News and Events for 2026-2024

Gambling Addiction Awareness Workshops

In partnership with Aspire Health Alliance, Enhance Asian Community on Health (EACH) hosted two Gambling Addiction Awareness Workshops to support the Asian community in understanding behavioral addiction and available resources.

The workshops were held on December 29, 2025, in Quincy (Mandarin) and in Randolph, MA (Cantonese). Participants learned how gambling addiction can affect behavior, decision-making, emotional health, and family relationships, as well as the importance of early awareness and seeking help.

Through culturally and linguistically responsive education, these sessions helped reduce stigma, strengthen family understanding, and promote healthier communities.

EACH Thanks Sponsors for Supporting 2025–2026 Open Enrollment Outreach to Expand Access to Affordable Health Coverage

EACH expresses heartfelt gratitude to The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation and Tufts Health Plan (a Point32Health Company) for sponsoring the 2025–2026 Open Enrollment Outreach Events. Their generous support enables EACH to continue helping Massachusetts residents apply for, renew, or update health insurance through the Massachusetts Health Connector and MassHealth. Through multilingual, in-person, and virtual assistance, EACH’s Certified Application Counselors ensure that more individuals and families can access affordable, high-quality healthcare and make informed coverage decisions.

Worcester Class 2024–2025 Completes Vietnamese Diabetes Prevention Program

Congratulations to six dedicated participants who successfully completed the year-long 2024–2025 Diabetes Prevention Program in Worcester, Massachusetts—a key milestone for the Vietnamese community. Guided by Quynh Tu, RDN, LDN, CDCES, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist from EACH, the class learned practical ways to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent type 2 diabetes. Over twelve months, participants demonstrated remarkable perseverance and commitment to healthy living. EACH proudly celebrates both the graduates and their instructor for inspiring wellness, family support, and lasting lifestyle change within the community.

📸 Photos: Class of 2024–2025 Diabetes Prevention Program (Vietnamese-language class) in Worcester, MA

MOB Workshop Concludes at Southern Artery Senior Housing, Quincy

Seniors at 1000 Southern Artery in Quincy completed the Matter of Balance (MOB) workshop and celebrated their graduation on September 25, 2025, with a class photo highlighting their commitment to safer and healthier living. Led by certified instructors Sara Tan and Jane Kisielius, the program guided participants through group discussions, gentle exercises, and practical strategies to reduce the fear of falling and encourage greater activity.

MOB equips older adults with skills to build confidence, improve balance, and prevent falls—a serious health concern for the aging population. By bringing this nationally recognized program to local seniors, EACH continues its mission of helping older adults live active, independent, and fulfilling lives.

EACH Celebrates Class of 2025 Diabetes Prevention Program Graduation at South Cove Plaza, Boston

A milestone moment was marked at South Cove Plaza in Boston, where nine seniors graduated as part of the Class of 2025 from the Diabetes Prevention Program. This year-long journey, held from October 2024 to September 2025, reflected their steadfastness and commitment to healthier living.

Throughout the program, participants gained practical skills to improve lifestyle habits, make wiser daily choices, and lower their risk of diabetes—a condition especially prevalent in the Asian community. Their perseverance over the course of twelve months is a shining example of dedication to wellness.

The celebration photo captures the proud 2025 graduates of the Diabetes Prevention Program, a living testimony of resilience and the hope of healthier years ahead. EACH warmly congratulates the graduates for their achievements and their inspiring example to the community.

EACH Expands Stroke Awareness Through DPH-Funded Initiative

Enhance Asian Community on Health (EACH), in partnership with Borderland Partners LLC through a Massachusetts Department of Public Health–funded Stroke Awareness Project, has conducted five successful educational workshops across the state since March 2025. These sessions—offered in Chinese, English,and Vietnamese—have reached over 200 participants, empowering them with life-saving knowledge such as how to recognize stroke symptoms, take vital first steps, and perform CPR before emergency services arrive.

In response to this strong community interest, we invite you to attend our next Stroke Awareness and Skills Training:

🗓 Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Location: 128 Pleasant St, Randolph, MA
🗣 Language: Vietnamese
🍱 Lunch provided
📞 Reserve your seat: (857) 331-8568

Laura B. Rosenthal of LPR Management Group, an American Red Cross–approved instructor with over 35 years of experience in physical and mental wellness, will lead the workshop. Join us to gain critical hands-on skills that could help you save a life.

EACH Celebrates a Decade of Service and Impact

We are celebrating ten years of bridging health and community this October 2024! EACH has been a pillar in enhancing the health and wellness of families and individuals in the Asian community and beyond. We are grateful for the support of our partners and sponsors who made this journey possible. Here's to a decade of service and many more years of impact for all communities!

EACH DSME Program Earns National Recognition from the American Diabetes Association

EACH is proud to announce that our Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) program has received national recognition from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for the period from August 19, 2024, to August 19, 2028. This recognition underscores our commitment to providing culturally sensitive diabetes education and practical resources. Our goal is to empower individuals in our community to effectively manage their health, reduce diabetes-related risks, and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives through ongoing support and guidance.

EACH Kicks Off Culturally Tailored Stroke Awareness Effort for Asian Communities in MA

In March 2025, EACH began a new initiative to raise stroke awareness within Massachusetts' high-risk Asian populations. Funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and administered by Borderland Partners LLC, the project delivers education and outreach rooted in cultural relevance. The initiative empowers the Asian communities to take a proactive role in early recognition and prevention of stroke, thereby promoting their health and well-being.

Empowering Lives with Chronic Pain Self-Management Program

We are glad to announce that our Chronic Pain Self-Management workshop continues to be successful, with an average of 19 participants attending our weekly 2.5-hour online sessions. This 6-week program, delivered in partnership with On Lok, teaches older adults (60 and older) how to manage chronic pain through gentle exercises, action planning, and mind-body techniques. The sessions provide a supportive and culturally relevant environment under the guidance of EACH-certified Cantonese instructors. Begin your journey towards a healthier lifestyle by joining us.

(Stanford University developed the Chronic Pain Self-Management Program.)

Asian Community Fund announces $450,000 in funding to 52 AAPI-serving nonprofits

Enhance Asian Community on Health is pleased to announce its partnership with @AsianCommunityFund at the Boston Foundation to promote AAPI visibility, leadership, and community empowerment. This collaboration represents a significant opportunity to advance our organization's goals and foster positive change within the AAPI community.

TBF and EACH Press Release

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES), May to July 2024

Is someone close to you having difficulties with controlling diabetes? This might involve keeping track of blood sugar levels, adhering to a specific diet, and sustaining a balanced lifestyle. If this is the case, we recognize the struggles you may be encountering and are available to provide assistance and access to resources to aid you on this path.

Ms. Sara Tan and Hanna Chan Become DPP Master Trainers, Bridging Health Barriers

We are thrilled to announce a pivotal milestone in our commitment to enhancing health and wellness within our community, focusing on mitigating the language and cultural barriers to addressing chronic diseases, particularly within our Asian-speaking population. Ms. Hanna Chan and Sara Tan recently earned accreditation as Master Trainers for the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP), significantly enhancing our capacity to combat chronic diseases. This designation is a testament to their unwavering dedication and expertise in the field of diabetes prevention, but it also paves the way for us to begin training more Asian-speaking DPP coaches.

By empowering Asian-speaking coaches, we are bridging a critical gap in health education and access, ensuring that wellness knowledge is more inclusive and accessible. Ms. Chan and Ms. Tan's leadership in training DPP coaches will enable us to extend our reach, providing tailored support and fostering healthy lifestyle changes among Asian communities at risk of developing diabetes.

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