Sen. Patty Murray visited International Community Health Services (ICHS) on June 16, spoke with staff and doctors, and collected opinions and concerns from patients and the local community. “Sen. Murray’s advocacy comes at a time when the stakes couldn’t be higher,” said ICHS CEO Teresita Batayola. “Six-thousand ICHS patients benefit from expanded Medicaid and an additional […]
Bloom gala raises $187,000
More than $187,000 was raised for uncompensated care at the medical and dental clinics of International Community Health Services (ICHS) at the 2016 Bloom Gala on May 21. The gala, which drew more than 400 people, helped celebrate the achievements and successes of ICHS, which operates full-service medical and dental clinics in the Chinatown/International District […]
ICHS recognized by CDC
The International Community Health Services (ICHS), located in the heart of Seattle’s Chinatown-International District neighborhood, has been recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as one of only 18 Hypertension Control Champions in the nation. ICHS was also the only facility in Washington state to be named a 2015 Hypertension Control Champion, […]
ICHS seeks nominations to honor health advocates
Nominations are now being accepted by International Community Health Services (ICHS) and the ICHS Foundation for the 2016 Bamboo Award for Health to recognize the outstanding work of people and organizations in supporting ICHS and its mission. The nominations will be accepted until March 18. Awardees will be contacted by March 28. The award will […]
Visionary community health center ICHS hosts its first API fun run
By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly Dozens of long-distance fun runs and walks take place throughout the year in the Pacific Northwest, each focused on a different cause or theme, as well as set in different geographical locations. Ethnic diversity in participation has been limited until now, and Seattle-based International Community Health Services (ICHS) is […]
ICHS receives $115,000 grant for hepatitis B awareness
On Dec. 31, 2015, International Community Health Services (ICHS) received a grant of $115,000 from the Ann Wu Liao Foundation to support a new program to develop greater awareness of hepatitis B, a virus that afflicts an unusually high percentage of Asians and Pacific Islanders, potentially leading to liver disease and death. (end)
ICHS named a ‘success story’ by the state
International Community Health Services (ICHS) received two major honors recently. For a second year in a row, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has named ICHS a “National Quality Leader.” This year, ICHS is the only community health center in Washington state to receive the honor. ICHS was also recognized as a “success […]
ICHS honored with award for excellence in health care
Gov. Jay Inslee has named International Community Health Services (ICHS) winner of the 2015 Warren Featherstone Reid Award for Excellence in Health Care. The annual award, which was established by the state legislature in 1994, identifies and honors health care providers and facilities in Washington state who exhibit exceptional quality and value in the delivery […]
Refugees get health care boost from PDA grant to ICHS
Eastside patients who are traditionally underserved when it comes to health care, including low income, non-English speaking, and uninsured and underinsured immigrants and refugees, will receive help thanks to a grant awarded recently to International Community Health Services (ICHS). The ICHS Bellevue Community Advocacy Program Expansion (B-CAPE) program will benefit from a $208,638 grant from […]
Monastrial will supervise at ICHS
Sunshine Monastrial was recently promoted to Planning, Development, & Evaluation Supervisor at the International Community Health Services (ICHS), a non-profit community health center that provides culturally and linguistically appropriate health services to improve the health of Asian Pacific Islanders and the broader community. In this role, she drives the development of ICHS’ community needs assessments; strategic, […]
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