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Avamps Austin - Austin Vietnamese American Medical Professional Society, Round Rock, TX (2025)

10/17/2025

Ms. Tuyet Tran, Founder of AVAMPS, retired Pharmacist had words of wisdom and encouragement for the future of AVAMPS....

10/17/2025

AVAMPS 25th Anniversary Celebration honoring 14 award recipients.

10/17/2025

Good evening Austin,

How about a sweet, feel-good story before the night ends?

This past Saturday, October 11, 2025, AVAMPS held our 25th annual community health fair and celebrated our 25th Anniversary as a non-profit medical organization serving thousands of uninsured and high-risk Vietnamese individuals in Austin and its surrounding counties.

More than 25 years ago thousands of Vietnamese people immigrated from Vietnam and settled in Austin, TX. Though it was a small community at the time, one thing was clear-many Vietnamese people suffered from poor health. The Vietnamese people did not have health insurance, they did not speak English, and they did not have transportation to address their medical needs. This astute observation was made by several healthcare professionals, and they knew that something must be done.

Out of this social and health disparities emerged Austin Vietnamese American Medical Professional Society (AVAMPS) in the year 2000. The five founders of AVAMPS were Dr. Duc Tran, Family Physician, Mrs. Tuyet Tran, Pharmacist, Mr. Cuong Pham, Pharmacist, Mrs. Hue Nguyen, MSN-Registered Nurse, and Mrs. Hoa Dinh, Dental Hygienist. They began to provide basic primary care to the Vietnamese community.

Today, 25 years later, we continue to carry out the mission of- increasing the health and wellness of the Vietnamese individuals who are uninsured, high-risk, and the elderly. We address basic health needs by offering primary care strategies such as screening for diseases, education on diseases and their maintenance, and referral to community services. We have one major community health fair in October and 3 to 5 mini-health events throughout the year. We also collaborate with government agencies, other healthcare organizations, and non-profit organizations in an effort to holistically meet the health needs of the Vietnamese individuals.

AVAMPS's current officers are Dr. Viet Tran- President, Dr. Luan Tran- CEO, Hoa Dinh- Treasure, Linh Nguyen- Secretary, Nam Nguyen- Technical Support, and Tram Huynh- Community Liaison.

At the 25th Anniversary celebration we honored 14 individuals or organizations for either contributing financially, providing compassionate community services or both to AVAMPS and to the Vietnamese community.
1) Gilead Sciences, Financial Supporter, over 20 years
Mr. Wayde Troup representing Gilead Science

2) Mrs.Trang Nguyen with Everose Home Care, Financial Supporter
and Compassionate Community Services over 20 years

3) Mrs. Mercy Nkansah with Progressive Home Health, Financial
Supporter and Compassionate Community Services over 20 years

4) Dr. Kim Chi Trinh with Clear Optometry, Compassionate
Community Services over 20 years

5) Dr. Tony Dany, Medical consultation and Compassionate
Community Services over 20 years

6) Dr. Thuan Nguyen, Hepatitis Lecturer over 20 years

7) UT College of Pharmacy- Project Collaborate, Compassionate
Community Services over 20 years

8) Dr. Yen Dao, Medical Consultation and Compassionate
Community Services over 15 years

9) Dr. Binh Pham, Colon Cancer Lecturer and Compassionate
Community Services over 15 years

10) Austin Public Health- Immunization Program, Compassionate
Community Services over 15 years

11) Ms. Barbara Chang, Cancer Education and Compassionate
Community Services over 15 years

12) Mr. Han Nguyen, Pharm D, Pharmacology consultant and
Compassionate Community Services over 15 years

13) Mrs. Suong Van, Advanced Practice Nurse, volunteer and
Compassionate Community Services over 10 years

14) Ms. Linh Nguyen, Med Student, volunteer and Compassionate
Community Services over 10 years

Finally, AVAMPS wants to profusely THANK the hundreds of volunteers throughout the 25 years. We are so grateful for the enthusiasm and passion from the healthcare professionals, high school and college students, translators, support personnel, and ALL the brave volunteers who show up with a happy heart from other professions. We also want to thank the Planning/Celebration Committee members and MC for the countless hours of meeting, food, and fun.

