Primary Partners

The Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) was formed in 1987 to create a national voice to advocate for the health needs of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities and the community health providers that serve their needs.

Since that time, we have supported policies and programs that improve the provision of health care services that are community-driven, financially affordable, linguistically accessible, and culturally appropriate.

MISSION:

AAPCHO is dedicated to promoting advocacy, collaboration, and leadership that improves the health status and access of AAs and NH/PIs within the United States, its territories, and freely associated states, primarily through our member CHCs.

Our Members:

Located in communities with high concentrations of Asian Americans (AAs), Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NH/PIs), AAPCHO member community health centers and other community-based organizations are at the forefront of efforts to provide linguistically accessible, culturally appropriate, and financially affordable primary health care services.

AAPCHO represents and supports our members by: uplifting their issues on a national level; improving the quality and availability of disaggregated data, research, and health education resources on AA and NH/PI populations; and developing innovative programs and services to reduce barriers to health care their patients and larger community may experience.

Together for Better℠: Become a Member

AAPCHO invites your organization to join us in our commitment to building healthier AA and NH/PI communities. 

AAPCHO’s programs and services are tailored to support AA- and NH/PI-serving community health providers in successfully navigating today’s constantly changing health care and political environment. As a member of AAPCHO, you are part of the national voice that advocates for the health needs of AA and NH/PI communities. 

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To Apply, follow the link Here.

WHO WE ARE:

The Cherokee Nation is a sovereign tribal government. Upon settling in Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma) after the Indian Removal Act, the Cherokee people established a new government in what is now the city of Tahlequah, Oklahoma. A constitution was adopted on September 6, 1839, 68 years prior to Oklahoma’s statehood.

Today, the Cherokee Nation is the largest tribe in the United States with more than 450,000 tribal citizens worldwide. More than 141,000 Cherokee Nation citizens reside within the tribe’s reservation boundaries in northeastern Oklahoma. Services provided include health and human services, education, employment, housing, economic and infrastructure development, environmental protection and more. With approximately 11,000 employees, Cherokee Nation and its subsidiaries are one of the largest employers in northeastern Oklahoma. The tribe had a more than $2.16 billion economic impact on the Oklahoma economy in fiscal year 2018.

CNHS offers HIV and Hepatitis C services that work to eliminate the virus through screening, treatment and education.

MISSION:

The Cherokee Nation is committed to protecting our inherent sovereignty, preserving and promoting Cherokee culture, language and values, and improving the quality of life for the next seven generations of Cherokee Nation citizens.

Please find more information on Cherokee Nations Hep C Services and the link Here.

Vision

A future free of hepatitis B.
 

Mission

Hep B United is a national coalition dedicated to eliminating hepatitis B and the health disparities and inequities associated with hepatitis B and hepatitis delta among highly impacted communities across the United States by increasing awareness, screening, vaccination, and linkage to care.

Hep B United was co-founded and is co-chaired by the Hepatitis B Foundation and the Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO). The coalition works to reduce the impact of hepatitis B through prevention and education efforts, addressing perinatal transmission, improving screening and linkage to care, contributing to national surveillance data, and advocating on a national level.

Values

Hep B United is a national coalition comprised of advocates, community leaders, and stakeholders that focuses on the health equity, respect, and empowerment of those affected by hepatitis B. Utilizing evidence-based public health best practice, Hep B United promotes equitable access to health care, preventive medicine, testing, linkage to care, and treatment for all communities at risk for hepatitis B.
 

Hep B United Overview and Strategic Priorities

Our Goals

• Awareness: Raise the profile of hepatitis B, hepatitis delta, and liver cancer as urgent public health priorities through education and advocacy.
• Prevention: Increase hepatitis B testing and vaccination, particularly among Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, Africans, and other communities highly impacted by hepatitis B.
• Intervention: Improve access to care and treatment for individuals living with hepatitis B and hepatitis delta and improve access to vaccination, to prevent end-stage liver disease and liver cancer.

