Health

August 7, 2020 0

“Please, don’t say that their mental illness is fake”

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18-year-0ld Chinese female suffers from moderate depression and anxiety Thinking about it, no one will ever believe that I am suffering from moderate depression and anxiety since I always look so outgoing. I started having symptoms in high school, but was only diagnosed after the first semester in university when everything went downhill. Knowing the results, I was afraid, scared, I wanted to isolate myself from others since people are going to think I am a weirdo and hate me […]

August 7, 2020 0

UMass Chinese Mental Health Program launches ‘HARMONIOUS’ to share personal mental health experiences

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By Dr. Xiaoduo Fan Several years ago when I was practicing psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital, I noticed a pattern among the patients who came to see me – while I saw Asian patients in the ER or in an inpatient setting, rarely did I see them in an outpatient setting. When my team of researchers and I looked into this further, we found that in 2009 at MGH, non-Hispanic whites were more than twice as likely to be diagnosed […]

August 7, 2020 0

UMass Chinese Mental Health Program launches ‘HARMONIOUS’ to share personal mental health experiences

by Sampan Staff

July 23, 2020 0

Shopping for shoes that get kids moving

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According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), America’s children need to get moving. A recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) of the last 30 years found that among children ages 2 to 5, obesity has doubled, while among 6- to 11-year-olds, it has tripled. Obesity can have a negative impact on health. Young people who are obese are at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes. That’s why it […]

July 10, 2020 0

Ask Dr. Hang: A mother’s concerns for daughter’s safety at odds with her desire to march in protests

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My daughter and I have gotten into arguments about her attending the protests against police brutality. Of course, I think it’s wrong for the police to kill Black people, but I worry about my daughter getting hurt at the protests, and I want her to stay safe at home instead. We came to the United States so my children can have an education, good jobs, and a healthy life. I told my daughter all of this, and she keeps saying […]

July 10, 2020 0

Tufts Medical Center grants $300,000 Covid-19 Relief Fund to organizations serving local Asian communities

by Carey Lin

In response to requests for funding from community-based organizations (CBOs), Tufts Medical Center donated $300,000 as part of their Covid-19 relief efforts in early May. This grant was geared towards CBOs serving communities in Chinatown, Dorchester, and South Boston. The goal is to “lead by example, and encourage them to support local businesses while supporting residents where possible,” said Sherry Dong, Director of Community Health Improvement Programs at Tufts Medical Center. Earlier in the pandemic, Tufts Medical Center distributed more […]

July 10, 2020 0

Tufts Medical Center epidemiologist discusses Chinatown Covid-19 test results

by Ken Smith

Low number of Asian residents tested is concerning and perplexing Tufts Medical Center opened a Covid-19 screening clinic on March 31 at Chinatown’s Josiah Quincy Elementary School and has provided mobile testing at senior housing complexes in the neighborhood. The goal is to make testing readily accessible for people who live in the area code of 02111, especially Chinatown. It is one of the most densely populated neighborhoods in Boston, which makes it a high-risk area for a cluster outbreak of Covid-19, […]

March 20, 2020 0

Officials and community leaders speak out against discrimination of Asian-Americans during coronavirus outbreak

by Anqi Zhang

With the development and expansion of the COVID-19 epidemic, hostility and attacks against the Asian American community have been increasingly reported, leading physical and spiritual harm to related residents and local business owners in the U.S. To dispel the spread of misinformation of the virus, condemn the verbal insults and attacks against Asian Americans across the country, the Massachusetts Asian American Commission organized a press conference at the State House steps on March 12. State and local officials, business leaders, and public health […]

March 19, 2020 0

Local doctor Robbie Goldstein works to serve in Congress

by Ling Mei Wong

Infectious disease specialist Robbie Goldstein is running for the Eighth Congressional District seat. (Image courtesy of the Committee to Elect Robbie Goldstein.) Infectious disease specialist Robbie Goldstein enjoys practicing medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and teaching at Harvard Medical School. While caring for people matters, Goldstein has his sights set on representing the Eighth District of Massachusetts in Congress, challenging Democratic incumbent Stephen Lynch. “I love what I do. It’s the best job in the world,” Goldstein said, who is […]

March 19, 2020 0

South Cove Manor seminar provides timely information on how seniors can ‘boost’ their immune system

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By Terry Yin South Cove Manor hosted breakfast seminar on Feb. 27. Certified personal trainer and sport nutrition specialist Terry Yin spoke about “How to Boost Your Immune System With Exercise”. As people age, our immune response capability becomes reduced, which in turn contributes to more infections. Exercise regularly is proven to naturally keeping your immune system strong and healthy. For people over age 65, 20-30 minutes daily low impact exercise can help cardiovascular health, lowers blood pressure, helps control […]

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