San Francisco, California, United States
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Asian Health Services
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Publications
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Opening Access for Burmese and Karen Immigrant and Refugee Populations in California: A Blueprint for Integrated Health Service Expansion to Emerging Asian Communities
AAPI Nexus Journal: Policy, Practice, and Community
“Special Issue on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Communities and Federally Qualified Health Centers”
Volume 12, Number 1-2, Fall 2014
Abstract: This article describes: 1) internal and external factors enabling the expansion of health care access to Burmese and Karen refugees, 2) operational processes required to expand integrated primary health care services to this emerging community, 3) the importance of culturally and linguistically competent services that…“Special Issue on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Communities and Federally Qualified Health Centers”
Volume 12, Number 1-2, Fall 2014
Abstract: This article describes: 1) internal and external factors enabling the expansion of health care access to Burmese and Karen refugees, 2) operational processes required to expand integrated primary health care services to this emerging community, 3) the importance of culturally and linguistically competent services that incorporate prior experiences of forced immigration, and 4) les- sons learned and what to expect when expanding health care access to new populations within a federally qualified health center (FQHC). This case study may provide a blueprint for other FQHCs seeking to respond to emerging immigrant and refugee populations. Such expansion gains relevance as the nation grows more diverse and continues to rely on FQHCs to respond to the health needs of medically underserved populations.Other authors -
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Speaker
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California Primary Care Association Annual Conference
Western Clinicians Network Leadership Conference
Community Health Center Network - Alameda County
Honors & Awards
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Graduated with Distinction
Northwestern University Medical School
Awarded to top 5% of graduating class
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Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
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Top 25% is eligible for nomination to the society. Election can also be based on leadership, character, community service and professionalism.
Languages
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Cantonese
Professional working proficiency
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