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Philippines Sees Rise in HIV/AIDS Infection
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Philippines Sees Rise in HIV/AIDS Infection

The Philippines is currently facing a rise in HIV and AIDS after years of low infection rates, with Cebu City hit particularly hard. Many public health advocates in the Philippines are now putting pressure on the government to face the crisis head on. Some are hitting the streets to take matters into their own hands. Story from LA Times.

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FIL-AM Balita: Holy Name Medical Center in Texas Launches First Filipino-Based Medical Program.
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FIL-AM Balita: Holy Name Medical Center in Texas Launches First Filipino-Based Medical Program.

Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, N.J., has launched the first hospital-based Filipino Medical Program in the U.S. Under the umbrella of Holy Name’s Asian Health Services, the program is designed to meet the medical needs of this community in a culturally sensitive environment and provide healthcare amenities to make Filipino-American patients and their families feel welcome and comfortable, according to a news release. News story from Nurse.com.

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