July 31, 2020

Make your voice heard with a public comment

You can use your voice to make a public comment about new laws. Exercise your right to be heard. When a federal agency proposes a new regulation, it must ask for comments from the public. Anyone can make comments in support of or against a new regulation or rule before it becomes a law. You ... Read more

July 2, 2020

SIV hero Janis Shinwari is now an American citizen

July 3, 2020 – Earlier this week, former SIV Janis Shinwari became an American citizen. One of the many immigrants who make our country great, Janis saved American lives years ago in Afghanistan, just as immigrant health workers are saving lives in the USA today. To celebrate this Fourth of July, we are re-publishing this ... Read more

July 1, 2020

Register to vote!

A very important election is coming up in the USA this fall. Find out how you can register to vote. If you are an American citizen, you can register to vote. In 2020, you will be voting on several races. The most important thing that voters will decide is who will be President of the ... Read more

April 10, 2020

A refugee who protects the public health of Americans

A health professional honors her colleague working in public health  Seven years ago, I “found” Tej Mishra on the internet when I googled Bhutanese refugees. I reached out to him for help. I was a doctoral student at the time, and just started working on a study focusing on refugee health, specifically the mental health ... Read more