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Suo sdei! In this Issue: 2026 AAPCHO CHC Champions, Call for New AAPCHO IRB Members, AAPCHO Member Updates, Upcoming Trainings and More
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Earlier this month during National Health Center Week, AAPCHO honored Kamaki Kanahele, Dr. Cindy Hoepner, and Harry Kamdar as #CHCchampions—individuals who are, through big and small ways, advancing the community health center (CHC) mission.
We thank these year's champions who through their noteworthy efforts, contribute to our member health centers’ goal and the broader CHC mission to create healthier communities and ensure everyone in every community has the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Learn more about this year’s #CHCchampions here »
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AAPCHO released a statement reaffirming the importance of following evidence-based scientific recommendations regarding the U.S. childhood immunization schedule. Read our statement to members here »
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AAPCHO at NACHC CHI in Las Vegas
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AAPCHO had the opportunity to connect with AAPCHO Members and other CHC leaders at the NACHC CHI - Community Health Conference in Las Vegas last weekend. We are thankful to our Members and other partners for improving the health of AAs and NH/PIs!
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More than 50% of Asian American men and nearly 40% of Asian American women have cardiovascular disease (CVD), including coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction (heart attack), heart failure, and stroke. AAPCHO’s new Clinical Guide: Cardiovascular Disease in Asian American Communities provides clinicians with important recommendations and clinical management tools to address CVD and CVD risk factors in patients of Asian descent. Read here »
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Call for New AAPCHO Community IRB Members!
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AAPCHO is calling for new members, including IRB Chair, to serve in our Community Institutional Review Board (IRB). If AAPCHO Members, staff, or community members are interested, please see the roles and responsibilities here for further information. Read IRB Roles and Responsibilities here »
Our current IRB Chair is Dr. Nia Aitaoto, and past officers included Dr. Mary Oneha and Dr. Thu Quach from AAPCHO Member health centers. Please contact IRB Coordinator, Nicole Nguyen nnguyen@aapcho.org with any questions.
Since AAPCHO’s Community IRB inception in 2013, AAPCHO’s IRB has reviewed over 120 total submissions with an average of ten submissions annually (range between 6 to 15 submissions annually). These include all the following applications: new, resubmissions, revisions, proposed modifications, continuing review, and study closure submissions). In total, eleven AAPCHO Members (plus two AAPCHO community partners) have utilized the Community IRB. In 2025, AAPCHO received 9 new submissions. AAPCHO’s Community IRB is open for submissions on a quarterly review basis for new submissions. Learn more on AAPCHO’s Community IRB webpage and access IRB-related resources »
Seeking IRB review? Become an AAPCHO Member! AAPCHO developed an in-house Community IRB, which helps ensure that AAPCHO or AAPCHO Member-initiated research is relevant to member communities and is conducted with high standards of research integrity. AAPCHO Members benefit from exclusive access to AAPCHO’s Community IRB review services, which are currently available only to AAPCHO members. If your organization is not yet an AAPCHO Member, we invite you to explore AAPCHO membership and contact us to learn more about membership benefits and how to join at membership@aapcho.org.
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AAPCHO and Our Members in Action
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AAPCHO at SEARAC’s 27th Annual Leadership and Advocacy Training Program
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Adam Carbullido, director of policy and advocacy at AAPCHO, was a panelist at the Southeast Asia Resource Action Center's (SEARAC) 27th Annual Leadership and Advocacy Training Program. This session shared insights about advocacy meetings and empowered a cohort of advocates to continue sharing their stories with elected officials. Read more »
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Each year, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awards Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) badges to recognize Health Center Program awardees and look-alikes that have achieved quality improvements in access, clinical quality, health outcomes, and health information technology.
CHQR badges are awarded yearly based on the latest Uniform Data System UDS reporting year.
