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July 9, 2015
MLK Hospital Reopens After 8-Year Closure
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t has been eight years since officials shut down the historic King/Drew Hospital in Willowbrook partially because of medical errors that led to patients’ deaths. The new Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital reopened on Tuesday. Although lacking the trauma center made famous by the old hospital, the new 131-bed hospital boasts an expanded outpatient clinic, a new urgent-care psychiatric center and a new public health clinic. The old MLK facility opened in 1972 in response to the need for quality health care in South Los Angeles’ medically underserved community. Its trauma center was considered one of the best in the state. Late entertainment mogul Dick Clark credited the trauma unit for saving his life after a car crash. For several decades, the hospital carried out the spirit of the man from which it was named. It served one of the neediest parts of Los Angeles, admitted and treated patients who did not have medical insurance. Now with the
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Affordable Care Act, the new hospital will have access to a greater number of patients who have a way to pay for services. Keeping in line with Obamacare, the new facility will focus on preventive care. Financial mismanagement and a series of fatal mistakes caused the hospital to shut down in 2007. Since then, residents have felt the gap created by its absence.
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To attract new patients, MLK will have to rebuild its reputation caused by medical and financial malpractice. Officials have totally revamped the management and infrastructure. So far, 130 physicians, many of whom also work at UCLA medical facilities, have been approved to work at the hospital. Administrators have carefully vetted all hospital staff and don’t expect a return of the
kinds of complaints that gave King/Drew its reputation, an official said. “It really is a new beginning with new people,” said Dr. Oscar Casillas, the hospital’s director of emergency medicine. “The only thing that’s the same is our physical location.” Prior to reopening the new facility, L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas celebrated the official seal of (Continued on page 11)
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Cosby Admits Drugging Women Before Sex
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By Thomas Bunn
ome as you are” is a phrase I’ve come to cherish from the many years I spent in the wooden clad rows of Victory Bible Church, as Pastor Richard Williams delivered messages tailored seemingly for me. It is a phrase that allowed me, at the time, a 15-year old high school sophomore, with no true sense of self, a place (Continued on page 10)
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ill Cosby’s high moralistic views and chastisement about how black parents raise their kids may have been his undoing. Cosby, 78, has been critical about everything from Ebonics to rap music and baggy pants. Bolstered by his squeaky clean image of a black doctor on the hit series, “The Cosby Show,” the actor and comedian has come down hard on parents for what he perceives as a lack of responsibility for their kids.
Bill Cosby When allegations began to surface that Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted several women, some fans could not reconcile his public image with sexual allegations. However, Judge Eduardo Robreno hopes court documents will help bridge the gap between Cosby the TV star and Cosby the man accused of sexual assault. Robreno has unsealed court documents of a deposition in 2005 in which Cosby admits he gave a woman drugs before sex. Judge Robreno said he released the documents be(Continued on page 2)
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Working Your Way Through Retirement A Part-Time Job Could Be the Answer if Your Golden Years Leave You Bored or Short of Money
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any people who waited eagerly for the day they could stop working and enjoy a leisurely retirement find that the reality doesn’t match their dreams. “Some people are not prepared financially or mentally to retire,” says Michael Bivona, a retired CPA and author of the book “Retiring? Beware!! Don’t Run Out of Money and Don’t Become Bored” (www. michaelbivonabooks.com). He suggests a part-time job provides a possible solution for both deficiencies – giving a boost to your bank account and a mission to your daily living that another round of golf just isn’t supplying. “I don’t think many people realize that they may live 30 to 40 years after leaving the workforce,” Bivona says. “The amount of money required to sustain a comfortable lifestyle is staggering.”
