ICHS Talks: Our role in community health
2025, Thursday May 15 and Thursday May 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST
Cost: Free, registration required
In this free virtual lunch and learn 2-part series, International Community Health Services (ICHS) speakers and guest speakers from the Washington Association of Community Health (WACH) will speak on important challenges and opportunities that we see in community health today
Community health centers are pillars of primary care in our community. As nonprofits, we provide comprehensive care to marginalized patients who otherwise wouldn't get the care they need.
Federal policy changes and funding cuts are presenting new challenges for community health centers. However, 2025 is also a time of new programs and services launched to bridge the gap and deliver more affordable care using the latest technologies.
What does community health look like in the year ahead?
Over the past five decades, ICHS has continued to care for all people who need health care, regardless of their background or ability to pay. However, the health care system is complex, and the needs of our communities and patients grow and change.
We invite you to join us in learning about how ICHS is working to support the needs of our community.
Agenda
Part I: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Featuring:
- “ICHS’ role in community health today” by Kelli Nomura, ICHS CEO
- Guest speaker from Washington Association of Community Health
- “Approaching the behavioral health stigma” by Kate McIntyre, ICHS Behavioral Health Services Director
- “Guiding patients through the health care maze” by Sherryl Grey, ICHS Director of Community Health Services
Part II: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Featuring:
- “Together we thrive” by Jenny Shin, ICHS Foundation Board President
- Guest speaker from Washington Association of Community Health
- “Combating senior social isolation and loneliness” by Jade East, ICHS Chief Operations Officer
- “Meeting patients where they’re at” by Braden Hirasawa, ICHS Director of Clinic Operations
Frequently asked questions
There is no cost to attend! The event is free and all are welcome to register.
No, only registered attendees will be sent the virtual webinar link.
No, you can sign up for one or the other, or both! But if you want to attend both, there are separate registration pages for the 2 parts of the series.
The virtual series will be held on online. The webinar link will be sent to all registered attendees via email before the event.
Yes! All registered attendees will receive resources shared during the event as well as the full recording of the event.
