EL CHICANo Weekly
Vol 58, NO. 47
November 12, 2020
Grounded Self Care Studio provides healing space for black and br own communities By Manny B. Sandoval
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rounded Self Care Studio is located near the Breezeway in downtown San Bernardino and its ribbon cutting was held on Sunday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. to limit the number of visitors at any given time. The self care studio is groundbreaking for the city, as it is one of the first in the region to provide a space for the healing of mind, body, and soul through therapeutic experiences.
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“Sometimes our black and brown communities are neglected and often forgotten in the healing process, because our healing may look different than others,” said CEO / Founder Destiny Frye. “I wanted to create our own space, to heal in our own way through artistic and therapeutic experiences that culGrounded, cont. on next pg.
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TIANA JANINE PAOPAO
Making history in San Bernardino as one of the city’s very first self care studios, CEO/Founder Destiny Frye cuts the ribbon on Nov. 8 during the grand opening event attended by California State Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes.
Molina, SAC Health assemble food boxes to be distributed to local seniors
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n celebration of National Make a Difference Day, Molina Healthcare of California (“Molina”) partnered with SAC Health System (“SAC Health”) to assemble 100 food bags that will be distributed to local seniors in need. Molina provided the fresh fruits, vegetables, and nonperishable food items. “We are proud to partner with SAC Health System, an organization that shares Molina’s commitment to improving our community’s health and well-being from a holistic perspective,” said John Kotal, plan president of Molina Healthcare of California. “Whole-person care includes addressing the various social determinants such as food insecurity, transportation, and housing.” SAC Health a nonprofit health organization and is the largest specialty-based federally qualified health center (FQHC) in the Health, cont. on next pg.
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MOLINA HEALTHCARE
Volunteers helped load trunks full of food assembled by Molina Healthcare and SAC Health to local seniors.