| · Lanark Recreation Center, 21816 Lanark St., Canoga Park
· Calvary Community Church, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village
· Ritchie Valens Recreation Center, 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima
· Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena
· Stoner Recreation Center, 1835 Stoner Ave., L.A.
· Westwood Recreation Center, 1360 S. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A.
· Pan Pacific Recreation Center, 7600 Beverly Blvd., L.A.
· Pomona Fairplex (Gate 3), 601W. McKinley Ave., Pomona
· Van Nuys / Sherman Oaks Recreation Center, 14201 Huston St., Sherman Oaks
· El Camino Real Charter High School: 5440 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills
· Sepulveda Recreation Center: 8825 Kester Avenue, Panorama City
Small animals are being accepted at the following locations:
o El Camino High School, 5440 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills
o American Red Cross Sheltering Site with mobile animal shelter (small animals only)
o Agoura Animal Care Center, 29525 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills
o Baldwin Park Animal Care Center, 4275 Elton St., Baldwin Park
o Carson Animal Care Center, 216 W. Victoria St., Gardena
o Castaic Animal Care Center, 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic
o Downey Animal Care Center, 11258 Garfield Ave., Downey
o Lancaster Animal Care Center, 5210 W. Ave I, Lancaster
o Palmdale Animal Care Center, 38550 Sierra Highway, Palmdale
Large animals are being accepted at the following locations:
§ Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona
§ Industry Hills Expo, 16200 Temple Ave., City of Industry
§ Hansen Dam Horse Park, 11127 Orcas Ave., Hansen Dam
§ Castaic Animal Care Center, 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic
§ Pico Rivera Sports Arena, 11003 Sports Arena Drive, Pico Rivera |
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Posted on October 8, 2025 by Aika Makimura
Asian Pacific Health Care Venture, Inc. nationally recognized for its commitment to improve cardiovascular health
The American Heart Association presents outpatient program achievement awards for proven dedication to ensuring patients have access to best practices that reduce risk of heart disease and stroke
LOS ANGELES, CA, Oct. 8, 2025 — Asian Pacific Health Care Venture, Inc. 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 health care organizations 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, Asian Pacific Health Care Venture, Inc. was recognized after demonstrating how their organization has committed to improving risk factor management for patients.
This year, Asian Pacific Health Care Venture, Inc. received these achievement awards:
“Heart disease and stroke remain the leading causes of death for Americans, and addressing Type 2 diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure management is key for better cardiovascular health,” said Howard Haft, M.D., MMM, CPE, FACPE, member of the American Heart Association’s National Quality Oversight Committee. “The American Heart Association is pleased to recognize Asian Pacific Health Care Venture, Inc. for its commitment to managing patient risk factors related to high blood pressure, high cholesterol and Type 2 diabetes.”
[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.
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Posted on October 7, 2025 by Aika Makimura
HRSA Awards APHCV with Community Health Quality Recognition
October 7, 2025 – The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded Asian Pacific Health Care Venture, Inc. (APHCV) with Health Center Quality Leader Gold and three additional Health Center Quality Leader recognitions.
In 2025, Community Health Quality Recognition badges recognized Health Center Program awardees and look-alikes (LALs) that achieved quality improvements in Access, Clinic Quality, Health Outcomes, and Health Information Technology. CHQR badges are awarded annually, based on the latest Uniform Data System reporting year.
APHCV earned Health Center Quality Leader – Gold Level for ranking in the top 10% of health centers on overall Clinical Quality Measure (CQM) performance. APHCV also earned a badge for Advancing HIT for Quality, Preventive Health, and three National Quality Leader badges for Behavioral Health, Cancer Screening, and Diabetes Health.
About APHCV
Asian Pacific Health Care Venture, Inc. (www.aphcv.org) is a nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides culturally and linguistically appropriate care and services to over 16,001 patients annually, more than 6% of whom are uninsured. APHCV provides more than 67,294 patient visits annually through four community health centers located in Los Angeles County. We provide linguistic support in multiple Asian languages (Bangla/Bengali, Cantonese, Khmer, Mandarin, Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese) and in Spanish. Appointments can be made by calling (323)-644-3888.
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Posted on March 14, 2025 by Aika Makimura
APHCV is awarded funding for Provider Recruitment Program by L.A. Care
L.A Care Health Plan has awarded APHCV with funding for the Provider Recruitment Program Rolling Deadline Program. This generous funding will support APHCV to recruit a highly qualified medical provider for our patients.
L.A. Care is one of the largest publicly operated health plans in the country and has been working to address the physician shortage in L.A. County.
L.A. Care’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.
Click here for more information on L.A. Care Health Plan.
Information about APHCV’s Providers can be found by clicking here.
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Posted on March 14, 2025 by Aika Makimura
L.A. Care funds APHCV with Robert E. Tranquada Safety Net Initiative (Tranquada XV)
APHCV has received funding from L.A. Care’s Robert E. Tranquada Safety Net Initiative (Tranquada XV). This generous funding will help APHCV to mitigate disparities through tailored interventions by developing a clinic-wide social determinants of health (SDoH) needs assessment and providing Patient Care Navigation services to our patients.
