South Asians are any persons with origins in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives Island, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. In general, there is evidence to show that the South Asians have a poor understanding of disease prevention. There is suggestive evidence of heavy chronic disease burden like coronary artery disease, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and cancer. Disparities in access to care, service utilization, quality, and health outcomes are increasingly being documented. There is also data suggesting a lack of awareness about preventable dental disease, as well as the stigma and impact of mental illness and other physical, behavioral, and cognitive disabilities. Research to explore these aspects of the health of the South Asian community is very limited.  Reports of sparsely conducted research by various researchers have led to the development of the South Asian Health Research Institute (SAHRI).  SAHRI is a centralized online location for health resources which will allow the discussion and sharing of the current research on South Asian health.