What does ACHC do

  • ACHC conducts a wide range of programs and activities in Asian and other diverse communities experiencing health disparities;
  • ACHC supports and provides assistance for community-based initiatives that focus on exploring culturally-appropriate solutions to urgent community health needs;
  • ACHC conducts education/training and screening programs on a variety of health problems such as mental health, Hepatitis, breast and cervical cancer, stomach and colorectal cancer, osteoporosis, hypertension, and smoking-related health problems;
  • ACHC provides health educational materials to communities using a variety of venues that would raise the awareness level of health problems;
  • ACHC works with partner health providers to raise their level of awareness of the special needs of diverse communities through education and hands-on experiences;
  • ACHC provides technical assistance to local, regional, and national communities in program development and implementation;
  • ACHC assists in institutions and Federal and state agencies in recruitment of racial/ethnic minorities for clinical trials that aim at improving health;
  • ACHC provides assistance to young health professionals (advanced students, scholars, clinicians) that would enhance their career development in health issues.