New $10 Million Wellness Center Opens In Montgomery Co.

UPPER GWYNEDD TOWNSHIP, PA — A new $10 million wellness center has opened in Montgomery County that will provide targeted, "culturally competent" care for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

The Jaisohn Community Wellness Plaza aims to integrate medical care, senior services, and community programs specifically designed for those underserved populations.

“The Jaisohn Community Wellness Plaza represents a major step forward in expanding access to culturally responsive health and human services," George Choe, President of the Jaisohn Center, shared in a statement. "We are proud to create a space where individuals and families can receive coordinated care that reflects their language, culture, and community needs."

The facility is located on 1180 Welsh Road, immediately on line between Upper Gwynedd and Montgomery townships.

The Plaza was developed following a multi-year Asian American and Pacific Islander Community Strengths and Needs Assessment study. The analysis found gaps in care for that community in Montgomery County and the surrounding area, often caused by struggles with language services and related support systems.

Numerous federal and state leaders were in attendance at a special ribbon cutting ceremony this week, including Pennsylvania Secretary of Human Services Dr. Val Arkoosh, Montgomery County Commissioners Jamila Winder and Neil Makhija, Republic of Korea Philadelphia Head Consul Jae Yong Lee, State Senators Maria Collett, Tracy Pennycuick, and Art Haywood, and State Representatives Liz Hanbidge and Steve Malagari.