South Asian Public Health Association (SAPHA)

@SAPHAinfo

Dedicated to improving the health & well-being of South Asians & the communities in which they live in the United States. For inquires: [email protected]

Joined May 2015

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South Asian Public Health Association (SAPHA)@SAPHAinfo · Jul 17

Did you know that even darker-complexioned individuals are at risk of developing skin cancer? 🤯 Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, but also one of the most preventable. Make sure to use sun protection anytime the UV index is above 3! 🌞

SAPHAinfo's tweet image. Did you know that even darker-complexioned individuals are at risk of developing skin cancer? 🤯 Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, but also one of the most preventable. Make sure to use sun protection anytime the UV index is above 3! 🌞

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South Asian Public Health Association (SAPHA)@SAPHAinfo · Jun 27

🩺 June 27 is National HIV Testing Day! Taking care of your health is self-love. Knowing your status is the first step in staying healthy and stopping the spread of HIV. Testing is fast, confidential, and often free. Take charge of your health—get tested today! 💪🏾❤️ #HIVTesting

SAPHAinfo's tweet image. 🩺 June 27 is National HIV Testing Day!
Taking care of your health is self-love. Knowing your status is the first step in staying healthy and stopping the spread of HIV. Testing is fast, confidential, and often free. Take charge of your health—get tested today! 💪🏾❤️ #HIVTesting

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South Asian Public Health Association (SAPHA)@SAPHAinfo · Jun 18

🔊 ICYMI: We’re thrilled to announce the theme for SAPHA’s first-ever national conference: By Us, For Us: Shaping the Future of South Asian Public Health. ❇️ Watch this space for further details!! #southasian #publichealth #conference

SAPHAinfo's tweet image. 🔊 ICYMI: We’re thrilled to announce the theme for SAPHA’s first-ever national conference:
By Us, For Us: Shaping the Future of South Asian Public Health.

❇️ Watch this space for further details!!

#southasian #publichealth #conference

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South Asian Public Health Association (SAPHA)@SAPHAinfo · Jul 24

Tickets are live 🎉 for @SAPHAinfo's first-ever National Conference & Gala! 📍DC | 🗓️ Nov 5–6 | Right after the @PublicHealth Meeting Join us to celebrate 25 yrs of South Asian public health & build what’s next — from research to advocacy to innovation. buff.ly/PLZDvG6

SSouth Asian Public Health Association (SAPHA)@SAPHAinfo · Jul 23

🎉 Tickets are now on sale for SAPHA's first-ever Gala and Conference, taking place on November 5th and 6th in Washington, DC! 🎟️🔗 Secure your spot here: buff.ly/PLZDvG6

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South Asian Public Health Association (SAPHA)@SAPHAinfo · Jul 23

🎉 Tickets are now on sale for SAPHA's first-ever Gala and Conference, taking place on November 5th and 6th in Washington, DC! 🎟️🔗 Secure your spot here: buff.ly/PLZDvG6

SAPHAinfo's tweet image. 🎉 Tickets are now on sale for SAPHA's first-ever Gala and Conference, taking place on November 5th and 6th in Washington, DC!

🎟️🔗 Secure your spot here: buff.ly/PLZDvG6

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South Asian Public Health Association (SAPHA)@SAPHAinfo · Jul 21

Our July Newsletter is out! Read all about this month's updates here: buff.ly/KHxRiMp

South Asian Public Health Association (SAPHA)@SAPHAinfo · Jul 18

🎉 Tickets are officially LIVE! 🎟️ Be part of the first-ever SAPHA Gala & Conference — a celebration of South Asian voices in public health, culture, and community power. 🗓️ November 5th and 6th, 2025 📍 Washington, DC ➡️ Secure your spot today at: buff.ly/PLZDvG6

South Asian Public Health Association (SAPHA)@SAPHAinfo · Jul 11

Today is World Population Day, and it's important we think about reproductive choice and its impacts on public health. To learn more about World Population Day, visit buff.ly/I5MQaYm

SAPHAinfo's tweet image. Today is World Population Day, and it's important we think about reproductive choice and its impacts on public health. To learn more about World Population Day, visit buff.ly/I5MQaYm

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South Asian Public Health Association (SAPHA)@SAPHAinfo · Jul 3

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month 🧠💟 Mental health can be stigmatized in South Asian communities, so this is a gentle reminder than mental health IS public health. Check out our new Combatting Mental Health Misinformation toolkit: buff.ly/M97ry13

SAPHAinfo's tweet image. July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month 🧠💟 Mental health can be stigmatized in South Asian communities, so this is a gentle reminder than mental health IS public health. Check out our new Combatting Mental Health Misinformation toolkit: buff.ly/M97ry13

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South Asian Public Health Association (SAPHA)@SAPHAinfo · Jun 17

We’re kicking off June with fresh updates, events, and a big reveal! 🎁 Read all about it in our latest newsletter! ✍️ Interested in receiving our monthly newsletters? Sign up here: bit.ly/4ksQd2E

