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KVIE explores public schools statewide in second season of Inside California Education Across California, new approaches to education are helping students and communities thrive. Inside California Education travels both north and south to explore the state’s public education challenges, opportunities, and successes and how these impact students, parents, teachers, administrators, policymakers, and

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others. A new season of the statewide program produced by KVIE Public Television begins March 7, 2018; the season will continue into May 2018. Inside California Education explores all aspects of public education. In the second season, viewers will visit Salinas, where former gang members and at-risk students are turning their lives around through the power of flight. Viewers will also examine how Visalia schools are taking a

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different approach to educating autistic students, discover how Lodi schools serve local food grown by local farms to the benefit of the entire community, and review how the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford ensures its patients continue their education as they’re treated. With over 6.2 million enrolled students, California’s public education system has many challenges. Inside California Education explores these challenges from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade, including funding for vital after-school programs, supporting foster children in school, and preparing special education students for graduation with job skills. Each week, Inside

California Education shares stories from across the state of what’s working in education and what new challenges lay ahead. Complete episodes of Inside California Education are available to watch for free on KVIE’s website, kvie.org/insidecaled. Inside California Education airs every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. on KVIE and also airs on public television stations across the state.

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Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association Community Education Foundation (APAPA-CEF) Empowering and Engaging Asian Pacific Islander Americans

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Capitol Legislative Reception hosted by APAPA

Honored three legislative leaders for their commitment and support to API community SACRAMENTO - More than 200 elected officials, community leaders, corporate sponsors, and Capitol staff employees attended the 2018 Capitol Legislative Reception hosted by the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA) in partnership with the Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus (APILC). The reception opened with remarks from CC Yin, founder and chairman of APAPA, who welcomed the large crowd with warm greetings for the 2018 legislative session at the Sutter Club. At this year’s reception, three long-time legislative leaders were recognized and honored for their achievements to the Capitol community:   

California State Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León - Civic Engagement honoree California State Senator Jim Nielsen - Lifetime Achievement honoree California State Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon - Civic Engagement honoree

"We celebrated the achievements of all these legislators including recognizing Senator de León, Senator Nielsen, and Assembly Speaker Rendon. We specifically honored them for their commitment and demonstration in supporting APAPA and to the API community. They recognized the growing influence of the API voice and understand our growing influence in the political arena. "This year’s annual Capitol Legislative Reception was another successful event with a huge turnout. We are proud to have so many elected officials from the local, state, and federal level who support us. Our mission is to continue to inspire, engage, and empower our API community. We will continue to educate our API community about civic engagement and engage our youth to let them know that our voice does matter," said CC Yin, founder and chairman of APAPA. APAPA would also like to thank the following sponsors who supported this year’s reception: California Beer & Beverage Distributors (CBBD), California Strawberry Commission, Kaiser Permanente, and California Cable and Telecommunications Association (CCTA). For other photos from the Capitol Legislative Reception, please visit https://www.facebook.com/APAPAHQ/ APAPA National Headquarters | Non-profit organization 501(C) 3 Tax ID No. 55-0849384 | www.apapa.org

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“We Are The Hero in the AMERICAN DREAM” As published in USA Today on July 20, 2017 – “The Florida teens, ages 14 to 16, probably will not face charges because they were not directly involved in man’s drowning in the pond. ... He was just screaming ... for someone to help him ... They just started recording what happened and watched until he died,” This is a somewhat shocking story to read. Clearly, why would someone not try to help a person that is struggling for their life? When we read these sort of stories, we all have a choice to make. Actually, there is a series of choices that we should consider. They go something like this... “Should I care?” “How is this relevant to me?” “What can I do about it?” “Will I do anything about it?” “What difference can I make?” Perhaps you may think that the answers are obvious while for others, they are not so much. Let’s look at the last question as it is one that is foundational to the others. Why is this relevant? As I grow older, I am understanding more about the value of a moment. The things that seemed to matter so much don’t seem to be as important… but believing I am making a difference seems to have more relevance. I find that I am not alone. The key difference between now and later is that I can do something about it now…however, I am not guaranteed tomorrow. I came to the conclusion some time ago that, “Yes, I can and will make a difference.”