This year, 82% of AAPCHO Member health centers earned at least one badge. More than one third of AAPCHO Members earned a Health Center Quality Leader badge, determined by their excellence in providing high quality clinical care. Check out our AAPCHO Members’ CHQR badge awards on LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram!
Read more about HRSA CHQR badges and explore HRSA’s national CHQR dashboard.
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Photo courtesy of Direct Relief
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Waianae Coast Community Health Center (WCCHC) and Hawaii Island Community Health Center (HICHC) demonstrate the vital role of community health centers by providing emergency response aid such as hurricane preparedness packs. Read more »
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Photo courtesy of Northwest Arkansas Online
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Community Clinic is expanding access to care by partnering with a local high school to open a school-based clinic, bringing medical services directly to students and families who may face challenges to care. Read more »
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Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Business Journal
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International Community Health Services (ICHS) is helping close King County’s HIV care gap by integrating HIV screening, prevention, treatment, and support into primary care, alongside dental and behavioral health services. This effort includes expanded PrEP access, rapid linkage to care, and HIV services across all their four primary care sites. Read more »
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Upcoming Training and Opportunity
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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
9:00am HT / 12:00pm PDT / 3:00pm EDT
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AA and NH/PI communities face unique challenges in cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and survivorship. Join leading advocates, health experts, and community leaders for a conversation centered on newly released AA and NH/PI cancer statistics and the policies needed to improve health outcomes.
The webinar will highlight patient perspectives, new cancer data, and evidence-based policy solutions to improve cancer outcomes and advance health equity. Participants will gain insights into how federal investments, community partnerships, and advocacy can expand access to prevention, early detection, and quality cancer care for all communities. Register here »
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Application Due:
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
5:59pm HT / 8:59pm PDT / 11:59pm EDT
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Missed the NTCA/AAPCHO USAPI Special Interest Group Webinar? Watch On Demand and Sign Up to Join
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NTCA and AAPCHO, in partnership with the Southeastern National TB Center, co-hosted a kickoff webinar, which introduced the purpose and vision of the USAPI Special Interest Group, highlighted the unique TB landscape and challenges across the USAPI, and showcased ongoing efforts to strengthen partnerships, share promising practices, and foster continued collaboration among TB programs, community organizations, and other partners.
Webinar Slides »
Recording »
Evaluation Survey »
Join the USAPI Special Interest Group »
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AAPCHO partner, the National Center for Engagement in Diabetes Resources (CEDER), has worked alongside communities of color, including AA and NH/PI communities and researchers since 2023. This work supports bi-directional engagement between researchers and the communities they serve.
This webcast provides an overview of CEDER, the services and resources available, and how health centers, researchers, and other public health stakeholders can access and request CEDER's support to strengthen diabetes research and community engagement.
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This education is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $819,327 with 100 percent funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
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In the Targeting Viral Hepatitis: A Road Map for Providers, Medscape Education provides an education curriculum featuring expert perspectives on the prevention and management of viral hepatitis. U.S.-based infectious disease specialists, primary care physicians, obstetrician/gynecologists, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician’s assistants are encouraged to enroll and receive CMEs. Access the curriculum for FREE »
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Sign-On Deadline:
Friday, August 21, 2026
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Stop TB USA is inviting organizations to sign on to a letter urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to prioritize a National Coverage Determination that would ensure Medicare coverage for latent tuberculosis (TB) infection (LTBI) testing.
With TB cases continuing to rise and older adults disproportionately affected, expanding access to preventive testing is a critical step toward TB elimination. Sign on now »
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NTCA has launched TBRx Alert, a new e-newsletter providing timely updates on TB medication, diagnostic, and supply availability and challenges. The latest issue highlights rising Tubersol pricing, the anticipated return of injectable moxifloxacin, and updates on the newly approved generic Priftin (rifapentine), including actions TB programs can take to support its availability through distributors.
TB programs, clinicians, and partners are encouraged to review and share these updates and continue reporting medication access or supply challenges to NTCA. Read more »
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