Bringing Mental Health Out of the Dark: Part 1
On a typical sunny Southern California Sunday, 150 well-dressed men and women of various ages and backgrounds gathered at the gorgeous estate of Carolyn Elliott overlooking the sea in Palos Verdes....
View ArticleStudy: Need for Culturally Sensitive Care for Nikkei Growing
By ELLEN ENDO, Rafu Shimpo Demographics are shifting among seniors of Japanese ancestry in America, but the demand for affordable, culturally sensitive senior services is as prevalent as ever,...
View ArticleAPI Legislative Caucus Denounces Injection of Racism Into Anti-Vaccine Campaign
SACRAMENTO — The emotional debate over mandatory vaccinations in California public schools has taken an ugly turn, with racist tweets and images being circulated online by opponents. The main target is...
View ArticleBringing Mental Health Out of the Dark: Part 2
Moet Kurakata: Opening up and being honest is the best thing I have done for myself A poised, lovely young woman, Moet Kurakata, 24, loves to paint works of art and help create exhibits that promote...
View ArticleBringing Mental Health Out of the Dark: Part 3
Moving Ahead by Opening Up Combating decades of ingrained culture and values is a formidable task. But the young women and men of the Changing Tides Crew at Little Tokyo Service Center are committed to...
View Article‘Japanese American Health’ Talk at GVJCI
GARDENA — Keiro Healthy Living Programs will present “Japanese American Health: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow” on Friday, Sept. 27, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute,...
View ArticleThe Search for a Cure: One Family’s Fight with Type 1 Diabetes
By MARK and STACIE OSHIMA Evan, our 11-year-old son, has Type 1 diabetes (T1D). T1D is an autoimmune disease in which a person’s pancreas stops producing insulin – a hormone essential for turning food...
View ArticleKoreisha Seminar on Dementia and Hospice Care
GARDENA — As dementia progresses, hospice care is eventually needed to help with caregiving. But are there preventive measures for progression of dementia? Dr. Yutaka Niihara, UCLA professor of...
View ArticleDr. Tomikawa to Address Parkinson’s Group
The Little Tokyo Parkinson’s Support Group at Union Church, 401 E. Third St., Los Angeles, will be holding its monthly meeting on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to noon. Dr. Brian Tomikawa will be the...
View ArticleSeminar on Medical Care for A-Bomb Survivors
TORRANCE — The American Society of Hiroshima-Nagasaki A-Bomb Survivors (also known as ASA) is a nonprofit organization based in the suburbs of Los Angeles. ASA supports A-bomb survivors in Southern...
View Article‘The Auction’ to Raise Funds for CRPS Patient
ORANGE — “The Auction” will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at Dave & Buster’s, The Outlet at Orange, 20 City Blvd. West, Bldg. G, Orange. Get Up 8 Foundation’s premier event...
View Article‘Dancing for Miracles’ Fundraiser at Nishi
A3M (Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches) will present “Dancing for Miracles VIII,” celebrating 28 years of bringing hope and creating miracles, on Saturday, Nov. 16, at Nishi Hongwanji Kaikan, 815 E....
View ArticleMedicare Information Seminar in Gardena
GARDENA — The Gardena Pioneer Project will present an educational seminar on Sunday, Nov. 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Ken Nakaoka Community Center, 1670 W. 162nd St. in Gardena. Edward Kamiya,...
View ArticleCaring for Hibakusha
Dr. Kazunori Kodama speaks about the effects of radiation on survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on Nov. 9 at the Osato Medical Clinic in Torrance. Kodama is executive secretary...
View ArticleWellness Works Names Lori Mizuno as Executive Director
Rafu Staff Report Glendale-based Wellness Works has named Lori Mizuno as its executive director. She is responsible for providing strategic operational leadership to the organization and oversight of...
View ArticleAPIDC Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Anne Kenney (center) accepts the corporate honoree award on behalf of Microsoft at the Asians and Pacific Islanders with Disabilities of California gala on Nov. 15. She is joined (from left) by Johnna...
View ArticleKeiro Co-founder Frank Omatsu Passes at 95
Keiro mourns the passing of its co-founder Frank Omatsu at the age of 95 on Dec. 9. Omatsu was the last living member of Keiro’s eight original founders. Omatsu was born on March 31, 1924 in Los...
View ArticleRep. Takano Statement on Flight from Wuhan Transporting American Citizens
WASHINGTON – Rep. Mark Takano (D-Riverside) on Jan. 29 released the following statement regarding a flight transporting American citizens and U.S. diplomats from Wuhan, China that was set to arrive...
View ArticleTakano, Torres Seeks Information on Repatriation of Americans from Wuhan to...
WASHINGTON — On Feb. 1, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Riverside) and Rep. Norma Torres (D-Ontario) sent a letter to U.S. Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett requesting more information on the decision to...
View ArticleFinding a Cure
GARDENA — An Alzheimer’s research update will be presented on Friday, Feb. 14, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (Upstairs Classroom 207/208), 1964 W. 162nd St. in...
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