Remember- we are STRONGER TOGHTER.

THANK YOU
AVAMPS

10/07/2025

Xin chào mọi người,

Ngày Y Tế Cộng Đồng Việt Nam lần thứ 25 của chúng tôi là vào ngày thứ Bảy tuần này, ngày 11 tháng 10 năm 2025, từ 8 giờ sáng đến 11 giờ sáng tại Trường học (Lanier) Juan Navarro Early College (1201 Payton Gin Road, Austin, TX). Sự kiện này MỞ CỬA CHO CÔNG CHÚNG.

Tôi muốn khuyến khích mọi người tham Ngày Y Tế Cộng Đồng MIỄN PHÍ này với một vài lời.

Bài viết của Tiến sĩ Luân Trần, Lão Khoa
Giám Ðốc Ðiều Hành của Hội Chuyện Gia Y Tế Cộng Đồng Việt Nam tại Austin

Ðây là 5 LÝ DO CHÍNH các bạn nên tham dự Ngày Y Tế Cộng Đồng Việt Nam MIỄN PHÍ:

*LÝ DO 5: Gặp gỡ và kết nối với bạn bè và gia đình của bạn trong
cộng đồng AUSTIN.
Khoa học cho thấy việc tham gia vào các sự kiện xã hội sẻ giúp các bạn cải thiện sức khỏe về tinh thần lẩn thể chất, từ đó sẻ tăng hạnh phúc. Bạn sẽ thấy nhiều gương mặt quen thuộc, gặp gỡ những người mới, và kết nối với nhiều người hơn nữa.

**LÝ DO 4: Nhận quà tặng miễn phí do nhiều tổ chức cung cấp.
Chúng tôi có hơn 50 phần quà xổ số, cùng với các sản phẩm chăm sóc sức khỏe thị lực, kính đọc sách, sản phẩm nha khoa, máy đo huyết áp, túi tote bag, thẻ tiền HEB và nhiều hơn nữa.

LÝ DO 3: Ngày Y Tế Cộng Đồng Việt Nam miễn phí đặc biệt dành
đặc biệt cho:
• người lớn không có bảo hiểm y tế,
• người thiếu phương tiện di chuyển đến văn phòng bác sỉ,
• người cần nhiều thời gian để tìm hiểu vấn đề sức khỏe chính
mình,
• người muốn trao dồi và học hỏi thêm về khoa học ngành sức
khỏe
• và đặc biệt là những người thiếu trình độ tiếng Anh muốn tìm
hiểu về tình trạng và nhu cầu sức khỏe của mình.

Các tình nguyện viên nói tiếng Việt và tài liệu mang về nhà cũng bằng tiếng Việt.

*LÝ DO 2:
Chúng tôi có hơn 20 dịch vụ chăm sóc sức khỏe tại Ngày Y Tế Cộng Đồng, từ sàng lọc bệnh, tiêm vắc-xin, và giáo dục bệnh nhân.
Những người có bảo hiểm y tế không được bảo đảm sẽ có sức khỏe tốt hơn. Việc tham dự Ngày Y Tế Cộng Đồng Việt Nam toàn diện của chúng tôi bảo đảm bạn có thể nhận được các dịch vụ mà bảo hiểm của bạn không trả, chẳng hạn như- nha khoa, thị lực, kiểm tra bàn chân, học hô hấp nhân tạo (CPR), tìm hiểu thêm về các loai bệnh, và giáo dục về cách giữ gìn sức khỏe và an toàn. Có nhiều dịch vụ dành cho mọi người, chẳng hạn như đăng ký bảo hiểm y tế miễn phí, và tư vấn bảo hiểm và tư vấn di chúc và ủy thác.

