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Batayola named Woman of Influence
Teresita Batayola, the CEO of International Community Health Services (ICHS), will be honored as one of the Puget Sound Business Journal’s Women of Influence on Nov. 9. The award program recognizes local business women and community leaders who make a difference for others and for our region. Batayola has been a member of the ICHS […]
Lt. Gov. visits ID clinic
Lieutenant Governor Cyrus Habib toured International Community Health Services’ (ICHS) International District Clinic on Aug. 18 with CEO Teresita Batayola, COO Sherman Lohn, and Foundation Director Ron Chew, in celebration of National Health Center Week. Habib signed International Community Health Services’ “People’s Proclamation for Health Care for All,” supporting health care as a human right, […]
ICHS patients meet with Senator Patty Murray
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 […]
ICHS CEO Batayola honored
International Community Health Services’ (ICHS) CEO, was honored on April 1 at the University of Washington Women’s Center’s WOMEN of COURAGE: Undaunted gala. Teresita Batayola was named a WOMAN of COURAGE for her achievements bringing equity and diversity to local and global communities. “It’s hard to find a more passionate and effective advocate for ICHS […]
LETTERS: Hookah lounges in the ID — Aug. 17 statement to Seattle City Council
Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do or say that will bring Donnie back. All of us here can only work on issues that hopefully will prevent such tragedy from happening in the future in any location, especially in the Chinatown ID. As a property owner, business owner, and a resident of the Chinatown ID, […]
How do we honor Donnie Chin?
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly The community is still grieving Donnie Chin’s death. There are several ways which we can help the community to heal. One is to help the police to find the killer(s). Meantime, here is what the community can do to honor Chin. 1. Continue IDEC’s mission Teresita Batayola, International Community Health […]
Batayola appointed as trustee by Insleee
Teresita Batayola has been appointed to the Seattle Colleges District Board of Trustees by Governor Jay Inslee, effective Oct. 20, 2014. Batayola, CEO of International Community Health Services (ICHS) in Seattle, is one of five members of the Board of Trustees appointed to five-year terms by the governor. Trustees are responsible for overall policy and […]
White House to honor Batayola as a ‘champion’
By Sue Misao Northwest Asian Weekly Teresita Batayola, CEO of International Community Health Services (ICHS), is one of 11 “Champions of Change” from across the nation being honored by the White House and the U.S.
New ICHS clinic opening in Bellevue in this spring
By Ron Chew Contributor to Northwest Asian Weekly A new clinic will be coming to Bellevue in April, giving people another option for high quality and affordable health care.