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Event Name: Beyond Translation Initiative - Speaker Series
Nuestra Comunidad (Our Community) - Transformation through Collaboration
Event Description:

Join our panelists as they explore the ways they are transforming our communities locally and abroad through collaboration efforts. Community transformation is not possible without partnerships at all levels. This presentation will focus on the impact of cross-sector collaborative strategies and the role of community partnerships in supporting areas such as education, health and sustainability.

Purpose of the Beyond Translation Initiative - Speaker Series:

  • Discuss environmental challenges and opportunities facing Asian, Hispanic, and African immigrant communities
  • Explore ideas for improving services to Asian, Hispanic, and African immigrant communities
  • Offer Asian, Hispanic, and African immigrant communities important information on environmental issues that impact our health, including access to healthy foods and factors concerning sensitive populations.
  • Enhance and expand partnerships and networks
  • Learn about resources available to communities and small businesses

**Please bring valid photo ID**

Contacts
:

Norman J. Rodriguez
Continuity Program Manager, Hispanic Employment Program Manager
U.S. EPA Region III, Planning and Analysis Branch / OPM (3PM60)
1650 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
(W): 215-814-5274
rodriguez.norman@epa.gov 

Enid Chiu
Environmental Engineer
U.S. EPA, Region III, Water Protection Division/Drinking Water Branch
1650 Arch St. (3WP21), Philadelphia, PA 19103
(W): 215-814-3219
chiu.enid@epa.gov
 

Additional Information:

Topic: Access to Health Care for Asian Americans and Minorities

Join us as Walter Tsou, M.D., M.P.H discusses opportunities to obtain health care for Asian Americans and other minorities. Special emphasis will be for those uninsured, undocumented, and qualifying for Medicaid. He will also explore the potential benefits and problems with the Affordable Care Act (Obama health plan).  The topic of health care is especially important in light of environmental issues that disproportionately affect minority populations.

Registration Status: Registration Open
Event Begins: April 24, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Event Ends: April 24, 2012 at 12:00 PM
Location
This event will be held at: U.S. EPA - Region 3
1650 Arch St.
Shenandoah Rm. (4th Fl.)
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029

**Please bring valid photo ID**

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Location Contact Information: Sonia Maldonado
Phone: 215-814-3242
E-mail: maldonado.sonia@epa.gov
 
   
   
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