For Health and Wellness of Koreans in Calgary
Calgary Korean Health Advocacy Society (CKHAS) provides programs for your health and wellness.
Missions of CKHAS
Education
To Help Calgarians to better understand available health- and wellness-related information and services, and to help them to learn about their common health issues (Education),
Service
To provide the services related to health and wellness (Serve),
Network
To provide networking opportunities to exchange knowledge and build connections (Network).
To achieve these goals, an annual health fair will be offered on various topics, publish documents on health topics, and host seminars and workshops are done by professionals.
Furthermore, we are in progress to offer a variety of health-related programs in the future.
This also means we are to expand our networks of health/social services professionals and recruit volunteers.
Since 2015,
CKHAS has served Korean community
in Calgary.
Calgary Korean Health Advocacy Society (CKHAS) is a non-profit organization founded in November 2015.
- October 3rd, 2015 – Inaugural Calgary Korean Health Fair
- November 3rd, 2015 – Incorporated as a non-profit organization
- August 13th, 2016 – Participated as a booth at the 13th Calgary Korean Day
- September 10th, 2016 – The 2nd Calgary Korean Health Fair
- November 23rd, 2016 – The 1st Annual General Meeting / Networking night
- May 6th, 2017 – The 1st Korean Health Career Fair
- August 19th, 2017 – Participated as a booth at the 14th Calgary Korean Day
- November 4th, 2017 – The 3rd Calgary Korean Health Fair
- November 27th, 2017 – The 2nd Annual General Meeting
- June 1st, 2018 – The 1st Korean Health Professionals Networking night
- August 19th, 2018 – Participated as a booth at the 15th Calgary Korean Day
- September 8th, 2018 – The 4th Calgary Korean Health Fair
- November 13th, 2018 – The 3rd Annual General Meeting
- April 27th, 2019 – The 1st Health Workshop Day, Topic: Insomnia
- August 10th, 2019 – Participated as a booth at the 16th Calgary Korean Day
- September 21st, 2019 – The 5th Calgary Korean Health Fair
- January 25th, 2020 – The 4th Annual General Meeting
- October 22nd ~ 24th, 2020 – The 1st Virtual Korean Health Fair
- December 10th, 2020 – The 5th Annual General Meeting
- September 11th, 2021 – The 2nd Virtual Korean Health Fair
- January 10th, 2022 – The 6th Annual General Meeting
- April 1st, 2022 – Online Cooking Class
- May 25, 2022 – Scholarship & Student Aid Info Session (In partnership with The Calgary Korean Scholarship Foundation)
- September 17th, 2022 – The 6th Calgary Korean Health Fair
- January 17th, 2023 – The 7th Annual General Meeting
- September 2nd, 2023 – The 7th Calgary Korean Health Fair
- December 7th, 2023 – The 8th Annual General Meeting
- September 7th, 2024 – The 8th Calgary Korean Health Fair
- November 5th, 2024 – Health Workshop : Migraine
- December 10th, 2024 – The 9th Annual General Meeting
- September 6th, 2025 – The 9th Calgary Korean Health Fair planned
2025-2026 Executive Team
Calgary Korean Health Advocacy Society is composed of about 20 professionals who volunteer and consist of an executive team, board members, and a planning team. If you are interested in volunteering opportunities please contact us. Thank you!