Meanwhile, boredom becomes an insidious enemy, even for retirees with a beloved pastime they hoped to make the centerpiece of their existence. Playing tennis or lying on the beach is relaxing and pleasurable when done once a week or a couple of times a month. But the novelty wears off quickly when it becomes a person’s primary occupation, Bivona says. He suggests a few part-time job possibilities that could work out nicely for retirees, whether their needs are financial or they just want a place to go every day to mingle with co-workers: • Cruise ship employment. This is an ideal way to combine a parttime job with pleasure, Bivona says. The ships provide room and board and the use of their facilities when the workers are not plying their trade. Possible jobs onboard cruise
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Cosby Admits Drugging Women Before Sex (Continued from page 1) cause of the disconnect between the comedian’s upright public persona and the serious allegations against him. “The stark contrast between Bill Cosby, the public moralist and Bill Cosby, the subject of serious allegations concerning improper (and perhaps criminal) conduct is a matter as to which the AP—and by extension the public—has a significant interest,” the judge wrote in a memorandum Monday. The documents were released after a request from The Associated Press. Cosby said in a 2005 legal deposition that he had obtained prescriptions for Quaaludes to give to women with whom he wanted to
have sex, according to the documents. However, his attorneys objected when asked if sex was consensual. His testimony was part of a civil suit involving a woman who accused him of drugging her and sexually assaulting her. The actor was not charged in connection with these claims and the case was dismissed in 2006. His lawyers had fought the documents’ release, saying it would be “terribly embarrassing.” Robreno wrote Monday that the case “is not about the Defendant’s status as a public person by virtue of the exercise of his trade as a televised or comedic personality. Rather, Defendant has donned the mantle of public moralist and mounted the proverbial electronic or print soap box to volunteer his views on,
ships include golf instructors, scuba diving/water sports instructors, bridge instructors, arts and crafts instructors, caricature artists, dance instructors and photographers. “The opportunities on cruise ships are endless,” Bivona says. “Where else can retirees spend time teaching what they enjoy while traveling around the world, eating wonderful food and earning extra pocket money? I have a friend who has been a dance host on ships for six years, and plans on continuing for as long as his legs hold out.” • Librarian. Part-time work at the local library could be a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys being around both books and other people who appreciate them. The duties include answering customers’ questions, shelving books, helping patrons check out books, tracking overdue materials and cataloging and keeping an eye out for lost and damaged items. • Bookkeeper. If you have the right experience with bookkeeping and computer applications, then this can be a good possibility. Usually, the opportunities are with small businesses and entail a full sweep of financial record keeping. Duties may include establishing and maintaining inventory database systems, tracing accounts receivable and accounts payable, maintaining checking and savings accounts, producing financial reports and following up on delinquent accounts. • Virtual assistant. This is a job you can do from your home. The main purpose of a virtual assistant is to assist busy business executives who do not have in-house staff to attend to various administrative functions. These positions (Continued on page 10) among other things, childrearing, family life, education, and crime.” Cosby has made himself part of these public issues and therefore has “voluntarily narrowed the zone of privacy that he is entitled to claim,” the judge wrote. The judge’s statements in the 25page memorandum were just some of the rationales for unsealing the documents that he outlines for both parties in the case. More than two dozen women have accused Cosby of sexually assaulting them, including supermodels Janice Dickinson and Beverly Johnson. Cosby, who has never been charged, denies the allegations, and is trying to get several court cases thrown out.
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Eye on the City
Inglewood Open for Business, Large and Small
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t Tuesday’s meeting, the council held public hearings and approved assessments on 4 Inglewood Districts for Fiscal Year 2015-2016. Tax levies will be applied to the Morningside Park Maintenance Assessment District No. 1974-2; In-Town Maintenance Assessment District No. 1975-1; Inglewood Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1980-1; and Darby-Dixon Maintenance Assessment District No. 1987-1. Council members also approved a mural by Ryan Graeff in the lobby of the Inglewood Police Department; and a contract award to Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc. for on-call and emergency services to collect, remove and dispose of hazardous waste. The City of Inglewood agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding with WOW Media, Inc. The MOU will facilitate further negotiation that could lead to ten new super graphic billboards. Human Resources was
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authorized to amend its Fiscal Year 2014-2015 budget to re-allocate its current staffing budget in an effort to increase support staff. Council members wholeheartedly approved the renewal of Manager Artie Field’s 4-year employment contract. “I want to thank my team for all of their support. I want to thank the community for providing me with your support.” He told the council, “You can count on me to be a support to you and of value to the community.” “Just like Obama, you’ve got two terms,” Mayor James Butts said. There was some discussion about new retailers coming to Inglewood, and some lamented those who have left. There was a debate over large retailers vs. mom-and-pop establishments, and what is best for Inglewood. Regarding changes in Inglewood retailers, Butts commented, “There will be big department stores. I don’t understand lamenting things
