Across Arizona, many families face difficult choices when it comes to their health. With rising costs, lack of insurance, language barriers, and limited access to culturally competent care, far too many people delay seeking help—or go without it entirely. The Alex Kim Foundation is determined to change that reality.

What Does “Health Equity” Really Mean?

Health equity means everyone has the opportunity to attain their highest level of health, regardless of race, income, geography, or language. But systemic inequalities make that goal hard to reach, especially for low-income and minority communities.

The Alex Kim Foundation addresses these disparities head-on by offering free screenings, education, and culturally informed support services. Their focus is on prevention—helping people take control of their health before crises arise.

The Power of Early Detection

At the heart of the Foundation’s work are their free community-based health screening events, which provide vital services such as:

• Blood pressure checks

• Blood glucose testing

• Vascular and diabetic foot screenings

• Cholesterol assessments

These screenings are often the only preventive care many attendees receive all year. But more than that, they’re a gateway to greater awareness, support, and peace of mind.

Culturally Inclusive, Community-Led

Arizona is home to a beautifully diverse population—but that diversity is often underrepresented in the healthcare system. The Foundation’s team understands that one-size-fits-all solutions don’t work. That’s why their screenings are hosted in familiar, trusted locations like churches, community centers, and local festivals.

With multilingual staff and volunteers, participants receive information in their own language and are treated with dignity, not judgment.

Real Stories, Real Impact

These events regularly reach hundreds of people in a single day—and while we won’t share individual stories out of respect for privacy, the impact is evident in the numbers. Each screening uncovers previously undiagnosed cases of hypertension, diabetes, and circulatory issues that require immediate attention.

Attendees leave empowered, informed, and connected with follow-up resources. In some cases, lives are truly saved.

How You Can Support This Work

Bringing health screenings to the community takes planning, supplies, and people. If you’re passionate about healthcare access and social equity, you can support the Foundation in several ways:

• Donate to help fund medical equipment and materials

• Volunteer at events—no clinical background needed

• Partner with us if you’re a health clinic, church, or cultural organization

When you support this work, you’re investing in prevention, dignity, and community empowerment.

Be part of the solution. Visit alexkimfoundation.org to learn how you can get involved in bringing health equity to those who need it most.