New York: The Charles B. Wang Community Health Center (CBWCHC) held a ribbon-cutting event for the Walter and Shirley Wang Naming Ceremony located at CBWCHC’s flagship Flushing location (131-72 40th Road, Flushing, NY 11354) on Friday, May 2, 2025. The ribbon cutting celebrates an expansion of access to quality and culturally responsive health care for Asian American immigrants and vulnerable populations in New York City, made possible by Walter and Shirley Wang’s $2.97 million gift. The event is anticipated to feature numerous local and federal elected officials who advocate for expanding critical healthcare access for their constituents.
This generous donation has helped fund critical improvements including the establishment of a new Primary Eye Care suite in Flushing, Queens, the renovation of CBWCHC’s pediatric suite in Manhattan’s Chinatown, and the hiring of additional health care professionals across the Health Center’s six service locations.
"With the Wangs' support, CBWCHC can further our mission to provide equitable health care to underserved communities," said Kaushal Challa, CEO of CBWCHC. "Their generosity empowers us to make meaningful upgrades to our facilities and equipment while addressing the shortage of health care professionals, which threatens our ability to meet the growing demand for services. This gift is a significant step toward fulfilling our strategic priority to expand access and build the workforce needed to care for future generations."
The Wang family has a long history of philanthropy in the areas of health care, education, and Asian American causes. Walter Wang’s father, Yung-Ching Wang, founded Taiwan’s Chang Gung Memorial Hospital system, one of the largest and most technologically advanced health networks in Asia. The Wangs' commitment to public health aligns closely with CBWCHC’s mission to improve healthcare access for all.
