Asian Health Services

AHS CEO Julia Liou participated in three panels during the Hlth Event conference, one of the largest gatherings of innovative healthcare leaders around the world. During National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) kick-off panel discussion, Liou shared about AHS’ impactful efforts of its remote patient monitoring program and priority efforts to ensure equity in health care innovation. Thank you National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), Dr. Kyu Rhee, Faith Polkey MD, MPH of Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Services, Inc., Andrew Hamilton of AllianceChicago, Ben Harvey of Indiana Primary Health Care Association for a powerful discussion about the critical importance of Community Health Centers in the health care innovation space! Liou also participated in National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) 's "Innovation Techquity Tank" where three tech companies, The Garage, TytoCare, and EliseAI, were invited to demonstrate how their solutions can advance TechQuity and meet the diverse needs of health center patients. In "Venture Opportunities in Medicaid’s Safety Net," Liou joined in a conversation with Dan Gebremedhin of Flare Capital, Rashad Collins of Neighborcare Health, Lee Shapiro of 7wireVentures, and Meera Mani of TownHall Ventures LLC on how investors can adopt beneficial strategies and achieve optimal outcomes when investing in Medicaid innovation.

A #YESonProp35 secures dedicated funding to help hospitals, clinics and doctors’ offices stay open and support care for 15 million Californians on Medi-Cal. Asian Health Services’ providers say YES on Prop 35 because funding to health centers like AHS is vital for the health and wellbeing of our communities. Our providers believe healthcare is a human right and a #YesOn35 will protect and expand access to health care for the most vulnerable. #healthequity

Alameda County Voters, make sure you know where to drop off your election ballot. We’ve shared a few ballot drop off locations near Asian Health Services’ clinics. Find your nearest drop off location at bit.ly/3YfDlnL #YourVoteMatters

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

Don't miss your chance to make your voice heard! Today is the last day to register to vote. Ensure you're ready for the upcoming election. You can register now at https://lnkd.in/eCdT_GF!

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

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