****Nhưng có lẽ điều quan trọng nhất mà chúng tôi mang đến tại sự kiện này chính là giá trị của sự kết nối và tình người. Nếu bạn tham dự, bạn sẽ được trải nghiệm một cái ôm, một nụ cười, một cuộc trò chuyện ấm áp, được gặp gỡ và trao đổi trực tiếp, và xây dựng mối quan hệ tin cậy với các cá nhân và tổ chức chăm sóc sức khỏe trong cộng đồng người Việt.****

*LÝ DO 1:
TẤT CẢ dịch vụ tại Ngày Y Tế Cộng Đồng Việt Nam đều MIỄN PHÍ và được cung cấp bởi các chuyên gia và tổ chức chăm sóc sức khỏe chất lượng cao.

Các chuyên gia chăm sóc sức khỏe từ các lĩnh vực chuyên khoa (Cột sống, Ung thư Đại tràng, Viêm gan, Lão khoa, Y học Gia đình, Nhãn khoa, Nha khoa) luôn sẵn sàng tư vấn cá nhân và giải đáp mọi thắc mắc về sức khỏe của bạn. Chúng tôi muốn bạn dụng dịch vụ tư vấn y tế.

AVAMPS chào đón bạn đến tham dự Ngày Y Tế Cộng Đồng Việt Nam từ 8 giờ sáng đến 11 giờ sáng và ở lại tham dự Lễ kỷ niệm 25 năm thành lập của chúng tôi từ 11 giờ sáng đến 2 giờ chiều.

Dạ xin cám ơn

10/07/2025

Good morning everyone!!!

Our 25th Annual Vietnamese Community Health Fair is coming up this Saturday, October 11, 2025, 8am -11am at Juan Navarro Early College (1201 Payton Gin Road, Austin, TX). This event is OPEN to the PUBLIC.

I want to encourage everyone to attend this FREE, comprehensive healthcare event with a few final thoughts.

Written by Dr. Luan Tran, Gerontologist
Chief Executive Officer of AVAMPS
Austin Vietnamese American Medical Professional Society

Here are the TOP 5 REASONS for attending this FREE health fair:

*Number 5:
Fellowship and connect with your Vietnamese and American friends/family in the AUSTIN community at a FREE healthcare event. Study shows that engaging in social events improves mental and physical health thereby increasing happiness. You will see many familiar faces, meet new people, and get connected to even more people that will improve your quality of life.

*Number 4:
Receive free gifts provided by many organizations. There will be over 50 raffle gifts, in addition to vision health products, reading glasses, dental products, blood pressure machines, tote bags, HEB cards, and much more.

*Number 3:
This event is especially for adults without health insurance, those who lack transportation to primary care or specialty care, and those who lack English proficiency regarding learning about their health status and needs. Our volunteers are Vietnamese speaking, and free take home patient teaching materials are also in Vietnamese. Attending our event is a one-stop shop for getting all your health needs taken care of in one day, in a fun and friendly environment.

*Number 2:
We have over 20 health services at our event from disease screening, vaccines, and patient education.
Individuals who do have health insurance are not guaranteed to have better health. Attending our comprehensive event ensures that you can receive services your insurance does not cover such as dental, vision, foot screening, learning CPR, education on staying healthy, learning more about common health illnesses and maintaining safety. There is something for everyone, such as free enrollment of health insurance, and consultation for Living Will
and Trust.

But perhaps the most important thing we offer at our event is the value of -a human touch and connection. If you attend, you can experience a hug, a smile, a warm conversation, putting a name to a face, and forming a trusting relationship with the healthcare individuals and organizations in the Vietnamese community.

*And the Number 1 is…
The Vietnamese community health fair event is totally FREE and is delivered by high quality healthcare professionals and organizations. Healthcare providers from areas of specialty (Spine, Colon Cancer, Hepatitis, Gerontology, Family medicine, General Surgery, Vision, Dental) are available for personalized consultation and will answer any health concerns you may have. We want you to feel that we care for your well-being. We want you to take advantage of this valuable service.

