News: Asian Americans for Community Involvement Celebrates Expansion of Health Clinic

October 16, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tamon Norimoto, Development Director
(408) 975-2730 x102 or (408) 373-8119 (cell)

Asian Americans for Community Involvement
Celebrates Expansion of Health Clinic

SAN JOSE, CA – Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) will be celebrating and showcasing the expansion of their primary health clinic, the only Asian-focused community health clinic in the county.

With Asian Americans making up over 30% of the population of Santa Clara County, the need to provide linguistically competent and culturally sensitive services has become a serious need. The expansion of the primary health care clinic allows AACI to double the number of clients served to 12,000 clients per year.

About Asian Americans for Community Involvement

Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) is the largest community-based organization focused on the Asian American community in Santa Clara County. Focusing on the diverse Asian American community, AACI’s mission is to improve the health, mental health, and well-being of individuals and their families by providing an array of human services. AACI empowers the Asian American community by working collaboratively for equality and social justice.

About AACI's Primary Care Health Clinic

AACI's Primary Care Health Clinic is a fully-licensed community clinic serving all ages. The Clinic provides comprehensive primary and preventive health care and adopts a personal, attentive health care approach in its treatment of clients.

Services Offered:
Sick visits
Annual physical check-ups
Women's healthcare/annual exam
Breast health screening
Blood cholesterol screening
Diabetic screening
Children's healthcare (all ages)
Adult and youth immunization services, including flu shots
Health education and counseling

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