NICOS Chinese Health Coalition (華人健康組織聯會)

10/21/2026

"Looking at the current administration, just 27% of AAPI adults have a favorable view of Trump and just 25% approve of how he is handling his job as president."

Since 2025, AAPI adults have moved away from Republicans and towards Democrats in who they trust to handle the economy and immigration.

10/21/2026

Bidding fond bon voyage to public health intern-turn-Administrative-and-Program-Coordinator Kelly today!

10/20/2026

"Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults increasingly disapprove of President Trump, with only about one-quarter approving of his job performance overall, an AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds."

The survey, which was conducted Sept. 8-15 by AAPI Data and the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, reveals that Trump's standing on the economy has fallen among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander adults over the course of his second term.

10/20/2026

Our interns, Melissa and Mizzy, engaged students @ Lowell High School ( ) in workshops on all day today!

10/17/2026

As any business owner will tell you, this is a huge problem in Chinatown. On trash collection days, if left out we will find our emptied trash cans filled with others' garbage, even human waste 🤬

10/16/2026

NICOS in the news following our press conference for the Chinatown Community Health Fair!

第31屆三藩市華埠社區健康同樂日將於10月17日舉行，免費提供健康檢查、疫苗接種及醫護諮詢。主辦方邀請居民參加，活動強調人際聯繫與社區資源的連結，並設有多項健康檢查及趣味教育活動，建議提前登記參加。 | 星島日報

10/16/2026

What's fueling the right's recent surge in anti-Indian rhetoric?

Right-wing media’s racist attacks and ethnic slurs directed at Indians, other South Asians, and South Asian Americans have surged over the past year, in part fueled by conservative infighting over the H-1B visa program and a handful of viral posts.Commentators in the conservative media ecosystem h...

10/14/2026

More details on the Trump administration's proposed changes to the US Census and its impact on communities

"Effectively, these proposed changes to the decennial census aim to reshape how political power is distributed across the country, redraw congressional districts, prevent anti-discrimination enforcement, and undermine where federal funds are allocated. It proposes a United States that would lose a complete and accurate count of the population."

NCAPA Raises Alarm on Trump Administration’s Proposed Rule Change to the 2030 Census by ncapa | Sep 16, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 comments CONTACT INFORMATION:[email protected] [***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***] RELEASE DATE September 16, 2026 NCAPA Raises Alarm on Trump Administration’s Proposed ...

10/14/2026

The current administration continues attempts to erase people of color and silence their voices, such as not counting some residents in the . Complete and accurate Census data are critical to meet community needs.

"In September 2026, the Census Bureau released its proposal to change the upcoming decennial census framework to exclude any residents lacking U.S. citizenship or green card (lawful permanent resident) status and ban questions focused on race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation data."

Message from Karthick Ramakrishnan, Founder and Executive Director

10/13/2026

Like other vulnerable populations, low-income college students are also impacted by the current administration's HR1/ "Big Beautiful Bil" Act

"The new work requirements outlined in the OBBBA require Medicaid Expansion beneficiaries to work, volunteer or participate in a work training program for at least 80 hours per month, be enrolled in an education program — such as a college or university degree program — at least half-time or have a qualifying household income of at least $580 per month."

New federal Medicaid work requirements set to go into effect Jan.1 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could affect University students’ eligibility for Medicaid.