01/30/2026
Meet Abraham, an AHS patient and Patient Leadership Council member. Raised in the heart of Seoul, Korea, Abraham devoted more than 30 years of his life to public service. After retiring, he and his wife made the difficult decision to leave behind the place they called home and begin a new chapter in the United States—guided by love for family and the hope of being closer to their two sons.
When asked what good health means to him, Abraham reflects on the changes that have shaped his daily life.
“Good Health is very meaningful. After losing weight, my blood sugar levels improved. I still take a small amount of medication, but my doctor says my blood sugar levels are much better now, and I feel less strain on my body. I walk around the neighborhood each morning and evening. There’s a large lake park in Fremont and walking there has shown me how beneficial walking is.”
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Patient Portraits, created in collaboration with Cut Fruit Collective and the Oakland Chinatown Oral History Project, is an oral history and multimedia exhibition that shares the lived experiences of 12 Asian Health Services patients, reflecting the cultural and linguistic diversity of the communities we serve.
Art by: Asia Kang
Learn more about Abraham’s story by visiting: https://asianhealthservices.org/patient-portraits/
