Asian Health Services

10/08/2025

Asian Health Service’s Chief Dental Officer, Dr. Huong Le, presented at National Association of Community Health Centers ’s CHI Community Health Conference & Expo 2025, “Taking Advantage of Medicare’s New Dental Provisions: Improving Quality Care by Integrating Medical and Dental Services”.

Dr. Le highlighted the urgent need to integrate medical and dental care for our aging population. She discussed shifts in the geriatric population and raised concerns about how tooth loss among seniors impacts nutrition and overall health. During her presentation she answered questions from the audience around the lack of dental coverage in Medicare programs for seniors with medical conditions and emphasized the need to see this change.

10/06/2025

📣 Free Community Event 📣
Join us on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM at the San Leandro Public Library for the Alameda County District 3 Emergency Preparedness Event.

Equip your friends and family at this free event with essential skills and resources to protect yourself and your loved ones during emergencies.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and prepare. Together, we can ensure the safety and well-being of our community.

📍 Location: San Leandro Public Library, 300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577
📅 Date & Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Register for the event at https://events.humanitix.com/alameda-county-district-3-emergency-preparedness-event

10/02/2025

🔥 WILDFIRE QUICK TIPS 🔥 1️⃣ Sign up for alerts – Get free local emergency alerts (text, call, email).
2️⃣ Make a plan – Know 3 exit routes, set family meet-up spots, pack a Go Bag.
3️⃣ Don’t wait, evacuate – Warning = get ready. Order = leave now. Your life depends on it.

➡️ More info: ReadyForWildfire.org

10/01/2025

You're invited to a community based networking event hosted by Asian Health Services Business Leadership Council!

Celebrate identity, resilience, and flavor! Mix, mingle, and connect with professionals, community leaders, and changemakers—while savoring amazing food, wine, and conversation.

The evening features two trailblazers redefining food and culture:
• Kathy Fang, Chef & Co-owner of Fang Restaurant
• Cecil Park, Napa’s first Korean American female winemaker and founder of INNOVATUS

Moderated by Min Park, CFO of Omakase Restaurant Group
Come for the bites and pours, stay for the stories of heritage, trailblazing, and legacy.

Thursday, October 9 at 5:30 PM, Fang Restaurant
Tickets are just $20—don’t miss it!

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09/30/2025

9 out of 10 Covered California members got financial help for health insurance. If you've recently had a major life event, you may be able to enroll today.

Visit CoveredCA.com or call Asian Health Services Member Services 510-986-6880 to learn more.

09/30/2025

We did it! Thanks to our sponsors and supporters, we raised $780,000 at our 51st Annual Benefit Gala Stronger Together: Recipes of Resilience.

On September 20th, we came together to celebrate the strength of our community, share powerful stories of perseverance, and raise critical support for our latest capital campaign to build a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Center.

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09/24/2025

✨ What an incredibly inspiring night! Our 51st Annual Gala "Stronger Together: Recipes of Resilience" was a true celebration of community, resilience, and care.

We are grateful to be able to recognize the leadership and talents of our community during this special event. Huge thank you to:
🏆Honorees: Congresswoman Lateefah Simon & Yui Hay Lee
👩🏻‍🍳Featured Chefs: Chef Kathy Fang & Chef James Syhabout
🥂Featured Winemakers: Cecil Park (InnovatusWine.com) & George Zhang (SHUNYI CELLARS)
🎤Emcee & auctioneer: Franco Finn

Swipe through to relive some of our favorite moments from the evening ➡️

09/23/2025

On September 4, Asian Health Services CEO Julia Liou joined an important conversation at Samuel Merritt University’s panel Building a Stronger, Healthier Oakland.

Opening remarks from Samuel Merritt University President Ching-Hua Wang and Mayor Barbara Lee set the tone in discussing key challenges and opportunities facing Oakland health care organization.

Alongside fellow panelists Shelitha Williams of SMU and Roots Community Health , Jane Garcia, CEO of La Clínica de La Raza and Ahmed Ali Bob, Board Chair of the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Director of Impact at Block, Inc. — and moderated by journalist and audio producer Aala Mostafa — Julia spoke on the critical role of community health centers as the backbone of the nation’s largest primary care network, advancing health equity, and ensuring Oakland centers on the health needs of its residents.

We’re proud to stand with community partners and leaders who are working toward a healthier, more equitable future for Oakland. Thank you Samuel Merritt University for creating a space for discussion addressing disparities to strengthen community health and innovation.

Learn more: https://www.samuelmerritt.edu/news/future-oakland-building-stronger-and-healthier-city

09/20/2025

Thank you to our 51st Annual Benefit Gala Sponsors! Your support goes towards providing the vital services that address our community's greatest need.

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Location: Oakland Marriott City Center, 1001 Broadway, Oakland

09/18/2025

🌡️🔥 Feeling the heat? Stay cool and safe! 🔥🌡️
When it's hot outside, take a break and find a Cool Spot near you:

❄️ Cooling Centers
🏡 Community Centers
🛍️ Shopping Malls
📚 Public Libraries
🌳 Shady Parks or Pools

💧 Don’t forget your hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and water to stay protected from the sun!

📞 Call 211 for local community services
🚍 Call 511 for transportation help
🌐 Learn more at

Extreme Heat is a big risk for your health.Learn how to stay safe when extreme heat events happen.

09/16/2025

Protect yourself and your family with the flu shot! Get it at your local pharmacy/grocery stores or Asian Health Services. AHS Flu Clinics are by appointment only starting in October. Please call 510-986-6828 or go to our website https://asianhealthservices.org/flu-vaccine-clinics to schedule an appointment today or for any questions.

09/12/2025

🌞 Keep Kids Cool & Safe in the Heat! 🌞 As temps rise, it's important to take extra steps to protect children—especially those with health conditions or disabilities—from heat-related illness.

✅ Apply sunscreen & keep them hydrated
✅ Teach heat safety
✅ Dress them in light, breathable clothes
✅ Never leave kids in parked cars
✅ Limit outdoor play during extreme heat

Let’s keep summer safe and fun! 💧☀️

📲 Learn more at HeatReadyCA.com