Staying current on your vaccinations is one of the easiest ways to take care of your health. Following guidance from the CDC (Centers of Disease Control and Prevention), routine vaccines help prevent serious illnesses and reduce the spread of disease in our...
Stroke, also known as a 'brain attack,' occurs when there is a blockage in blood flow to a part of the brain or when a blood vessel ruptures, potentially causing damage to or the death of brain cells. It is a leading cause of death and long-term disability in adults....
Chinese Hospital is proud to welcome three outstanding specialists to our clinic. Dr. John Maa, a highly experienced General Surgeon, provides care for patients in need of both surgical and non-surgical treatment. With over 20 years of experience, a medical degree...
Life can get busy, and it’s easy to put your well-being last. But your mental health matters every day. It affects how you think, feel, and handle stress. Feeling stressed or overwhelmed sometimes is normal. But if these feelings do not go away or affect your daily...
Lung Health Month is a great time to stop smoking. Smoking harms your lungs and can cause cancer, heart disease, and breathing problems. It also affects your whole body. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health. Your body starts to heal...
At CCHP, we are committed to enhancing the healthcare experience while supporting your overall well-being. We are pleased to introduce our Complex Case Management Program, designed to support members with multiple chronic conditions—particularly those with...
Chinese Hospital and Clinics welcomes Dr. Xiao-Ping Cheng, MD, to our Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation team. He brings extensive expertise in spine care and the treatment of complex musculoskeletal and joint conditions, strengthening our commitment to...
4 main types of diabetes: Type 1 Diabetes – A chronic condition in which your body makes little or no insulin. Type 2 Diabetes – The most common type, where your body doesn’t use insulin well and can’t keep blood sugar at normal levels. Gestational Diabetes – Diabetes...
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Chinese Hospital and CCHP hosted the Chinatown Wellness Festival in partnership with San Francisco District 3 Supervisor Danny Sauter and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency...
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, a time to learn more about hepatitis and how to protect your health. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hepatitis includes several types of liver infection – most commonly hepatitis A, B, and C that can...