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Hmong: Doctor Works to Improve Healthcare Services for Hmong-Americans
Maichou Lor is thought to be the first Hmong-American to receive a Ph.D in Nursing. Dr.Lor immigrated from a Thai refugee camp to Madison, WI at the age of 6 and grew up particularly aware of a communication gap that exists between the Hmong people and … Read Full Article
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UW Hmong-American nurse brings her community to the doctor’s office
Nursing student Maichou Lor wanted to bring her fellow Hmong community members out of the shadows and into the doctor’s office. Lor, who recently received her Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing, was born in a refugee camp … Read Full Article
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UW Hmong-American nurse brings her community to the doctors office
Nursing student Maichou Lor wanted to bring her fellow Hmong community members out of the shadows and into the doctor’s office. Lor, who recently received her Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing, was born in a refugee camp … Read Full Article
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UW-Madison: UW Hmong-American nurse brings her community to the doctor’s office
MADISON – Nursing student Maichou Lor wanted to bring her fellow Hmong community members out of the shadows and into the doctor’s office. Lor, who recently received her Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing, was born in a … Read Full Article
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Where a doctor saw a treatable cancer, a patient saw an evil spirit
“All you have to do is swallow three iodine capsules.” The woman, a Hmong immigrant, spoke little, if any, English. Through an experienced interpreter, Fratkin explained the protocol and told her she would need a lung biopsy to confirm the diagnosi Read Full Article
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Hmong-American doctor inspired by heritage
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Hmong-American who recently received his medical degree plans to return to Madison, Wisconsin to pursue research on using stem cells to treat chronic pain. Yeng Her became interested in helping people regain function after spending … Read Full Article
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Madison man is first Hmong-American to get an M.D.-Ph.D.
DAVID WAHLBERG [email protected] 1 hr ago 0 When Yeng Her’s mother’s kidneys failed, she wanted to try herbs and shaman rituals. But a Madison doctor said that without dialysis, she would die. Her was 16, a junior at Memorial High School, the … Read Full Article
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UC Davis nursing graduate students showcase scholarly work at academic symposium
“Utilization of the WHO Asia BMI and the Framingham CVD Risk Algorithm in Assessing Cardiovascular Risks Among Hmong Americans:” A leader in the Hmong community and a Hmong refugee herself, May Ying Ly embarked on a Doctor of Philosophy degree at the … Read Full Article
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Yanez request for outstate trial in Philand Castile shooting denied again
Detroit doctor fired, pleads not guilty in Minnesota girls’ genital mutilations Ex-finance official allegedly embezzled more than $100,000 from Hamline U Supporters turn out for man convicted of defrauding Hmong elders Off-duty security instructor pepper … Read Full Article
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Quick Question: What book would you recommend reading?
These books completely take you away from your reality. The doctor is also the reincarnation of a 3,000-year-old Hmong priest, so he communicates with him and with spirits, which helps him solve the mysteries.” “All the ‘No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency … Read Full Article
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Refugee debate hits home for Hmong family in Appleton
Pang and Chia Lee Xiong, among the first Hmong refugees to be settled in the Fox Cities as they fled their war-torn homeland nearly four decades ago, cannot read or write. But their nine children? They all hold college degrees — a doctor, a nurse and … Read Full Article
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Cultural Beliefs Leave Some California Communities Uneasy with Health Care
But what if your cultural beliefs discourage you from seeing a doctor? For the Hmong community in the Central Valley, that’s led to high rates of death from cancer. Reporter: Farida Jhabvala-Romero Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by … Read Full Article