Dr. L. Subramaniam, the globally acclaimed violinist and recipient of the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honor, underscored the universal power of classical music, particularly instrumental music, during his special …
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The International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA) has officially accepted the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin’s (AAPI) application for partner membership. “We are thrilled to share with …
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Dr. Anitha Srinivasan Named First Woman CMO at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readOn May 27, 2025, NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan announced the appointment of Dr. Anitha Srinivasan as Chief Medical Officer (CMO), effective June 1. According to a press release from the …
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Kashmir Rising: A Young Kashmiri’s Call for Peace and Progress
by Dr. Shafat Hassan, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes readAs a son of Kashmir and a medical doctor who has worked across continents—from the policy chambers of the United States to the healthcare corridors of the Europe, China and …
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Honors Dr. Raj Bhayani During AAPI Heritage Month
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readIn a grand celebration marking Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, New York City Mayor Eric Adams honored renowned ENT surgeon and philanthropist Dr. Raj Bhayani during a …
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Half of Women’s Organizations in Crisis Zones Face Closure Amid Global Aid Cuts
by SAH Special Correspondent 2 minutes readIn a new survey released on May 13, 2025, UN Women warned that half of the women’s organizations responding to humanitarian crises around the world could shut down within six …
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AAPI President Receives Lifetime Achievement Award for Global Healthcare Leadership
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readPresident of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), Dr. Satheesh Kathula, a distinguished hematologist and oncologist based in Dayton, Ohio, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award …
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MASALA Study Finds South Asians Face Disproportionate Heart Disease Risk
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readThe Indian American Medical Association Charitable Foundation (IAMACF) hosted its 31st Annual Fundraising Gala on April 26, 2025, in Elmhurst, Illinois, drawing over 300 physicians, medical students, and supporters in …
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Indian-American Doctors Urge U.S. Lawmakers to Address Medicare Cuts, Green Card Delays, and Physician Shortages
by SAH Staff Reporter 5 minutes readThe American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) brought key concerns of Indian-American physicians to the attention of U.S. lawmakers during its annual Legislative Day, held May 7–8, 2025, …
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“Grey’s Anatomy” Star Patrick Dempsey Advocates for Insurance Coverage of Holistic Cancer Therapies
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readLos Angeles, California: Actor, Producer, and Philanthropist, Patrick Dempsey, founder of the Dempsey Center, which provides support to individuals impacted by cancer, criticized insurance companies for failing to cover holistic …