Hep B United’s strategic plans are in alignment with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Action Plan for the Prevention, Care & Treatment of Viral Hepatitis. Their strategic plans respond to strategic priority areas established at the national level and coordinates activities of Hep B United member coalitions.

To learn more about Hep B United, visit www.hepbunited.org. 

The Latino Commission on AIDS is a nonprofit organization.

In response to the critical, unmet need for HIV prevention and care for Latinos, a coalition of Latino leaders founded the agency in 1990. The Commission realizes its mission by spearheading health advocacy for Latinos, promoting HIV education, developing model prevention programs for high-risk communities, and by building capacity in community organizations. Through its extensive network of partner organizations and community leaders, the Commission works to mobilize an effective community response to meet the health challenges and address the impact of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis & STIs in communities nationwide. The Latino Commission on AIDS has proudly served the Latinx LGBTQ population and is committed in creating and promoting a safe space. The Commission is the founder of the Hispanic Health Network, dedicated to eradicate health disparities in our communities.

Since its inception, the Commission has been directed by Dennis de Leon, a tireless advocate and national leader of the Latino community struggle to address the epidemic until his passing in December 2009. Guillermo Chacón, former Vice-President of the Latino Commission on AIDS and a national leader on Latinos and HIV/AIDS issues was named President by the Board of Directors in November 2009.         

The Commission is dedicated to resolving the HIV crisis in the Latino community, where social stigma, poverty, language barriers, immigration status fears, and access to care, deter testing and increase the infection rate. Over 200,000 Latinos in the U.S. and Puerto Rico are living with HIV/AIDS. The fastest growing ethnic group in the U.S., Latinos constitute 17% of the U.S. population but account for over 19% of the AIDS cases.

Our Five Core Services

The Commission's public health model encompasses five core and complementary services provided to Latino communities: health education, HIV prevention, capacity building, advocacy, and health behavioral research. All services are offered in Spanish by a culturally diverse bilingual staff of health, education and business professionals.

• Health Education [+]

• HIV Prevention [+]

• Capacity Building Assistance [+]

• Advocacy & Awareness [+]

• Hispanic Health Behavioral Research [+]

For more information on the Latino Commission on AIDS, please visit their website at www.latinoaids.org.

WHO WE ARE:

The National Black Harm Reduction Network is rooted in the history and brilliance of Black-led movements that have always reimagined what freedom, self-determination, and equity means for Black folks.

We are a unified coalition of Black harm reductionists, advocates, and stakeholders working to advance harm reduction principles in Black communities.

We formed to preserve the history and legacy of Black harm reduction work while elevating and shaping the current and future national discourse around Black harm reduction.

WHAT WE DO:

• Advocacy + Policy: Be the national voice that advocates for Black-centered federal & state public health, criminal legal system, and drug policies.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Provide technical assistance on substance use and intersecting issues to community-based organizations and government entities.
• Network Building: Support regional networks of Black-led & Black-centered harm reduction initiatives.
• Technical Assistance: Provide supportive, sustainable mentorship, workforce development, and TA to Black harm reductionists.

For more information on the National Black Harm Reduction Network, please visit their website at www.nbhrn.org.

The Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board is engaged in many areas of Indian health, including legislation, health promotion and disease prevention, as well as data surveillance and research.  Their strengths include an active board, talented staff, and a forward-thinking organization.  They know that there is much work to be done to improve the health status in Indian Country, but they do not shy away from the challenge.

Established in 1972, the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB or the Board) is a non-profit tribal advisory organization serving the forty-three federally recognized tribes of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.  Each member tribe appoints a Delegate via tribal resolution, and meets quarterly to direct and oversee all activities of NPAIHB.

What We Do

NPAIHB Delegates create and update a strategic plan, which contains four main functional areas:

• Health promotion and disease prevention
• Legislative and policy analysis
• Training and technical assistance
• Surveillance and research

NPAIHB houses a tribal epidemiology center (EpiCenter), several health promotion disease prevention projects, and is active in Indian health policy.

For more information on the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, please visit their website at www.npaihb.org.