Dr. Allen Muramoto, an ICHS founder, has continued his involvement as a volunteer at the ICHS International District clinic.

Allen Muramoto and Country Doctor Community Health Centers will be honored at annual ICHS Bloom Gala

Dr. Allen Muramoto, a key figure in the founding of ICHS, will be honored along with Country Doctor Community Health Centers, a longtime collaborator and supporter of ICHS, at the annual Bloom Gala on Saturday, May 6 at the downtown Sheraton Seattle Hotel.
 
Each year, ICHS honors one individual and one organization whose service has improved the lives of ICHS' target populations of disadvantaged and underserved residents at the Bloom gala. The event brings together approximately 400 of the agency's closest supporters to raise money to cover the costs of uncompensated care. Last year, ICHS provided $1.3 million in charity care to low-income patients who could not afford to pay for services.
 
"We take special pride in presenting the Bamboo Award for Health to Dr. Muramoto and Country Doctor this year," ICHS CEO Teresita Batayola said. "Health care reform faces a huge turmoil. It is crucial that we continue to remember our driving mission to care for those who most need care.  Allen Muramoto and Country Doc embody that driving mission.  We honor them to ensure that we never forget who we serve."  Read more 


Filipino health care leader retires after three decades of community service

Sefie Cabiao and her daughter, Jennifer Cabiao
Sefie Cabiao, a tireless and passionate advocate for Filipino American seniors in Seattle for over three decades, officially retired from her job at ICHS on March 24, 2017.

Cabiao, employed as an ICHS community advocate, was a steadfast figure at events at the Filipino Community Center and at various health fairs and community forums across the city. She helped educate Filipino immigrants and families about topics like diabetes awareness, breast and cervical health screening, nutrition, exercise and voter registration. Her fluency in Ilocano and Tagalog allowed her to build bridges between the community and the non-profit realm in which she worked.

"Sefie is one big heart in her love for the Filipino community and ICHS," Teresita Batayola, ICHS CEO, said. "Add her tenacity and her commitment to that heart and you can immediately feel the huge hole caused by her retirement. We are forever grateful knowing she will always be in the community connecting others to ICHS." Read more

ICHS receives recognition for open enrollment efforts

Members of the ICHS Community Advocacy and Eligibility teams receive the Top Enrollment Agency Award
ICHS was presented with a Top Enrollment Agency Award during the Seattle-King County Public Health's First Friday Forum, a monthly gathering for community-based health and social services organizations.

Certified navigators at ICHS helped over 7,300 individuals sign up for health insurance during the recent open enrollment period, which began in November of 2016 and ended in February of 2017.

ICHS eligibility staff and in-person assisters will continue to work year-round to help Medicaid-eligible patients and clients sign up for health coverage.  

 

Early bird tickets for Bloom Gala tickets available through April 9

Join us for the annual ICHS Bloom Gala on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel. Each year, the ICHS Foundation hosts this annual event to raise money for much-needed charity care at the ICHS clinics.

Early bird price tickets are available for purchase through April 9th at www.ichs.com/bloom. 

ICHS will honor Dr. Allen Muramoto and Country Doctor Community Health Centers with the 2017 Bamboo Awards for Health. 

For more information or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Christine Loredo at 206-788-3672 or christinel@ichs.com.

Visit www.ichs.com/bloom for event updates!
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206.788.3650 | TTY: 206.788.3774

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ICHS provides culturally and linguistically appropriate health services to improve the health of Asian Pacific Islanders and the broader community.
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