May is designated as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a period dedicated to acknowledging the contributions and experiences of AANHPI communities. In this spirit of recognition, the CDC’s Project Firstline collaborates with partners such as the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) to provide healthcare workers with tailored infection control information and resources that cater to their specific community needs and preferences. This year, we had the honor of conversing with one of APIAHF’s Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) advocates, Dr. Reid Elderts, Psy.D. Dr. Elderts is a Native Hawaiian, a licensed clinical psychologist, and a member of I Ola Lāhui. He shared his valuable experiences in building…
Promoting Health Equity in Native Hawaiian Communities
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a time to recognize the contributions and experiences of AANHPIs. As a collaborative, CDC’s Project Firstline works with partners like the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) to meet healthcare workers where they are with infection control information and resources based on their communities’ needs and preferences. This year, we had the privilege of speaking with one of APIAHF’s Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) champions Reid Elderts, Psy.D, a Native Hawaiian, licensed clinical psychologist, and member of I Ola Lāhui. Dr. Elderts shared his experiences building
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