CACCC receives $10,000 SCAN Grant

San Jose CA, October 28, 2019 –The Chinese American Coalition for Compassionate Care (CACCC) received a $10,000 SCAN Health Plan Community Giving Grant to fund its Starting the Conversation: Advance Care Planning (ACP) Initiative, targeting the Chinese American community. Based in Long Beach, California, SCAN Health Plan is one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans, and is dedicated to helping seniors manage their health and continue to control where and how they live. CACCC’s ACP initiative will make a positive impact and a difference in the lives of people in the Chinese American community.

CACCC’s mission is to build a community where Chinese Americans are able to face the end of life with dignity and respect. CACCC’s ACP programs address the health inequities of this underserved population by utilizing its innovative products, programs and services to engage the Chinese American community and collaborating with healthcare professionals, community leaders and partner organizations to achieve their goals while preserving the dignity and independence of older adults, caregivers and the family unit.

“Deciding what type of care one wants – or doesn’t want – and ensuring those decisions are carried out provides peace of mind for seniors and their families,” said Romilla Batra, MD, Chief Medical Officer for SCAN Health Plan. “We are very pleased to fund CACCC in their advance care planning initiative, which will have a direct impact on the lives of seniors in the Chinese American community.”

“SCAN’s Community Giving Grant is invaluable to our mission and ongoing ACP efforts. We are very grateful for their support,” said Shirley Pan, director of CACCC.

About SCAN

SCAN Health Plan is one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans, serving more than 200,000 members in California. Since its founding in 1977, SCAN has been a mission-driven organization dedicated to keeping seniors healthy and independent. Independence at Home, a SCAN community service, provides vitally needed services and support to seniors and their caregivers. SCAN also offers education programs, community funding, volunteer opportunities and other community services throughout our California service area. To learn more, visit scanhealthplan.com or facebook.com/scanhealthplan or follow us on Twitter @scanhealthplan.

About CACCC

Providing compassionate care, community service, education and outreach, since 2005, to Chinese Americans and to the healthcare professionals who serve them, the Chinese American Coalition for Compassionate Care (CACCC), comprised of over 150 organizations and over 1400 individuals, is the first coalition devoted to addressing end of life issues of the Chinese American community. Recognized nationally and in Taiwan and China, CACCC provides education and support in advance care planning, palliative care and pain management, and offers training in respite, hospice, bereavement, and mindful self-care. For additional information, visit caccc-usa.org or email info@caccc-usa.org.

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Media Contact:

Chinese American Coalition for Compassionate Care

Shirley Pan, Director

shirley@caccc-usa.org

626-277-5775