In the northern California town (Vallejo) where I work, there is a vibrant Filipino community, which I think (though I don’t know for sure) came into being largely because of the (now closed) Navy base, Mare Island.

I’ll bet there’s much source material in our community.

For what it’s worth, my experience over 18 years as a physician with my Filipino patients has been very gratifying: they are invariably respectful (to the extent that I doubt I’m worthy of such respect!) and kind. My hope is that I’ve given them the kind of care that reciprocates their attitude toward me.

Jamie Irons