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About a couple of months ago, I met Sharon that became homeless primarily because of the fires. My heart felt for the situation and I decided that perhaps I could make a difference. I decided to do a quick Facebook Live broadcast to see if anyone would be willing to help and also had periodically gotten the person some food. My mind reasoned that I definitely could not feed everyone, but why not help one person…”Just One.” I would get texts and talk with her once in a while. She shared in a matter of fact way that a good day was “staying dry and warm.” Getting to understand her situation helped me be more aware and thankful for what I have. Fast forward to today, the person had met someone that took her in. Now, she has a better chance at catching up on life. She had expressed on a few occasions to me that she was extremely grateful and that I was her hero. The reality is that the decision I made was a simple one…to care and do something rather than nothing.

“The smallest deed is greater than the biggest intention.” Let’s not let our future drown in our complacency, but rather flourish through our decision to love and the actions that result. In taking advantage of our American Dream…why not be the hero? “If not me, who? And if not now, when?” ~Mikhail Gorbachev “IF YOU make the decision to take action and do good…the world will have one more hero.”

It all starts with a decision. Find your purpose and let that ignite you to do something whether big or small…to point is to have some level of involved. Remember the age-old verbiage that states

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Picture from Catapult Media Production During the Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration at Locke, we were excited to present the Mayor of Elk Grove, Steve Ly, the first official Wok Star / Locke Star hat. For more information about the last remaining Chinese Rural Town in the United States, visit http://www.locke-foundation.org.

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2018 Community Recognition Awards Dinner Central Valley Asian-American Chamber acknowledges community leaders Leslie Edman Executive Director

By Ben Sanchez

2018 Message from the Executive Director Greetings from CVACC. Barely a month past the calendar New Year, the Chinese community celebrates the Lunar New Year. Gung Hay Fat Choy! New Year’s traditions of watching the Times Square countdown, champagne and the Rose Parade are replaced with dragon dances, red envelopes and dumplings. Each year, the Lunar New Year is more widely embraced by the greater community. Red envelopes and lucky bamboo are available at your local supermarket and did anyone catch the pretty yellow mums with red envelopes at Trader Joe’s this year? If you’re in Las Vegas celebrating the holiday, you’ll notice the elaborate Lunar New Year’s displays featured in many hotels. Regardless of what New Year’s you celebrate, clearing out the old to make room for the New – be they new habits, friends or business opportunities, seems to be the norm. At CVACC, we celebrate the Lunar New Year with our chamber members and guests at our annual business mixer at award-winning China Palace restaurant in Stockton. In this way, we thank our guests by creating warm relationships and spreading the message of long-lasting prosperity. A shining moment for Stockton is the recent selection of Dr. Elizabeth Yip Lee Blanchard as the Stocktonian of the Year of 2017. She is the first Asian-American to be honored with this prestigious award. We honor her for her decades of volunteer service to so many community organizations. CVACC wishes you the best of luck in the year of the DOG! We wish you abundance and good health in 2018! Leslie Edman

