The Asian Health Coalition
Established in 1998, the Asian Health Coalition (AHC) is committed to improve the health and wellness of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and all underserved communities of color through advocacy, technical assistance, education, and research. Working collaboratively with over 45 different ethnic serving community-based organizations, AHC utilizes evidence-based approaches to support the development and implementation of culturally and linguistically appropriate health programs and initiatives.
About
Find out about our organization, our mission to reach local communities, and our dedicated team of health professionals
Our Publications
Data dissemination is one of our core pillars, and we are happy to share our work with you
Our Work
Our programs focus on health prevention & literacy, capacity building, cultural competency, and interdisciplinary research
News & Events
Our Event Calendar
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December 2020
- Dec 21, 2020 The Future of Health for AANHPI Begins with All of Us Dec 21, 2020
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August 2020
- Aug 10, 2020 – Aug 21, 2020 Youth Act 2020 Aug 10, 2020 – Aug 21, 2020
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March 2019
- Mar 7, 2019 CDC 80 in Every Community Event Mar 7, 2019
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February 2019
- Feb 28, 2019 All of Us & ARC Meeting Feb 28, 2019
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April is National Minority Health Month! This year focuses on improving health outcomes for racial and ethnic minor… https://t.co/P1rqaitQEc -
Come check out this fun free event hosted by @chicagofiredept TOMORROW 4/1! We hope to see you there! https://t.co/neAe77y8Tv
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Check out these resources for further COVID-19 information! Have you gotten your bivalent booster? #WeCanDoThis … https://t.co/Laa3CliWp6
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Join us this Thursday 3/30 for our "Lunch and Learn" event, featuring our center's co-director Dr. Kim! Thank you F… https://t.co/NVuhHgY7pv
Our Impact
Over the past 25+ years, the Asian Health Coalition has developed a multitude of health programs to reach, engage, and educate immigrant and refugee populations. Taking a leadership role, AHC has partnered with community-based, health system, and governmental organizations to create and establish resources for communities to address health issues, including screening, access, lifestyle, and equal representation in research.
45+
different ethnic cBo Partners
Partnering with over 45 different ethnic community-based organizations, we continue to increase the breadth and depth of our various health programs.
10,000+
individuals educated across communities of color
Annually, AHC provides in-person and virtual education in underserved communities across the country.
3,500+
individuals Screened
AHC leads annual screening and prevention initiatives for colorectal, prostate, breast, and cervical cancers, hepatitis B, and diabetes across the state of Illinois.