By Chinami Tajika Northwest Asian Weekly “I was always interested in biology. I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t.” Phyllis Wise, now the first woman and Asian American president of the University of Washington (UW), still holds a passionate…
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Monthly Archives: October 2010
Phyllis Wise, first Asian American president of the UW, maintains a passion for science
PIONEER: Former Harborview Board of Trustees president reflects on a life of ‘firsts’
By Lee Xie NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The pervasive discrimination toward minorities during the 50s was what inspired Violet “Vi” Mar to get involved with mainstream organizations. Vi Mar in 1972, when she was appointed to the board of trustees…
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Paul a hidden gem at Seattle Children’s Hospital
By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly Wendy Paul always knew that she wanted to work in a children’s hospital. “When I walk in, there is something about a children’s hospital that’s just different from an adult hospital,” she said. As…
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Gaur realizes lifelong dream at PSBC
By Chinami Tajika Northwest Asian Weekly Lakshmi Gaur grew up in Jeypore, in Orissa, India, during the 1950s. Her personality developed during a childhood surrounded by family — aunts, uncles, a grandma, her father, and a sister. As a little…
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Florence Chang uses technology to increase quality of healthcare
By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly If there’s one concept Florence Chang understands well, it’s the need to help others. “I have always had a passion for taking care of people and positively changing lives,” said Chang. Chang is the…
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Karen Matsuda a trail blazer for women’s health services and nurse practioners
By Ninette Cheng Northwest Asian Weekly Karen Matsuda is a passionate nurse, an advocate for underrepresented communities and women’s health, and a deputy regional health administrator. Matsuda is among the healthcare professionals being honored at the Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation’s…
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Renton doctor Chang Shin champions free clinic, helps Korean community
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Dr. Chang Shin has a basic philosophy that drives his dedication to serving others. “After age 50, you have learned something from society and you should try to return it.” Since 2008, the 56-year-old…
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Nikkei Concerns: a gathering place with buzz for Seattle’s Japanese American elders
By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly In 1971, there was an urgent need for better nursing care for Japanese elders. Tosh Okamoto, then commander of the Nisei Veterans Committee, visited a man with this need. He was staying at a…
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Kin On demonstrates respect for both elders and families
By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly The motto at the Kin On Health Care Center is “The residents are the center of our attention.”
Community clinic providing interpretation for API community named Pioneer in Healthcare
Jocelyn Chui Northwest Asian Weekly For new immigrants, coming to America without knowing the language may sometimes make the experience unpleasant. What can make the situation really worrisome is not being able to relay health-related inquires. Fortunately, with the presence…
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