Tag: Asian Americans
Measuring Overweight In Chinese American Children
Comparison Using U.S., International, and Ethnic-Specific Growth Charts Chinese American children have the lowest overweight prevalence in the U.S. compared to other groups. However, the method used to determine overweight status is based on a reference population that under-sampled Asian […]
Immigrants are America’s Past, Present, and Future
I grew up in an immigrant family. My parents operated a hand laundry in Poughkeepsie, New York. Sadly, my father passed away when I was in high school. My mother was left with the responsibility to raise four children. Despite […]
Repeal of the Affordable Care Act and Impact on Our Patients
The Charles B. Wang Community Health Center knows firsthand that this country has come a long way in in expanding health insurance coverage for millions of uninsured Americans. About 20 million Americans have gained health insurance as a result […]
Let’s Talk About Colon Cancer
People do not talk about colon cancer very much. Perhaps this is because it’s embarrassing to discuss, perhaps because they do not know much about it. That is a shame, because colon cancer is common and it is one of […]
Smoking Cessation Medications
At the Health Center, we see many patients who believe willpower is the key to quitting smoking. However, it often takes more than motivation to quit successfully. When you smoke, your body becomes addicted to nicotine, a substance found […]
Social Work Month – Celebrating Social Workers
Social Workers in healthcare are unique from just about any other social work field. Their job is to help our patients and their families navigate the physical, emotional and financial struggles of living with acute or chronic medical conditions. […]
National Nutrition Month – Celebrating Dietitians
How much rice should I eat in a day? What does one serving size look like? How much should I eat when I’m pregnant? These are the kinds of questions a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) […]
Honor Your Heart by Quitting Smoking
Quitting smoking is tough, and for many, takes more than one try. It may be one of the hardest things to do, but it will be one of the best decisions of your life. In addition to saving thousands […]
Eight Lucky Dishes to Enjoy for Lunar New Year
For many Chinese and ethnic families, February marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year. Celebrated over 15 days, it is one of the most eventful times of the year. In the Chinese community, the biggest festivity starts on […]
Know Your Risks for Ovarian Cancer
All women are at risk for ovarian cancer – and it is too often caught too late. When ovarian cancer is found in its early stages, there are effective treatments. Here is what you need to know about ovarian cancer, […]