that have gone like Sears when there is so much brightness in the future. I don’t understand that. I also feel that there is a place for mom-and-pops. I don’t want to demonize mom-and-pops. They are basic good people like you and me, and they need to make it.” “We wanted to find out where you shop, so we made a fervent effort where we engaged business owners to try and get retailers to come into Inglewood,” Councilman Ralph Franklin said. If you want to get involved look at the announcement we made. We are going to get public transit. We’re trying to bring in light rail stations and we want to make sure we get our fair share of public transit (dollars).” He asked the public to volunteer advocating for the businesses they want to see in Inglewood. “I think it’s important to remind residents to shop and keep money in Inglewood as much as you can…and shop at mom-and-pop stores as well,”
Councilman Alex Padilla said. There were 17 block parties in Inglewood over the July 4th weekend. “This past weekend was very disheartening to me, by having people not honor our community. We made available 22 Safe and Sane fireworks stands. But instead, it seems my granddaughter and I were the only ones on the block using Safe and Sane. People were using illegal fireworks. We went to the voters and asked, do you want us to continue to have fireworks available. I think we need to revisit that,” Franklin said. Morales added, “Talking about the fireworks, so much comes under being a good neighbor.” Councilman George Dotson thanked block clubs who invited him to July 4th parties. “The young lady who took the selfie, I want to have a copy of the selfie…and, as far as downtown, those business that you want to see, they’re coming.” (Continued on page 5)
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P u b l i s h e r ’ s Me s s a g e
The Two Faces of Bill Cosby
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t’s no secret that especially in the U.S., there are often two forms of justice—one for the rich and famous, and one for the poor and common. Celebrities have commented over Bill Cosby’s presumed guilt or innocence (Whoopie Goldberg says there is no proof), just as the rest of us. I suspect, like the O.J. Simpson case, some will hold staunchly to their opinions no matter how Cosby fares. I will not comment on Cosby’s guilt or innocence, but rather point out the consequences of becoming a public moralist. This is at the center of what happened this week when a judge decided to unseal public documents that pretty much show Cosby holding the “smoking gun.” By his own admission, the comedian said he gave drugs to women before sex. Up to this point, at least 2 dozen women have come forward with similar stories. Not all claimed to have been raped, but drugs were usually somewhere in the picture. A common scenario was that Cosby befriended young, aspiring actresses or models, then gave them drugs (sometimes without their knowledge) and sexually assaulted them. Women complained of passing out, then waking up to find they had been raped, molested or had missing underwear. This is what allegedly happened behind closed doors. Now, contrast this image to that of Cliff Huxtable, the character Cosby portrayed in “The Cosby Show.” The doctor and patriarch of an upper middleclass black family became known as “America’s Dad,” transcending race. From this platform, he would later go on to write books and talk about fatherhood. He became increasingly passionate about black fathers and often criticized them for not stepping up and supporting their children. He was displeased about the state of younger generations of blacks and wanted them to assimilate more into mainstream society. He wanted them to “learn (standard) English” and “pull up their pants.” The Hip Hop generation was offensive and disrespectful to him, as it conflicted with his views of how
Willie Brown, Publisher, Inglewood Today Weekly proper black people should act. Comedian Jimmie Walker, who worked with Cosby in the 1970s movie “Let’s Do It Again,” told CNN there was a rift between Cosby and younger black comedians. “He doesn’t respect their comedy,” Walker said. Black comics who looked up to Cosby were demonized for their language or raunchier subject matter. Cosby is a “clean” comedian, and because of this, has gained worldwide and intergenerational acceptance. Regarding the allegations, Walker said Cosby’s womanizing was a well known fact. And while he still thinks Cosby is a comedic genius, he does not approve of his lofty moralistic attitude. Walker said there are two Cosby’s—“America’s dad” and the one loved by children who pitched Jello pudding—and the one who allegedly drugged and raped women. The problem with Cosby is his overly moralistic, “greater than thou” attitude, which sets him up to be a hypocrite. We have seen this happen before with preachers and politicians. And when you move from becoming an entertainer to a social commentator, you had better check the skeletons in your own closet. Once you step out there and start pointing fingers, you must be willing to accept the consequences. This is what Judge Eduardo Robreno said when he made the choice to reveal the telling 2005 deposition. While it’s a fact that celebrities often get away with more than ordinary folks, it’s also true that the more well known and moralistic you are, the greater your fall from grace.
Eye on the City (Continued from page 4) The mayor closed the meeting by giving an overview on progress made so far in the city, including street improvements, renewing infrastructure and tree trimming. He also reminded the public that what is said at council meetings does not represent views of the entire com-
munity. To say the council meeting is a representative sample of what everyone in the community believes, I don’t believe that to be true. He added, “If you took a random sample, and most the people are happy, you have to say that’s probably a trend…I have worked in 3 different cities, and I am the happiest (in Inglewood).”
