Join us for "Chinese Medicine in America: How can it benefit us?" an Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month lecture with Dr. Yong Ping Chen on Tuesday, April 30th from 1:00pm - 2:00pm. The in-person event will be held in Broome 1320, and the lecture will also be streamed live as a Zoom webinar.  

Dr. Chen's career spans more two decades. Her academic expertise focuses on using Western Medicine diagnosis with a Chinese Medicine approach; and applying abdominal acupuncture, trigger point acupuncture, and Fu's subcutaneous needling to treat muscular-skeletal pain, digestive diseases, immune disorders, and more. Her lecture will cover:

1. A brief history of Chinese Medicine in America/California
2. What conditions can be treated by acupuncture according to the WHO?
3. What conditions can Chinese Herbal Medicine treat?
4. Does insurance cover acupuncture?
5. When do we need acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine?
6. What can we expect from Chinese Medicine treatment?
7. How do top hospitals in America use acupuncture and do research?

The University encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs, events and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the respective area below as soon as possible, but no later than seven (7) business days prior to the event/activity: CSUCI Students: accommodations@csuci.edu; CSUCI Employees and Members of the Public: angela.portillo@csuci.edu. 

This event is co-sponsored by the office of Instructionally Related Activities, the Center for Community Engagement, and Faculty Affairs, Success, and Equity and the CSUCI Asian/Asian American Pacific Islander Association.