AA and NHPI (In) Access to Healthcare

AA and NHPI (In) Access to Healthcare
Monday, June 22, 2020 @ 7:00 PM ET

Everyone should have access to resources and benefits that enable them to live healthy lives. Yet, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders face persistent health disparities due to unequal access to quality health care services and a lack of understanding regarding communities’ unique health needs. Although AA and NHPIs experience many serious mental health problems, they have the lowest utilization rates for mental health care among all populations. Moreover, many community members are limited-English proficient and low-income and face further barriers in accessing health care. Learn what changes need to be made to help our community live healthy lives.