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Black Ballerina Makes History
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very now a then a dream comes true that is so unlikely, so wide sweeping, that even skeptics start to believe in miracles. Such a moment happened on June 30 when San Pedro ballerina Misty Copelend became the first black woman promoted to principal ballerina by the American Ballet Theatre. She received rave reviews for dancing Swan Lake at the prestigious theatre in New York. The company has been in existence for 75 years. “Something that my mother instilled in me, as a biracial woman herself, and me being biracial, was that the world was going to view me as a black woman, no matter what I decided to do,” Copeland said at the TIME 100 gala in April. “I had no idea that that was going to be my truth at some point in my life, when I moved to New York City at 17 years old and joined American Ballet Theatre and realized I was the only African-American woman in a company of 80 dancers.” Copeland has been with the company for 14 years and danced as a soloist for eight, and is one of the most widely visible ballerinas dancing today. The 32 year-old super star embodies all the qualities young girls dream of: beauty, intelligence, grace, perseverance and talent that takes your breath away She is a shining example of what it means to live your dreams, and some would say, your fantasy. But her life has been no fairy tale. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, and raised in San Pedro, California, Copeland began her ballet studies at 13, a late start for a dancer of her
caliber. The fourth of six children, Copeland lived in poverty. At the time she was discovered, she was living with her family in a Gardena motel. Her mother, Sylvia Dela Cerna, married four times, and Copeland did not see her biological father for 20 years. In a scenario similar to that of African American gymnast and Olympic gold medal winner Gabby Douglas, Copeland lived with white trainers. Blown away by her amazing talent, ballet teachers Cynthia and Patrick Bradley agreed to home-school Copeland and keep “The dismissal of the emancipation petition accomplished Sylvia’s main goal of keeping the family bonds intact and strong, without interference by third parties.... Another concern of Sylvia in filing a request for restraining orders was that she did not believe it was in Misty’s best interest to have continuing contact with the Bradleys. In the sworn declarations filed by Misty Copeland the Bradleys in response to the reher 5 days a week to allow more straining order they said that “we time for training. She went home have not and will never do anything to her mother on the weekends. to interfere with Misty’s relationIn 1998, DelaCerna and the Brad- ship with her mother.... Since Sylvia ley’s became embroiled in a bitter has accomplished all of the goals custody battle. The Bradleys filed that she intended to achieve when emancipation papers on Copeland’s she filed her papers with the court behalf. DelaCerna filed a restrain- we have chosen not to proceed to ing order against the Bradleys, but seek an injunction in this matter,” it did not have proper legal basis, said attorney Gloria Allred. since there had been no stalking Like other aspects of Copeland’s and no harassment. Copeland even- life, the promotion to lead dancer tually ended up staying with her transcends personal achievements. mother, and despite all the turmoil, An advocate for diversity in ballet, maintained a 3.8 grade point aver- Copeland said, “I never saw a balage at San Pedro High School. lerina who looked like me before,”
noting that black ballerinas like Raven Wilkinson have mentored her and inspired her to “try and open up the doors for the history of African-American ballerinas that I feel is just not told.” “And I’m here to be a vessel for all these brown ballerinas who have come before me,” she said. Her rise from modest beginnings to ballet crossover star has been the subject of numerous magazine articles, TV segments, a “60 Minutes” episode and the forthcoming documentary “A Ballerina’s Tale.” The film debuted at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival. Copeland was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2015 and was featured on one of five covers for the issue. Olympic gold medal gymnast Nadia Comaneci wrote in Time that Copeland’s story was one “of someone who followed her dreams and refused to give up.” “In that way, she is a model for all young girls,” Comaneci wrote. “It doesn’t matter where you’re from. If you have the passion like Misty, you can be the best at what you do.” Copeland was awarded the Leonore Annenberg Fellowship in the Arts in 2008. The fellowship funds dancer studies with teachers outside of the American Ballet Theatre. She released two books in 2014. The first was the memoir Life In Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina. The second was a picture book aimed at young children titled Firebird.
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local sports legend and broadcasting icon made history recently by having a recreation center named in his honor. Brad Pye Jr. is a sports columnist who helped advance the careers of African American athletes. His columns have appeared in the Los Angeles Sentinel, L.A. Watts Times, Inglewood Today, and other publications. In addition, he was a broadcaster on radio stations KGFJ, KJLH, KACE and KDAY. While Pye is publicly known for his work as a journalist, his behindthe-scenes contributions to Los Angeles parks have led to having the gymnasium at Saint Andrews Recreation Center named after him. The new Brad Pye, Jr. Athletic Center was dedicated on June 22. The effort, Los Angeles Councilman Bernard C. Parks said, was
Brad Pye, Jr. (c), with (l-r) Bernard Parks, Jr., Councilman Bernard Parks, Sr., Alexis White, Pye’s granddaughter; Jill White, Pye’s daughter; and Carl Cooper, Recreation & Parks Superintendent. (Photo by JuanCarlos Chan /L.A. Department of Recreation and Parks)
spearheaded to honor the man “who While working for two former has been on the forefront of dealing L.A. County Supervisors—the late with youth activities and recreation Kenneth Hahn and Yvonne Brathand park facilities for decades.” waite—Pye also volunteered as
Parks and Recreation Commissioner. He was heralded not only for maintaining clean and safe parks throughout L.A. County, but for increasing the number of African American senior staff. Parks said: “He started with zero AfricanAmerican senior staff. But, when he left, there were 16. This is because of his commitment to make sure people had fair opportunities.” Pye worked full-time as the assistant chief deputy to Hahn while serving as a commissioner from 1969 to 1979, and briefly worked for Burke. He retired from the County after 24 years of service in 2011. Expressing his appreciation, Pye said, “I am quite honored. It’s been a long time coming, like Sam Cooke said. ‘It’s been a long time coming, but a change is going to come.’ So, it came today and I’m so pleased.”
