Updates on the New Chinese Hospital Project The kick-off for Phase 2 of the new Chinese Hospital project began with the Project Celebration on December 10, 2012 in front of the 1924 Building at 835 Jackson Street. In the next few months, excavation for the new hospital basement will start. By the winter of 2013, you should see the start of the steel frame forming in the basement of the building. The tentative date of completion for the new hospital is 2016. For more information on ways to give, please call Julia Ling at 415-677-2470 or you may donate online at chinesehospital-sf.org. 新東華醫院擴建最新資訊 東華醫院新院擴建工程於2012年12月10日在積臣街835號舊醫院門前,舉行了一個簡單而隆重的儀式慶祝擴建新 醫院建築工程進入第二期。該儀式由三藩市市長李孟賢為主禮嘉賓。在未來數月內,舊院大樓工程將會陸續開始, 預期在2013年冬季可以開始向地下挖掘多一層作新醫院地庫,整個建築工程預計可在2016年完成。 想了解更多關於新醫院捐贈方式及籌募活動,請聯絡東華醫院基金發展部 415-677-2470 或瀏覽網站 chinesehospital-sf.org. Helpful Glossary of Health Coverage and Medical Terms Network – The facilities, providers and suppliers your health insurer or plan has contracted with to provide health care services. Primary Care Physician – A physician who directly provides or coordinates a range of health care services for a patient. Specialist – A physician specialist focuses on a specific area of medicine or a group of patients to diagnose, manage, prevent or treat certain types of symptoms and conditions. Preauthorization – A decision by your health insurer or plan that a health care service, treatment plan, prescription drug or durable medical equipment is medically necessary. Sometimes called prior authorization, prior approval or precertification. Your health insurance or plan may require preauthorization for certain services before you receive them, except in an emergency. Preauthorization isn’t a promise your health insurance or plan will cover the cost. 保健計劃及醫療詞匯 網絡-與健康保險公司或計劃簽有服務合約以提供健康護 理的機構、醫療提供者及醫療用品公司。 主治醫生-直接為病人提供或協調各種健康照護服務的 醫生。 專科醫生-為醫學某個具體領域或某些種類的症狀及病情 進行診斷、管理、預防或治療。 預先授權-由您的健康保險公司或計劃做出的決定,確定 相關的健康照護服務、治療計劃、處方藥或耐用醫療器材 是醫療必需的。有時稱為事先授權、事先批准或預先認 證。在您獲得這些服務之前,您的健康保險或計劃可能需 要預先授權,但緊急情況除外。預先授權並不承諾您的保 險公司或計劃將承保服務的費用。
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Updates on the New Chinese Hospital ProjectThe kick-off for Phase 2 of the new Chinese Hospital project began with the Project Celebration on December 10, 2012 in front of the 1924 Building at 835 Jackson Street. In the next few months, excavation for the new hospital basement will start. By the winter of 2013, you should see the start of the steel frame forming in the basement of the building. The tentative date of completion for the new hospital is 2016.
For more information on ways to give, please call Julia Ling at 415-677-2470 or you may donate online at chinesehospital-sf.org.
Helpful Glossary of Health Coverage and Medical TermsNetwork – The facilities, providers and suppliers your health insurer or plan has contracted with to provide health care services.
Primary Care Physician – A physician who directly provides or coordinates a range of health care services for a patient.
Specialist – A physician specialist focuses on a specific area of medicine or a group of patients to diagnose, manage, prevent or treat certain types of symptoms and conditions.
Preauthorization – A decision by your health insurer or plan that a health care service, treatment plan, prescription drug or durable medical equipment is medically necessary. Sometimes called prior authorization, prior approval or precertification. Your health insurance or plan may require preauthorization for certain services before you receive them, except in an emergency. Preauthorization isn’t a promise your health insurance or plan will cover the cost.
The Importance of Regular Screenings to Prevent Colorectal Cancer Colorectal cancer is the cancer that develops in the large intestine or colon. It is the second most common cause of cancer deaths. It is also the third most common cancer among people 50 years of age or older.
