Asian Health Services

Alameda County! Ensure you are prepared to register to vote by October 21. You can register in person at Tim Dupuis Registrar of Voters, or online. Learn more by visiting www.acvote.org

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?

??Asian Health Services Chief Innovation Officer Dr. George Lee recently spoke on a panel at the Safety Net Innovation Summit, organized by the Center for Care Innovations which brought together social impact transformers dedicated to serving historically underinvested and marginalized communities. The theme "Inclusive Innovation: Navigating Trust and Health Equity in the Era of AI" focused on how AI can advance health equity while emphasizing the importance of building trust within the healthcare safety net. Exciting conversations and innovative ideas are paving the way for a healthier future! #HealthEquity #InclusiveInnovation #SafetyNetSummit

Asian Health Services' Advocacy Manager, Janie Chen, will be sharing the work of Oakland Chinatown Coalition on a panel at KQED's Live Event "How We Fight: The Power of Asian American Activism" this Thursday, October 10. ================================================= KQED's Live Event - How We Fight: The Power of Asian American Activism Join KQED for an evening of performance and conversations that reflect on how Asian Americans have historically used political protest and organizing to advance their community objectives. Event Details: KQED's Live Event - How We Fight: The Power of Asian American Activism Thursday, October 10, 2024 7:00 PM (PT) The Commons, KQED Headquarters 2601 Mariposa Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 Admission: $17.25 ($15 ticket + $2.25 fees and taxes) Free livestream available For more information visit https://lnkd.in/gV8eTbxN

Californians, your vote is your voice in shaping our future. Ensure you're prepared for the upcoming election by registering to vote by October 21st by mail or online. If you would like to register by paper voter registration application in person, you can pick up a voter registration form at your county elections office, library, Department of Motor Vehicles offices, or U.S. post office. Application must be filled out completely and be postmarked or hand-delivered to your county elections office by October 21st. Register online today at https://lnkd.in/eCdT_GF #RegisterToVote #YourVoteMatters

AHS CEO Julia Liou shared the critical importance of California’s Proposition 35 through an editorial recently published in the San Jose Mercury News and East Bay Times. Prop 35 is a ballot measure in the upcoming November 5 election which if passed would support care for 15 million Californians on Medi-Cal and provide dedicated funding--without raising taxes--for primary care, specialty care, emergency room care, mental health services, dental services, and more. YES on Prop 35 guarantees ongoing funding to protect and expand access to care for Medi-Cal patients, including our most vulnerable among us. Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/gBCS4yfM #YESonProp35

CDC recommends that all people use core prevention strategies to protect themselves and others from COVID-19: Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. Although vaccinated people sometimes get infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, staying up to date on COVID-19 vaccines significantly lowers the risk of getting very sick, being hospitalized, or dying from COVID-19. Practice good hygiene (practices that improve cleanliness) Take steps for cleaner air When you are sick: Use precautions to prevent spread, including staying home and away from others (including people you live with who are not sick) if you have respiratory symptoms. Learn when you can go back to your normal activities. Seek health care promptly for testing and/or treatment if you have risk factors for severe illness. Treatment may help lower your risk of severe illness, but it needs to be started within a few days of when your symptoms begin. In addition, there are other prevention strategies that you can choose to further protect yourself and others. Wearing a mask and putting distance between yourself and others can help lower the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Testing for COVID-19 can help you decide what to do next, like getting treatment to reduce your risk of severe illness and taking steps to lower your chances of spreading COVID-19 to others. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gCXrwDSx