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Lincoln and the First Woman Executed By Anne Cheek La Rose
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he national traveling exhibit, “Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War,” opens at the main Inglewood Library this Saturday, July 11, at 11am and runs through Friday, August 21. There are several programs planned during the exhibit, including films and performances, and a free tour of the Drum Barracks Civil War Museum in Wilmington. The Civil War ended 150 years ago and much has been written about Lincoln and his presidency. We are all aware that he was shot at Ford’s Theatre on April 14, 1865, while watching the great American actress Laura Keane in “Our American Cousin.” The well-known actor, John Wilkes Booth, walked into the President’s Box saying he had a message for him and shot Lincoln point-blank in the head. Booth then leapt to the stage, breaking his leg in the fall, and left through the stage door. Lincoln died the next morn-
fired upon. Those are the facts and the players. Mrs. Mary Surratt was an exceptional player in our American consciousness. Along with Mrs. Surratt, Dr. Samuel Mud, who set Booth’s leg, the owner of Ford’s Theatre, and Booth’s older and more famous brother, Shakespearean tragedian Julius Brutus Booth, Jr., his brother-in-law, and others were suspected and imprisoned. All, except Surratt, were released. Because the conspirators were known to gather at Mrs. Surratt’s boarding house—including the Anne Cheek La Rose night of the assassination—she ing. The conspirators were Booth, was thought to be a central figure Mrs. Mary Surratt, John Surratt, in the plot. She continually proJr. (Mary’s son), Lewis Powell and tested her innocence from the first David Herold, who assassinated questioning. She may have known U.S. Secretary of State William H. little or nothing of the plot, but she Seward across town, and George was suspect from the beginning. Atzerodt, who was to kill Vice PresMary was from Maryland, a state ident Andrew Johnson. Seward was divided by the Mason-Dixon Line only wounded and Johnson was not and North-South loyalties. Further,
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her husband was a Southern sympathizer as her father had been, and her farm was a Confederate spy safe-house prior to her husband’s death in 1862. This circumstantial evidence, coupled with her tavern keeper’s testimony that Mrs. Surratt told him to keep guns at the ready on the day of the event—guns used to kill Lincoln—sealed her fate. Though she had several friends and priests at her trial and the testimony of the co-conspirators who said she was innocent, Mary Surratt was not only convicted, but sentenced to death with the others on June 30. Her conviction and death penalty shocked the nation. Despite attempts at clemency or to commute her sentence to life in prison, Surratt, dressed in black, led the procession of co-conspirators to the gallows on July 7. Mrs. Mary Surratt has the distinction of being the first woman to be executed by the U.S. Federal Government. (Continued on page 10)
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or more than 30 years, the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) has administered employment and training programs for LA County’s South Bay Area. Within the 11 cities serviced (Carson, El Segundo, Gardena, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Lawndale, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Lomita and Torrance), the SBWIB accomplishes its goals through partnerships with local committees handling business and economic development, One-Stop locations, performance and evaluation, as well as a Youth Development Council. Through workforce investment funds, the SBWIB offers dislocated workers with free training programs and jobsearching resources. Job-searching equipment, as well as seminars, workshops and job placement assistance are available at the four One-Stop Business & Career Centers (Gardena, Inglewood, Carson and Torrance – effective 7/14/15). The SBWIB assists businesses through an innovative Rapid Response Program geared towards layoff aversion. Parker Hannifin Corporation’s Carson facility is a recent success story. An initial meeting revealed that nearly 60 employees lacked sufficient English skills and were facing potential layoff. A layoff aversion plan was formulated that resulted in the SBWIB approaching a local adult school partner to assess the employees’ Eng-
lish skill levels and set up on-site training. Since September, the affected employees have been attending Business English classes three days a week with several of those individuals now being considered for promotions. Recruitment assistance, pre-screening of applicants, On-The-Job training and Transitional Subsidized Employment (TSE) are other programs available to local companies and small businesses. The SBWIB also prepares youth for entry into the workforce by emphasizing education and services that promote relevant workplace skills and experiences leading to industry-recognized credentials and career pathway employment, including apprenticeships. Special emphasis is aimed at the reengagement of disconnected youth through intervention and prevention services. The SBWIB is one of the highest performing Workforce Investment Boards (WIB) in the state and is often recognized by the California Workforce Investment Board (CWIB) for its achievements. Continuous collaborations with business, economic development, education, government, labor and community organizations, helps the SBWIB provide a dynamic, efficient and effective workforce development system, ensuring a skilled workforce and vibrant economy in the South Bay Area.
