NEW YORK—In 1992, Congress passed Public Law 102-450, which designates May as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month each year. May, chosen because of the arrival of the first Japanese immigrant to the U.S. on May 7, 1843, now represents “a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States,” according to The Library of Congress. There’s no better time to learn about the incredible impact Asian Americans have had on the U.S. in all areas—and particularly in health care.

On social media, many used the hashtag #AAPIinHealthcare to celebrate the work of those of AAPI descent on the medical professions. Here’s a look at some posts that have done exactly that—feel free to get inspired for your own.

SUNY College of Optometry shared a post featuring educational information about AAPI Heritage Month. Image via sunyopt on Instagram


Last year, the Asian Care Unit community shared some reflections from AAPI health care workers. Ophthalmologist Rany Woo, MD, spoke about her experience as a Korean American and doctor. Image via theasiancareunit on Instagram


Community Health Marketing shared a post celebrating oncologists in the AAPI community, including Edmund Tai, MD, who discussed health inequalities for Asian Americans. Image via chmnewyork on Instagram


Cardona DPC and RefineMD, in Jacksonville, Florida, celebrated its own team as well as other Asian American pioneers in the medical fields. Image via cardonadpc on Instagram


In Toledo, Ohio, the Mulford Health Science Library is showcasing a different AAPI health care trailblazer on Instagram each week. They kicked it off with Flossie Wong-Staal, PhD. Image via mulfordlib on Instagram


UIC Community Health Sciences in Chicago is sharing public health history as told through AAPI history. Image via uiccommunityhealthsci on Instagram