Dear APHCV Patients and Members.

We at APHCV hope you and your families and friends are safe. We have put together a list of resources below that we were able to find.  This list is still evolving and changing. We will continue updating the list on our website, so please keep checking the list at www.aphcv.org

At this past weekend’s various press conferences, County Supervisors’ offices (District 3 and District 5) stated that their office websites posted helpful information.

Get to Know the Third District – Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath – https://lindseyhorvath.lacounty.gov/get-to-know-third-district/

Kathryn Barger – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES – https://lacounty.gov/government/board-of-supervisors/kathryn-barger/

If you are not in their districts, you can still contact your County Supervisor to seek information and help. Check this site for your County Supervisorial District — County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors > Home – https://bos.lacounty.gov/

Please take care and if you have any question, please do not hesitate to call Member and Community Services Unit at extension 507 or 388.  Sincerely, APHCV Care Team.

Dear APHCV Patients and Members,

Due to various fires occurring in Los Angeles County, our communities are currently experiencing significantly poor air quality. Please remain indoors as much as possible, keep windows and doors closed, and avoid strenuous outdoor activities to minimize exposure to smoke particles. The biggest health threat from smoke comes from fine particles. These microscopic particles can get into your eyes and respiratory system, where they can cause health problems such as burning eyes, runny nose, and illnesses such as bronchitis.

Important precautions:

1. Monitor air quality updates: Check local air quality reports regularly to stay informed about current conditions. Please check these sites.

Limit if you can, long exertion outdoors if pollution levels are above a level of “55.”  The level of pollution can be tracked on Weather phone apps and IQ AIR type websites.

https://aqicn.org/map/los-angeles/

https://www.iqair.com/us/air-quality-map/usa/california/los-angeles?srsltid=AfmBOopO_dcCECQscs4p8LUPwql40dvhbhFiXAH3VYmZo2i8eNLdWbRc

2. Wear a mask if outdoors: If you must go outside, wear a well-fitting N-95 mask to filter smoke particles.  A cloth mask is not adequate.  OSHA does recommend N-95 masks.
3. Use air purifiers: Run air purifiers with High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA)filter indoors to help clean the air.  Generally, it is best to run the unit in a room with windows and door shut to maximally filter air in that room.  If using a Window Air Conditioner with filter, run it on recirculate to not draw in more pollution.
4. Limit activities that generate smoke: Avoid using fireplaces, candles, or other sources of indoor smoke.
5. Those most vulnerable: People with respiratory conditions like asthma, young children, older adults, and pregnant women should take extra precautions and consult their healthcare provider if experiencing symptoms.
6. Healthy eating and living: Just like any other health issues, keep hydrated and eat healthy well-balanced diet. Instead of going out to parties or outside events, enjoy reading, and/or calling your friends and families until air quality improves. Give support to those who might need someone to talk to. Helping others helps you feel good as well.

Please take care and call us at (323) 644 3880 if you have any questions regarding your health or our services. As always, if it is a medical emergency, please go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.

If you have been affected by the wildfires, please see here for a list of resources.

From your Care Team Members at APHCV

APHCV has received three American Heart Association outpatient program achievement awards in recognition for its commitment to reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke by improving high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes, and blood pressure management. The awards recognize a commitment to following the latest evidence- and science-based care guidelines.

Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have some form of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack, stroke or heart failure.[1] High cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes, and uncontrolled high blood pressure are leading risk factors for cardiovascular disease, but with timely diagnosis, research-based treatment and education, these conditions can be managed.

The outpatient achievement award programs put the unparalleled expertise of the American Heart Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure the care provided to patients is aligned with the latest evidence- and research-based guidelines. As a participant in the Target: BP, Check. Change. Control. Cholesterol., Target: Type 2 Diabetes programs, APHCV was recognized after demonstrating how their organization has committed to improving risk factor management for patients.

This year, APHCV received these achievement awards:

• The American Heart Association’s Change. Control. Cholesterol™ Gold
• The American Heart Association’s Target: Type 2 Diabetes℠ Gold
• Target: BP™ Gold+ recognition jointly presented by the American Heart Association and the American Medical Association.

[1] Martin S, et al. 2024 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2024:149(8). https://doi.org/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001209.

Asian Pacific Health Care Venture, Inc. (APHCV) has been recognized by L.A. Care for its first Honor Roll in which 20% of Providers in L.A. Care’s Pay-for-Performance (P4P) program are recognized for outstanding service and patient care.  We have been honored by L.A. Care for being a top performer on important clinical quality measures including delivery of cancer screenings, chronic disease management, women’s health, pediatric care, well child visits, immunizations, and more.

L.A. Care Health Plan’s mission is to provide access to quality health care for Los Angeles County’s vulnerable and low-income communities and residents and to support the safety net required to achieve that purpose.

Kaiser Permanente has awarded Asian Pacific Health Care Venture, Inc. (APHCV) with funding under its Population Health Management Initiative.  The Initiative is a collaboration between Kaiser Permanente, community health center, Regional Association of California (RAC), California Primary Care Associate (CPCA), and Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to transform care for Medi-Cal beneficiaries.  Together, these collaborative partners are working to advance population health management capabilities in order to eliminate health disparities and improve the health of people and communities. The partners focus on shared priority measures and populations including children, pregnant people, people with behavioral health conditions, and adults living with chronic conditions and preventative needs, engage resources and expertise, and invest in technology solutions. (https://phmiinitiative.com/about/)

Kaiser Permanente (KP) awarded a one-year grant fund to APHCV in December 2021, and a second grant award in March 2021.  The current project will continue through December 2024. APHCV values its partnership with Kaiser Permanente and PHMI collaborative partners to work together to improve the health of our patients.