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SCE’s Income Qualified Programs Help Customers in Need
outhern California Edison (SCE) offers a variety of income qualified programs to assist customers facing economic hardships who need help paying their utility bills. “At any time in our lives, any one of us can be faced with a situation where we need some assistance,” said Tory Weber, principal manager, Residential Demand Side Management programs. “These programs are designed to help eligible customers more effectively manage their utility costs with discount rates and energy efficient appliances, particularly those on limited incomes or who participate in other government programs.” California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) and Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) are SCE programs for low-income households
that provide a monthly discount of about 30 percent off a customer’s bill. They are available to those who meet the income guideline qualifications or have someone in their household participating in at least one of 10 government public assistance programs ranging from Medi-Cal/Medicaid to Supplemental Security Income. Learn more at: on.sce.com/care. An estimated 1.3 million SCE customers are enrolled in the CARE and FERA programs. SCE’s Energy Assistance Fund, administered through the United Way, pays an electric bill up to $100 once every 12 months for those in need. This program helps struggling families avoid having to choose between buying groceries and paying their electric bill. Last year, SCE helped more than
15,000 households through the program. Learn more at: on.sce.com/eaf. The Energy Savings Assistance Program helps income-qualified households conserve energy and reduce their electricity costs. SCE pays all the costs of purchasing and installing energy-efficient appliances and equipment such as refrigerators, air conditioners and more, as well as home efficiency solutions like weatherization, which are free to eligible customers. Restrictions apply. To learn more ways to conserve energy and save money, visit on.sce. com/esap. Income-qualified customers also may be eligible for the Medical Baseline Program if they or someone who lives with them full time has a medical condition that requires electricitypowered life support equipment. You
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reece is just beginning to feel the brunt of total financial devastation, though this scenario has been building for some time. On July 5, Greeks voted “no” on a landmark referendum for another government bailout and more austerity. That night, the streets were filled with partiers celebrating their decision. But, will this ultimately get Greece what it wants? For more than a week, banks have been closed and citizens have only been allowed to withdraw 68 euro per day from ATM machines. How did Greece get into this mess? How can it get out? Years of recession and austerity, compounded by failed political brinksmanship, have left Greece dead broke. Without another rescue, economic calamity is likely: Banks will run out of money, seniors may not get their pensions, and unemployment —already an unimaginably high 25%—will worsen. Here’s how Greece got to this point. Greece has not been able to keep up with spending that paid for safety net programs and put money into people’s pockets. The country of around 11 million people and the size of Oregon is in debt over its ears—so much that investors no longer want to lend any more money. Investors are not buying bonds. Trouble started in Greece, as in most countries, when the global economy collapsed around 2007. The country received its first bailout in 2010. Europe’s leaders, along with the International Monetary Fund, gave hundreds of billions of euros to Greece and several other countries so they could pay their debts. These bailouts involved a tradeoff: The crisis countries got emer-
gency money, and in turn agreed to cut spending and make their economies more efficient. The austerity was harsh. Greece was forced to make deep cuts in government salaries, hike taxes, freeze state pensions, and ban early retirement. Many economists warned that austerity would make things worse; others said Greece had no choice. Greece has not been able to make enough progress and time is not on its side. With bailout loans coming due and no money to pay them, newly elected Syriza Party Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras attempted to negotiate with Europe to roll over the loans into new bailouts. But Tsipras took a hard line, insisting that the bailout lenders loosen austerity. The lenders didn’t blink, and last week Greece defaulted on a loan to the International Monetary Fund, becoming the first developed country to do so. The result could cost Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras his job and force an abrupt change in government. Meanwhile, there aren’t many options, and Greece’s economy has gotten worse this year. Banks are almost out of money. Greece shares its euro currency with 19 other countries, so it cannot set the value of its money. Because of this, it cannot devalue its money, which would drive the cost of debt down. There is no bankruptcy court for countries. Place your DBAs, Probates, Trustee Notices, Legal Notices, Summons and more in Inglewood Today Print & Online Call: 310.670.9600
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South Carolina to Vote on Confederate Flag this Week
he Confederate flag has been a symbol of controversy for decades—a lightning rod much like the N-word—that stirs strong emotion. On one side are White Southerners whose ancestors fought in the Civil War, and who say the flag is a symbol of their heritage. Then there are the victims, whose heritage spans decades of slavery, and who see the flag as offensive. Since the fatal shootings of nine black people by a white man in South Carolina—a man who was shown in photos posing with the Confederate flag—wounds of the Confederacy and its association with white supremacy have been reopened. Lawmakers in South Carolina are battling now against conflicting ideologies—the past vs. the future; progress vs. “tradition.” The alleged gunman, Dylann Roof, 21, who was unremorseful, is being held on nine murder charges.
This week they will decide if the law that allows the battle flag to fly in front of the State Capitol should be allowed to stand. The current bill—introduced by Democratic Sen. Vincent Sheheen would remove the flag from its current position atop a 30-foot pole above a Confederate war memorial in front of the statehouse. Sheheen is the seatmate of Sen. Clementa Pinckney, one of the nine victims slain at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston last month. “We can no longer afford to fly a flag on the Statehouse that divides us. It is not about the history, it is not about heritage, and it is not about hate.” Sheheen said. “It is about how to heal wounds that stretch back many years.... This is a symbol, regardless of what we think it means, that divides us. We can’t afford to be divided anymore.” (Continued on page 11)
Allstate Agency Owner Billy Campbell Honored Named Premier Agency for 2014
As a business leader and involved citizen in the Inglewood area, Allstate exclusive agency owner Billy Campbell has been designated an Allstate Premier Agency for 2014. This designation is being presented to Billy Campbell for outstanding business performance and commitment to putting customers at the center of his agency’s work. Billy Campbell’s agency is located at 2300 W Manchester Blvd. in Inglewood and can be reached at (323) 750-1777 or http://agents.allstate.com/billy-campbell-inglewood-ca.html.