Making sure you and your loved ones get regular screenings is an important way to detect the disease early. When detected early, your doctor can make a treatment plan that can lead to a better outcome. If you are 50 -75 years old or think you may be at risk for colorectal cancer, talk to your doctor about getting tested.
Some of the symptoms that may signal colorectal cancer include:• Blood in or on feces• Stomach pains or aches that do not go away• Unexplained weight loss
Some of the factors that may increase risks include:• Family history of colorectal cancer• Personal or family history of inflammatory bowel
disease or polyps• Diet high in fat and meats• Diet low in fruits, vegetables or and whole grains• Smoking or heavy use of alcohol• Obesity or lack of physical activity
For early detection of colorectal cancer, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that people aged 50 - 75 receive one of the following screening tests:
Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) Once every 1 year
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Once every 5 years
Colonoscopy Once every 10 years
To get more information, visit:Chinese Community Health Resource Center at the Chinese Hospital or online at:cchrchealth.org/health/health-education-material/cancer-education
Other references:uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspscolo.htm
What You Need to Know About Glaucoma Screening TestsGlaucoma is a disease of the eyes that can cause vision loss or blindness. Glaucoma occurs when the pressure inside the eyes slowly rise. Unfortunately, there are often no symptoms and there is no cure for glaucoma. With regular screenings and early detection, it can be managed and most people will not lose their vision.
Getting tested by an eye care professional is necessary to protect your vision. If you are 40-65 years of age, have your eyes examined every 2 years. And if you are 65 years and older, you should be tested every year. Be sure to talk to your primary care physician about seeing an eye care professional.
What Should I Do If I Experience Pain?Do you or someone you know suffer from acute or chronic pain? You are not alone. At some point in life, pain affects us all. Pain can range from mild to debilitating, feel sharp or dull, be off-and-on or continuous, be in just in one place—such as neck pain—or all over—such as body aches from the flu. Pain can be caused by injury, illness, or even regular activities we do as part of work or leisure.
Pain is a signal from the body to slow down and give attention to what hurts so that we can protect and heal ourselves. Unfortunately, many people ignore these signals until they become overwhelming. They often suffer in silence or rely on over-the-counter medications to mask symptoms. Often people leave the underlying cause of pain untreated because they don’t know what to do, don’t want to take medications, or feel that they should be able to cope with pain.
In fact, it is important for people to address both the symptoms and the cause of pain in order to gain relief, prevent recurrence and continue to enjoy life. Fortunately, there are several options to manage pain in the short-term and long-term.
First, make sure you have consulted your primary care physician so that they can address any immediate medical issues that may be causing the pain.
Chinese Medicine is an option for safe and effective treatment for both symptoms and causes of pain. Acupuncture and therapeutic massage can be used for immediate relief from a variety of pain including back, neck and shoulder pain, sports injuries, postoperative pain, headaches, migraines, and more. For long-term management and treatment of pain, patients can use acupuncture and herbal medicine. They can also learn and practice gentle movement and breathing exercises to support relaxation and better circulation.
Chinese Hospital East West Health Services provides Chinese Medicine services and classes to help people gain lasting relief from pain.
The next free Chinese Medicine for Pain Management class will be held Monday, April 8, 3pm - 4pm. Please call 415-795-8100 to register.
Yuan Yuan Tan, Principal Dancer for San Francisco Ballet, visits Chinese Hospital East West Health Services and enjoys relaxing and rebalancing from her rigorous training and performance schedule.
Community & Health BulletinNeed a reason to go out for fresh air and exercise? Look for us at these events!
Date Time Location What to expect
3/29/13Friday
9am to 4pmFree Admission
Chinese Hospital Radiothonat CCHP Conference Center445 Grant Avenue, Lower LevelSan Francisco, CA 94108
Partnering with local radio and newspaper companies to broadcast live at radiothon location to support building the new Chinese Hospital. Feel free to stop by and give us your support!
3/30/13Saturday
9am to 5pmFree Admission
Community Health Fairat Cumberland Church865 Jackson Street San Francisco, CA 94133
Health and wellness information will be provided. Health screenings will also be available to keep your health on track!