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The Central Valley Asian-American Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the upcoming annual Community Recognition Awards Dinner on March 22, 2018. This signature event continues to recognize key community and business leaders throughout the Central Valley. In collaboration with China Palace Restaurant, the event will start at 5:30 PM with entertainment and social hour. Dennis Lee, Founder of the CVACC and Publisher of the Asian Pacific American News & Review, and Wilma OkamotoVaughn, Dean of Administration at Humphreys University, will be honored for their work throughout the Central Valley. For new and returning chamber members, the event is an opportunity to engage with community leaders and learn about their contributions in the Central Valley. The event will highlight key individuals for their long-standing achievements. The list of honorees for the 2018 recognition dinner will also include: • Mary Nicholson, Founder and CEO of Healings in Motion Health & Wellness Champion • Tina DeZuniga & Ann de la Rosa, Co-owners of Red Orchids Restaurant 2017 Business of the Year Champion • Gillian Murphy, former long time Director of the Small Business Development Center and retired Dean of Applied Science, Business and Technology at San Joaquin Delta College Business Advocacy Champion • Aeko Yoshikawa, President of Stockton Bukkyo Taiko Arts & Culture Champion The CVACC would like to thank Dennis Lee for all of the work and effort put toward the CVACC and the Asian Pacific American News & Review. For community members, friends, family and peers, the Community Recognition Awards Dinner is a great time to commemorate his departure from this organization. He continues to be an advocate for the Asian community, as he moves forward with his next venture. The CVACC would also like to congratulate all of the champions for their hard work and inspiration throughout the community. We hope you can be a part of this special event and join us in March.

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Engaging the Public in the Arts by Joy Neas The Stockton Urban Revitalization Fellowship is looking for college students or recent grads (either undergrad or graduate) who are invested in Stockton to take part in a seven week paid fellowship. Five of the seven weeks will be spent working with placement hosts to complete meaningful research projects. Fellows will be able to add the experience to their portfolio and the program will benefit from the knowledge gained. The application deadline is March 2. Visit https://thirdcity.co/surf/ for more info. The Chinese Benevolent Association is building an elevated patio where people can sit while honoring their ancestors at the Stockton Chinese Cemetery in French Camp. The design includes stone Fu dog guards, symbols of power and protection.

The patio will be surrounded with benches, flower beds and trees and features a central pagoda. An account has been established to raise funds to be used for the purchase and transportation of the fu dog statues and landscaping features. Consider donating to this community improvement project by visiting https://www.gofundme.com/fudogs-for-the-chinese-cemetery Kam Women Artisans of China: Dawn of the Butterflies by Marie Anna Lee, University of the Pacific (UOP) associate professor of graphic design, is now available. The book highlights heritage traditions passed on by artisans. Lee’s cultural preservation work continues with Singing Hands products made by small family workshops in China following a fair trade model

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supported by UOP students who coordinate sales, marketing and product development. To learn more visit http://singinghands.org/about. html The Filipino American National Historical Society National Museum located at 337 E. Weber in Stockton has a new program called “Afternoon at the Museum” offered on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm. Please RSVP to (209) 932-9037 or email Stocktonfanhs@ aol.com three days prior to the event. Presentations are scheduled for March 18 - Richard Tenaza “The Filipino American War: How America Colonized the Philippines; April 15 - Lita Custodio and Joy Neas “The Artwork of Greg Custodio and the Importance of Art” and May 20 - Personal history and music performance by Walter Rondaris. Tuleburg Press is publishing Chinese children’s plays by Heather Rule, a

sixth generation Chinese American who graduated from Edison High as a California Art Scholar and continued her education at Delta College studying theater arts. The Stockton based publisher focuses on work by local talent. The children’s plays (four in all) are adapted from old Chinese folklore so everyone can enjoy the rich stories from Rule’s great-grandparent’s homeland. The first play is about the race that selected the 12 animals for the Chinese yearly calendar. Little Lillian and Nián; The Monster From The Mountain is the story of how one little girl defends her entire village from a man eating monster. The Three Water Goddesses is the story of villagers fighting to win wishes from the mischievous aquatic deities. In The Dragon’s gift the audience learns that the written word was a present from a dragon to an emperor who was in search for the elixir of life but needed to communicate better.

