On June 6th, 2026, the American Pacific Health Foundation (APHF) partnered with the OutLoud Sports organization to provide free health screenings during the Buck Cancer Kickball Tournament. The tournament was held to support the local community and Seleta, the founder and longtime captain of Buck Wild, as she faces her cancer journey. Services provided during the outreach included pre- and post-assessments, as well as Hepatitis B/C screenings. We would like to thank OutLoud S

On May 30th, 2026, the American Pacific Health Foundation (APHF) attended the 2nd Annual Women's Health Fair. The event was hosted by the San Diego County Black Infant Health Program and the UCSD Moores Cancer Center to advocate for and support women's health. Health education and Diabetes/Cholesterol screenings were provided by our staff and volunteers. We would like to thank the Black Infant Health Program for inviting us to participate in such a wonderful event. A huge sho

APHF volunteers receiving the Appreciation Certificate On March 21st, 2026, APHF participated the Lions International Vision & Health Clinic Event by providing free screenings for hypertension, hepatitis B/C, and diabetes. We are grateful for this opportunity to collaborate with the San Diego STARS Lions Club and support this event. Our team was honored to receive the Lions Club's Certificate of Appreciation for APHF's contribution! Group photo with San Diego STARS Lions Club

APHF participated in the Liver Walk, showing support for liver health awareness and the community. The event was joined by Dr. Tran and Dr. France Nguyen, along with staff members Jake and Christie. Core Volunteers Grace, Amanda, Emely, Emma, Sophia, Nhi, and Kai also participated, alongside high school volunteer Ekaterina from the APHF Chapter at Del Norte High School.

APHF volunteers setting up the screening stations As part of our ongoing outreach efforts, APHF partnered with the Wat Lao Buddharam Temple on March 8th, 2026, to offer free screenings for diabetes, cholesterol, vision, and hepatitis B/C, continuing our mission to bring accessible healthcare to underserved communities. Special thanks to our staffs and 16 core volunteers who made this outreach possible! Volunteers waiting for the patients to arrive

APHF staff and Core Volunteers got together at Coronado Bay for a fun team bonding day. We played pickleball, shared some pizza, and spent time getting to know each other outside of our usual work. It was a great chance to relax, connect, and enjoy the day together. Looking forward to more moments like this!

Former APHF Master of Public Health student Hetty Zhang presented her project, “Assessing Changes in Knowledge Following Outreach Education Sessions with APHF,” at the SDSU Student Symposium. Her research examined how APHF outreach education sessions influenced participants’ knowledge of hepatitis. She was mentored by Dr. France Nguyen and Dr. Quyen Ly.

Asian Pacific Health Foundation (APHF) participated in the VAYA New Year’s Festival and provided free screenings for hypertension and blood glucose. A total of 7 individuals were screened. This effort was made possible by a dedicated team, including phlebotomist Tu La and preceptors Dr. Betty Nguyen, Dr. Khanh Vu, and Dr. Tri Luu. APHF staff members Dina, Sid, Carolyn, and Lana also supported the event, ensuring smooth operations and quality care. We were joined by the Sweet

Program Coordinators Jake Tran and Jason Kim were accompanied by Core Volunteers to conduct hypertension screenings at the Toby Wells YMCA's National Caregivers Day event. APHF was presented with a certificate of recognition by the County of San Diego, Joel Anderson. We would like to extend a special thank you to the team at Toby Wells for welcoming us to their event!

APHF was awarded $8,000 from the 2026 Hep B United mini-grant to conduct the project: Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Detection and Care for MASLD-HBV across San Diego County. APHF sends special appreciation to Dina Kianiazar, AJ Lee, Dr. Robert Gish, Dr. Kelly Le, and Dr. Binh Tran for their efforts.

American Pacific Health Foundation(APHF) joined a community health fair hosted by Medical, Educational Missions and Outreach (M.E.M.O.) at UC San Diego. APHF provided a range of free clinical screenings, including blood glucose (diabetes), cholesterol, vision, and hepatitis B and C testing. In total, 11 participants received screenings during the event, with 7 individuals specifically screened for hepatitis B and C. We were joined by the APHF Del Norte High School Chapter and

APHF provided tuberculosis (TB) education to a sports medicine class at San Ysidro High School. During the session, the team assessed students’ baseline knowledge and presented an overview of TB, including symptoms, screening options, and treatment. The goal was to increase awareness and help students better understand the importance of early detection and prevention. APHF thanks the students for their participation and engagement throughout the session.

The American Pacific Health Foundation (APHF) participated in the ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! event, hosted by Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD), to provide free health screenings to the community. This lively event welcomed hundreds of attendees and featured booths offering health resources, activities, and entertainment for all ages. APHF volunteers provided screenings for blood pressure, blood glucose, and cholesterol, helping community members take proacti

PIFA Day 1 The American Pacific Health Foundation (APHF) participated in the Pacific Islander Festival Association (PIFA) festival, providing free health screenings to the community. PIFA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and preserving the cultures of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia while fostering community connection and educational opportunities. PIFA Day 1 Following our participation last year, APHF returned for this two-day festival to provide ev

The American Pacific Foundation (APHF) partnered with Black Tech Link to provide free health screenings to the local community. Black Tech Link is a California-based non-profit organization dedicated to advancing economic opportunities and education within Black communities through STEM-focused initiatives. Together, APHF and BTL aimed to promote both health and wellness while fostering community connection. Volunteers offered services including blood pressure, blood glucose,

American Pacific Health Foundation partnered with Bridge of Hope SD for a community clinical outreach to provide free health screenings...

American Pacific Health Foundation joined the San Diego Indian American Health Center for the Mental Health Summit, hosted at the Marina...

The American Pacific Health Foundation (APHF) partnered with the Vietnamese Federation of San Diego to provide free health screenings to the local community. Volunteers offered services including blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, Hepatitis B, and vision screenings. The outreach was very successful, drawing many community members throughout the day. APHF thanks the Vietnamese Federation for hosting the event and all the volunteers who made this outreach possible!

This past weekend, we had the pleasure of gathering for the APHF Biannual Meeting, graciously hosted at Dr. Gish’s home. It was a...

On Saturday, May 31st, the American Pacific Health Foundation (APHF) held a clinical outreach event at the Bayside Community Center, providing free health screenings to members of the local community. Volunteers arrived early to prepare for a morning of service, offering screenings for hypertension, diabetes and cholesterol, Hepatitis B, vision, and conducting pre- and post-assessments. We were honored to have Dr. Kelly Le and Dr. Vu join us for this outreach, offering their