By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly Dr. George Tanbara is a humble man. He believes that his patients come first, especially the ones who can’t afford medical care. The now-retired pediatrician — since 2008 — even prefers to acknowledge his…
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Monthly Archives: October 2010
Filipino nurse’s altruism extends beyond retirement
By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly It was the beginning of World War II. Bombs dropped from the sky onto the streets of Manila, Philippines. As people dove for cover, American nurses stationed there for the war ran to give…
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Anthony Chen brings a doctor’s care and sensitivity to health department
By Sarah Yee Northwest Asian Weekly “Regardless of how good of a doctor you are, a lot of other elements are involved in patient care,” said Dr. Anthony Chen. Chen made this statement while pondering the positions he has held…
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