At a recent health fair hosted by the UCLA Asian Pacific Health Corps (APHC) in collaboration with the Monterey Park city government, order and enthusiasm filled the venue. Student volunteers actively registered attendees, guided them through various health screenings, and helped interpret their health reports. This free event took place on October 19 and was designed to serve the diverse health needs of the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community in the Los Angeles area.
APHC, a student organization run by undergraduates at UCLA, holds multiple health fairs each year across Los Angeles. These events are open to people of all ages within the API community and do not require insurance for participation. Moreover, translation services are provided to ensure accessibility. This year’s health fair took place at the Langley Senior Service Center as part of the partnership with the local government.
Angelina Yuan, co-director of the health fair for APHC, explained that its members are primarily pre-med students aspiring to enter the healthcare field. This marks the 11th consecutive year that the organization has hosted its health fair at the Langley Senior Service Center. The event not only features a range of basic health screenings but also includes professional screening services provided by external healthcare professionals.
Participants enjoyed a variety of free screenings, such as Body Mass Index (BMI) and body fat percentage checks, blood pressure monitoring, vision tests, and lung function assessments (Peak Flow). They also had access to dental screenings, mammograms, blood sugar and cholesterol tests, flu vaccinations, and diabetic foot examinations, supplemented by consultations with doctors on-site.
Looking ahead, Angelina noted that APHC plans to hold six health fairs throughout the academic year. Upcoming events are scheduled for November 16 in Chinatown, February 1, 2025, at the Carson Event Center, March 1 in Rosemead, and April 26 in Koreatown (subject to confirmation), before returning to Monterey Park on May 24.
Through these ongoing health fairs, APHC aims to attract more community members, raise health awareness, and enhance screening rates among residents. “We hope to engage even more people in the future so that these health services can benefit a larger segment of our community,” said Angelina Yuan.
