Celebrating AAPI Communities: Addressing Diversity in Healthcare [Video]

Penn State Health and the College of Medicine celebrate our Asian American and Pacific Islander workforce, patients and community during Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in May. In this video, Dr. Karen Kim, Dean of the Penn State College of Medicine discusses the unique challenges faced by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities in healthcare including how misconceptions and homogenization hinder progress. She sheds light on the importance of recognizing diversity within these communities and highlights how robust programs in diversity, inclusion, and equity at Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine empower all individuals, fostering a welcoming environment regardless of background.