PAs in Asian Health

06/03/2026

What an inspiring and fun event we had on 6/1. PAAH, led by , collaborated with FJMAA (Fujianese Medical Association of America) and Homecrest Community Services, and provided a free educational workshop and screening on fatty liver disease in Brooklyn, NY.

We offered on-site FibroScan screenings, giving participants a valuable opportunity for early detection and real-time education. It was incredible to see how engaged everyone was, with so many thoughtful questions 💬 and a genuine eagerness to learn more about liver health 🙌.

Moments like this remind us how powerful community education can be. Together, we are taking steps toward prevention, awareness, and healthier futures

We are so grateful to be part of such meaningful work.

05/28/2026

🌟 Join the PAAH Student Alliance Board! 🌟

Ready to make an impact, grow as a leader, and help shape the future of Asian health advocacy in the PA profession?

🩺 PA in Asian Health (PAAH) is now accepting applications for the Student Alliance Board!

This is your opportunity to:
✨ Advocate for AANHPI health equity
✨ Connect with PA students and professionals nationwide
✨ Develop leadership and networking skills
✨ Help create educational, advocacy, and community initiatives
✨ Be part of a growing national organization

📅 Application Deadline: June 10, 2026

Whether you’re passionate about advocacy, education, outreach, social media, or community building — we encourage you to apply! 💙

📩 Apply now and help us continue building representation and community within the PA profession.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnmiIXdypZiS--jDNnURfRvA_Iz7xiLErLN4lzYohjfbR36g/viewform.
For any questions they can contact: [email protected]

05/24/2026

AAPA 2026 • New Orleans ✨🎺⚜️

This year’s conference brought so many meaningful moments for PAs in Asian Health!

A special congratulations to fellow PAAH member Viet Le, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, FACC, FAHA, FASPC, HF-Cert on being named the AAPA 2026 PA of the Year, an incredible and well-deserved achievement recognizing his impact in amplifying our profession, preventive cardiology and patient advocacy 👏❤️🩺

We are also proud to highlight the work of our PAAH leadership and members throughout the conference:

Our current PAAH President, Nguyen H. Park, DMSc, MS, PA-C, DFAAPA, presented “PA’s Guide to Bioethics in Healthcare AI” and helped lead thoughtful discussions on the evolving role of AI, ethics, and innovation in healthcare 🤖

Fellow PAAH member Jonathan Manh, MSPA presented “Race Against the Clot: Pulmonary Embolism Management,” as well as collaborated on “Cardiology Year in Review: Don’t Miss a Beat!” with Viet Le DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, FACC, FAHA, FASPC, HF-Cert and Jen Carlquist, PA-C, ER CAQ, contributing valuable cardiovascular education to attendees from across the country 🙌🏻

Another major milestone this year was hosting our inaugural PAAH Scholarship Award Ceremony, recognizing and supporting future leaders in the PA profession. Seeing the growth of our organization and the continued support from our community made this year especially memorable! 🤩

Thank you to everyone who spent time with us at AAPA 2026! We’re grateful for the connections, conversations, and momentum heading into another exciting year ahead. Next up, Phoenix! 🏜️🌵☀️

05/22/2026

Congratulations to our very own Christina Zheng 🎉👏🏻 on being featured in NCCPA News 📰✨ for her impactful Hepatitis B initiative serving Asian communities across New York City 🏙️.
🌐(https://nccpacc.us.newsweaver.com/nccpa-news/8v1jdqkekdr18nrd48nf6i?email=true&lang=en&a=3&p=18331549&t=5834854)

As the 2025 recipient of the Kathy J. Pedersen Grant to Promote Equitable Care 🏆, administered by the nccPA Health Foundation , Christina led a community-centered project that delivered free hepatitis B education 📚 and screening 🧪 to underserved Asian communities throughout Queens and Brooklyn. Her work exemplifies how culturally responsive outreach 🌏 can improve access, increase awareness, and support early detection in high-risk populations.
This initiative also highlights the expanding role of Physician Associates 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ in community health. Beyond clinical care, PAs can serve as leaders and advocates in our community 🤝✨.

