Recession Hits Aging Blacks, Hispanics Hardest Says a New Poll

New America Media, News Analysis, Paul Kleyman, Oct 12, 2009

Economic differences have been exacerbated by the recession, leaving African American and Hispanic retirees especially hard-hit.

Regular Flu Shots Easier Sell in Time of Swine Flu

New America Media, Commentary, Erin Marcus M.D., Oct 11, 2009

The fear of swine flu has made a lot more people open to getting flu shots this year. It does not protect you against H1N1 but is still important.

Natural Disasters in Southeast Asia and the Pacific

New America Now Radio, , Odette Keeley, Oct 09, 2009

This week on "Stories From the Ethnic Media": South East Asian communities in America mobilize to help victims of natural disasters in their homelands

Thousands of Flu Shots Administered

Navajo Times, news, Noel Lyn Smith, Oct 09, 2009

Immigrants and Health Care: What’s Really at Stake?

New America Media, Commentary, Michael Fix, Oct 09, 2009

The discussion around health care reform has ramifications for immigrants, even legal permanent residents. How health care policy deals with immigrants will determine how successful health care reform is in the long run.

Can We Avoid the Swine Flu?

Navajo-Hopi Observer, Commentary, Oct 08, 2009

Everyone is talking about the H1N1 flu virus. Health officials tell us that a vaccination will be available locally within a few weeks. People are worried about possible side effects associated with the vaccine. Many are wondering if they should be vaccinated as this pandemic arrives.

A Fatal Cultural Gap: Depression Among Minorities

New America Media, News report, Viji Sundaram, Oct 08, 2009

Trained mental health professionals find it difficult to diagnose depression in minorities, most of whom are already reluctant to seek psychiatric care, because the psychiatric framework for evaluating behavior is Euro-centric.

Rate of Disease Causes Concern in Guam

New America Media, , Sandip Roy, Oct 06, 2009

Skyrocketing rates of disease are turning the beautiful country of Guam into a poisoned paradise. Richard De Andrea and Clare Calvo examine health concerns on the island.

Most Californians Primed to Get Flu Shots

New America Media, News Report, Annette Fuentes, Oct 06, 2009

Most Californians are ready to get a flu shot if their doctors recommend it. The worry about flu varies by gender, race and ethnicity according to a new poll.