Wanjae (James) Cho
President
Brian Choi
Vice-president
Sihyun Baek
Secretary
Chanmi Seong
Treasurer
Peggy Kim
Adviser
Leeyong Khil
Julia Kim
Suyeon Shim
Silvia Song
Gloria Yoo
Directors
Nayeon Kim
Minju Kim
Dohyun Sung
Hyerim Lee
Jenny Jung
Chaewon Jung
Hyun Jung
Planning Team
Past Executive Teams
2015
Founding Members
Daewook Kang
President
Silvia Song
Vice-president
Marie Jung
Secretary
Peggy Kim
Treasurer
2016-2018
The 2nd Team
Leeyong Khil
President
Marie Jung
Vice-president
Silvia Song
Secretary
Sinja Ji
Yun Kim
Treasurer
2019-2020
The 3rd Team
Silvia Song
President
Huntae Kim
Vice-president
Heejung Lee
Deborah Kim
Secretary
Hyein Cho
Treasurer
2021-2022
The 4th Team
Marie Jung
President
Huntae Kim
Vice-president
Deborah Kim
Secretary
Hyein Cho
Treasurer
2023-2024
The 5th Team
Huntae Kim
President
Heejung Lee
Vice-president
Eunji Lee
Secretary
Hyein Cho
Treasurer
Financial Sponsors
Alberta Government – Community Initiatives Program
Calgary Korean Association
Calgary Korean Seniors Association
Calgary Korean Performing Arts Society
Calgary Korean Lions Club
Calgary Korean Orchestra
Calgary Korean Scholarship Foundation
Dowoomnanoom
Seoul National University Alumni Association in Calgary
Immigrant Services Calgary
Calgary Foundation Neighbour Grants
SOS International
CBM news Calgary
Byung Ki Min, Ko Ryo Limited
Shim Law
Silago Homecare
Wheatland Denture & Implant Centre
Media Sponsors
Korean Alberta Journal
Korea Weekly
Alberta Weekly
CN Dreams
Korean Radio Channel Red FM
cakonet
This Time
Door Prize Donations
Alberta Health Services
A mart Cosmetics
Arirang Foods
Arirang Cosmetics
Bacchus Karaoke
Signal Hill Superstore
Calaway Park
Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CCCSA)
Calgary Co-op
Calgary Fire Department
Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association
Calgary Seniors’ Resource Society
Calgary Stampede
Canadian Cancer Society
Canadian Celiac Association
Canadian Diabetes Association
Canadian Red Cross
City of Calgary Recreation
Crohns and Colitis Canada
Deli Oriental Meat Style & Food
Dr. Christie Kim
Dr. Dohyun Sung, Parkway smiles Dental
Dr. Gloria Yoo
Dr. Huntae Kim
Dr. Keith Belliveau (Chiropractor)
Dr. Manisha Chauhan @ Avyan Family Dental
Dr. Song, Hamptons Dental Clinic
Dr. Sung, Wholesome Wellness Naturopathy
E mart Cosmetics
Fresh Blend Coffee & Sandwich Bar
Hana Bank Canada – Calgary Branch
Immigrant Services Calgary
K-Golf
Koreana Market
K&I Nail Academy Canada
The Kidney Foundation of Canada
Lens Factory
LifeScan Canada
Marie Jung
Matt Black
Mind Lab
RED FM
Royal Vista Eyecare
SAIT English Language Foundation
Safeway
Safeway Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Silvia Song
Sobeys National Pharmacy Group
Stampede Pharmacy
TD Bank
Telus Spark
Wheatland denture & implant centre
Wow Bakery
Talent Donations
Wellness Services
Hana Choi, Mi Choi, Sookjin Choi, Yunhye Lee, Angela, Hyekyung Kwon, Jungwon Chu, Ju Hyun, Hyunchul Bang, Minjung Kim, Malaika Munir, Monica Moosebauer, Jaesun Yu, Makami College, Jeonhee Baek, Ekida Laurie, Tay Kim
Pharmacy 1:1 Consultation Service
Soojin Cha, Hyunkyung Lee, Terry Lim, In Hwang, Myunggu Choi, Jiyoung Gong, Aera Moon, Jaesook Han
Health Seminar
Byungkyu Kim, Leeyong Khil, Amy Yu, Minjung Choi, Dongbum Song, Lee Hyup, Heejung Lee, James Kim, Zeta Lee, Tay Kim, Dr. Shaina (Juhyun) Lee, Silvia Song, Dr. Dong il Kim, Dr. Gloria Yoo, Dr. Bomook Kim
Graphic Design
Sebastian Jinhwoi Jung
Website
Mina Jeong
Media Production
Sangdon Yu
We’re looking forward to your supports.
Our Society is a non-profit organization that operates with generous donations from numerous companies, organizations, businesses, and individuals.
Types of donations
Cash, items, advertisement, and talent donations, etc. Also, we accept any advertisement potentials on our website and items.
Please contact us using the contact form or email us at info@ckhas.ca.