Inland Empire

IEHP team member lends voice to 'Homegrown Heroes Project'

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
Health, Life, Housing, Inland Empire, Ageing, Quality of life, Exhibition, Disability, Gender identity, Caregiver, Child, Transport, Humanities, Nursing

It just didn't seem right," said Jauregui, a manager of integrated transitional care at Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP).

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  • It just didn't seem right," said Jauregui, a manager of integrated transitional care at Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP).
  • Twenty-five local voices and their stories will form the basis of both a series of short films and an exhibition opening in Fall 2024.
  • Jauregui's story will highlight his experience, advice for other civil rights activists, and what legacy he wants to leave behind.
  • The project is underwritten in part by Creative Corps Inland SoCal administered by Inland Empire Community Foundation and California Humanities.

Foothill Gold Line Leadership Stays in Place as 2024 Begins

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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MONROVIA, Calif., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At their January meeting today, Claremont Council Member Ed Reece and Glendora Mayor Mendell Thompson began a new year as Chair and Vice Chair (respectively) of the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority Board of Directors, after being unanimously reelected last month by their peers. The two local elected officials lead the agency at a critical time. The westernmost 9.1-mile, four-station project segment from Glendora to Pomona is currently more than 80 percent complete with construction; and the agency is beginning the process to hire a design-build contractor to build the final 3.2-mile, two-station project segment that includes the Claremont and Montclair stations.

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  • "I believe this year will be an historic year for the Foothill Gold Line, and I am incredibly proud of the progress we are making," stated Chair Reece.
  • During their tenure, the project segment from Glendora to Pomona has advanced from final design into major construction.
  • "Completing this project is essential to the future of this corridor and to the region," added Chair Reece.
  • The Foothill Gold Line board is made up of elected and appointed representatives from throughout the project corridor.

IEHP joins Covered California Open Enrollment event

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
Well, Covered California, Inland Empire, Patient, ARMC, Medi-Cal

"Most of our patients have IEHP," said Sandra Cruz, a registered nurse with the Colton-based facility.

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  • "Most of our patients have IEHP," said Sandra Cruz, a registered nurse with the Colton-based facility.
  • IEHP officially joined Covered California on Jan. 1 and offers the lowest cost Silver plan in the Inland Empire.
  • According to new state guidelines, they will now be automatically enrolled into the lowest cost Silver plan available, which is IEHP Covered.
  • "It's our mission to reach and support those Californians who are going without coverage, particularly the over 1.3 million who are estimated to be eligible for low or no-cost coverage either through Covered California or Medi-Cal," said Jessica Altman, executive director of Covered California.

IEHP earns NCQA Health Equity Accreditation

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) received Health Equity Accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), becoming the second public health plan in the state to earn the designation.

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  • RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) received Health Equity Accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), becoming the second public health plan in the state to earn the designation.
  • "Obtaining NCQA Health Equity Accreditation further validates and reinforces IEHP's long-standing commitment to population health models that address health care, social drivers of health, and disparities to improve community health outcomes and equity in the Inland Empire," said Lorena Chandler, IEHP's vice president and chief health equity officer.
  • According to the NCQA, standards for the Health Equity Accreditation program focuses on the foundation of health equity work by:
    Building an internal culture that supports the organization's external health equity work.
  • "Earning Health Equity Accreditation shows that an organization is making a breakthrough in providing excellent health care to diverse populations.

Los Angeles Weight Loss Surgeon, Dr. David Davtyan, Thrilled for New FDA Approved ReShape Lifesciences® Next-Generation Lap-Band® 2.0 FLEX

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023
School, UCLA, Bariatric surgery, Multimedia, Weight loss, FDA, Surgeon, Inland Empire, Obesity, Food, Kia, Patient, PMA, Adjustable gastric band, FLEX, Medical school, Generic drug

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Dec. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. David Davtyan, a renowned surgeon and pioneer in weight loss surgery, is delighted to announce the FDA approval of ReShape Lifesciences' groundbreaking Lap-Band® 2.0 FLEX. Dr. Davytan was one of the first surgeons in the United States to offer the Lap-Band procedure and leads The Weight Loss Surgery Center of Los Angeles, a prestigious medical weight loss clinic in Beverly Hills. Dr. Davytan has dedicated his career to helping patients battle obesity through various surgical procedures. The enhanced Lap-Band® 2.0 FLEX development effort was physician-led, including input from Dr. Davtyan, with the goal of improving the patient experience. Compared to the current Lap-Band, the Lap-Band® 2.0 has a new feature called FLEX Technology, which acts as a relief valve, allowing larger pieces of food to more easily pass through the narrowed passage created by the band. This minimizes discomfort caused by the passage of large food pieces through the stoma. The Lap-Band® system has long been considered the safest and most durable weight loss option for obese patients. It is particularly ideal for those who are opposed to medically managed weight loss and prefer an anatomy-preserving surgery. Using this latest advancement, The Weight Loss Surgery Center of Los Angeles looks forward to continuing their mission of transforming lives through cutting-edge, safe and effective weight loss procedures.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. David Davtyan and his team at The Weight Loss Surgery Center of Los Angeles are looking forward to offering this innovative solution to their patients.
  • BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Dec. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. David Davtyan , a renowned surgeon and pioneer in weight loss surgery , is delighted to announce the FDA approval of ReShape Lifesciences' groundbreaking Lap-Band® 2.0 FLEX.
  • Dr. Davytan was one of the first surgeons in the United States to offer the Lap-Band procedure and leads The Weight Loss Surgery Center of Los Angeles, a prestigious medical weight loss clinic in Beverly Hills.
  • Kia, The Weight Loss Surgery Center of Los Angeles, 877-923-7546, [email protected] , https://weightlosssurgeryla.com/
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New Global Entry Enrollment Center to open at Ontario International Airport as global travel continues to grow

