2019 Archive
Seattle Public Schools’ immunization deadline approaching. Students must be up to date by Jan. 8 in order to attend, DECEMBER 29, 2019
https://madisonparktimes.com/Content/Schools-Youths/Kids-In-Motion/Article/Seattle-Public-Schools-immunization-deadline-approaching/5/5/31585
Thousands of Seattle students told to get vaccinated, or don’t come back after winter break, DECEMBER 25, 2019
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/thousands-seattle-students-told-get-vaccinated-or-dont-come-back-after-winter-break/SRPTUMTXQNBOXHFMRGQ6IB2H4E/
Free immunization clinics offered for Seattle students not compliant with vaccine law, DECEMBER 24, 2019
https://www.king5.com/article/news/education/seattle-public-schools-vaccination-clinics-washington/281-186d4c9b-00a5-477d-8d05-256f2f44adc5
Seattle schools will exclude students without vaccine paperwork starting Jan. 8. Here’s a list of free immunization clinics, DECEMBER 23, 2019
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/education/seattle-schools-will-exclude-non-vaccinated-students-starting-jan-8-heres-a-list-of-free-immunization-clinics/
Historical exhibit at ICHS International District Clinic chronicles a disappearing neighborhood, DECEMBER 17, 2019
https://iexaminer.org/historical-exhibit-at-ichs-international-district-clinic-chronicles-a-disappearing-neighborhood/
A ‘rat race’ that makes a difference — Registration now open for ICHS Lunar New Year 5K, DECEMBER 13, 2019
http://nwasianweekly.com/2019/12/a-rat-race-that-makes-a-difference-registration-now-open-for-ichs-lunar-new-year-5k/
Early intervention works: Increase funding for mental health programs at community health centers, DECEMBER 11, 2019
https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/early-intervention-works-increase-funding-for-mental-health-programs-at-community-health-centers/
Seattle to invest a record-setting $110 million in new affordable housing, DECEMBER 9, 2019
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/homeless/seattle-to-invest-a-record-setting-110-million-in-new-affordable-housing/
Registration now open for ICHS Lunar New Year 5K, DECEMBER 6, 2019
https://iexaminer.org/registration-now-open-for-ichs-lunar-new-year-5k/
Asian Americans excluded from the US health care system, DECEMBER 6, 2019
http://www.dailyuw.com/opinion/columnists/article_2f84c4b0-17dd-11ea-8258-433689580ff8.html
Students at Seattle World School seek empowerment as they explore health care careers, DECEMBER 4, 2019
https://iexaminer.org/students-at-seattle-world-school-seek-empowerment-as-they-explore-health-care-careers/
School-based health center at Highland Middle School, NOVEMBER 18, 2019
https://bsd405.org/2019/11/school-based-health-center-at-highland-middle-school/
Koh is the new operations leader at ICHS, NOVEMBER 4, 2019
http://nwasianweekly.com/2019/11/koh-is-the-new-operations-leader-at-ichs/
COMMENTARY: Public charge fear, NOVEMBER 1, 2019
http://nwasianweekly.com/2019/11/commentary-public-charge-fear/
Infection amnesia: Measles ‘destroys immune system memory’, OCTOBER 31, 2019
https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-measles-immunity/infection-amnesia-measles-destroys-immune-system-memory-idUKKBN1XA2E8
Batayola recognized as influential filipina woman, OCTOBER 14, 2019
http://nwasianweekly.com/2019/10/batayola-recognized-as-influential-filipina-woman/
Murray, Schrier vow to fight White House restrictions on food stamps, OCTOBER 7, 2019
https://www.seattleweekly.com/news/murray-schrier-vow-to-fight-white-house-restrictions-on-food-stamps/?fbclid=IwAR2f2uEJNT0jrmfMRR_ZYAnQeha97NiyWHQ_xNMpZ3uQZQlFjcX7Ihj3gfk
Trump administration’s ‘public charge’ rule causes fear among immigrants who receive public benefits, OCTOBER 2, 2019
https://www.knkx.org/post/trump-administrations-public-charge-rule-causes-fear-among-immigrants-who-receive-public
Seattle CEO named one of most influential Filipina women in the world OCTOBER 1, 2019
http://www.seattlebusinessmag.com/health-care/seattle-ceo-named-one-most-influential-filipina-women-world
People on the move: Teresita Batayola OCTOBER 1, 2019
http://www.seattlebusinessmag.com/teresita-batayola
As Asian Americans age, many look for options that allow them to remain in their homes, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/asian-americans-age-many-look-options-allow-them-remain-their-n1057206