5/18/13Saturday
11am to 6pmFree Admission
9th Annual Asian Heritage Street CelebrationAt Civic Center/Little Saigon DistrictOn Larkin Street (Grove to Ellis)
Music, games, food and street vendors. Be sure to stop by CCHP’s booth to get free health and educational information and souvenirs.
1. Heat a nonstick wok or pan over high heat. Add oil, swirling to coat sides.2. Add ginger. Stir until fragrant. Add pea shoots, wine, and sugar. Stir-fry until cooked
but still bright green and crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove to a serving plate.3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add cornstarch, salt and stock, and stir
constantly. Cook for about 1 minute or until hot to make a thin sauce.4. Pour sauce over pea shoots and garnish with red pepper.
Recipes are used with permission from "Healthy & Delicious--Simple Ways to Low Fat Chinese Cooking" by Catherine Wong, MPH, RD, and Martin Yan, MS.
Makes 4 servings (1 serving = 1/2 cup)
Ingredients1 teaspoon vegetable or olive oil½ teaspoon minced ginger1 pound pea shoots2 teaspoons cooking winea pinch of sugar¼ teaspoon salt½ cup supreme stock or low sodium chicken broth1 teaspoon cornstarch1 red chili pepper, chopped for garnish (optional)
Nutrition information per serving:Calories: 58 Total fat: 3 g Saturated Fat: 0 gCholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 180 mg Fiber: 2 gCarbohydrates: 8 g Protein: 5 g
Eat Well, Live Well Recipe - Pea Shoots in Supreme Stock
Hepatitis B Transmission and Prevention
Hepatitis B is an infectious disease with serious complications including liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Asians have the highest risk of hepatitis B among all ethnic groups. Asians are also more likely to develop and die from liver cancer, compared with the rest of the general population.
Many people do not know that they can be infected with the hepatitis B virus through mother-to-child transmission. About one-third of hepatitis B cases in the Asian population was transmitted from mother to child at the time of birth. It is important for pregnant women who have chronic hepatitis B to notify their OB/GYN doctor so that proper actions can be taken to prevent the baby from being infected. Specifically, a hepatitis B globulin (protein in the blood) and vaccine can be given to the baby once the baby is born. Medication can also be given to the mother to reduce the risk of transmission.
The hepatitis B virus can also be transmitted through body fluids or contact with infected blood. This means the virus can be spread through unprotected sex, open wounds, and sharing razors, needles, toothbrushes, and nail clippers.
Hepatitis B can be prevented with vaccine. Therefore the best way to prevent yourself from infection is to first get screened and then get vaccinated. Other prevention tips include practicing safe sex by using condoms and avoid sharing personal items with others.
Chinese Hospital, Sunset Health Services, Excelsior Health Services, and Daly City Health Services offer educational seminars and screening and vaccination services. Please call 650-991-8883 for more information.
Community HealtH newsletter 社區健康季刊 2013 SprinG 春季刊
This quarterly newsletter highlights health topics and programs that may be important to you, your family or someone you care about. Please read, enjoy, participate in our programs and pass it along when done. If you would like additional copies or to be removed from our mailings, please call 415-955-8800 x 3257 or email [email protected]. Electronic copies are available online at: cchphmo.com/newsletter.html and cchrchealth.org/health/library/health-newsletters
這季刊會注重每季度健康的主題和活動,對您,您的家人及親友都很有益。健康寶貴,分享無價。請您仔細閱讀及積極參與這些活動的同時,將這季刊在您的親友之間傳閱。如果您想索取更多副本或剔除您的郵寄地址,請致電 415-955-8800 x 3257 或電郵[email protected]或上網 瀏覽:cchphmo.com/chinese/newsletter.html 及 cchrchealth.org/health/library/health-newsletters
IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION 重要聯絡資料
CCHP Member Services Center CCHP 會員服務中心
827 Pacific Avenue San Francisco
415-834-2118cchphmo.com/memberservices.html
Chinese Community Health Resource Center 華人社區健康資源中心