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LEGAL NOTICES PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Mayor and Council Members of the City of Inglewood have scheduled a public
hearing The Mayor and input Council of the2015-2016 City of Inglewood havePlan. scheduled a public to receive on Members the Fiscal Year Annual Action The Annual hearing to receive input on therecommendations Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Annual Action Plan. TheBlock Annual Action Plan includes funding for the Community Development Action includes funding recommendations for the Community Development Grant Plan (CDBG) Program and HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) Program. Block All Grant (CDBG) Program and HOME Partnership Act on (HOME) Program. All interested persons may appear before Investment the City Council and be heard this matter. interested persons may appear before the City Council and be heard on this matter. Date: Tuesday, JulyJuly 14, 2015 14, 2015 Date: Tuesday, Time: 7:007:00 P.M.P.M. Time: Place: City City Hall Hall Place: Inglewood Inglewood CityCity Council Chambers, 9th Floor Council Chambers, 9th Floor OneOne Manchester Boulevard Manchester Boulevard Inglewood, California 9030190301 Inglewood, California SUMMARYOF OF THE THE FY ACTION PLAN SUMMARY FY 2015-2016 2015-2016ANNUAL ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
City of Inglewood Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Consolidated Plan Statement of Objectives and Use of Funds Community Development Block Grant: $1,365,133 $1,744,000 $2,000,000 $5,109,133
CDBG Public Services CDBG Public Services Senior Nutrition Program Fair Housing Counseling Lockhaven/Center Park Siminski Park Rogers Parks Total CDBG Public Services
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2015-2016 Allocation $107,470 $58,000 $13,100 $13,100 $13,100 $204,770
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PublicWorks WorksDepartment Department –– Public Public Infrastructure Infrastructure Improvements Improvements Public CDBGNon-Public Non-Public Services Services 2015-2016 Allocation Allocation CDBG 2015-2016 $417,468 StreetReconstruction Reconstruction -- Public Public Works Works $417,468 Street $214,468 SidewalkReconstruction Reconstruction -- Public Public Works Works $214,468 Sidewalk $631,936 Total CDBG CDBG Non-Public Non-Public Services Services $631,936 Total
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Parks,Recreation, Recreation, and and Library Library Department Department –– Public Public Infrastructure Infrastructure Improvements Improvements Parks, CDBGNon-Public Non-Public Services Services 2012-2013 Carryover Carryover CDBG 2012-2013 EdwardVincent VincentPark Park Artificial Artificial Turf Turf Installation Installation 1,744,000 Edward $$ 1,744,000 TotalInfrastructure Infrastructure Improvements Improvements 1,744,000 Total $$ 1,744,000
NationalObjective: Objective:Ensure Ensure suitable living environment environment Public Improvements Facilities National Objective: Ensure aa suitable living Public Facilities National a suitable living environment – Public––Facilities Improvements Improvements National Benefit: Low/Moderate Income Area Benefit NationalBenefit: Benefit: National
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Copies of the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Annual Action Plan will be available for public review Copies of the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Annual Action Plan will be available for public review on Julyof14, 2013 in the City Clerk’s Office, the Inglewood Public Library and the City of Copies Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Annual Plan Public will beLibrary available public review on July 14,the 2013 in the City Clerk’s Office, theAction Inglewood andfor City of Inglewood web site www.cityofinglewood.org. you wish to receive a copy ofthe the Plan, on July 14,web 2013 the City Clerk’s Office,IfIfthe Public Library andPlan, the City Inglewood siteinwww.cityofinglewood.org. youInglewood wish to receive a copy of the
of Inglewood web site www.cityofinglewood.org. If you wish to receive a copy of the Plan, need a special accommodation due to a disability, or have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department CDBG Division at (310) 412-8844, or send a FAX request to (310) 330-5756. You can also contact the CDBG Division via mail at the following address: City of Inglewood, Attn: CDBG Division – 7th Floor, One Manchester Boulevard, Inglewood, CA 90301. All requests for accommodation must be received no less than 48 hours prior to the date of the hearing. In the event that the City Council meeting of July 14, 2015 is not held, or is concluded prior to this public hearing agenda item being considered, this public hearing will be automatically continued to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. Publication date: July 2, 2015 and July 9, 2015
Working Your Way Through Retirement (Continued from page 2) have become available due to small companies trying to keep permanent overhead costs down. Training programs are available at community colleges, many of which offer online certifications. The duties of an assistant include making travel arrangements, sending out letters and providing other
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The Annual Action PlanPlan for the of Inglewood serves asas thethe grant The Annual Action for City the City of Inglewood serves grantapplication applicationtotothe the United States Department Housingand andUrban Urban Development Development (HUD) federally United States Department of of Housing (HUD)forforitsits federally fundedgrant grant programs. programs. All funds funds will moderatefunded will be be used usedtotobenefit benefitvery-low, very-low,lowlow-and and moderateincome persons in the City of Inglewood. The City of Inglewood wishes to encourage income persons in the City Inglewood. The City of Inglewood wishes to encourage comments from from very-low, very-low, lowlow- and and moderate-income from those comments moderate-incomepersons, persons,particularly particularly from those persons living living in neighborhoods thethe funds areare proposed to betoused. The City persons neighborhoodswhere where funds proposed be used. ThewillCity take appropriate actions to encourage the participation of all its residents, including will take appropriate actions to encourage the participation of all its residents, including personswho whoare arenon-English non-English speaking, due to to disability, or who persons speaking,who whohave havelimited limitedmobility mobility due disability, or who arevisually visuallyor orhearing hearing impaired. impaired. The The following available funding are followingsummary summaryhighlights highlightsthe the available funding levels for each of the funding categories: levels for each of funding categories:
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support services, which are easily handled remotely via email and telephone. “If you look around, there are a multitude of opportunities out there,” Bivona says. “I recommend first trying to find something you have a passion for. But if you aren’t successful with that, widen the search because there are plenty of other possibilities that will put extra money in your pocketbook.”
