Project Connect

04/04/2022

This week is National Public Health Week! Racism & biases embedded in our public health systems, institutions, policies and practices, make it so much harder for communities of color to receive the health care they deserve. Learn more here. https://hubs.li/Q017m34k0

02/15/2022

Have some down time next Saturday? Join Project Connect for another Cooking Therapy Session! This month we're making a doshirak- a Korean lunchbox!

📍 RSVP through email, ichang@apicha.org, by 02/22 to get a Whole Foods gift card to purchase ingredients and join us

01/20/2022

State agencies in New York will now be required to break down data for individual ethnic groups under the Asian American Pacific Islander umbrella.

01/18/2022

Carving out pharmacy benefits from the Medicaid managed care program would gut community-based health care for vulnerable New Yorkers.

01/14/2022

Did you know HPV is the #1 cause of Cervical Cancer in people with cervixes? This Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, learn more about Cervical Cancer & HPV

With the right knowledge and prevention methods, cervical cancer can be avoided.

01/05/2022

01/03/2022

In this blog, we’re going to talk about a few different things you can do to keep your mental health in good shape during the winter.

12/17/2021

With rising concerns about the Omicron variant, take extra precautions and keep up to date with information from reliable sources!

CDC is monitoring this new variant of the virus that causes COVID-19.

12/06/2021

It's National Handwashing Week again, and we're bringing back our graphic from last year speaking about the still existing disparities in water accessibility in the US

11/25/2021

Even though many Thanksgiving side dishes are high in sugar, there are plenty of recipes that are diabetic-friendly. We gathered a few diabetic-friendly Thanksgiving side dishes for you and your loved ones to enjoy.

11/19/2021

This week is Trans Awareness Week, recognizing and educating about trans and non-gender conforming people and issues.

To celebrate, don't just educate yourselves but provide assistance and mobilize to protect our trans peers.

Tomorrow marks 11/20 Trans Day of Remembrance, memorializing those who have died from transphobic violence.

Cis people have perhaps never been more aware of trans people than they are right now. How is that helping?

11/05/2021

Diwali, the 5-day festival of lights, has officially kicked off yesterday. We wish our followers a very Happy Diwali!

Happy Diwali from our Apicha CHC family to you and yours! Wishing everyone a bright and prosperous festival of lights.

11/03/2021

Haven't gotten your COVID-19 shot yet? Or know someone in the Thai community that wants the shot, but need language assistance?

This Saturday afternoon, Apicha will be in Queens offering the Moderna shot!

10/29/2021

LAST CALL

Happening TONIGHT

Join us for some tea on sexual health and sexual empowerment before we dive into the spooky, Halloweekend

TODAY: Come sip the tea on sexual health and sexual empowerment while painting with the talented Alitha A. Alford. There will be refreshments and giveaways! RSVP at tcovington@apicha.org.

10/25/2021

Here at Apicha Community Health Center we've got some amazing events for PrEP Awareness Week!

📍 TOMORROW, 10/26 we have an Info Session on Zoom to answer all your questions about PrEP

📍 Friday, 10/29 we're having a sip and paint night to share the teaaaa about empowering our sexual health.

More info on our 2 flyers!

10/22/2021

PrEP Awareness Week is next week, 10/22-10/29!

Join Project Connect on 10/26 to talk about PrEP:
📍What is PrEP?
📍Why should you take it?
📍Where can you get it?
📍.... and more!

Also tune in at Apicha Community Health Center for the entire week for our other events to learn more!

10/11/2021

National Coming Out Day remains important and necessary to members of the LGBTQ community. It acts as a lifeline and safe space for those who need it.