Location:International District
English, Mandarin
MD
Emory University School of Medicine
I believe in the work that ICHS does and the community it serves.
I want my patients to feel both autonomous and supported
I lived and worked in the Marshall Islands for a year.
Location:Shoreline
English
Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Washington (DNP, BS Nursing); Seattle Pacific University (BA Biology, BA Chemistry)
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
ICHS partners with patients and the community in the greater Seattle area to promote health and provide high quality healthcare in a manner that reflects the community’s diverse cultural values and beliefs. The core values and mission of ICHS mirror my own penchant for social justice and advocacy.
A trusting patient-provider relationship which acknowledges the inherent strengths of each person is the core of effective primary care. My role as a Family Nurse Practitioner is to acknowledge and integrate the beliefs of my patients in order to provide relevant healthcare services that improve the health of our community one person and one family at a time.
I enjoy running, reading, travel and spending time with my family.
Location:Seattle World School
English, Spanish
M Ed, BA
M Ed counseling, Wichita State University
BA sociology, University of Washington
LMHC, CMHS, MHP
The focus of my work has been working with youth who have been underserved and have experienced trauma. The mission and values
of ICHS make it a positive work environment that allows me to continue that work. This is why I want to be part of this dynamic organization.
I believe patients are the focus treatment and utilizing their strengths that is culturally and linguistically appropriate is key for wellness. Also, I believe patient care needs to be accessible for all.
I enjoy long-distance running, cooking and travel.
Location:Legacy House
English
MD
Swarthmore College
University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine
Swedish First Hill Family Medicine Residency
American Board of Family Medicine
My parents immigrated to the Midwest of the United States from Cambodia in the late 1970s. My trajectory here is a story of opportunity, dedication and a healthy dose of luck. I am honored to serve a community of individuals who made my path possible, within an organization dedicated to health equity and access for all.
I trained in the vast world of family medicine and found my niche in geriatrics. My patients lead diverse lives often prone to quick change. My goal is to be a dedicated presence while closely tailoring their medical care to support a lifetime of well-being.
I love studying transit maps and airport codes. Quiz me anytime!
Location:Holly Park
English, conversational Vietnamese
MD
Duke University School of Medicine
Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine (residency)
board certified in family medicine
buprenorphine/Suboxone prescriber
ICHS has cared for my family and friends and is a place of which I hold a deep gratitude. It is through this personal experience that I know ICHS is a home for its community. I believe ICHS is intentional in serving its community in a culturally sensitive and competent way. I feel so privileged to be able to become part of the team here.
I believe that patients should be at the center of their care and that it is the provider’s role to facilitate a patient’s journey in health. Health is not only a person’s physical well-being, but a complex relationship between mental health, spirituality, and socioeconomic context.
I grew up in the International District/Chinatown area where many of my extended family lives and my parents had a small printing shop. I am an avid rock climber and enjoy going on outdoor adventures with my family.
Location:Holly Park
English, Vietnamese, Cantonese
Bachelor of Applied Science in Allied Health, Dental Hygiene
Seattle Central College (BSDH)
University of Washington (general studies/prerequisites)
HIV/AIDS, First AID/CPR, Dental Assistant Certificate
I grew up in a low socioeconomic household and received care from community health clinics as a child. I appreciate the compassion and quality care that I received, and I would love to give back and serve my community.
I am passionate about providing oral health care, and I enjoy sharing my knowledge of preventative care with my patients. I chose the dental field because I want to create beautiful smiles.
I am interested in traveling aboard on missionary trips.
Locations:International District, Shoreline, Holly Park
English, Vietnamese
MS in Nutrition
Bastyr University — MS Nutrition
UCLA — BS Neuroscience
Registered Dietitian, Certified Dietitian, Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition
I am passionate about increasing healthcare access and equity. I believe that healthcare can be individualized to integrate culture into care, and ICHS’s mission and core values align with that philosophy.
I collaborate with patients to optimize their health using a patient-centered and holistic approach that utilizes multidisciplinary healthcare providers. I strive to translate clinical recommendations into interventions that are not only culturally appropriate, but also considerate of the patient’s environmental, mental, and social health. My counseling style focuses on the individuality of each patient to create sustainable, healthy behavior and lifestyle changes.
My interests and hobbies include plays, musicals, board games, ice hockey and travel.
Location:Shoreline
English
Master of Social Work (MSW)
University of Washington
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee
To be part of an energetic and positive work environment where the values of cultural diversity are celebrated through the access and delivery of quality healthcare services.
I respect that each individual is an expert in their own body, mind and spirit and that as partners, we will develop a plan together to meet your life goals.
I am originally from Tennessee and moved to the West Coast to be near the water. I like to swim and enjoy spending time at the dog park with Roscoe, my nine-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback.
International Community Health Services (ICHS) and Eastside Legal Assistance Program (ELAP) today announced the expansion of a program that gives access to free legal services for ICHS patients. Low income patients referred from ICHS’s Shoreline Clinic can now meet with ELAP’s attorneys for free legal advice. The announcement follows the launch of similar services at the ICHS Bellevue Clinic in October 2018.
“We’ve seen a positive impact for patients at our Bellevue Clinic and we are thrilled to work with ELAP to bring the same to Shoreline,” said Kimo Hirayama, assistant medical director at the ICHS Shoreline Clinic. ”Many of our patients are immigrants or refugees who face unique challenges or vulnerable circumstances. In providing access to qualified legal experts, we hope to address issues that put families’ health at risk and threaten our communities.”
ELAP experts can help patients on a wide range of civil matters, including those related to public benefits, housing, education and employment, legal status and family law issues.
“The Medical-Legal Partnership was founded on the idea that the most effective health care services target health problems at the source,” said Dorothy Leggett, ELAP MLP staff attorney. “We know that legal issues are stressors that can negatively impact a patient’s health and the community’s wellbeing. By working alongside health care teams to help patients assert their legal rights, we hope to increase access to free civil legal aid and improve overall health outcomes.”
Services are available to qualifying King County residents who fall below 200% of the federal poverty level, which was $50,200 for a family of four in 2019. The health care teams at ICHS work closely with ELAP’s legal aid attorneys to identify patients who qualify. Referred patients will meet with an attorney for sessions that can be scheduled at either the ICHS Bellevue or Shoreline Clinic.
For more information about free legal help available to ICHS patients, please call 206-788-3700.
Location:Holly Park
English, Hindi, Punjabi
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Simmons University, MSN
Texas Woman’s University, BS
Family Nurse Practitioner
ICHS’s mission aligns with that of mine to provide affordable, quality patient-centered and comprehensive health care to broad spectrum of culturally diverse patients in the community. I am thrilled to be part of such a great team at ICHS.
I want to provide high quality, holistic care to my patients by improving patient outcomes and decreasing healthcare cost.
I am a nature lover and enjoy travelling.