NICOS Chinese Health Coalition (華人健康組織聯會)

01/05/2026

The negative health impacts to the "Big Beautiful Bill" will be devastating, anticipating among other things an increase in homelessness as the poor lose benefits

Changes to SNAP removed work-requirement exemptions for:
People ages 55 to 64.
Caretakers of dependent children 14 or older
Veterans
People without housing
People 24 or younger who aged out of foster care

Even as the federal government resumed funding the nation’s largest food assistance program, people are at risk of losing access to the aid because of new rules.

01/03/2026

Bidding farewell to Vance, Health Educator for our Chinese Community Problem Gambling Project!

01/01/2026

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from the staff and interns at NICOS!

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

12/31/2025

You may or may not agree with these... but they're the only source that's put out a list 😉

In 2025, Asians and Asian Americans reached historic milestones across politics, science, technology, and global culture.

12/31/2025

“When creating a board game company, I wanted it to center on Asian American stories, and something based on was the easiest thing for me to start out with. It uses comedy to speak back to your haters and stand up for yourself.”

Artist May Lee-Yang’s Clapback game takes on microaggressions Asian Americans encounter with unapologetic humor.

12/30/2025

From our partners at *C and Self-Help for the Elderly!

12/30/2025

"Research shows that South Asian elders are at high risk for depression and social isolation—even when they live with family."

Why are South Asian elders feeling more isolated than ever? Uncover the cultural stigma, shrinking circles, and community solutions behind it.

12/30/2025

Celebrating Xiaolin's birthday a few days early!

12/29/2025

Escaping incarceration....

Discover the forgotten story of the Keetley Colony, where 130 Japanese Americans escaped WWII incarceration and built a thriving community in Utah

12/28/2025

Words of wisdom from the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges

"As attempts to undermine and attack efforts on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are evident at many colleges and universities across the nation, faculty should pause and reflect on the consequences these attacks have had on college campuses."

April 2024 Maria-José Zeledón-Pérez Area D Representative Karen Chow Area B Representative As attempts to undermine and attack efforts on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are evident at many colleges and universities across the nation, faculty should pause and reflect on the consequences th...