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Laotian Americans are suffering from lung cancer, Hepatitis B, liver cancer and obesity. Find out what you need to know about these health issues and other social problems plaguing our community.
 Liver Cancer Laotian American are the#1 carriers of Hepatitis B in the U.S. |
 Lung Diseases Lung cancer, Hepatitis B, and liver cancer are the three leading causes of death in the Laotian American community |
 Teen Pregnancy #1 in Laotian Americans — What can you do to help change this startling statistic among Asian Americans? |
 Obesity The downside of living well is eating poorly, which is why an alarming number of Laotian American children are obese. |
 Elders Important information regarding Social Security matters |
 Medical Interpretation Rights You have the legal right to ask for a qualified “medical interpreter” from any hospital or healthcare provider if your English proficiency is limited. |
 Minority Issues in Mental Health Study focusing the impact of immigration on Asians and Hispanics |
 Emergency Information In case of EMERGENCY: information in English, Lao and Hmong |
Latest Health Care News:
- “Thank You” from President Obama
- House Passes Historic Health Bill (WSJ)
- OCA Celebrates Passage of Historic Health Care Bill (OCA)
- House Passes Historic Health Care Reform Legislation (SEARC)
- The Health Care Bill and the Asian American Community (JACL)
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