First H7N9 Flu Case in Taiwan

China Daily, News Report, Posted: Apr 24, 2013

Taiwan confirmed the first case of H7N9 bird flu outside the Chinese mainland on Wednesday.

 

Filipino Vets’ Tale Tells Immigration Reformers Never Give Up

 

Filipino-American Bulletin / New America Media, News Analysis, Sluggo Rigor , Posted: Apr 24, 2013

Filipino WWII vets and their widows waited decades for U.S. citizenship—denied to family members—and a paltry pension. Still, the elders fight on.

 

Emergency Contraception Ruling a Win for Immigrant Women

 

New America Media, Commentary, Jessica González-Rojas, Posted: Apr 21, 2013

A new ruling requires the U.S. FDA to make emergency contraception available to anyone when they need it and without a prescription or proof of age.

 

Bay Area Man On a Mission to Supply North Korea With Wheelchairs

 

New America Media, News Feature, Peter Schurmann and Aruna Lee, Posted: Apr 18, 2013

For North Korea's disabled population, there is one item that remains in constant short supply: Wheelchair.

Trial Scheduled for Controversial EUSD Yoga Lawsuit

 

India-West, News Report, Posted: Apr 16, 2013

A lawsuit filed by concerned parents against the Encinatas School District for teaching their children yoga will begin May 20, but the San Diego Superior Court Judge who will be presiding over the case acknowledged that he himself practices yoga.

 

Shift to Medi-Cal Leaves Autistic Kids Without Adequate Care

 

New America Media, News Report, Viji Sundaram, Posted: Apr 11, 2013

California’s rush to shift low-income children from the popular Healthy Families program into Medi-Cal managed care is drawing ire over poor continuity of care for special needs kids with autism.

 

Fla. Maintains Five-year Wait on Health Care for Immigrant Children

 

New America Media, News Report, Anthony Advincula, Posted: Apr 10, 2013

In Florida, lawful immigrants are eligible for Medicaid and the state's health program only if they have been residing in the US for five years.

 

Will Aspiring U.S. Citizens Be Caught in Healthcare Limbo

 

New America Media, News Report, Valeria Fernández, Posted: Apr 10, 2013

Immigration reform may block many from health reform for years until they become permanent residents. But denying care will cost the U.S. more.

 

Finding the Best Possible Nursing Home Care for a Loved One

 

New America Media, News Feature, Rita Watson, Posted: Apr 07, 2013

When an elder needs safe and loving care, finding a good nursing home presents many challenges. Here are tips and resources for making an informed choice.

 

National Asian-Language ‘Helpline’ Aids Elders to Use U.S. Health System

 

International Examiner, News Feature, Atia Musazay , Posted: Apr 06, 2013

Navigating Medicare and other U.S. health care programs is tough for any elder, but Helpline offers Asian Americans aid in many languages.

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