South Asian Public Health Association

222 Albermarle Street Suite B
Baltimore, MD 21202
phone
(520)844-1254 fax
info@sapha.net email
http://www.sapha.net/ website

Area of Inerest:
Organization - Public health

Primary Ethnic Community Served:
South Asian

Description:
The mission of the South Asian Public Health Association is to:

• Promote the health and well-being of South Asian communities
• Advancement of public health professionals

• Provide a forum for mentorship, dialogue and resource-sharing among public health professionals working with South Asian communities
• Advance the leadership, networking and professional development of South Asian public health professionals
• Raise awareness of health risks and encourage healthy behavior among South Asians
• Increase awareness of the value of culturally-appropriate services for South Asians in the United States
• Encourage and support research and academic communities interested in South Asian health issues

Staff:
Ushma D. Upadhyay
Abhijit Ghosh
Kalpana Bhandarkar
Susan L. Ivey

Submitted by:
AIA Staff

New - 04/28/03