Emory Johns Creek Hospital Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

In recognition of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Emory Johns Creek Hospital will host a series of health fairs tailored to the Asian communities.

“About twenty percent of our medical staff is comprised of physicians from Asian descent. And we know that our community is increasingly diverse,” said Alan Wang, MD, Chief Medical Officer of the hospital. “These health fairs give us an opportunity to provide screenings, activities and seminars that are geared specifically to the needs and interests of those communities.”

In addition to the health screenings and consultations with physicians, each health fair will feature a panel discussion, led by one of the staff physicians, for teenagers who are considering a future in medicine.

“We know that many parents and their kids are interested in finding out what’s required to get into medical schools and pursue a career as a physician,” said Wang.

The series of fairs will feature Korean, Chinese and Indian physicians. “Reaching out to these communities as part of our own is one of the ways we continue to live up to our vision to be responsive to the needs of our growing community,” said John Quinlivan, CEO of the hospital.

Schedule of Fairs:
Saturday, May 17
9 a.m. - noon

Saturday, May 17
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Sunday, May 18
Noon - 4 p.m.

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