W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD
October 29, 2020
Vol 19, NO. 07
Rialto resident one of five heroes celebrated by MolinaCares Accord Community Champions Awards Program Molina Healthcare of California (“Molina”) honored five compassionate heroes from the Inland Empire through Molina’s Community Champions Awards program. Due to the pandemic, Molina presented each awardee with a trophy and flowers in a socially distanced fashion in lieu of a ceremonial event. The Champions each received a $5,000 grant to pay forward to the organization of their choice.
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Angelina Sabala of Rialto is a remarkable woman who has changed the culture of Pacific Clinics Fulfillment Unity Network (F.U.N.) Clubhouse, an organization that supports people facing substance abuse and mental health challenges. She is donating her grant back to Pacific Clinics.
“We are thrilled to continue our tradition of honoring heroes who have displayed an unwavering commitment to improving the health and lives of their neighbors in the Inland Empire,” said John Kotal, plan president of Molina Healthcare of California. “Although our Community Champions program looks different this year, the heart of it is the same – taking the opportunity to recognize selfless individuals who demonstrate the importance of helping others, especially during challenging times.” Champions, cont. on next pg.
IEHP awards annual scholarship to CUSM students who commit to serve regional disadvantaged communities
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he Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), part of an expanding network of private-public collaborations in support of the mission of the California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), has committed a $1.2 million annual donation to help eliminate medical school debt for medical students who pledge to serve needy communities in the region upon graduation. Leaders of IEHP and CUSM, which was founded by Dr. Prem Reddy and the Prime Healthcare Foundation, said the donation is an example of the type of philanthropy that can make an impact on the long-term health of communities while furthering the mission of the medical school: to inspire, motivate and empower students to become excellent and caring physicians, scientists, and leaders. Thirty-five percent of current CUSM medical students are from the Inland Empire, and 50 percent come from low
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Dr. Karen Hansberger, Chief Medical Officer at IEHP, Dr. Tae Kim, Chief Executive Officer at CUSM Health, Dr. Kavitha Bhatia, Founding Vice Chair of the CUSM Board of Trustees, Supervisor Janice Rutherford, CUSM Board of Trustees and San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, Dr. Paul Lyons, President and Dean at CUSM, Chairman Curt Hagman, CUSM Board of Trustees and San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, Jarrod McNaughton, CUSM Board of Trustees and CEO at IEHP, Dr. Prasad Jeereddi, CUSM Board of Trustees, Dr. Sam Hessami, CMO at ARMC. socioeconomic backgrounds. This transformational gift helps eliminate the financial pressure for deserving students who feel it
the most. Seven annual scholarships, part of IEHP’s Healthcare Scholarship Fund, will be given
to students who commit to providing primary healthcare to resIEHP , cont. on next pg.