Talk Story with Pacific Islander Health Board of WA

Listen in on a unique perspective of how Robert grew up in Samoa.

Join  Mary, from Open Arms Perinatal Services, and Mia of the Pacific Islander Health Board,  as they host a much needed discussion on depression with our special guests, Sala Afalava of New Hope Counseling, Marquita Strauss of Rainier Valley Midwives, Kau'i Auwae of Ola Mai Loko Mai healing, and Myra Leon Guerrero of the Northern Marianas Islander Community.

We continue our series with our Doula partners, Daybreak Star Doulas! 

Camie and Vanessa share their work as doulas and the role they play in creating a healthier and more resilient Indigenous community of parents in the Pacific Northwest. 

Join Toka as he talks with our very own, Tara, Executive Director of Rainier Valley Midwives and Co-President of the Pacific Islander Health Board of WA! This will be a facilitated Q&A where Tara will be going over her journey of being a mother, of becoming a Midwife, the opportunities afforded by this career, and the benefits it provides for greater health outcomes to our Pasifika communities collectively.

Join Toka as he talks with Helen Enguerra, Student Success Specialist for the AANAPISI Program at South Seattle College! We are lucky to have Helen to walk us through the different options that are available to students and how they can access those opportunities at campuses like South Seattle College. We'll talk through strategies, how to access your local community college, and a variety of other things students should keep in mind when applying to 2-year (some actually have 4-year programs too!) colleges. #EducationSupportsBetterHealth

Join Mia for a conversation with Mary, our Lactation Peer Counselor with  Open Arms Perinatal Services, as she shares the benefits of lactation  counselors and the role they play in creating a healthier and more  resilient Pasifika Community.

With the Pandemic and the uncertainty people are experiencing, the PI Health Board spoke with Violet Lavatai,  Executive Director of the Tenants Union of Washington, to discuss the Rent Moratorium and the Governors' orders.  Are you receiving eviction notices or other threats from your property manager?  Violet has answers to your questions.

Join us as we host a conversation with Glendal Auro Tautua, Outreach & Admissions Counselor for the UW OMA&D Multicultural Outreach & Recruitment unit at the University of Washington. Glendal supports hundreds of  students and families each year as they go through the college  admissions process so we're fortunate that he'll be with us. We'll talk through strategies, how to piece together strong written statements, and  a variety of other things students should keep in mind when applying to  4-year universities.  #EducationSupportsBetterHealth