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Research and resources

Our research reflects our commitment to better understanding the needs of South Asian older adults and strengthening the services that support them. Explore the studies, reports, and collaborative projects that help shape our programs and advocate for our community.

SACCHI Project: Colon Cancer Awareness & Prevention

The South Asian Colon Cancer Health Initiative (SACCHI) Project, funded by a grant from Congressman Tom Suozzi, was designed to address health disparities and reduce colon cancer risk among South Asian seniors in New York’s 3rd Congressional District. From July 2023 to July 2024, India Home led the initiative through a range of community-driven outreach and education efforts.

The SACCHI Project focused on increasing awareness of colon cancer screening and promoting preventive care within South Asian senior communities across NYC. A key component was peer encouragement, where seniors who had completed colonoscopies shared their personal experiences to help others feel more informed and comfortable about getting screened.

The initiative also supported access to care by providing facilitators to assist individuals with navigating and scheduling screening procedures. To measure impact, the program included pre- and post-intervention evaluations to assess changes in awareness, attitudes, and willingness to complete screenings among South Asian adults aged 50 and older.

Overall, SACCHI aimed to build trust in preventive healthcare, improve screening rates, and create a sustainable model for culturally responsive health education within the community.

Educational videos

Educational brochures

Healthcare expert interviews

  • Dr. Aasma Shaukat & Ashish Malhotra

    JUS LIVE

  • Dr. Kalyani Dhar & Sumi Sarkar

    TBN24

  • Dr. Kaumudi Somnay

    ITV Gold

Physician Engagement Event

  • A doctor speaks at the podium in front of the slide “Caring for our Community: Colon Cancer Screening for South Asians”
  • Five guests pose together at the event
  • Two guests smile for the camera at a dinner table
  • Two women in saris stand in front of the presentation screen
  • Older women and a baby sit together at a table at the event
  • A doctor presents “Caring for our Community: Colon Cancer Screening for South Asians” at the podium
  • The opening slide of the talk on screen beside the podium
  • Guests at round tables listen to a speaker in a banquet hall
  • Guests at round tables in the banquet hall, with slides on two screens
  • The banquet hall during the talk, with guests seated at round tables
  • The banquet hall and stage, with the presentation on screen
  • A speaker presents a chart of colon cancer screening rates among South Asians in New York City

Other research

Resources

This section provides helpful tools, guides, and external resources designed to support South Asian older adults, caregivers, and families. From health information to community services, these materials are curated to make essential support more accessible and easier to navigate.

South Asian organizations providing senior services

Other South Asian organizations

Other senior centers

Other resources

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