May is National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! During this annual observance we celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities across the United States. It is also a time to promote prevention and access to trusted health information that can help communities live longer, healthier lives.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) is committed to enhancing the well-being of racial and ethnic minority populations and American Indians/Alaska Natives by prioritizing chronic disease prevention and supporting the Administration’s mission to Make America Healthy Again. During National AANHPI Heritage Month, HHS OMH encourages Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific islander communities to take control of their health by continuing to implement healthy lifestyle choices like eating real, whole foods, getting enough sleep, limiting screentime, and staying physically active to prevent serious chronic health conditions.
The resources in our National AANHPI Heritage Month Toolkit are free to use and designed to help organizations, advocates, and individuals join the conversation around improving AA and NHPI health. Download, share, and customize the content in our National AA and NHPI Heritage Month Toolkit to meet the unique needs of your audiences.
Related Resources
- Asian American Population Profile
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Population Profile
- RealFood.Gov
- GetActive.Gov
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- May is National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. As we celebrate the many cultures and contributions of AANHPI communities across the United States, this month we also recognize the varied health experiences of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Learn more about different factors that shape AANHPI health, such as language, access to care, and daily habits, and how you can amplify efforts to #PreventChronicDisease in these communities.
The HHS Office of Minority Health offers resources and health information to better understand chronic and other health conditions impacting AANHPI communities. Use their toolkit this National #AANHPI Heritage Month and share it with your networks: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/national-asian-american-native-hawaiian-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month-toolkit
- This National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, promote healthy lifestyles, chronic disease prevention, and overall well-being for AANHPI communities. Support your promotional efforts with trusted data and information to help communities understand the impacts of chronic disease and to prioritize prevention and healthy living.
Access community-level data with the Population Profiles from the HHS Office of Minority Health. Explore the data to better understand the health challenges impacting AANHPI communities and share with your networks: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/minority-population-profiles #PreventChronicDiseases
- This National #AANHPI Heritage Month, share resources that are community-specific and address the range of health challenges experienced by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities across the United States. Trusted information can help individuals and families make informed decisions about their health and strengthen efforts to #PreventChronicDiseases in all communities. Discover resources to share with your community by visiting the HHS Office of Minority Health: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/national-asian-american-native-hawaiian-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month-toolkit
- Everyday habits are connected to long-term health and factors like sleep, screen time, and physical activity can make a difference in chronic disease risk. Explore community-level data this National #AANHPI Heritage Month to get the full picture of how chronic disease manifests in AANHPI communities. The HHS Office of Minority Health has compiled trusted federal data in their Population Profiles to help you get started: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/minority-population-profiles
- Public health professionals and organizations, take some time this National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month to encourage conversations about the specific health experiences of AANHPI communities. This month, discuss the importance of disaggregated data and targeted prevention strategies in understanding chronic diseases impacting AANHPIs, including diabetes, and conditions linked to physical activity and sleep-related health risks.
The HHS Office of Minority Health has gathered health data and resources focused on the health of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders for you to explore. See what’s available and share it with your networks this National AANHPI Heritage Month: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/national-asian-american-native-hawaiian-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month-toolkit
For additional information services, visit their Resource Center and Knowledge Center to get help with customized searches related to AANHPI health: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/office-minority-health-resource-center-and-knowledge-center
- This May we celebrate the communities, cultures, and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders across the United States. Let’s ensure their ongoing legacies by also supporting the health and well-being of AANHPI communities this National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month and beyond. Trusted health data can illustrate the health challenges experienced by AANHPI communities and help strengthen health promotion efforts.
Community-level data is available for health professionals and organizations serving AANHPI individuals and families. The HHS Office of Minority Health’s Population Profiles offers a comprehensive look at AANHPI health: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/minority-population-profiles
For additional information services, visit their Resource Center and Knowledge Center to get help with customized searches related to AANHPI health: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/office-minority-health-resource-center-and-knowledge-center
- May is National #AANHPI Heritage Month! Take some time to learn more about the health issues impacting AANHPI communities. Explore trusted resources with @MinorityHealth: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/national-asian-american-native-hawaiian-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month-toolkit #PreventChronicDiseases
- Strengthen your efforts to #PreventChronicDiseases in #AANHPI communities this National AANHPI Heritage Month and beyond. Visit @MinortyHealth for trusted resources and health data: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/national-asian-american-native-hawaiian-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month-toolkit
Date Last Reviewed: September 2026