers and promote health equity for all.

We also offer peer mentorship and community literacy services to provide direct help within the communities we serve. These services are based on tailored needs that come from community conversations and insight from Community Health Workers.

Thriving with RA: Essential Tips for Women’s Health & Wellness

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Join us for a special online session, “Thriving with RA: Essential Tips for Women’s Health and Wellness.”

​This empowering 30-minute webinar will offer practical advice and tools to help you take control of your health, manage pain, and improve your quality of life. This session offers expert insights into treatment options, nutrition, exercise and emotional well-being. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with RA for years, you’ll get valuable information. You’ll learn how to recognize RA symptoms, understand medications that can manage the disease, and adopt simple yet effective lifestyle changes. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with a community that understands your journey

Past Tea Talks

August 2024 Tea Talk: Usage of Pelvic Floor Therapy for BIPOC Women’s Health
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This session delved into the importance of pelvic floor therapy for women of color, offering insights and tips for overall well-being. This provided a great opportunity to learn and engage with experts in the field.

July 2024 Tea Talk: Traditional Chinese Medicine for Preventative Health
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Our workshop explored Chinese Medicine as a preventative and holistic approach that is based on creating internal balance for health through different approaches.
The workshop delved into the different modalities that one can utilize at-home for wellness and preventative care.

May 2024 Tea Talk: Health Disparities Among Asian American Groups During COVID-19
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​In partnership with Anise Health, our expert speaker Jake Ryan Sumibcay delved into the cultural representation of data disaggregation practices among AAPI groups and opened the discussion to a very interesting question answer session!

April 2024 Lunch & Learn: Senior Care & Caregivers

Our April Lunch & Learn talked about senior care, how to take care of oneself as a caregiver, and what available supports we can search for.

February 2024 Lunch & Learn: Eating Disorders & Ways to Overcome

Our February Lunch & Learn addressed the sensitive topic of Eating Disorders and ways to help overcome. We are once again partnered with Anise Health and Arise to bring in our experts Dr. Sehrish Ali and Mia Donley who lead the workshop!

Lunch & Learn: Health Insurance & You in COVID-19

Led by our very own Sofia Li and Health Care for All’s Hannah Frigand, this informative workshop delved into the health insurance enrollment process, various state plans, and demystified complex health insurance terms!

Lunch & Learn: Beyond Physical Proximity COVID-19

Led by our staff member, Johnny Nguyen, we had an engaging afternoon connecting with the audience and creating a safe space to discuss the essence of being presents in yourself and within your community!

Lunch & Learn: Intimate Partner & Domestic Violence in Context of COVID-19

We teamed up again with Anise Health and had insightful conversations led by ​Jennifer Oh discussing the sensitive topic of Intimate Partner & Domestic Violence and ways to recognize domestic violence and traverse challenging dynamics.

Lunch & Learn: COVID-19’s Impact on Postpartum Depression & Maternal Health

​Join our expert specialists Esther Park and Christina DeJesus, in discussing about this largely unspoken issue, particularly within the Asian community. The audience were asked questions regarding the challenges they’ve faced especially to those who gave birth during the Pandemic.

Lunch & Learn: Intimate Partner & Domestic Violence in Context of COVID-19

We teamed up again with Anise Health and had insightful conversations led by ​Jennifer Oh discussing the sensitive topic of Intimate Partner & Domestic Violence and ways to recognize domestic violence and traverse challenging dynamics.

September 2023 Lunch & Learn: Addressing Imposter Syndrome in Light of COVID-19

In partnership with Anise Health, Dr.Sheetal Ajmani presented an engaging workshop on the phenomenon of Imposter Syndrome, it’s reasons and potential solutions to combating this feeling