August 2026

Nearly 70 Residents Get Free Health Screenings at Kheir's National Health Center Week Event

Nearly 70 Residents Get Free Health Screenings at Kheir's National Health Center Week Event

Kheir Clinic marked National Health Center Week with a "Know Your Health Numbers" free community screening event, using state-of-the-art InBody equipment for body composition and blood pressure checks, alongside vision screenings and VR glaucoma demos led by optometrist Dr. Hur. Nearly 70 residents received free screenings, many gaining their first clear look at key health metrics and turning one afternoon into actionable information for their care.

Kheir ADHC Seniors Mark 81st Korean Liberation Day With Memories of 1945

Kheir ADHC Seniors Mark 81st Korean Liberation Day With Memories of 1945

On August 14, Kheir ADHC's Vermont and Mirae centers marked the 81st anniversary of Korean Liberation Day, or Gwangbokjeol, with seniors sharing memories of Korea's independence, reflecting Kheir ADHC's broader commitment to culturally attuned programming rooted in its senior participants' heritage. Eighty-nine-year-old participant Jennifer Cho recalled the streets filling with cries of "Manse!" (Korean for "long live" or "hurray") the day Korea was freed.

Kheir Clinic Ranks Among Top 10% of Health Centers Nationwide

Kheir Clinic Ranks Among Top 10% of Health Centers Nationwide

Kheir Clinic has been named a top 10% health center nationwide by the federal government, earning seven badges from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) this year, including its highest honor, the Health Center Quality Leader Gold badge. The ranking reflects strong performance in patient care, access, and operations across all six affiliated clinics.

Kheir's ADHC Approach Draws on Nearly 25 Years of Integrated Care for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities

Kheir's ADHC Approach Draws on Nearly 25 Years of Integrated Care for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities

Kheir's Adult Day Health Care centers have provided Community-Based Adult Services for seniors and adults with disabilities for nearly 25 years, built around an integrated network linking medical providers with counseling services. ADHC Administrator Derrick Yoon named that network, along with the culturally attuned care and robust programming it offers, as its defining features.

American Cancer Society Honors Kheir Clinic for Cancer Prevention and Screening

American Cancer Society Honors Kheir Clinic for Cancer Prevention and Screening

During National Health Center Week 2026, the American Cancer Society presented Kheir Clinic with a Plaque of Appreciation, recognizing the clinic’s work expanding cancer screening access for patients facing language, cultural, and financial barriers to care. The recognition highlights Kheir's continued commitment to closing gaps in preventive care for the communities it serves.

Kheir Clinic Rallies for Mental Health at YouStar Foundation's 'Let's Walk Together' 5K

Kheir Clinic Rallies for Mental Health at YouStar Foundation's 'Let's Walk Together' 5K

Kheir Clinic will participate as a community partner at the YouStar Foundation’s “Let’s Walk Together” 5K Walkathon at Griffith Park. This partnership strengthens shared efforts to raise awareness about depression and suicide prevention in Koreatown, where culturally responsive mental health support remains critically needed.

Also in the News in August

Radio Korea Morning Focus Segments

Breaking Down What Measure ER Means for Community Health Center Funding

Radio Korea Live Interview


Radio Korea Morning Focus Segments

Kheir Clinic Prepares Residents for 2027 Covered California Subsidy Cuts

Radio Korea Live Interview


Stricter Enforcement of English Rule Leaves Veteran Truck Driver Unable to Work

Korea Times