VCH - Vietnamese Community Health at UCLA

VCH - Vietnamese Community Health at UCLA We are a student organization at UCLA working to improve the health needs of at-risk, low-income communities in Southern California.

In Fall 2006, Vietnamese Community Health (VCH) was initiated by five UCLA students to assess the health problems of the Vietnamese-American community that had not been addressed by any other organization on campus. Through extensive research and personal interviews with health care providers throughout Orange County, VCH discerned several health problems in the Vietnamese community in the Garden Grove and Westminster areas, including high cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension, hepatitis B, and cervical cancer; we found that an underlying cause of these issues is the lack of culturally sensitive health information and programs. VCH aspires to improve community health in the Vietnamese-American community through education, free services, and screenings throughout the Vietnamese community in Southern California. Equipped with a brand new staff for 2021-2022, VCH is excited to continue our traditions and expand our services. Just as the diversity in Orange County is growing, so are the health disparities within surrounding communities. This year, we aim to go beyond the Garden Grove and Westminster areas and provide our services in Santa Ana as well.

Congratulations to our Volunteers of the Week, Ylan Liu and Lance Le, for their work at our health sites this past weeke...
02/14/2026

Congratulations to our Volunteers of the Week, Ylan Liu and Lance Le, for their work at our health sites this past weekend. Hear about what they have to say about their time in VCH!

This past weekend, we had health sites at Del Amo Plaza and Asian Garden Mall! Thank you to all our patients and volunte...
02/12/2026

This past weekend, we had health sites at Del Amo Plaza and Asian Garden Mall! Thank you to all our patients and volunteers who gave their time to make our site both engaging and successful! 🫶

02/10/2026

Who's ready for Tastea and 85°C??? The interns are ready for YOU! Pull up to Bruinwalk on Thursday, February 12th to get your pastries and tea--be there or be square

2026-2027 Staff & CH Applications are now open and are due on Week 7 Friday, February 20th at 11:59pm!You must have comp...
02/08/2026

2026-2027 Staff & CH Applications are now open and are due on Week 7 Friday, February 20th at 11:59pm!

You must have completed or are on track to complete VCH's internship program to apply. Details are on the "Staff and Committee Head Applications" Tab on vchbruins.com.

Have any questions? Email adelynetran@g.ucla.edu or come to any staff's community chats if you have any questions!

Congratulations to our Volunteers of the Week, Adam Nguyen and Nancy Ly, for their work at our special site and health s...
02/06/2026

Congratulations to our Volunteers of the Week, Adam Nguyen and Nancy Ly, for their work at our special site and health site this past weekend. Hear what they have to say about their time VCH!

Looking for a quick drink and snack to fuel you for midterms🤔? Come over and join us at Bruinwalk on Thursday, February ...
02/06/2026

Looking for a quick drink and snack to fuel you for midterms🤔? Come over and join us at Bruinwalk on Thursday, February 12th, from 10am-2pm for some delicious pastries and iced teas from 85°C Bakery and Tastea🤤

See you there!

This past weekend, we had a special site at Good+Foundation and a health site at Asian Garden Mall! Thank you to all our...
02/05/2026

This past weekend, we had a special site at Good+Foundation and a health site at Asian Garden Mall! Thank you to all our patients and volunteers who gave their time to help make care packages and to make our site both engaging and successful! 🫶

Finished with your first round of midterms? Pull up to our ✨Friendship is Magic✨social on Friday, February 6th from 6-7p...
02/03/2026

Finished with your first round of midterms? Pull up to our ✨Friendship is Magic✨social on Friday, February 6th from 6-7pm at SAC Conference Rooms 1-3! We will be providing materials to make friendship bracelets and slime. Can't wait to see you there!!

Thank you to all our volunteers and everyone who came out to support our quarterly bánh mì and Việt coffee fundraiser! W...
02/02/2026

Thank you to all our volunteers and everyone who came out to support our quarterly bánh mì and Việt coffee fundraiser! We hope that you enjoyed the yummy food, and we hope to see you again next quarter!

Congratulations to our Volunteers of the Week, Tan Nguyen and Hillary Lee, for their work at our health sites this past ...
01/31/2026

Congratulations to our Volunteers of the Week, Tan Nguyen and Hillary Lee, for their work at our health sites this past weekend. Hear what they have to say about their time VCH!

This past weekend, we had two health sites at Asian Garden Mall! Thank you to all our patients and volunteers who gave t...
01/29/2026

This past weekend, we had two health sites at Asian Garden Mall! Thank you to all our patients and volunteers who gave their time to make our site both engaging and successful! 🫶

Congratulations to our Volunteers of the Week, Matthew Pham and Serene Sun, for their work at our first health sites of ...
01/24/2026

Congratulations to our Volunteers of the Week, Matthew Pham and Serene Sun, for their work at our first health sites of the quarter! Hear what they have to say about their time in VCH!

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Los Angeles, CA
90095

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In Fall 2006, Vietnamese Community Health (VCH) was initiated by five UCLA students to assess the health problems of the Vietnamese-American community that had not been addressed by any other organization on campus. Through extensive research and personal interviews with health care providers throughout Orange County, VCH discerned several health problems in the Vietnamese community in the Garden Grove and Westminster areas, including high cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension, hepatitis B, and cervical cancer; we found that an underlying cause of these issues is the lack of culturally sensitive health information and programs. VCH aspires to improve community health in the Vietnamese-American community through education, free services, and screenings throughout the Vietnamese community in Southern California. Equipped with a brand new staff for 2019-2020, VCH is excited to continue our traditions and expand our services. Just as the diversity in Orange County is growing, so are the health disparities within surrounding communities. This year, we aim to go beyond the Garden Grove and Westminster areas and provide our services in Santa Ana as well.