Contact for Journalists Only:
Jennifer Choi
Assistant Director, Media Relations
NYU Medical Center Public Affairs
212-404-3555
jennifer.choi@nyumc.org

New York, May 17, 2005 – The NYU Center for the Study of Asian American Health, APICHA (Asian and Pacific Islander Coalition on HIV/AIDS), South Asian Health Project, Asian American Federation of New York Chinese American Planning Council, Family Health Project, and the South Asian Health Project will present lectures and a panel presentation in observance of the first National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

As one of the fastest growing groups in the U.S, the number of Asian Pacific Islanders who are living with HIV/AIDS has consistently increased over the years, and has become a growing concern. In recognition of this day a panel of speakers has been invited to bring attention to some of the local and global issues involving HIV/AIDS in the Asian Pacific American community.

NYC Council Member John Liu
Politics and Budget: Asian and Pacific Islanders in New York City

Dr. David Ho, Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center
Implications of Research and HIV/AIDS in Asia

Other Speakers Include:
Margaret Abraham, Hofstra University; Simon Chin, Chinese American Planning Council; E Abraham, Hofstra University; Simon Chin, Chinese American Planning Council; Ezer Kang, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center; Suki Ports, Family Health Project

For more information, please contact 212-263-0483
Or
Visit at www.med.nyu/csaah
Centers for Health Disparities Research
New York University School of Medicine

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