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Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy and Leadership (APPEAL) is a national organization working towards social justice and a tobacco-free Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community. Founded in 1994, APPEAL was originally a program of Asian Health Services, a local community health center in Oakland, California. It has since established itself an important national network providing key technical assistance and resources on health justice.
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The goal of this project is to work with the Pacific Islander community in San Diego County to gather information that will inform culturally appropriate strategies to promote health. An advisory board of community leaders, members, and health professionals will help guide and monitor the project. The information gathered and partnerships built through PIC Health will lay the foundation for future approaches in community-based participatory research that aim to decrease health disparities in the Pacific Islander community.
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WeCan! is a government sponsored program created and continued by volunteers whose mission is to support a healthy lifestyle for children. This website specifically targets children and providing tips for parents to keep their kids healthy, but I think these tips and guides are useful for all ages. I love that this website provides so many resources and ways to lead a better, healthier, and happier life.
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If you've ever watched MTV in the last decade, I'm sure you've heard of this resource before. They usually promote it after Teen Mom or Sixteen and Pregnant, but many people overlook their sexual health and protection. It's Your Sex Life really is a great resource and provides information in a very easily, comprehensible format.
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Lung cancer is now the most common form of cancer in the world, killing an estimated 1.8 million people in 2018. Yet, most of the public is unaware of the full extent of the disease, the causes and risk factors, or that there are different types.
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Rawmana Fitness is not just a gym and fitness center, but a way of life. No matter what your goal is Rawmana provides the tools necessary for the job. The equipment on the floor is as diverse as our clientele. In one corner you will find traditional dumbbells and Olympic weights. In the other corner you will see grappling ropes, kettle bells, medicine balls, etc. And that’s just what the inside portion of our facility consists of. Rawmana not only helps you achieve your physical goals, it also helps you build your mental and spiritual growth.
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