Asian Americans represent a rapidly growing segment of the Illinois and U.S. population. According to an article in Asian Week, the Asian American population of the United States has surpassed 15 million. This population is exceedingly diverse, coming from nearly fifty countries and ethnic groups. Each group has a distinct culture, tradition, socioeconomic factors, and [...]
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Cross-Cultural Health Care: Asian American Health
Posted in Go Local, Health, Health-E Illinois, tagged Asian American Health on February 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
February is American Heart Month
Posted in Health-E Illinois, tagged american heart association, american heart month, heart conditions, heart diseases on February 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
February is American Heart Month. The American Heart Association has designated this month as a time for learning about cardiovascular health risks and diseases. Their website located at http://www.americanheart.org contains information about prevention and treatment of heart and cardiovascular disorders. The American Health Association has two regional offices, one that serves the greater Illinois area [...]