APHCV is happy to be able to provide much needed social services and community resources support to our patients who experience barriers to accessing their care and managing their health.
L.A. Care launched the Tranquada Initiative in 2005 to help safety net providers improve their core infrastructure capabilities and to support projects that have a long-term and systemic impact.
L.A. Care’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.
Click here for more information on L.A. Care Health Plan.
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Posted on January 23, 2025 by Aika Makimura
Resources for those affected by Wildfire
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/
City of Los Angeles‘ website offers information on re-entry, wildfire recovery resources, damage assessment, rain impacts and preparation, pet assistance, updates and evaculation orders, and more.
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.
· Calvary Community Church, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village
· Ritchie Valens Recreation Center, 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima
· Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena
· Stoner Recreation Center, 1835 Stoner Ave., L.A.
· Westwood Recreation Center, 1360 S. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A.
· Pan Pacific Recreation Center, 7600 Beverly Blvd., L.A.
· Pomona Fairplex (Gate 3), 601W. McKinley Ave., Pomona
· Van Nuys / Sherman Oaks Recreation Center, 14201 Huston St., Sherman Oaks
· El Camino Real Charter High School: 5440 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills
· Sepulveda Recreation Center: 8825 Kester Avenue, Panorama City
Small animals are being accepted at the following locations:
o El Camino High School, 5440 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills
o American Red Cross Sheltering Site with mobile animal shelter (small animals only)
o Agoura Animal Care Center, 29525 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills
o Baldwin Park Animal Care Center, 4275 Elton St., Baldwin Park
o Carson Animal Care Center, 216 W. Victoria St., Gardena
o Castaic Animal Care Center, 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic
o Downey Animal Care Center, 11258 Garfield Ave., Downey
o Lancaster Animal Care Center, 5210 W. Ave I, Lancaster
o Palmdale Animal Care Center, 38550 Sierra Highway, Palmdale
Large animals are being accepted at the following locations:
§ Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona
§ Industry Hills Expo, 16200 Temple Ave., City of Industry
§ Hansen Dam Horse Park, 11127 Orcas Ave., Hansen Dam
§ Castaic Animal Care Center, 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic
§ Pico Rivera Sports Arena, 11003 Sports Arena Drive, Pico Rivera
2. Baldwin Park Animal Care Center, 4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park
3. Carson Animal Care Center, 216 W Victoria St, Gardena
4. Castaic Animal Care Center, 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic
5. Downey Animal Care Center, 11258 Garfield Ave, Downey
6. El Camino High School, 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills
7. Lancaster Animal Care Center, 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster
8. Palmdale Animal Care Center, 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale
2. Industry Hills Expo, 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry
3. Pomona Fairplex (horses only), 1101 W Mckinley Ave, Pomona
2. Local hotel association is maintaining a list of hotels in and around L.A. with available space, including whether and what kind of discounts they’re offering to fire victims and evacuees https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1o3k8WKk06GsCmPfQYXUyV0NILEt_8jSTzHTk7eIQ4os/edit?gid=0#gid=0
3. YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles https://www.ymcala.org/community-response#close
4. 211 L.A. is teaming up with Hilton, American Express, and AirBnb to provide emergency hotel vouchers for people displaced by the fires https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeffO_8LNOoB-LEwdNHBg6pq6Le3bicFMSmxKUb-JZhaHBJyg/viewform?utm_name=
2. Food Bank https://www.lafoodbank.org/find-food/pantry-locator/
3. Disaster CalFresh (D-CalFresh) https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/calfresh/disaster-calfresh (626) 569-1399, (310) 258-7400 and (818) 701-8200 Local Number Customer Service Center
4. Santa Anita Park parking lot 285 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91066
5. World Central Kitchen Meal Distribution. https://wck.org/news/meal-locations-ca
1. Lyft use the promo code “CAFIRERELIEF25” for Lyft.
2. Uber use the promo code “WILDFIRE25” in their Uber app
2. Insurance claim California Department of Insurance: Assistance with wildfire-related insurance claims. Call 800-927-4357 or visit insurance.ca.gov.
3. LA County Assessor: Temporary property tax relief for damaged properties through the “Misfortune and Calamity” program https://assessor.lacounty.gov/tax-relief/disaster-relief
4. U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster assistance for homeowners, renters, nonprofits, and businesses of all sizes affected by the wildfires and straight-line winds in California. https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance/california-wildfires
5. FEMA disaster recovery center to assist Californians who experienced damage to their primary home, personal property loss or have disaster-caused emergency needs related to the wildfires. At the center, people can get help applying for federal assistance, speak to representatives from state and federal agencies, receive updates on their FEMA application for assistance and learn about the appeals process.
§ UCLA Research Park West
10850 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Hours of operation – Daily: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
§ Pasadena City College Community Education Center
3035 East Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106
Hours of operation – Daily: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
To locate a participating pharmacy, call 855-793-7470 or visit https://aspr.hhs.gov/EPAP/Pages/enrolledpharmacies.aspx
Insured survivors can contact their prescribing providers, pharmacies, and/or managed care plans to request refills. To locate open pharmacies, visit: https://www.healthcareready.org/rxopen or call 1-800-977-2273