San Joaquin County Department of Aging Senior Awareness Day Celebrating 40th Annual Senior Awareness Day Culture and Diversity: Explore our World This year we are celebrating our 40th annual Senior Awareness Day. Our theme is “Explore our World.” Senior Awareness Day originated in 1979. The concept was introduced by Frank Bodin, an Escalon community leader and Chairman of the County Commission on Aging. His vision was to enhance community awareness of older adults’ contribution to the prosperity and vitality of San Joaquin County and to increase seniors’ awareness of the many programs and MARCH/APRIL 2018

services available to them at little or no cost throughout the County. The San Joaquin County Human Services Agency coordinates with many public and private agencies and hundreds of volunteers of all ages, work together to make this event possible. San Joaquin County is a huge melting pot and this year we are embracing our Culture and Diversity within our county. Please come out and enjoy as we ‘Explore Our World’ together through entertainment, Classic Car show, Gio’s Wellness Walk, Art Show, Bingo and supporting our Information and Food Exhibitors.

Those interested in volunteering and participating please call 209-468-1104 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Kniesha Primes, Senior Awareness Day Coordinator (209) 468-1609

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“I look forward to working with the new CEO, Darrick Lam. I think this position is an obvious next step in a broad set of career accomplishments, an excellent opportunity for him to try on and use his new MBA knowledge and skills, and a welcome opportunity to be immersed in a vibrant community.”

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ACC Senior Services announces hiring of new CEO

ACC Senior Services announces hiring of new CEO Arrival of Darrick Lam adds to vitality of Sacramento region

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Contact: Bill Clearwater 916.503.0320 bclearwater@accsv.org

Arrival of Darrick Lam adds to vitality of Sacramento region

January 16, 2018, Sacramento, CA - Donna L. Yee, Ph.D. has stepped down as ACC Senior Services CEO today. Darrick Lam began his tenure as the Chief Executive Officer at ACC Senior Services this morning and has embarked on a 90-day transition journey to meet key stakeholders, staff, volunteers and supporters of ACC Senior Services and Meals on Wheels by ACC. Mr. Lam brings to ACC 27 years of experience in the field of aging and long-term services and January 16, 2018, Sacramento, - Donna support. He has many years of committed volunteerism, having taken a varietyCA of hands-on and leadership roles with the San Mateo-Foster Community Educationdown Foundation, the Alzheimer’s L. Yee,City Ph.D. has stepped as ACC Senior Association – Northern California & Northern Nevada, the American Society on Aging, and the Services CEO today. Darrick Lam began his tenure California Association of Area Agencies on Aging.

With the interests of all ACC Senior Services and Meals on Wheels staff, the ACC Senior Services Board of Directors has been hard at work making plans to ensure a successful transition for the organizations. The community has a special opportunity to honor the tremendous work and outstanding leadership Donna has given to all of us by sponsoring and attending the celebration ACC CEO Gala event on April 14, 2018 at the Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation. ACC Senior Services is working through an excellent transition plan and the future looks most promising for continued development, growth and progress for us all on behalf of the aging adults we serve every day.

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Hope and Comfort. I stopped to take a picture of the letters. Just as I was about to click the “camera” icon on my cell phone, Trixie May ran in front of me, sat down and managed to be the focal point. You can see that she is quite amused with herself.

Mr. Lam will be relocating to the Sacramento the Bay Area. his spare time, Servicesarea thisfrom morning and During has embarked on a 90Darrick and his wife Jackie enjoy dining around town and traveling. The couple has two daughters day transition journey to meet key stakeholders, who are pursuing their undergraduate degrees at Wheaton College in Illinois, and the University of California at Davis. staff, volunteers and supporters of ACC Senior

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Most recently, he worked with the US Department of Health & Human Services in the San Francisco Regional Office for the Administration on Aging and Administration for Community Living. In this position he provided authoritative advice and consultation state and local Mr. Lam brings to program ACC 27 years oftoexperience government agencies, other federal agencies, community-based organizations, and institutions of in theassistance field of aging andmanagement long-termofservices higher learning in Region IX; and technical and grants Older Americans Act programs in California, Hawaii, American Samoa and tribal organizations inof California and and support. He has many years committed New CEO Darrick Lam Hawaii.