AVAMPS welcomes you to come to our health event from 8am- 11am and stay for our 25th Anniversary Celebration from 11am-2pm.

THANK YOU. AVAMPS

09/16/2025

Hello again,

Here is the event's flyer in Vietnamese for sharing!!!

THANK YOU!!!

09/16/2025

Good morning beautiful people of Austin!!!

As promised, a historical event is about to happen. The Austin Vietnamese American Medical Professional Society (AVAMPS) is turning 25 years old this year!!! We respectfully invite everyone to celebrate this milestone with us.

Our 25th Annual Vietnamese Community Health Fair is Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 8am to 11am. Our celebration will start at 11:00am with awards, free raffle gifts, catered food/drinks, dragon dance, and fellowship.

For volunteering opportunities please contact Luan Tran directly.

In the meantime, stay SAFE, HYDRATED, and HAPPY!!!
AVAMPS

09/01/2025

Hello Austin!!!

A historical event is about to happen. What is it one might ask?
The Austin Vietnamese American Medical Professional Society (AVAMPS) is turning 25 years old this year!!! Indeed, AVAMPS has aged very well with the support of this community.

Our 25th Annual Vietnamese Community Health Fair is Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 8am to 11am. Our celebration will start at 11:30am with awards, free raffle gifts, catered food/drinks, dragon dance and fellowship.

SAVE the DATE….more details to come!!!

08/12/2025

Texans helping Texans

This past Sunday, August 10, 2025 AVAMPS was invited to participate in a Flood Relief and Back-to-School event organized by OpenEyesBeyondBorder (OEBB) and Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA-Austin and San Antonio). The event benefited the flood victims in Kerrville, TX. We also visited the grave sites which claimed the lives of many people. Indeed it was a humbling and emotional day for us all.

AVAMPS wants to thank the Hill Country Veterans Center for welcoming the event and supporting the community to over 400 attendants at the event. AVAMPS provided FREE blood pressure checks, medical consultation, medication review, grief counseling and health/beauty gifts.

AVAMPS wants to thank the following individuals/organizations for donating their goods.
1) Vietnamese Community……..$1000.00 worth of $25 HEB gifts cards.
2) Tran’s Senior Oasis, Assisted Living Facility…… Fragrant lotions, hand-held fans, make-up bags, and gift bags.
3) AVAMPS………First Aid kits, dental kits, facial tissues, gloves, facemask, and hand sanitizer.
4) Dr. D. Schaefer (US Dermatology)…………Sunscreen, facial lotion and cleanser.
5) Dr. S. Thames (Pediatric Dentistry of Round Rock)…….. T-shirts, Lip balm, and toothbrush.
6) Dr. A. Zimmer (Roup Dental Group)……………. Toothpaste
7) Dr. H. Motevasel (Wyoming Springs Orthodontics)……Toothpaste and toothbrush
8) Austin Asian Community Health Initiative (AACHI)……. Sanitizer wipes
9 )Bath and Body Works (Round Rout Outlet) ……… Lotion and gift bags.

AVAMPS wants to THANK all the volunteers for their passion and commitment to helping our neighbors.

AVAMPS wants to encourage the Austin community to continue to donate their time, talent, and treasure-so that our love for humanity is present and strong. We want to show that our compassion to care for those less fortunate will drive our thoughts and actions today and tomorrow.

Finally, what we did on Sunday was only a DROP in the BUCKET. Please consider supporting AVAMPS non-profit organization so that we may continue to support our neighbors in need. AVAMPS continues to welcome all volunteers, regardless of background/profession or age. Remember- We are STRONGER TOGETHER!!!

AVAMPS

07/17/2025

Austin Vietnamese American Medical Professional Society (AVAMPS) was invited to participate at the Free Community Health Fair organized by Austin Public Health (APH) in collaboration with Austin Asian Community Health Initiative (AACHI). The free community event took place at the Asian American Resource Center (AARC) on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

One of AVAMPS’s missions is to provide free Primary Care to any population. Primary care is defined as any strategy to prevent, through screening or education, the onset of a medical illness. At the event, we provided primary care to children, adults, and seniors. We checked blood pressures hence screening for high blood pressure (Hypertension). We provided patient education on proper nutrition and hydration and reinforced the importance of being physically active. This educational strategy was aimed at encouraging optimal growth and health potential, minimizing obesity, and maintaining bone, muscle, and physical health.

