tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39891625092722819652012-02-16T08:08:38.265-05:00*move your body, mind your health, feed your soul*KChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404299201300955190noreply@blogger.comBlogger141100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3989162509272281965.post-9460159155059809972009-11-25T00:38:00.008-05:002009-12-09T20:47:43.819-05:00

On Sunday, November 22, 2009, Kalusugan Coalition and Philippines Nurses Association-NY coordinated a CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) training with Philippine Forum. Held at the Bayanihan Community Center in Woodside, the training was attended by Kabalikat members-an organized group of domestic workers, many of whom are babysitters, nannies or adult caregivers who requested to be trained in

Rursuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18044617734584870062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3989162509272281965.post-51926283268033993242008-10-28T22:44:00.021-04:002009-12-09T20:46:29.867-05:00

If you subscribe to our newsletter or read any number of local Filipino media in NY/NJ, you know that Kalusugan Coalition (KC) regularly sponsors community health fairs throughout Queens, NY and Jersey City in collaboration with community and faith-based organizations, businesses, and other key stakeholders.   From 2005 through 2008, KC, with support from dedicated partners such as PACCAL and

KChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404299201300955190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3989162509272281965.post-76654504643425398182008-07-13T10:00:00.015-04:002009-12-09T21:44:05.600-05:00

On July 12, 2008, KC co-sponsored the New York premiere of Santa Mesa (Dir/Writer Ron Morales) at the Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF). Santa Mesa is a coming-of-age story of Hector, a U.S.-born Filipino who after his mother unexpectedly dies is sent to live in Manila with his estranged grandmother. They experience a overwhelming cultural and emotional divide that is

KChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404299201300955190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3989162509272281965.post-20651569832105979222008-06-20T19:00:00.009-04:002009-12-09T20:51:29.092-05:00

On June 14, 2008, Pamela Santos, an Academic Detailer from the American Cancer Society, gave a presentation during the June General Membership meeting about tobacco cessation and Queens Quits. Since 2005, Queens Quits - one of the New York State Department of Health Tobacco Control Program Cessation Networks - has been organizing provider education about cessation treatment. Queens Quits is a

KChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404299201300955190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3989162509272281965.post-28965669552556542942008-06-07T16:00:00.003-04:002009-12-09T20:51:58.380-05:00

On May 31, 2008, Kalusugan Coalition co-sponsored a spring health fair with the Women’s Workers Project and CAAAV: Organizing Asian Communities. The screening was held at the Women’s Workers Project/Kalayaan Office in Woodside, NY. A multitude of services were offered including a spinal health workshop, appointments for breast/cervical cancer screening, HIV testing and counseling, blood pressure,

KChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404299201300955190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3989162509272281965.post-21073139569189586792008-05-29T11:38:00.008-04:002009-12-09T21:40:48.331-05:00

In April and May 2008, KC participated in several advocacy activities to raise awareness about the needs and challenges facing Asian Americans in New York City. Pictures below include KC with other Project CHARGE partners meet with NYS Assembly Member Dick Gottfried and Jay Duller with Michael Cho of the Korean American Counseling Center participate in NYC Budget Vigils.

KChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404299201300955190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3989162509272281965.post-4410593672105626092008-05-25T20:00:00.020-04:002009-12-09T21:36:50.482-05:00

 The Expo ’08 was ushered by a gala night at the grand ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Secaucus, New Jersey. Luis Pedron served as the emcee for the festivities. Honored with plaques of recognition were 21 outstanding and deserving Pinoys who received their awards including KC’s very own, Rico Foz (Advocacy), Rhodora Ursua (Public Health), and Noilyn Abesamis-Mendoza (Nonprofit Sector).

KChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404299201300955190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3989162509272281965.post-27683530479839532002008-05-20T16:57:00.005-04:002008-07-30T14:07:32.012-04:00

As part of an ongoing series for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, NY1 is profiling Asian American issues throughout the week. Today's segment is on health insurance. The story which includes interviews from Project CHARGE partners (Kalusugan Coalition and CACF) aired on the NY1 morning news.

KChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404299201300955190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3989162509272281965.post-87454922715330946752008-05-16T17:18:00.011-04:002009-12-09T21:42:16.987-05:00

On May 16, 2008, Rhodora Ursua and Noilyn Abesamis-Mendoza were invited to speak on the community advocacy panel at the 2008 City University of New York (CUNY) Conference on Asian American Women. The event was held at the CUNY Graduate Center, Elebash Recital Hall in Manhattan.

KChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404299201300955190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3989162509272281965.post-20154893700491764172008-04-20T19:00:00.013-04:002009-12-09T21:22:10.941-05:00

People of what age group are the least likely to use health care services? People of what age group are the most likely not to have health insurance? One in five people of what age group has suffered a serious health problem, but not received adequate medical care? The answer to these questions – teens. This is surprising for many, especially since the adolescent and young adult years

KChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404299201300955190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3989162509272281965.post-45527536505315506732008-04-01T20:19:00.007-04:002008-07-25T02:29:30.580-04:00

Since 2006, KC has coordinated 40+ screening events, reaching over 1300 individuals. From these community health screenings, 112 who met eligibility criteria were invited to participate in Bukal Sa Puso: Project AsPIRE’s 6-month health promotion program on heart health. The orientations took place on March 1, 2008 at the Sheraton La Guardia Hotel in Flushing, NY and on March 8, 2008 at Saint

KChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404299201300955190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3989162509272281965.post-90246121259940163342008-02-27T22:42:00.006-05:002009-12-09T21:24:29.728-05:00

On February 25, 2008, KC members joined close to 1,000 immigrant rights advocates in Albany for the New York Immigration Coalition's "Immigrants' Day of Action". The day started with a morning program at the Hart Lounge in the "Egg".  We heard speeches from community members and leaders on NYIC's policy priorities and recommendations as well as the importance of upholding the rights of immigrant

KChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404299201300955190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3989162509272281965.post-86987257522384853802008-02-26T18:03:00.012-05:002009-12-09T21:26:27.129-05:00

KC is part of a 14 member coalition,  Project CHARGE (Coalition for Health Access to Reach Greater Equity). This capacity building project aims to strengthen Coalition's members health access knowledges and advocacy skills, assess health access needs of vulnerable API populations, educate decision makers on systemic changes necessary to increase access to low income API immigrants, educate

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