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
Travel, Interview, Los Angeles International Airport, Entry, Ontario International Airport, Heart, Inland Empire, Global Entry, ONT, CBP, Commissioner, OIAA, Airline

ONTARIO, Calif., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ontario International Airport (ONT) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Thursday unveiled the new Global Entry Enrollment Center at California's most popular airport.

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  • ONTARIO, Calif., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ontario International Airport (ONT) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Thursday unveiled the new Global Entry Enrollment Center at California's most popular airport .
  • Up until now, the nearest Global Entry Enrollment Center has been at Los Angeles International Airport.
  • To set up an interview at the Global Entry Enrollment Center, travelers must first receive online pre-approval .
  • The Global Entry Enrollment Center comes as ONT has seen international travel volumes double over the past year, with popular direct flights to Taiwan, Mexico and Latin America.

California Inland Empire Leaders Applaud ‘Transformative’ High-speed Rail Project, Shine Spotlight on Cucamonga Station Expansion

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Monday, December 11, 2023
Public Policy, Government, White House, Federal Government, Transportation, State, Local, Destinations, Travel, Rail, Transport, High desert, City, Brightline, Congestion, Rancho Cucamonga station, Tourism, California Department, Multimedia, Inland Empire, Ontario International Airport, Partnership, Growth, LAS, Ontario International Airport Authority, SCAG, SBCTA, California Department of Finance, Cajon Pass, Economic development, Rail transport, Renewable energy, Canal, ONT, Metrolink, California Department of Transportation, Brightline West, Omnitrans

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231211338295/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231211338295/en/
    A rendering of the new Brightline West high-speed rail station at Cucamonga Station.
  • Cucamonga Station is the southern terminus for the all-electric high-speed rail passenger service traveling up to 200 mph between Las Vegas and Rancho Cucamonga, California where passengers can easily connect to Metrolink regional rail service into downtown Los Angeles and beyond.
  • Cucamonga Station will be the first fully multi-modal transportation hub in the country to connect high-speed rail to trains, planes, buses and carpool services.
  • “The arrival of Brightline West and the new Cucamonga Station underscore how the Inland Empire and western San Bernardino County have become a transportation hub and economic driver for Southern California and beyond.

Beacon Announces New Locations in California and Texas

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Architecture, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Urban Planning, Interstate Highway System, BECN, Ambition, Beacon, Inland Empire

Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) announced today that it has opened new locations in Riverside, California and Houston, Texas to serve residential and commercial contractors.

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  • Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) announced today that it has opened new locations in Riverside, California and Houston, Texas to serve residential and commercial contractors.
  • The new Riverside, CA branch is in the Inland Empire region of Southern California.
  • The Houston Beacon OTC® network is now seven branches strong allowing us to differentiate on service and product range to make the customer experience second to none,” explained Peter Lippert, Beacon’s Regional Vice President, Texas.
  • Beacon has opened 21 greenfields and completed nine acquisitions to date in 2023.

CoreLogic: Low Inventory, High Mortgage Rates Dampen September Southern California Home Sales

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Friday, November 10, 2023
Finance, Data Analytics, Professional Services, Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Sale, Pressure, Inland Empire, Publication, CoreLogic, San Francisco Bay Area, Housing, Film industry, Riverside

CoreLogic®, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, released its monthly Southern California home sales report for September 2023.

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  • CoreLogic®, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, released its monthly Southern California home sales report for September 2023.
  • Orange County posted both Southern California’s highest home sales price ($1,050,000) and annual growth rate (9.9%).
  • The overall Southern California region saw a -22.5% home sales volume decline on an annual basis in September.
  • “Meanwhile, higher mortgage rates are impacting the housing market in the Inland Empire, where Southern California homebuyers often migrate in search of better affordability.

McCune Law Group Holding Press Conference on Monday, December 4th, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. PST to Discuss Alleged Discrimination and Civil Rights Claims Filed Against Riverside University Hospital Behavioral Health

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Members of the Press are welcome to attend in person or virtually via livestream to ask questions and hear from Cook and his attorney directly.

Key Points: 
  • Members of the Press are welcome to attend in person or virtually via livestream to ask questions and hear from Cook and his attorney directly.
  • The claims allege that James Cook of Riverside University Hospital Behavioral Health (RUHBH) who worked in the hospital's Arlington Campus was discriminated against because of his color and race, resulting in allegedly unjust termination.
  • MLG encourages anyone with relevant information or individuals who have experienced similar issues within Riverside University Hospital Behavioral Health to come forward.
  • To learn more about the press conference, confirm attendance, or receive the livestream link, please contact MLG's Public Relations department at [email protected] .