We were so impressed by the many children that wanted their blood pressure checked!!! The children especially enjoyed all the samples of food on display for educational purposes. Of course, they were disappointed that it was for demonstration only, not to take home. The children received gifts and colorful handouts illustrating the food/water pyramid and the physical activity pyramid. We encouraged that these handouts be posted on the refrigerator for the entire family to view and follow. We loved that AVAMPS empowered these youngsters to be leaders within their home thus promoting a healthier lifestyle for their family.

THANK YOU, APH!!! THANK YOU, AACHI!!! THANK YOU, AARC!!! And THANK YOU, to our community partners and colleagues and of course the VOLUNTEERS!

AVAMPS

06/30/2025

This past Saturday, June 28, 2025, our health event offered four important services to the Vietnamese community. American Vietnamese American Medical Professional Society’s (AVAMPS) healthcare professionals (Physicians, Pharmacist) offered personalized health education to everyone on site. Austin Public health administered FREE adult vaccines thereby improving population health. Asian American Community Health Initiative (AACHI) enrolled individuals who are without health insurance hence ensuring access to healthcare. And Mr. Tri Ngo presented education on Long-Term Care insurance which will help seniors plan for future health needs.

Story of the Day: There was a Vietnamese gentleman who biked to the event and was first in line by 8:55am. He claims that he has been looking forward to this event for 3 months and is so happy he is first in line. His bike was very old yet functional enough to get him to and from the event. AVAMPS plans to follow up with this gentleman to encourage and empower him to maintain his health, and AVAMPS may need to replace his bike when that time comes.

This is a reminder that healthcare is year-round, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and our event created the opportunity to serve the most vulnerable and marginalized Vietnamese individuals in our community.

AVAMPS thanks the 25 volunteers that made this event a huge success. The volunteers are invaluable to fulfilling our mission to serve our community!!! We also THANK the Austin Vietnamese Senior Citizen (AVSC) Center for allowing us to host the important event. This Vietnamese senior center will celebrate their 39th anniversary this year and are open to all adults!!! They are the beating heart of the Vietnamese community. Please join them every Mondays and Thursdays for socialization, authentic Vietnamese food, dancing, and of course Karaoke!!!

Our motto- Stronger Together- makes us a cohesive and resilient community.

AVAMPS

06/11/2025

Hello Austin,

There will be a FREE vaccine event Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 10am to 1pm at 8222 Jamestown Dr., #131, Austin, TX (Austin Vietnamese Senior Citizen center). Austin Public Health will administer the first or second doses of COVID, Shingles, Pneumonia, Hepatitis A or B, TD, and Monkey Pox vaccines. We encourage individuals to come at 10am because there is a 30-person limit.

As usual, there will be Vietnamese health professionals onsite to take blood pressures, review medications, provide patient teaching for health issues, and make referrals to community services.

Also free to the public is registering for free medical insurance called Medical Access Program (MAP) through the Austin Asian Community Health Initiative (AACHI). This free medical insurance is for individuals who are refugees, immigrants, or uninsured adults living in the Travis County. There will be translators available to assist.

Finally, Mr. Tri Ngo will provide free education on Long-term care insurance and how to afford it. This program is aimed at young individuals, beginning in their 50s, who want to plan for their future health needs. Long-term care insurance pays for caregivers to care for you while you live in your own home. It also pays for assisted living, memory care, or nursing home placements. Waiting to pay cash for caregivers to care for you- at home or in a facility when you turn 85 years old, will cost more than $20,000.00 a month.

Please come join us and tell all your friends about the free health event.

In the meantime, please stay well hydrated and stay indoors as much as possible.

AVAMPS

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