Filipino Family Health Initiative

08/23/2026

Thank you AAJA Los Angeles & The California Endowment for this creative way to get moving and learn about fitness and AANHPI health!
During this “story walk”, I was humbled to be part of a panel with two personal trainers as we discussed the importance of self-care and fitness for ourselves and caregivers, pressing AANHPI health issues, current AANHPI research study opportunities, & ways journalists can bring light to these important topics in the media. I am deeply grateful for Gita Amar & Maneeza Iqbal for being gracious hosts and all the planning it took to make this event possible. Thanks also to everyone who participated in the walk! ❤️
AAJA Los Angeles
AAJA Official
Filipino Family Health Initiative
CARE Registry
Brookside at the Rose Bowl

08/23/2026

Today, Dr. Javier and team members Kyra and Noelani had the opportunity to attend the Southeast Asian Support Group Picnic at the San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center.

We had a lovely time sharing about our FFHI work and about CARE Registry with the families in attendance! Special thanks to Cristina Macasaet for inviting us to attend. ❤️🇵🇭

08/17/2026

Last Saturday, Dr. Joyce Javier spoke at the Waves of Change: Voice of Pacific Islander in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. held at Carson Library. The events' goal was to increase awareness about the mental health services offered by LACDMH to the Filipino community, as well as create a safe space for community members to share their experiences and their hopes for increased mental health supports within the community.

The conversation brought together community members, LACDMH, and local leaders, including Carson City Councilmember and former Mayor of Carson Jim Dear, a representative from the office of Carson Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes, and former Artesia Mayor and current Los Angeles County Behavioral Health Commission Chair Victor Manalo.

A very special thanks to Rosario Ribleza for organizing and inviting our team to this event, and allowing us to share about the work we do within our community!

08/07/2026

We are so proud to share that one of our FFHI alum, Paul Leo Cunanan Paul Leo Cunanan has started his journey to becoming a physician at the Touro College of Medicine! Congratulations Paul on your recent white coat ceremony. Your legacy in FFHI lives on in the many Filipino Family Health Initiative team members you have trained and the countless Filipino families and youth you have served. Paul is pictured here with his proud father, mother, and wife! We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. ❤️🩺
TouroCOM Paul Leo Cunanan Joyce Javier

07/28/2026

Join us today at 10am PST!
Register here : https://events.zoom.us/ev/AjMs16O61tgNj1U5lUqqDcYNlzX2nC3HUkUMSxwHFlgkQHRyY73b~AppdHpCh-YN6X9Y_MhA3NMBZaXDEN5G09e8DV_ba-QCFYMnJG3qNkzdgwpPJtkNrLajz9dEkpnLgq2P2NykC4MRiqQ?utm_campaign=35282525-Webinars%202026&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_JlWZ1zm8E_yIbe0Hh6j1WcMGHtQN-7mNPsJJlYpoDUqVpaeoRrf36aKqb9nm4vCwF3I7RkzRfAO7osXa6hf04MHSiJQ&_hsmi=429441500&utm_content=426567168&utm_source=hs_email

07/03/2026

Excited & grateful for the opportunity to return our homeland & speak Ateneo de Manila University 🙏🏽 ❤️ Joyce Javier

06/16/2026

Grateful for those who came to visit the Alta exhibit A Human Atlas at the Glendale Central Library! The exhibit reminds us that love is all around us ❤️ Thanks especially to my Filipino Family Health Initiative team members, our incredible FFHI families, fellow board members from Filipino Cultural School and last but not least my own family for sharing this special exhibit with me. I would not be where I am today without all of your support!

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

Looking for a free family-friendly activity this Monday and a chance to meet the amazing team behind FFHI?
Join us at the Glendale Central Library on June 15 from 4:00–5:00 PM! Stop by, explore the Alta exhibit, and bring the kids along for an afternoon of learning and fun.
Featured in the exhibit are Dr. Joyce Javier and Dr. Apple Sepulveda, and the library also offers a wonderful children’s section for families to enjoy.
🚗 Free parking is available at the Marketplace parking structure directly across the street. Simply validate your parking ticket at the library service desk to receive up to 3 hours of free parking.
We hope to see you there!

05/27/2026

Happy AANHPI Heritage Month! Join us tomorrow. RSVP Here:
https://odu.zoom.us/meeting/register/1jPNDpW7R1GI—T2RaDcgg #/registration