Asian Health Services

As Chinatown communities continue to grapple with community safety, Asian Health Services is excited to release a new short film, "Love Has Two Meanings." In this film, director Kevin Duncan Wong captures the inspiring journey of 12 Chinese seniors as they confront community safety challenges in Oakland Chinatown and beyond. Traveling through West Oakland, San Francisco Chinatown, and San Quentin State Prison, they seek innovative solutions while fostering intergenerational connections and bridging cultural divides. This poignant short documentary highlights the power of community and the diverse meanings of love in the face of adversity. Now available to watch with both English and Chinese subtitles at bit.ly/LoveHasTwoMeanings

#DYK that #YesOn35 will ensure dedicated funding for healthcare to keep critical services accessible and train more health care workers? That's why health center leaders like Julia Liou, CEO at our member health center Asian Health Services is supporting #YesOn35! Stand with our health centers and healthcare workers to protect & improve care for all. Together, we can make a difference! This November vote #YesOn35 and show us how much you #ValueCHCs and#Health4All! Learn more at voteyes35.com.

As Chinatown communities continue to grapple with community safety, Asian Health Services is excited to release a new short film, "Love Has Two Meanings." In this film, director Kevin Duncan Wong captures the inspiring journey of 12 Chinese seniors as they confront community safety challenges in Oakland Chinatown and beyond. Traveling through West Oakland, San Francisco Chinatown, and San Quentin State Prison, they seek innovative solutions while fostering intergenerational connections and bridging cultural divides. This poignant short documentary highlights the power of community and the diverse meanings of love in the face of adversity. Now available to watch with both English and Chinese subtitles at bit.ly/LoveHasTwoMeanings

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California Voters, more than $30 billion in health care funding has been redirected in the last 15 years. #Prop35 prevents the state from redirecting these funds for non-health care related purposes. YES on Prop 35 guarantees ongoing funding to protect and expand patient access to care. Find out how to take action today #Yeson35

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San Francisco Chronicle’s recently highlighted Asian Health Services’ efforts to address the gap in mental health professionals serving Asian Americans by sending staff to the Lay Counseling Academy (LCA). “Asian Health Services is a part of a fledgling movement trying to address a dire shortage of therapists by training community health workers and other non-licensed professionals who have trusted relationships with their communities to add mental health counseling to their roles,” shared San Francisco Chronicle. “Asian Health Services (AHS) is applying the principles of the LCA training to better support immigrant and refugee communities. Concern for victims of violence who struggle to access mental health care was the key motivation behind their involvement.” To date, Asian Health Services now has 43 multilingual staff trained in lay counseling serving our community in 14 languages. Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/gckAyRr8 #CommunityHealth #MentalHealth #LayCounseling

📢 🗳️"YES on Proposition 35!" says Kimberly S.G. Chang, MD, MPH, Asian Health Services Family Physician and Director of Human Trafficking and Healthcare Policy. “This will help health centers like mine at Asian Health Services, which serve patients lacking transportation, those who don’t speak English well, individuals facing poverty, and those experiencing trauma, chronic illnesses, community violence, and social isolation.” shares Dr. Chang. “They truly need your support across California. Our patients need this help, I need this help, and YOUR vote can enable us to continue our work.” shares Dr. Kimberly Chang. This vital proposition protects Medi-Cal and ensures health centers like Asian Health Services can continue to serve our most vulnerable patients. YES on Prop 35, keeps clinics funded and open for millions of Medi-Cal patients across California. Together, we can ensure no one is left behind. #YesOnProp35 #HealthcareForAll #CommunityHealthCenter #Vote

We are excited to announce that the Asian Health Services' 50th Annual Benefit Gala has been rescheduled to February 1, 2025! 🎉 Join us for a very special annual benefit gala honoring our legacy and looking forward to the future of Asian Health Services. For more information visit https://lnkd.in/gV4ym8sc

Californians, be sure you are prepared to register to vote! Here’s what you’ll need to register by October 21st:   - Your California driver license or California identification card number  - The last four digits of your social security number - Your date of birth.  If you do not have a California driver license or California identification card, you can still apply to register to vote. However, you will need to take additional steps to complete your voter registration.  Register online today at registertovote.ca.gov  #RegisterToVote #YourVoteMatters