July 2026
Medi-Cal Dental Benefits for Certain Adult Immigrants Extended Through July 2027
Following approval of California's 2026-27 state budget, full-scope Medi-Cal dental benefits for certain adult immigrants have been extended through July 2027. Kheir Clinic promptly informed eligible Medi-Cal beneficiaries of the extension, encouraging them to complete any needed preventive or restorative dental treatment before the extension period ends. Without the extension, affected beneficiaries would have lost full-scope coverage and been limited to emergency dental services starting July 1, 2026.
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Kheir Clinic and Congressman Gomez Welcome Nearly 700 to Annual Backpack Giveaway
Kheir Clinic welcomed nearly 700 attendees to its annual Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway on July 18, providing backpacks, school supplies, and other resources to local families. Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) joined the celebration, greeting guests and helping distribute backpacks. Twelve community organizations also took part, offering families additional resources to help them start the school year off strong.
Kheir Clinic Launches ‘Tele-Dental Program’ to Improve Oral Health Access for Children
Kheir Clinic has launched a Tele-Dental Program at its Kheir Family and Pediatric Clinic (KFP) to improve oral health outcomes for children and adolescents by integrating virtual screenings into routine pediatric care. Supported through the L.A. Care Oral Health Initiative, the program is designed to identify concerns early and connect patients who need additional care with Kheir Clinic's dental services.
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Kheir Clinic's Bilingual Pediatric Care Draws Media Attention Amid a Growing Shortage in Koreatown
Dr. Kang Highlights the Importance of Immunizations in Keeping Kids Healthy
Koreatown is facing a growing shortage of Korean-speaking pediatric specialists, as many first-generation Korean pediatricians who served the community for decades retire with too few new physicians to take their place. Kheir Clinic's communications team pitched this story to Korea Times, which explored the gap in an in-depth report.
Dr. Kang, Kheir pediatrician, also spoke to the issue in a 35-minute interview on Woori Broadcasting alongside Communications Manager Hyoungjae Kim, covering the clinic's medical services and tips for preventing infectious disease among children and teenagers.
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Breaking the Silence Around Depression and Mental Health
Sam Lee, LCSW, on Why Silence Weighs Heaviest in Immigrant Communities
Behavioral Health Director and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Sam Lee authored a health column for Korea Daily on how expression and communication can help prevent depression and suicide, noting that the silence can weigh even heavier on immigrant communities, including Korean Americans. In a live interview with Radio Korea, Kheir Clinic described depression as the "common cold of the mind." The discussion covered its warning signs, encouraged listeners to seek help, and highlighted the clinic's mental health services.
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Radio Korea Morning Focus Segments
Kheir Clinic Communications Manager Hyoungjae Kim joined Radio Korea's Morning Focus for two live interview segments. The first covered the launch of Kheir Clinic's Family Medicine Residency Program, the first in the clinic's 40-year history. Kim highlighted its role in training future physicians and framed the program as a direct investment in patients and the community. The second focused on increasing life expectancy through preventive health management, covering strategies for healthy aging and quality of life.
