The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) has officially launched preparations for its 44th Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly, scheduled to take place over the July 4th weekend …
Health
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National India Hub Launches First-Ever CPR Training Program for the Visually Impaired in Illinois
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readIn an important step for disability inclusion and public health, the National India Hub (NIH) in Schaumburg, Illinois, launched a specialized Bystander Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training Program for the visually …
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NY Assemblywoman Rajkumar Welcomes Gov. Hochul’s Plans to Sign Executive Order for Vaccine Access
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readNew York Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar has welcomed Governor Kathy Hochul’s September 4, 2025, announcement that she will sign an executive order allowing pharmacists to prescribe and administer COVID-19 vaccines. In …
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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Raises Concerns Over Dominion Energy’s Golden to Mars Transmission Project in Loudoun County
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readIndian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) has urged the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) to review community concerns over Dominion Energy’s proposed 500kV/230kV Golden to Mars transmission project, citing strong …
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New York Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Introduces Bill to Safeguard Vaccine Access
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readNew York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar has announced plans to introduce the “Robert F. Kennedy, Sr. Vaccine Access Act,” a measure designed to counter what she described as the Trump …
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AAPI Leaders Celebrate India’s 79th Independence Day at 43rd India Day Parade in New York
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readTo promote the message of health and wellness and to salute India on its 79th Independence Day, leaders of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) proudly marched …
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PLI Scheme Cuts Therapy Costs by 95% As India Ramps up Rare Disease Focus
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readIndia has pledged to make treatments for rare diseases more affordable, using a mix of policy incentives and budget support, as government and industry leaders gathered in New Delhi this …
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India Cites Domestic Women’s Safety Initiatives as Global Model at UN Security Council Debate
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readCounsellor and Chargé d’Affaires of the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, Eldos Mathew Punnoose, stressed India’s strong stance against conflict-related sexual violence during the UN Security Council …
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Gaithersburg Mayor Declares “Revive Life Day” as New Mental Health and Rehab Clinic Opens
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening of Revive Life, a new rehabilitation and mental health clinic, was held on August 7, 2025, in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman served …
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Dr. Bharat Barai Receives Inaugural Dr. Sampat Shivangi Legacy Award at AAPI 2025 Convention
by SAH Special Correspondent 6 minutes readDr. Bharat Barai, a distinguished Indian American physician and respected community leader from Illinois, was honored with the inaugural Dr. Sampat Shivangi Legacy Award for his exemplary leadership at the …