volunteerism, having taken a variety of hands-on leadership thetheSan As the first Asian Community Centerand Executive Director roles (2000),with then as first Mateo-Foster ACC Senior Services CEO (2008), Dr. Donna Yee shared these reflections on her 17 years of service, as she City Community Education Foundation, the Alzheimer’s Association – Northern prepares to step down from her position on January 16th: California & Northern Nevada, the American Society on Aging, and the California “I believe tenure at ACC has a partnership modeled on the many ways a non-profit is truly Association ofmy Area Agencies onbeen Aging. Donna Yee (Retired CEO)

owned by a voluntary Board from the community it serves. So it’s easy for me to envision ‘stepping-down’ as an opportunity to ‘take a different seat at the table’ – to continue contributing to Lam willgrowth be relocating to the area from the Bay Area. During his ACC’s and development in aSacramento new role.”

Mr. spare time, Darrick andServices his wife dining around and traveling. The www.accsv.org ACC Senior 7334Jackie Park Cityenjoy Drive, Sacramento, CA 95831 town 916.393.9020 couple has two daughters who are pursuing their undergraduate degrees at Wheaton College in Illinois, and the University of California at Davis. Most recently, he worked with the US Department of Health & Human Services in the San Francisco Regional Office for the Administration on Aging and Administration for Community Living. In this position he provided authoritative advice and program consultation to state and local government agencies, other federal agencies, community-based organizations, and institutions of higher learning in Region IX; and technical assistance and grants management of Older Americans Act programs in California, Hawaii, American Samoa and tribal organizations in California and Hawaii.

By Jodi King

PAWS FOR THE MOMENT “BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM dOG” My dog, Trixie May is teaching me to be Present in the Moment. I was deep in thought with worry about my Mom who was in her final stages of cancer. The dogs and I were walking at the park and

As the first Asian Community Center Executive Director (2000), then as the first ACC Senior Services CEO (2008), Dr. Donna Yee shared these reflections on her 17 years of service, as she prepares to step down from her position on January 16th: “I believe my tenure at ACC has been a partnership modeled on the many ways a nonprofit is truly owned by a voluntary Board from the community it serves. So it’s easy for me to envision ‘stepping-down’ as an opportunity to ‘take a different seat at the table’ – to continue contributing to ACC’s growth and development in a new role.”

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I noticed the word “Amazing” scribbled in large chalk letters on the sidewalk…a reminder to me of God’s Amazing Grace,

Trixie wasn’t always healthy. When I adopted her from the SPCA, she wasn’t expected to live long. She was severely neglected and malnourished. Every moment with her is a blessing, and she has much to teach me about being grateful. I used to tell her all the time, “There was a black capitellar named Trixie May who turned in to a beautiful butterfly and lived happily every after. She is Trixie Amazing! Thanks to Trixie, this picture is the cover of my new book, “BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM dOG”, available through Amazon.com. Really, it’s Trixie’s book, and the other animals who have much to teach us. I am just the conduit. If you happen to read “BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM dOG”, I’d love to hear from you, and your own stories, and comments. My new email address is: Jodi@PawsForTheMoment. com. Namaste

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ACC CEO Gala April 14, 2018

New CEO Darrick Lam Donna Yee (Retired CEO)

Please join the ACC Board of Directors in a celebration of Donna Yee’s 17 years as Chief Executive Officer at ACC Senior Services. The Gala marks a ‘stepping down’ as CEO (and not a retirement). We look forward to other roles she will take at ACC. The CEO Gala is scheduled for Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation at 9040 High Tech Court in Elk Grove. Donna and the Board are directing the net proceeds of the event toward the ACC Capital Campaign, and we’d like your support as a sponsor. The sponsor levels outlined in the attached information provide for table seating for your group, a brief message as part of your ad in the program book, recognition of your sponsorship level. The CEO Gala is our opportunity to both thank Donna for her service in our community and to further support her commitment to a successful Capital Campaign. The Capital Campaign touches every program area of ACC, including those that have launched and nurtured under her leadership: ACC Care Center, ACC Greenhaven Terrace independent and assisted living, Meals on Wheels by ACC, and Programs for active aging, and MARCH/APRIL 2018

