Blood pressure is very important to one's health. Having healthy blood pressure allows blood to flow to your organs such as the brain and heart. In this video, Dr. Angela Quang talks about the importance of controlling blood pressure, followed by a demonstration and tips on using a blood pressure machine at home.
Read MoreIn recent news, there has been an increase in attacks towards the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Many people are afraid to take action and do nothing, but this type of behavior makes it seem okay and will only increase the number of attacks. Besides not taking action, people are quick to pull out their phones and record. Although recording may help bring awareness, there are other ways to safely take action when witnessing such behavior. The nonprofit organization Hollaback has collaborated with Asian American Advancing Justice (AAJC) and created a list of five Ds of how to become a better bystander.
Read MoreIn collaboration with Anthem and SBHIS, we are holding a senior street event outside of the WLQ Taraval office. We will be passing out bags with various promotional items and rice bags.
Read MoreThe 2019-2020 Teen HEAL Internship yearbook included inspiring words from Dr. Joseph Woo, President of AAMG and Outreach Director at CCHCA, and Esther SItu, RDN, the Health Education Manager at AAMG and Grant Manager at CCHCA.
Grant for Teen HEAL 2019-2020 Internship Program was provided by the San Francisco Department of Public Health & Chinese Community Health Care Association (CCHCA).
Read MoreWe have updated our guidelines for fully vaccinated people, based on the information provided on CDC’s website. Please see the handout below to learn what fully vaccinated people can do and precautions they should still take.
Read MoreWe will be continuing our series of talks on Stop Asian Hate with an upcoming talk with key speakers Kasie Lee and Kitty Fong from the DA office. There will be a short introduction from San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin in English. See the details of the meeting below:
Stop Asian Hate Talk Series: Discussion with the DA Office
Date: 5/20/2021 (Thursday)
Time：11:45 pm - 1:30 pm
Language：Cantonese
Zoom link：https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83424253132
Meeting ID: 834 2425 3132
Phone: 1-669-900-6833
Read MoreIn the midst of the anti-Asian crisis, young people are often the most vulnerable to become victims. The pressure of speaking up or expressing freely without conflict can easily cause young people to have various psychological problems. To this end, AAMG is partnering with Cameron House to hold a mental health seminar to discuss the current topics. See the details for the upcoming talk below. Our online health workshop schedule is updated periodically so check back for more free online health talks in the future.
Read MorePulmonologist Dr. Fred Hom joined us to discuss an observational study this year related to smokers and COVID. Does smoking prevent COVID infection? How much could COVID affect smokers' health? To turn on Chinese subtitles, click the "CC" icon in the video player and choose "Chinese."
Read MoreWe have updated our guidelines for fully vaccinated people, based on the information provided on CDC’s website. Please see the handout below to learn what fully vaccinated people can do and precautions they should still take.
Read MoreDoes smoking prevent COVID infection? How much could COVID affect smokers' health? And how to quit smoking? AAMG will invite Pulmonary Dr. Fred Hom and Health Educator from NICOS Leah Yu to discuss with us. Gifts will be available for attendance. Come and join us！
Read MoreDid you receive a medical bill and need help understanding it? What charges should you be paying attention to? What charges are unreasonable? Our Health Services Supervisor Priscilla Kwan is here to shed some light to alleviate your concerns.
Our Member Relations team comprise of health care professionals who are here to help you understand your medical system and your health plan benefits. We can answer your questions and apply for various benefits. We are fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, English, and other local dialects.
If you would like to make an appointment, please call us at (415) 590 - 7418 or email us at Member.Relations@aamgdoctors.com.
Read MoreHave you ever heard of third-hand smoking? How does smoking increase the risk of COVID-19? Why is smoking so addictive? How can you quit smoking effectively? We invited Lean Yu, health educator at NICOS Chinese Health Coalition, to explain these answers and share her strategies on how to quit smoking.
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Read MoreSince the pandemic began, violence against Asians has been on the rise. The Asian community has been shrouded in an atmosphere of fear and depression. How can you manage your depression? Please keep an eye out for AAMG's new series of workshops.
How to Manage Anxiety and Mental Health During Asian Hate Crisis
Date: 04/21/2021 （Wed）
Time：2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Language：Cantonese
Zoom link：https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85242093596
Zoom ID: 852 4209 3596
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine (Janssen) has been put on pause due to 6 cases where women have had severe blood clotting among the 6.8 million vaccinated.
Read MoreWe spend much more time at home due to the pandemic. Extra snacks and lack of exercise could lead to uncontrolled weight gain. Studies have shown that obesity increases the risk of COVID-19. But why is it that people cannot maintain their weight? Family medicine doctor Dr. Vivian Chan talks about the science of obesity. Learn how exercise, diet, and sleep affect weight.
Read MoreThe San Francisco Board of Supervisors recently passed a resolution recognizing March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Problem gambling is a public health issue with potentially devastating consequences on the mental, physical, and financial health of both those afflicted by it and their loved ones. In various studies, the Chinese community has shown higher rates of problem gambling/ gambling disorder (“addiction”), and a greater negative impact from the disease. A San Francisco Chinatown social worker once estimated that between a quarter and a third of all her domestic violence and divorce cases actually had their roots in problem gambling
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