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IBDesis@ibdesis · Jun 16

We are excited to introduce the newest member of @saia_ibd's IBDesis advocacy team 🙌🏽 Meet Rameshwar Chaudhary aka Max (@livingwithumeed), #IBD warrior & #ostomate of Indo-Fijian descent from 🇺🇸 & our Content Creator! Learn more about Max: southasianibd.org/ibdesis/ramesh…

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Health Equity Collaborative@HECollaborative · Jun 12

NEW BLOG: This #PrideMonth, we honor the resilience, joy & fight for equity in #LGBTQ+ communities. But celebration must be matched with action. Read our latest blog on why advancing #HealthEquity for LGBTQ+ people is more urgent than ever. #LGBTQHealth healthequitycollaborative.org/pride-month-a-…

South Asian Public Health Association (SAPHA)@SAPHAinfo · Jun 12

📣 DC-Metro area community! Don’t miss South Asian Social — a vibrant, free event for South Asian adults (18+), hosted in partnership with Ashiyanaa and the Care Registry. Register here: bit.ly/4kelzJM

SAPHAinfo's tweet image. 📣 DC-Metro area community! Don’t miss South Asian Social — a vibrant, free event for South Asian adults (18+), hosted in partnership with Ashiyanaa and the Care Registry.

Register here: bit.ly/4kelzJM

South Asian Public Health Association (SAPHA)@SAPHAinfo · Jun 9

Happy Pride Month! 🌈 Here at SAPHA, we celebrate our queer community members and recognize that LGBTQ+ people have the best health outcomes when they are accepted by their loved ones. With love, support, and pride, your friends at SAPHA 💜

SAPHAinfo's tweet image. Happy Pride Month! 🌈 Here at SAPHA, we celebrate our queer community members and recognize that LGBTQ+ people have the best health outcomes when they are accepted by their loved ones. With love, support, and pride, your friends at SAPHA 💜

South Asian Public Health Association (SAPHA)@SAPHAinfo · Jun 5

It's World Environment Day, and it's more important than ever before to consider the implications of climate change on public health. 🌍 Want to learn more? Check out our new climate health advocacy toolkit at buff.ly/6MFGN34 💙

SAPHAinfo's tweet image. It's World Environment Day, and it's more important than ever before to consider the implications of climate change on public health. 🌍 Want to learn more? Check out our new climate health advocacy toolkit at buff.ly/6MFGN34 💙

South Asian Public Health Association (SAPHA)@SAPHAinfo · May 29

Happening now! Join us on zoom! Register here to get the link - zeffy.com/ticketing/lets…

SSouth Asian Public Health Association (SAPHA)@SAPHAinfo · May 20

💸 With rising prices and a looming recession, most of us have the economy on our minds. But, how might it affect our health? Join us on MAY 29 at 5:30pm ET for webinar on economic justice and public health in South Asian communities. Register: buff.ly/1Bi7JRX

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Jaideep@jaideeppatelmd · May 23

🚨 Excited to share our latest 📄 describing #CAC percentiles in South Asian adults led by @ErfanTasdighi @AAgarwalaMD 🆕 First study investigating the distribution of CAC scores across adult lifespan 🔗 sciencedirect.com/science/articl… @CiccaroneCenter @masala_study #DILWALE 🧵⤵️

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South Asian Public Health Association (SAPHA)@SAPHAinfo · May 22

🌟 Save the date for the inaugural SAPHA Conference and Gala, happening right after APHA! We are excited to extend an invitation to you for this landmark event. ✍️Participate in our survey for a chance to win a free ticket to the raffle buff.ly/YPM0ySb #SAPHAConference

SAPHAinfo's tweet image. 🌟 Save the date for the inaugural SAPHA Conference and Gala, happening right after APHA! We are excited to extend an invitation to you for this landmark event. ✍️Participate in our survey for a chance to win a free ticket to the raffle buff.ly/YPM0ySb
#SAPHAConference

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South Asian Public Health Association (SAPHA)@SAPHAinfo · May 20

SAPHAinfo's tweet image. 💸 With rising prices and a looming recession, most of us have the economy on our minds. But, how might it affect our health?
Join us on MAY 29 at 5:30pm ET for webinar on economic justice and public health in South Asian communities. Register: buff.ly/1Bi7JRX

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South Asian Public Health Association (SAPHA)@SAPHAinfo · May 12

Thank you, nurses, for all you do to improve patient health, care, and comfort. 💟 When we have a robust and accessible healthcare system (including sustainable work hours and equitable pay for all healthcare providers), all patients benefit. 💪

SAPHAinfo's tweet image. Thank you, nurses, for all you do to improve patient health, care, and comfort. 💟 When we have a robust and accessible healthcare system (including sustainable work hours and equitable pay for all healthcare providers), all patients benefit. 💪

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