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that help elders and their family caregivers when support and services are needed over time. Please let us know you will come, bring friends, colleagues, members and consider a sponsorship that let’s Donna know we recognize and appreciate her leadership. For questions and further information about the CEO Gala, please contact Rod Malloy, Development Director at ACC: (916) 503-0294 or rmalloy@accsv.org. Thank you for your ongoing support of ACC and for joining us to make this a noteworthy celebration.

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Community Outreach is a Key Factor To Advance Better Stroke Outcomes Jaw-dropping successes are happening in stroke treatment and care globally, nationally and locally. A vital part of the stroke care equation is community outreach to increase stroke awareness and education. The best care can only be achieved if patients arrive at a designated stroke center swiftly and as close to the onset of the symptoms as possible. Time truly is a factor for patients to receive the best stroke care. Partners for Stroke Awareness and Progress (PSAP) is an initiative started by Healings in Motion three (3) years ago, bringing medical, public health, retail partners, environmental agencies, educators and others together to increase the awareness about stroke and its devastating consequences. We have made a difference, but we can do better. We need your help to increase stroke awareness within your area of influence. As a patient-driven agency, Healings in Motion’s goal is to educate and enlighten you about the best stroke care practices, so you can advocate and speak up for better care and appreciate the quality care you deserve and receive. On the 4th Tuesday of every month, Healings in Motion presents the Central Valley Recovery, Awareness, Preventing Strokes program (“CV-RAP”). This lunch and learn is in its 11th year featuring specialists in brain health. Attendees include stroke survivors, Caregivers, Social Workers, Clinicians, public educators and many others interested in learning more about stroke prevention, treatments and recovery. MARCH/APRIL 2018

Upcoming speakers March 27, 2018 Telemedicine Makes Medical Specialists More Accessible and Advances Stroke Care Tammy Mitchell, RN, BSN, ENIS, RN Coordinator- Dignity Health Telemedicine Network (DHTN)

improve a patient’s clinical health status and it can be delivered in real time or stored for later use. Attend this month’s CV-RAPS to understand how hospitals are using telemedicine for better stroke care and outcomes.

Nurse Specialist at St. Joseph’s Medical Center. In his presentation, Manny will share the risk factors leading to a stroke. He is an excellent presenter leaving the audience thirsty for more. Attendees will have a clearer understanding about blood pressure and other factors that increase the potential for stroke.

By attending this month’s program, you will receive an overview on telemedicine and how it has advanced stroke outcomes. You shouldn’t miss this one!

The CV-RAPS Program is a signature program presented by Healings in Motion and is hosted by Dignity Health/St. Joseph’s Hospital on the 4th Tuesday, from 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM. For more information call 209566-0831.

Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Risk Factors to Stroke

To register go to https://cvraps2018. eventbrite.com

The guest speaker at April’s CVRAPS program is Manny Alfonso, RN MSN CNS CCRN, Clinical Tammy Mitchell

In this position, Tammy is responsible for managing the Neuroscience program which includes Stroke, Neurology and EEG services including staff education and workflow process development for the partner sites. Serving in this capacity, Tammy spearheads the telemedicine program for 27 hospitals in two states. Telehealth and Telemedicine has been game changers and a leap in healthcare in the Central Valley. Telehealth is the application of technologies to help patients manage illnesses through improved self-care and access to education and support systems. Telemedicine addresses shortages of specialists (i.e. Neurologist) that exist in a geographic location. Telemedicine is the use of medical information exchanged from one site to another via electronic communications to

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