Behavior Health and Wellness Blog

VACCINATION FOR ADULTS BLOG DISCUSSION #1 – Why Incentives

STRATEGY INTRO: Increase demand for, and access to flu, COVID-19, and other adult vaccinations via 40 pop-up community clinics at the places that cultural groups feel comfortable and connected, and increase regularity of vaccine promotion in priority communities; and increase the percentage of pan-Asian and pan-African seniors who are up-to-date with recommended adult vaccinations. Our […]

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BLOG DISCUSSION #1 – Complete Street Model will be included in the former Sears’ Site design, so neighbors can go to their everyday destinations through all modes.

STRATEGY INTRO: Increase policies, plans and community design changes through China Garden, Minneapolis Open Streets and St. Paul Sears Redevelopment to better connect residents to everyday destination to live/work/play, and provide safe, culturally based places for increasing physical activities. Asian Media Access has taken the lead to plan for the former Sears’ Site, we envision […]

NUTRITION BLOG DISCUSSION #1 – Planning an Asian Fermented Food Workshop

STRATEGY INTRO: Increase policies, plans and community design changes through China Garden, Minneapolis Open Streets and St. Paul Sears Redevelopment to better connect residents to everyday destination to live/work/play, and provide safe, culturally based places for increasing physical activities. Asian Media Access is planning an educational workshop with Dr. Andres Gomez from University of MN. […]

5 “D’s” of Being an Upstander – What to do when you see someone being harassed

The flyers, offered in six Asian languages as well as English, guide how individuals can safely intervene if they witness someone being targeted due to COVID-19 hatred. These leaflets also teach how to de-escalate threatening moments and use verbal and/or physical methods to safely escape a hostile situation. Learn More at https://www.aafederation.org/safety-resources/ or download the […]