Prioritizing Health and Strengthening Community at the Social Fabric Hub
Asian Avenue Staff • September 1, 2025

Families meet with health providers and learn about ways to improve their health at the Family Wellness and Community Health Fair.

On August 24, 2025, the Colorado Asian Culture and Education Network (CACEN) hosted its Family Wellness and Community Health Fair, bringing together families, health providers, and local businesses to celebrate health and strengthen community in Denver.

Asian American health providers offered resources and information, including: pediatric dentist Mike Hong, DDS; family medicine doctor Josh Chow, DO; optometrist Danny VanDan, OD; pediatrician and children’s book author Dow Phumiruk, MD; licensed marriage and family therapist Laura X. Williams, MA, LMFT, LAC, CHT; and brain-based chiropractor Lynn Tran, DC, RYT.

Christina Ifurung kicked off the event with a welcoming sound bath. Dr. Chow, who will be opening his direct primary care practice Ohana Medical this month, talked about how to notice signs of hypertension or high blood pressure. Laura X. Williams shared about the most common reasons for divorce and its impacts on children.

Kids participated in physical activities such as riding power bikes that generate electricity for the building or jumping rope. They also enjoyed balloon animals and games by Miss Bubbly Balloons. Delicious treats from vendors Penkhay Elite, Sweet Daruma, Sweet Rice Flour, Colorado Cocoa Pod, and Bahala Bakery were available.

Thuy Dam of So You Boutique provided energy clearing and healing sessions. Local realtor Hien Kim supported kids with uplifting affirmations. Walgreens provided flu shots for participants to get ahead of the winter season.

The highlight of the event was the free produce by Kaizen Food Share with contributions from Minoru Farm and Switch Gears Farm. Guests went home with bags of oranges, carrots, peppers, basil, potatoes, onions, and more.

The event highlighted the importance of prioritizing wellness while strengthening bonds in the community. Partners and supporters included: Colorado Access Foundation, The Colorado Health Foundation, Immunize Colorado, and Sakura Foundation.

CACEN looks forward to continuing this tradition of bringing families together for health, healing, and connection by regularly offering health fairs and workshops at the Social Fabric Hub. Stay connected at coloradoasian.org or on social @coloradoasian.

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