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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. During this month, we celebrate the achievements and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and raise awareness about the health disparities that impact Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 1 in 2 Asian Americans is living with diabetes and Pacific Islanders are 2.4 times more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes than non-Hispanic whites.
This year, the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) will focus its efforts on staying active and healthy and raising awareness about diabetes and the effects on the AAPI community. Visit the AAPI Heritage Month web page for downloadable materials, upcoming events and health resources.
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According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the misuse of prescribed pain-reducing medication is one of the most common types of illegal drug use in the United States. Two out of every three drug-related overdoses involve opioid abuse, making it a critical public health concern. However, everyone has a responsibility and opportunity to help stem the tide of opioid abuse, particularly providers.
To learn more, join us on May 13 at 1 pm ET for the first of four webinars, Advocating for Prevention in Communities of Color: The Role of Providers Amid the Opioid Crisis. Speakers will discuss strategies and best practices for preventing opioid misuse and addiction and how providers can play a role in culturally and linguistically appropriate prevention efforts. Register now.
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During National Stroke Awareness Month, the NIH National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) aims to promote awareness about stroke, the importance of controlling high blood pressure to reduce the risk of stroke and dementia and how to take preventative measures.
Visit the NINDS Mind Your Risk web page to learn how to manage your risk of stroke through effective lifestyle changes such as healthy eating and staying active, or visit NINDS Know Stroke web page to learn more about the disease and what you can do to create awareness.
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May 12-18 is National Woman’s Health Week (NWHW). NWHW is led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Woman’s Health (OWH) and aims to remind women to make their health a priority and build positive health habits for life.
As part of the observance, OWH reminds women to:
- Visit a doctor or nurse for a well-woman checkup, preventive screenings, and vaccines.
- Get active.
- Eat healthy.
- Pay attention to mental health, including getting enough sleep and managing stress.
- Practice safe behaviors, such as quitting smoking, not texting while driving, and taking steps to protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections.
Visit the Office of Women’s Health web page to learn more about NWHW and activities to participate in to take steps toward a healthier life.
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May 19 is National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This year’s theme is “Love & Solidarity: Together PrEP, Testing and Treatment can end HIV.”
This observance day was founded by the Banyan Tree Project, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to end the silence and shame surrounding HIV and AIDS in Asian and Pacific Islander communities, help prevent HIV, and support those who are living with this disease.
Visit CDC’s web page to learn more about observance and what you can do to help raise awareness.
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The OMHRC Knowledge Center online catalog includes a broad range of reports, books, articles and organizational records related to Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander health. To see a recent selection of materials that specifically address health care access challenges resulting from language barriers or cultural differences, search the online catalog.
To find out more about how to use the HHS Office of Minority Health Knowledge Center Online Library, watch this video.
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