Community health centers save lives and costs — Congress must extend their funding, SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/congress-must-provide-stable-long-term-funding-of-community-health-centers/
ICHS receives national awards for high quality care, SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
https://iexaminer.org/ichs-receives-national-awards-for-high-quality-care/
New photography exhibition in Chinatown-ID ICHS clinic, AUGUST 28, 2019
https://iexaminer.org/new-photography-exhibition-in-chinatown-id-ichs-clinic/
ICHS and Kin On team up to redefine aging services for API seniors, AUGUST 28, 2019
https://iexaminer.org/ichs-and-kin-on-team-up-to-redefine-aging-services-for-api-seniors/
ICHS PACE program allows seniors to have independence at home with health care close by, AUGUST 28, 2019
https://iexaminer.org/ichs-pace-program-allows-seniors-to-have-independence-at-home-with-health-care-close-by/
Good health starts with trust between you and your provider, AUGUST 28, 2019
https://iexaminer.org/good-health-starts-with-trust-between-you-and-your-provider/
Regular eye exams at ICHS vision clinic provide a window into health, AUGUST 28, 2019
https://iexaminer.org/regular-eye-exams-at-ichs-vision-clinic-provide-a-window-into-health/
3 ways Trump’s welfare rule is already terrifying immigrants, AUGUST 16, 2019
https://www.kuow.org/stories/3-ways-trump-s-welfare-rule-is-already-terrifying-immigrants
Historic South Downtown awards $1 million to community-led CID and Pioneer Square based groups, AUGUST 8, 2019
https://iexaminer.org/historic-south-downtown-awards-1-million-to-community-led-cid-and-pioneer-square-based-groups/
A better model of elderly care, JUNE 14, 2018
https://www.nwrpca.org/news/455976/A-Better-Model-of-Elderly-Care.htm
A new model of eldery care, JUNE 13, 2019
http://nwasianweekly.com/2019/06/a-new-model-of-elderly-care/
Kin On adopts new health care model, MAY 30, 2019
http://nwasianweekly.com/2019/05/kin-on-adopts-new-health-care-model/
HSD awards $1 million for projects in Chinatown-International District, Pioneer Square, MAY 24, 2019
http://nwasianweekly.com/2019/05/hsd-awards-1-million-for-projects-in-chinatown-international-district-pioneer-square/
High school students in Shoreline push for free condoms on campus, MAY 21, 2019
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/high-school-students-in-shoreline-push-for-free-condoms-on-campus/951168930
U.S. Chinese radio interview with Dr. Tiffany Wang about hepatits B, MAY 17, 2019
https://www.uschineseradio.com/health?from=singlemessage&isappinstalled=0
ICHS raised $280K at Bloom Gala, MAY 13, 2019
http://nwasianweekly.com/2019/05/ichs-raised-280k-at-bloom-gala/
Sam Wan and SCIDpda to be honored with Bamboo Award at ICHS Bloom Gala, APRIL 2, 2019
https://iexaminer.org/sam-wan-and-scidpda-to-be-honored-with-bamboo-award-at-ichs-bloom-gala/
Measles: Nearly wiped-out, on the rise again, MARCH 28, 2019
https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/03/28/19/measles-nearly-wiped-out-on-the-rise-again
ICHS takes over operation of Legacy House, MARCH 11, 2019
https://iexaminer.org/ichs-takes-over-operation-of-legacy-house/
Introducing ICHS Legacy House, MARCH 7, 2019
http://nwasianweekly.com/2019/03/introducing-ichs-legacy-house/
How to convince parents to vaccinate their kids, MARCH 1, 2019
https://www.kuow.org/stories/how-to-convince-parents-to-vaccinate-their-kids
Measles outbreak: Your questions answered, FEBRUARY 20, 2019
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/20/us/measles-outbreak.html
Cost of state’s measles outbreak tops $1 million; expected to climb, FEBRUARY 17, 2019
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/cost-of-washingtons-measles-outbreak-tops-1-million-expected-to-climb-higher/
Southwestern Washington measles case count holding at 53, FEBRUARY 14, 2019
https://www.heraldnet.com/northwest/southwestern-washington-measles-case-count-holding-at-53/
US measles outbreak raises vaccination awareness, FEBRUARY 13, 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVeWRG6e2Ps
OPINION: Legislature must invest in preventative behavioral health, FEBRUARY 7, 2019
http://www.bellevuereporter.com/opinion/opnion-legislature-must-invest-in-preventative-behavioral-health/
In memory of Jan Ko Fisher: A long-time advocate for community health, JANUARY 22, 2019
https:://iexaminerg/in-memory-of-jan-ko-fisher-a-long-time-advocate-for-community-health/
