What does AAAH mean in PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Advocates for Asian American Health (AAAH) is a nonprofit organization that works to address the health disparities affecting Asian Americans in communities across the United States. AAAH uses evidence-based strategies to improve access to care, improve health outcomes, and empower our communities to be healthier and more informed.

AAAH provides direct services and advocacy work that aims to reduce health disparities among Asian American communities. Our direct services include providing health education, increasing access to care, reducing language barriers, connecting individuals with resources, and facilitating policy change. We also conduct research and evaluation projects that help drive our advocacy efforts forward at the state and federal levels.

There are many ways you can get involved with AAAH! You can volunteer your time or donate financial resources; join an advisory committee or Action Team; or participate in community events and workshops in your area. Visit our website to learn more about how you can join our team of dedicated volunteers and supporters!

AAAH strives to advance better health equity by implementing evidence-based strategies that target key areas such as access to healthcare, cultural competency training, language translation services, bridging gaps between providers and patients, funding community resources networks, advocating on behalf of those affected by racism or discrimination in healthcare settings, deepening understanding of racial/ethnic disparities through research projects and studies, raising public awareness through public forums & conferences, supporting legislative reforms that promote better quality of life & improved equitable outcomes.

Yes! As part of our mission we offer cultural competency training which focuses on helping medical professionals develop an understanding of the language and culture specific needs of diverse Asian American populations which enables them to provide culturally sensitive and appropriate care. In addition we facilitate language immersion courses designed for healthcare providers interested in improving their ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse language backgrounds.

Yes! We are proud partners with several local organizations dedicated towards improving health equity in both urban and rural areas. We are actively engaged in conversations about pursuing opportunities for collaboration amongst like-minded organizations as well as leveraging our collective strengths in order to make system-level changes towards creating a more equitable society.