Vietnamese-American parents, like many other Asian-American parents, often push their children towards reputable professions, such as becoming engineers, lawyers, professors, and, of course, the often cited medical doctors. With the latter, those in the healthcare industry are certainly knowledgeable of the fact that general practitioners are currently being sought after in the … [Read more...] about Where Future Cohorts of Vietnamese-American Doctors are in Demand
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International Day of Older Persons
October 1st has been declared by the United Nations as the International Day of Older Persons, and this year marks the 21st year for which the event have been recognized. This special day is celebrated worldwide by raising awareness about issues affecting the elderly as well as by appreciating the contributions that older people make to society. As such, here is a brief look … [Read more...] about International Day of Older Persons
The Dragon From Back Home
Some of the most healthy foods that can be found on this planet are unique fruits that resemble the dragon fruit. They vary in size and shape, but have many health benefiting qualities. So what exactly is a Dragon Fruit? Often called a pitaya, the dragon fruit has a hot pink coloration, with green tips that have a scale-like appearance and a funky look . This odd-looking … [Read more...] about The Dragon From Back Home
Spotlight on Vietnamese American: David Loc Tran on a Journey Led by Pho
David watched as his mentor, Hung, lay on the hospital bed like a shriveled plant long past its vital days. Wet footprints from the rain marked the floor beneath. Around them, patients lay along the walls of the hospital in open air--some in movable steel beds and others on bamboo mats rested flatly on the ground; it was an unfit place for a hero to spend his last dying … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Vietnamese American: David Loc Tran on a Journey Led by Pho
Meth Led to Cessation of OTC Productions
According to the 2011 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR), Amphetamine Type Stimulants (ATS), such as amphetamine, ecstasy, and methamphetamine amongst other drugs, are still an area of concern for the Vietnamese government. During the first half of 2010 alone, the Vietnam Waterway Police reported executing 18 drug raids, arresting 22 drug abusers or … [Read more...] about Meth Led to Cessation of OTC Productions