On Thursday, April 21st, from 6-7 PM CST, SAAPRI hosted a community health panel led by health professionals and public health advocates, Dr. Swapna Dave, Dr. Nilay Shah, Dr. Atif Hassan, and moderated by Parin Shah. This event catered towards…
Finding Connection and Joy Through Art with Chandini Lord
On May 27th, 2021, SAAPRI held a virtual conversation addressing the intersection of mental health with our physical health and creativity. Led by Chandini Lord, the event focused on the accessibility of art, using art to better process relevant topics, and…
Dialogue on South Asian Mental Health
On May 19th, 2021, SAAPRI held a community dialogue on Clubhouse with MannMukti, SAMHIN, WE ARE SAATH, and mental health professionals. The event focused on sharing some critical information on the impact COVID-19 has had on mental health. This event built…
Key Findings from SAAPRI’s South Asians Aging in America
On Saturday, May 18th, SAAPRI hosted a community dialogue on South Asians Aging in America. Community members, leaders, and stakeholders joined this critical gathering to discuss the unique challenges and intersections of multigenerational caregiving, disability, health, and aging in the…
Indo-American Center partners with SAAPRI to Engage AAPI Communities on NIH-funded All of Us Research Program
The Indo-American Center (IAC) recently received a grant from the Asian Health Coalition and has partnered with the South Asian American Policy & Research Institute (SAAPRI) to conduct outreach and education around the National Institutes of Health-funded All of Us Research Program. IAC received…
SAAPRI Hosts South Asian Community Health Forum
This past weekend, SAAPRI hosted a community conversation on the health status of South Asians at Dil Dhadakne Do (Let Your Heart Beat): A South Asian American Community Health Forum. We would like to thank all those who were able to join…
Invitation to “Dil Dhadakne Do: A South Asian Community Health Forum”
Join SAAPRI for Dil Dhadakne Do: A South Asian Community Health Forum for a critical conversation on the health status of South Asian Americans. South Asians living in the United States are disproportionately at risk for heart disease. We are 4x more…