[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 129 (Friday, September 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1631]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CELEBRATING APAIT HEALTH CENTER'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY

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                       HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 21, 2012

  Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate APAIT 
Health Center, serving my 34th Congressional District, on their 25th 
anniversary.
  Since 1987, APAIT Health Center (formerly known as Asian Pacific AIDS 
Intervention Team) has worked to fulfill its mission of positively 
impacting the quality of life for medically underserved communities 
living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS and other health disparities 
through a seamless continuum of culturally competent and linguistically 
appropriate programs in Southern California.
  APAIT Health Center is a distinctly critical service provider for 
those living with HIV/AIDS and members of the LGBTQ community in the 
greater Los Angeles area. The agency serves clientele from diverse 
communities, including Asian and Pacific Islanders (API), Latinos, and 
African Americans.
  In its 25 year history, APAIT Heath Center has become the largest 
provider of HIV/AIDS services to API communities in Southern 
California, having served tens of thousands of individuals.
  APAIT continues to respond this year with the opening of a community 
health clinic in the vibrant Pico Union/Westlake area, a community with 
scarce health options for those who are low-income and uninsured.
  Private sector partnerships are also part of APAIT Health Center's 
portfolio. APAIT Health Center has been the recipient of grants from 
Kaiser Permanente, John and Johnson, and the California endowment, to 
name a few. In addition, APAIT Health Center and its staff have 
received awards and commendations from local, state, and national 
entities, from the City of Los Angeles to the White House.
  APAIT's proudest achievement, however, is consistently receiving high 
marks from their client satisfaction surveys. The most recent survey 
revealed 93 percent of clients feel their quality of life has improved 
since seeking services with APAIT Health Center.
  I once again congratulate APAIT Health Center on the celebration of 
their 25th anniversary. I thank them for their continued service to the 
Los Angeles community, and for the help they provide to those in need.

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