The Kathy J. Pedersen Grant to Promote Equitable Care offers a meaningful opportunity for PAs to advance health equity ⚖️ by addressing care gaps, fostering cultural humility, and developing impactful solutions for underserved communities. Christina’s work is a powerful example of how this support can translate into real-world change 💡.
For those interested in applying, the grant deadline is May 28, 2026 📅.

We are incredibly proud of Christina for her leadership, dedication, and commitment to advancing equitable care 👏💙.

05/20/2026

In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, led by , PAAH was honored to join the vibrant Minkwon Community Festival in Flushing! 🎉🌸

From energetic K-pop dance performances 💃🕺 to delicious kimbap 🍙, it was a joyful day filled with culture, connection, and community spirit.

We’re grateful for the chance to uplift, support, and celebrate alongside our local community 💛✨ It was truly a meaningful and memorable experience for all involved.

05/20/2026

🎙 Episode 04 drops May 22nd at 5PM EST!

Anita Lee, PA-C ( ) is a 17+ year PA veteran and Director of Advanced Practice Providers at Rendr — an NYC multispecialty group serving the Asian community across 100+ offices.

She sits down with Kyle to talk about:
→ How Rendr grew out of legacy Chinatown practices
→ The shift from fee-for-service to value-based care
→ Why language fit matters in hiring
→ Getting a Columbia master's while working full-time
→ Leadership advice for PAs at any stage

Set your reminder. This one's 🔥

👤 Host:
👤 Guest:

🔗 Link in bio to listen.

05/17/2026

05/05/2026

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month — an important time to raise awareness about viral hepatitis and its impact on our communities.

For Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) populations, hepatitis—especially Hepatitis B (HBV)—remains one of the most critical but often overlooked health issues.

🦠 Why Hepatitis B Matters in AANHPI Health
-AANHPI individuals make up over 50% of people living with chronic Hepatitis B in the U.S., despite being ~7% of the population.
-Many infections are asymptomatic for years, leading to late diagnosis.
-Chronic HBV increases the risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer — one of the leading causes of cancer death in many Asian populations.
-Liver cancer rates are 2–3x higher in several AANHPI subgroups.

🔬 Key Reasons for Higher Impact
-HBV can be transmitted from parent to child at birth (endemic in many Asian and Pacific countries).
-Limited routine screening and under-testing in primary care settings.
-Cultural stigma and fear surrounding liver disease.
-Lack of language-accessible education on testing and vaccination.

🩺 What You Can Do
-Get tested at least once if you are of Asian or Pacific Islander descent.
-Vaccinate if you are not immune.
-Ask your provider about regular monitoring if you have chronic HBV.
-Encourage family members to get screened — HBV runs in families.

🌿 How PAs Can Make a Difference
-Normalize HBV screening for AANHPI patients.
-Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate information.
-Understand stigma and approach conversations with sensitivity.
-Advocate for data disaggregation and better outreach programs.

Early screening saves lives — and together, we can reduce the burden of liver disease in our communities.

05/02/2026

🎓 Announcing Our 2026 Scholarship Recipient!

We're proud to share that Ameena Bharde has been selected as this year's PAAH Scholarship recipient!
Ameena will graduate from University of Maryland-Baltimore next month. Aneena embodies the values of dedication, eagerness and being a team-player.

“As a South Asian Pakistani PA student and the daughter of first-generation immigrants, this recognition is especially meaningful to me. Growing up, I witnessed firsthand the disparities faced by members of my community, from financial barriers to challenges with health literacy and language access. Organizations like PAAH play such an important role in empowering students like myself to address these gaps and better serve our communities.“

We're honored to support her on her academic journey and can't wait to see the impact she’ll make in the years ahead.

Join us in congratulating Ameena!

05/02/2026

🎓 Announcing Our 2026 Scholarship Recipient!

We're proud to share that Alayna Kwan has been selected as this year's PAAH Scholarship recipient!
Alayna will graduate from Stanford University’s MSPA Program next month. Alayna embodies the values of hard work, compassion, and drive.

“Growing up, my grandparents raised me with a deep appreciation for Cantonese culture and values, and I am committed to carrying these values forward as a future PA. I am deeply inspired by PAAH’s dedication to advancing Asian health, through supporting and building a strong network of providers passionate about this population.”

We're honored to support her on her academic journey and can't wait to see the impact she’ll make in the years ahead.

Join us in congratulating Alayna!