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GAAPICC and CPACS launch Navigator Recruitment |
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Written by GAAPICC Admin
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Tuesday, 18 November 2008 11:22 |
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On November 13th, the Center for Pan Asian Community Services and the Georgia Asian Pacific Islander Community Coalition launched recruitment for Georgia's First Asian Specific Patient Navigation Program for cancer. Cancer is the leading cause of death for Asian Americans, making them the only racial group to receive this ranking. Patient Navigation is a movement in healthcare that has seen great success. The concept is for a trained individual to guide, or navigate a patient through the obstacles and barriers in the complex health care system. In 2005, members of the coalition voiced the need for a program like this and in the past three years, CPACS and GAAPICC have been working on finding resources to support the program. The CPACS and GAAPICC model takes a look at the Patient Navigation concept and adds the important components of language and cultural competency. The navigators will assist members of the AAPI community by guiding them to and through cancer screening and treatment. We are currently recruiting patient navigators. Community Health Navigators will receive training and will be paid for their work. Qualifications are: - Excellent written, verbal, listening and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to self-motivate, initiate project activities, and manage multiple tasks
- Fluency in English and Asian & Pacific Islander (A&PI) Language (preferably the following: Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, Laotian, Tagalog, South Asian language
- Experience in working with A&PI community
- Valid GA Drivers License, insurance and reliable transportation
If you would like to be a part of this program, please contact Lindsay Romasanta at
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See you in 2009! |
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Written by GAAPICC Admin
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Thursday, 13 November 2008 11:21 |
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Dear Coalition Members, Thank you for all of your hard work this past year. We have accomplished so much and we look forward to next year's journey with all of you. Our next meeting will be on January 15th, 2009 at CPACS from 6-8pm.
Have a happy holiday season! Coalition Staff |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 13 November 2008 11:30 )
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General Body Meeting on Oct. 9th |
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Written by GAAPICC Admin
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Tuesday, 30 September 2008 08:56 |
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You are invited to the join the Georgia Asian Pacific Islander Community Coalition (GAAPICC) and the Center for Pan Asian Community Services (CPACS) on Thursday October 9th for the October general body meeting. We will be hosting an important event: “SAFE: Solidarity and Advocacy For Equality”- featuring a panel of community leaders as they share how they have used their voices to advocate for our communities.
Flyer below. Please share with your networks and invite them along.
Location: Center for Pan Asian Community Services, 3760 Park Ave. Doraville, GA 30340
Time: 5:45-8:00pm
Dinner, Community Announcements and Networking from 5:45-6:30pm. If you have community announcements you would like to share at the meeting please email
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and bring flyers.
This is a free event, but please RSVP to
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by October 6, 2008.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 30 September 2008 09:03 )
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4th Annual Tea Walk |
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Written by GAAPICC Admin
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Wednesday, 17 September 2008 11:13 |
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News ReleaseSept. 16, 2008 “W E C O U N T!” DORAVILLE, GA – “It counts to count,” say organizers of an annual walk to promote the rights and well-being of Asian Americans. The annual TEA (Together Empowering Asians) Walk is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Center for Pan Asian Community Services at 3760 Park Avenue, Doraville, covering a two-mile route along Buford Highway. “TEA Walk’s theme this year is ‘We count!’ in recognition of the significant number of Asian Americans in Georgia and the importance that their voices are heard,” said Chaiwon Kim, executive director of the CPACS, which sponsors the event. She said it is vital that minority groups are counted properly in the census, at the polls and in the greater Atlanta community. Registration begins at 9 a.m., with the walk set to start at 10 a.m., rain or shine. Attendees are advised to bring their own banners and signs, recognizing the positive impact Asian Americans are making in GA and the local Atlanta community. After the walk, participants will enjoy Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, Laotian and other Asian foods and cultural performances. The on-site Health Screening Fair offers flu shots and blood pressure screening. Also, there will be the summer youth program’s Human Rights Photography Exhibit while information will be available on immigrant issues and voter registration guide. But most importantly, it will be a chance to network with various community leaders and volunteers, said Marianne Chung, the event’s key planner. “TEA Walk’s growth has been a grassroots process of people coming together to walk in solidarity and celebration.” Register online at Teawalk.eventsbot.com or call Jay Papisan, 770-936-0969 (or e-mail
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). The Center for Pan Asian Community Services, Inc. is a private non-profit organization. Its mission is to counteract problems faced by immigrants, refugees and racial-ethnic minorities by creating and delivering culturally competent and comprehensive social and health services.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 17 September 2008 11:19 )
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MAG Hosts First Malaysia Fest |
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Written by GAAPICC Admin
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Monday, 25 August 2008 11:00 |
Celebrating the 1st Malaysia Fest in Georgia, September 6th, 2008 at the Duluth festival center Atlanta, Georgia, USA – The Malaysian Association of Georgia (MAG) announces its first Malaysia Fest, celebrating Malaysian culture and Atlanta’s diversity in the Asian community. The organizers hopes this free event open to the public will bring people of all ages and background to experience a festival of family fun, food, shopping, and adventure of the senses. The Saturday event is from 11 am to 5pm, and held at the Duluth Festival Center in downtown Duluth, GA. The Duluth Festival Center is a beautiful, spacious outdoor facility with free ample parking provides a great location for the festival. Organizers are predicting about 400-500 people to visit the event. The festival will be showcasing Malaysian and other Asian cuisines from restaurants around the Atlanta metro area, and an Asian Market for a unique shopping experience. The Malaysian Association of Georgia’s dance troupe will be unveiling some new performances to provide an insight to the Malaysian culture that is diverse in itself. Silat Seni Gayong a Malay art of self-defense, a fighting art, and the art of stopping wars will also be featured amongst other performances. This event is also a celebration of Malaysia’s independence day, which falls on August 31st. Major sponsors of the festival include Century Security Bank, ACT Investment and UPS. MAG’s website is: www.malaysia-ga.org.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 27 August 2008 13:23 )
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