Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) received the Healthcare Champion of Change Policymaker Award from the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) in recognition of her bipartisan leadership and advocacy for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities across the nation.
The APIAHF’s Healthcare Champions of Change honors administrative, community, and organizational leaders for their efforts to support quality care for and address the unique needs of AANHPI communities.
Rep. Kim was recognized for her extensive work to reduce barriers and expand access to health care, including through her leadership on the Veterans and Family Information Act, Health CARE Act, and SPEAK Act.
“Language barriers should not stand between Americans and their health,” said Rep. Young Kim. “This award is especially meaningful to me as a Korean American and the representative of a vibrant Asian American and Hispanic community. I will continue to work across the aisle to ensure that quality health care is accessible across our communities.”
Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-2), the Oklahoma Micronesian Coalition, and the Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation were also recognized by APIAHF for their contributions to improving health outcomes for AANHPI communities.
Learn more about APIAHF HERE.
