Dear AAMG Members and Community Friends,
As your trusted physician group, we understand the joy of living life to the fullest. However, unexpected illnesses can come knocking at your door. Have you ever asked yourself:
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) starts from October 15–December 7. During this period, individuals who are eligible for Medicare Parts A and B can:
Enroll in a new plan
Make changes to their current plan
Disenroll from a plan
And more…
Patients who are interested and would like more information about plans and benefits, please contact Member Relations at (415) 590-7418. A Member Relations representative is available Monday–Friday from 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Read MoreThis Friday, in collaboration with Self-Help for the Elderly, we will be holding our second workshop about retirement and health care planning with Self-Help for the Elderly on Zoom! Note: the talk will be in Cantonese only.
Read MoreHaving problems hearing? Are you familiar with hearing loss? What are the classifications of hearing impairment? In this video, we invited Dr. Kevin Ho, one of AAMG’s otolaryngology experts, to explain! Watch and learn if your ears are in tune!
Read MoreGet the latest on diabetes technology and medications with internal medical expert Dr. Vivian Chan. Learn about diagnosis and treatment in this must-see episode. Tune in now!
If you want to know more about AAMG's medical nutrition therapy, please email aamg.healtheducation@gmail.com, or call: (415) 216-0087.
Read MoreThis month, Health Education will be hosting another free health talk online! We’ve invited Dr. Kevin Ho, who specializes in ear, neck, and throat medicine, to explain treatment for and early detection of hearing impairment. Click the link or scan the QR code to register now!
Read MoreMore and more people are suffering from diabetes. Is diabetes only for the elderly? Does diabetes mean you can't eat sugar and can only eat lightly?
In this video, AAMG's registered dietitian Esther Situ debunks many myths and explains insulin resistance, a key factor in diabetes.
If you want to know more about AAMG's medical nutrition therapy, please email aamg.healtheducation@gmail.com, or call: (415) 216-0087.
Read MoreIt's Health Education's first online health talk of the year! Join us for the Q&A with Diabetes Experts: How to Self-Manage Diabetes & Care for Loved Ones with Diabetes. We’ve invited Family Medicine Doctor Vivian Chan to join Certified Diabetes Educator Esther Situ in answering many questions about diabetes. Click the link or scan the QR code to register now!
Note: the talk will be in Cantonese only.
Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtceCvqzwtGNPADMJwjyyJltkzWPUXoAqT
Uncover Your Rights That Fulfill a Wonderful Life - What Your Doctor Wants You to Know about Advance Care Directives
An advance care directive is a legal document that lets your doctor know what medical treatments you want when you can't tell them yourself. Learn how you can ensure your choices in our workshop!
When: August 24, 2022 (Wednesday), 11 am - 12 pm
Where: Zoom (Register for this meeting by clicking here)
Speaker: Kenneth Chang, M.D. (For more information about this doctor, click here)
Language: Cantonese
Read MoreTopic: Advance Care Planning Series II: How to Ensure Others Know and Respect Your Medical Choices
Date & Time: 7/22/2022 @ 11 am -12 pm
Language: Cantonese
Zoom Registration Link：https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIofu6qqTMtHdYHylXJ0ExDH6xjlPPKVzms
Zoom Meeting ID: 865 9727 8772
YouTube Livestream：https://youtu.be/8HrpG9Nig_k
Read MoreLanguage:
Mandarin
Date:
5/20/2022 ( Fri )
Time:
11 am - 12 pm
Speaker:
Qingquan Fu, MD - Internal Medicine
Zoom Meeting URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82790752417
Meeting ID: 827 9075 2417
YouTube:
https://youtu.be/99cei7JBf08
See our upcoming health workshops schedule
Read MoreIs blue light harmful? What kind of effects could it have on our bodies? Ophthalmologist Dr. Jennifer Yang explains what exposure to blue light could mean for us and if blue-light-blocking glasses are the solution.
Read MoreHave you ever heard of the 20/20/20 rule? Ophthalmologists like Dr. Jennifer Yang created this as an exercise to protect ourselves from digital eye strain. Learn about the 20/20/20 rule and more tips from her in this video!
Read MoreMost of us are sitting in front of a computer for at least a couple of hours a day, which makes our eyes very tired, uncomfortable, and dry. We have invited our in-network provider, Dr. Jennifer Yang, as our guest speaker today to talk about the importance of healthy eyes.
Read MoreLanguage:
Cantonese
Date:
2/25/2022 ( Fri )
Time:
2 pm - 3 pm
Speaker:
Catherine Wong, MPH, RD
Chinatown Public Health Center Nutrition Manager
Zoom Meeting URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87101819535
Meeting ID: 871 0181 9535
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKSWU0cYDXc
See our upcoming health workshops schedule
Read MoreThe ketogenic diet is a very popular diet nowadays, yet is very controversial. Both the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association believe that excess saturated fat can be bad for us and may cause heart diseases. We invited one of our in-network internal medicine doctors, Dr. Mark Savant to discuss his thoughts on the diet.
Read MoreEnglish with Chinese translation
Date: 1/28/2022 ( Fri )
Time: 1 pm - 2 pm
Register now!
Zoom Meeting URL/會議鏈接: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApf-qhqDouG9V3fiGNwRbUVPYnlgGnGk0A
Meeting ID 會議 ID: 844 8396 1411
This upcoming Thursday, we will host an online health talk regarding the topic of deafness. Join the discussion on deafness, learning about hearing, and other tips on ear, nose, and throat health.
Registration open now!
Date: 1/6/2021 (Thur)
Time: 1 pm - 2 pm
Language: Cantonese
Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpfuyqqjIrH92gUZz8gCiqe7aVe2itOHk7
Meeting ID: 874 9524 9159
Mobile: 1-669-900-6833
Read MoreDate: 1/21/2022 (Fri)
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Language: Cantonese
Speaker: Man-Kit Leung, M.D. & Alice Leung, Au.D.
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81216435082
Meeting ID: 812 1643 5082
Scan the QR code to join the sharing event. You will get a $5 E-gift card. Due Date 1/7/2022.
Get a chance to win a free hearing test.
We will tell you how to get a hearing aid.
Smart Diabetes Care 101
The Real-Time Experiment: How does a Chinese high-carb diet affect your blood sugar?
Speaker:
Esther Situ, Certified Diabetes Educator
Date & Time:
11/16/2021
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Zoom Meeting URL
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81275224224
Meeting ID: 812 7522 4224
Live Q & A
Get a chance to win a Chinese calendar or red envelopes.
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