Fight the proposed changes to “public charge”
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed changes to the definition of “public charge” that would expand the criteria that apply when a person is applying for admission to the United States or...
View ArticleICHS earns national recognition for efforts to reduce heart attacks and strokes
International Community Health Services (ICHS) patients are less likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke thanks to the health center’s success rate in controlling hypertension. ICHS’s efforts were...
View ArticleICHS promotes healthy aging with hire of PACE medical director
International Community Health Services (ICHS) today announced Eric ‘Ric’ Troyer, MD has been hired as medical director of its proposed Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), an...
View ArticleApplications open for ICHS’s ARNP residency program: Preparing a future...
Resident Rebecca Calderara with a patient at ICHS’s Holly Park Clinic. After completing her nurse practitioner program, Megan Wilbert wanted additional training that would help her more confidently...
View Article$20M capital campaign to create North Beacon Hill facility that redefines...
Heidi Wong, AiPACE campaign manager A $20 million capital campaign was announced today to create a 25,000-square-foot facility serving frail seniors over the age of 55. AiPACE, a 501c3 non-profit...
View ArticleSam Wan and SCIDpda to be honored with Bamboo Award at ICHS Bloom Gala
International Community Health Services (ICHS) will honor Sam Wan, former CEO of Kin On Health Care Center, and the Seattle Chinatown-International District Preservation and Development Authority...
View ArticleAliya Haq Receives National WIC Association Leadership Award
The National Women, Infants and Children Association (NWA) named Aliya Haq, International Community Health Services (ICHS) nutrition services supervisor, a recipient of the NWA Leadership Award. Haq...
View ArticleICHS Expands Breast Cancer Prevention with $105,000 Susan G. Komen Grant
B-HOPE project aims to improve survival rates for women facing barriers to breast health information and screenings International Community Health Services (ICHS) was awarded a $105,000 community grant...
View ArticleSen. Patty Murray visits Highland Middle School Health Center
U.S. Senator Patty Murray visited the ICHS Highland Middle School Health Center on April 18, to learn how giving access to medical, dental and behavioral health services right on school campus is...
View Article‘Bellevue is growing bigger and better every day!’
On May 1, International Community Health Center (ICHS) staff celebrated the Bellevue Clinic’s five-year anniversary with cake, camaraderie and pride. Some staff members have been with the clinic since...
View ArticleICHS PACE at Legacy House: Now accepting applications
International Community Health Services (ICHS) is now accepting participants into its new Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) at Legacy House. PACE services allow patients to “age in...
View ArticleHBCW in D.C. to advocate for hepatitis b-related care
The Hepatitis B Coalition of Washington (HBCW), which is sponsored by International Community Health Services (ICHS), participated in the World Hepatitis B Day summit held from July 23 to 25 in...
View ArticleNational Health Center Week 2019: Rooted in communities
International Community Health Services (ICHS) celebrated National Health Center Week from Aug. 4-10. This year’s theme was “Rooted in Communities,” as part of a nationwide campaign highlighting...
View ArticleICHS Receives National Awards for High Quality Care
International Community Health Services (ICHS) is among 26 community health centers in Washington state to receive federal awards totaling over $3 million from the Health Resources and Services...
View ArticleTeresita Batayola Recognized as One of the Most Influential Filipina Women in...
Teresita Batayola, president and CEO of International Community Health Services (ICHS), will receive an award as one of the most influential Filipina women in the world from the Filipina Women’s...
View ArticleCaring for our communities, from within our communities
On September 27, seven proud graduates of the ICHS Community Health Worker Internship Program came to the end of their journey more empowered to help the African, Asian and African American communities...
View ArticleICHS earns national recognition for commitment to improve high blood pressure
International Community Health Services (ICHS) is pleased to be recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Medical Association (AMA) as a leader in the national effort to get...
View ArticleICHS announces medical and operations leaders
On left, Rachel Koh, ICHS chief operating officer and on right, Dr. Asqual Getaneh, ICHS chief medical officer. International Community Health Services (ICHS) announces leadership promotions that...
View ArticleHistorical exhibit at ICHS International District Clinic chronicles a...
From left: Kia Truong, Ron Chew, Jenifer Chao.A permanent historical exhibit opened today in the lobby of the International Community Health Services (ICHS) flagship clinic. The collection of early...
View ArticleCity of Seattle joins AiPACE to help elders age in place
(From left) Mika Kurose Rothmann, Senior Deputy Mayor Michael Fong, Tagoipah Mathno, Ruthann Kurose, Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan, Ron Chew, Heidi WongThe Seattle City Council approved $1 million to...
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