Chinatown Community Health Fair

07/15/2026

Are Asians at greater risk due to greater and lifelong consumption of rice as a dietary staple?

“There are a lot of cultures where eating rice is an intrinsic part of their meals. We believe it’s an important food safety issue to address and to fix.” -

Many Asian American families are concerned after a new Consumer Reports test shows high levels of arsenic in rice. But has anything changed?

07/06/2026

A troubling trend...

"Among the largest increases reported in women from these ethnic groups were incidences in those younger than 50 years and of distant-stage disease and triple-negative tumors, specifically."

A cross-sectional population-based study examines trends in invasive breast cancer incidence rates in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander ethnic groups.

06/05/2026

"About 1.3 million immigrants in California are expected to lose their full-scope Medi-Cal over the next four years due to the (enrollment) freeze and other state changes."

Driving the decline, experts say, are several state and federal policy changes that block or discourage immigrants from getting coverage.

06/04/2026

Because of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," many will lose food and medical benefits.

"(CalFresh and Medi-Cal) recipients who are aged 18 to 64 — and who do not live with a child under the age of 14 — will have to prove that they are completing at least 20 hours of work a week to continue receiving food and healthcare."

If his budget is approved, San Francisco will hire 154 new staff to process paperwork, help San Franciscans navigate job applications and conduct employment training.

06/03/2026

The current federal administration's new policies will have a devastating impact on health care access

"As a result of federal and state policy decisions made in 2025, we project that 4.6 million Californians under age 65 will be by 2030—an increase of 2.2 million—and the uninsured rate will nearly double to 14.7%."

As a result of federal and state policy decisions made in 2025, we project that 4.6 million Californians under age 65 will be uninsured by 2030—an increase of 2.2 million—and the uninsured rate will nearly double to 14.7%.

05/29/2026

"In the AANHPI community, high blood pressure is one of the most significant heart disease and stroke risk factors, affecting 1 in 2 men and more than 1 in 3 women."

DALLAS, May 28, 2026 — High blood pressure is the #1 preventable risk factor for heart disease and stroke in the U.S., disproportionately affecting Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities — and yet many people don't even ...

05/26/2026

Beware of those who claim to be health professionals, who provide you with perhaps a quick screening and cash in exchange for your Medi-Cal information or social security number

"A man on an e-bike has been pedaling through the Tenderloin and Mission neighborhoods this spring, handing out envelopes with $15 in cash."

San Francisco is full of outreach workers trying to help vulnerable residents — and potential scammers out for their personal information.

05/12/2026

From our friends at Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry - an opportunity for oral health screenings and other wellness checks!

05/12/2026