09/18/2025
🎉 Chinese Hospital announced that it has received $1 million in state funding, championed by Senator Scott Wiener, to establish a permanent home for its Oncology Clinic and Chemotherapy Center. This critical investment will provide major support to the project, enabling Chinese Hospital to strengthen planning, accelerate progress, and expand access to life-saving cancer care for patients in the communities.
Cancer remains one of the most pressing health challenges in the community. With this funding, Chinese Hospital can advance development of a facility offering early detection, treatments and ongoing patient support—all delivered in a culturally responsive and bilingual environment.
For years, Chinese Hospital has been at the forefront of community-based cancer care through screening programs, early detection initiatives, treatments, and collaborations with leading specialists. The new Oncology Clinic and Chemotherapy Center will build upon this foundation, expanding capacity to meet the growing needs of Chinatown and surrounding neighborhoods and strengthening the hospital’s long-term commitment to community health.
“This funding represents more than an investment in infrastructure—it is an investment in hope and healing,” said Dr. Jian Zhang, CEO of Chinese Hospital. “Our goal is to ensure every cancer patient, regardless of background or language, has access to quality care in their own community. The Oncology Clinic and Chemotherapy Center will allow us to expand capacity, reduce barriers, and deliver compassionate, culturally responsive treatment. To fully bring this vision to life, we will continue to depend on strong government leadership and the enduring generosity of our community.”
Key Priorities of the Oncology Clinic and Chemotherapy Center:
✨ Establish a permanent home dedicated to cancer treatment in the heart of Chinatown.
✨ Expand oncology and chemotherapy to better serve patients in Chinatown and surrounding neighborhoods.
✨ Strengthen existing cancer programs, including screening, early detection, and treatments.
✨ Deliver culturally sensitive, bilingual care tailored to the community’s needs.
✨ Create a sustainable model through government investment and strong community partnership.
“This funding will allow more members of the Chinese community to access the incredible medical advancements that have transformed the treatment of cancer in recent years,” said Senator Wiener. “Chinese Hospital is an indispensable institution to San Francisco, and it’s a deep honor to support their mission of delivering cutting edge, culturally competent care to the Bay Area Chinese community.”
“I want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Senator Wiener for his steadfast support,” said Dr. Roger Eng, Chair of the Chinese Hospital Board of Trustees. “His leadership in securing $1 million in state funding—despite California’s fiscal challenges—demonstrates his commitment to advancing equitable healthcare for vulnerable communities. With continued government partnership and community collaboration, we can make quality cancer care more accessible to those who need it most.”
While this funding provides significant momentum, bringing the vision fully to life will require a collective effort. Chinese Hospital looks forward to continuing its collaboration with government leaders and elected officials, and calls upon community leaders, partners, and donors to help ensure the Oncology Clinic and Chemotherapy Center reaches its full potential and delivers high quality care to our community.
To support this project and help transform cancer care for the community, please call 1-415-677-2470 or visit www.chinesehospital-sf.org/donate-now to make a donation. 💗
