APANO is proud to announce two major Spring Events.  Email us if you’d like to receive posters and flyers for the event, or print your own by downloading the pdf (health-and-legislative-brochure-2009).

API Health Equity and Reform Conference May 2nd, Saturday

• how can we improve our health outcomes?
• how can health care reform help our families and communities?
• under what circumstances are API at-risk for early death?

Saturday, May 2nd 9:00-4:00 PM
Portland Community College
SE Center (82nd and SE Division)
Free/Donations accepted

APANO and the API Health Network invite Pacific Islander and Asian community members to a Saturday conference to improve your personal knowledge, build community relationships, and strengthen our ability to advocate for our communities in the current legislative debate around Health Equity and Reform. Register online today!

API Legislative Day May 8th, Friday

• API’s are the 2nd fastest growing community in Oregon, and continue to be under-represented in civic life and elected officials.
• API’s are become more diverse with new immigrant and refugee communities
• Be a part of a collective day of learning about the legislative process and meeting Senators and Representatives at the Oregon Capitol in Salem!

Friday, May 8th 9:00-5:00 PM
Oregon Capitol Building, Salem OR
Cost: $10.00 (lunch included)

APANO and the Oregon Commission on Asian Affairs are co-sponsoring this popular day-long event at the Captiol for the Pacific Islander and Asian communities of Oregon.  Participants will learn the basics of the legislative process, have the opportunity to meet their elected officials and staff, and be a part of a powerful pan-Asian and Pacific Islander event.  Register online today!

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