This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on June 23, 2015. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Regina Vartanova, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on June 23, 2015 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original July 2, 9, 16, 23,2015 ITO0422301069 Inglewood Today
Come As You Are (Continued from page 1) to come and discover a portion of that indwelling intelligence, that voice of reason, that voice of God. Fast forward another 15 years and I find myself inside the office of another sacred institution, and the phrase, “Come as you are,” has taken on a similar meaning, and has inspired a radical idea for the galvanization of a community, and most importantly, its young people. Inspired by Rev. Tim Griffith and coordinated by Ms. Cathy Thomas of New Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, the 1st Annual Community Wide Youth and Young Adult Fashion Show will be an event to remember. I asked Rev. Griffith Michael Bivona, a certified public accountant, retired from the accounting profession and the computer-enhancement industry. He is an awardwinning author and has written “Dancing Around the World with Mike and Barbara Bivona;” “Was That Me? Turning Points in my Life;” “Retired? What’s Next?”; “Business Infrastructure in a Com-
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what inspired the idea to throw a fashion show and he replied, “This is about the young people, this is a chance for our youth to be seen and elevated in a positive environment. We’re trying to create that village mindset, we’re all here to lift up our children. We go see them play games, but now we can sit here in a non-competitive environment, and just praise our youth.” My initial thoughts were that the youth were going to be dressed by clothing companies and it would probably not be tailored to their tastes, but upon further discussion with the event coordinator, Ms. Cathy Thomas, I learned that there will be 3 looks— casual, sport, and “dressy.” Ms. Thomas added, “I wanted to leave it with the kids being able to create their own outfits.” Rev. Griffith stated, “A lot of our kids struggle with their self-esteem, so as soon as we said we’re throwing a fashion show, the first thing they said was, ‘I’m not modeling.’ So here’s a chance to help build their self-esteem, and Cathy is excellent at that.” Ms. Thomas, who’s working with the youth on their walks, said “I prayed my way through it, and then I asked God to show me which way to go with the youth so that they can inspire and be inspired. I just want God to show up and show out that day for the youth, because they shouldn’t feel like they have to carry the weight of the world on their shoulders. So, Saturday will allow them to be youths and it will be all about them.” The 2-hour event begins at 3pm and is expected to be a one-of-a-kind showcase of the talent and creativity of the young people in our community. Kids who are not members of puter Environment;” and “Retiring? Beware!! Don’t Run Out of Money and Don’t Become Bored.” In 2007 he was the recipient of the prestigious Long Island University Distinguished Alumni Award. He has two children and lives with his wife, Barbara, on Long Island, New York, and in Delray Beach, Florida.
the church were also encouraged to participate and will be modeling in the fashion show. Youth servers will learn hospitality and customer service skills through their serving of tacos from the delectable taco bar. Over 6 local businesses have all volunteered services in-kind from cake pops to decorations, even the runway ramp. From time immemorial, there’s been the obvious divide between generations. The youth feel the elders are old and out of touch with an ever changing and ever expanding world, and the elders hold on to the values and traditions of the times they remember, and the result is a degeneration of communication and lack of mutual understanding. Cultural and historical information, and stories cease to connect with the next generation, and an overall respect is seemingly lost. And according to Rev. Griffith, “The more we make the church inviting, and kid-friendly, the more kids will show up and want to be part of it. This will allow us to bridge that gap from the older generation, to the newer generation.” It’s imperative that we render support to our local institutions that take firm stances on the well being of our young people. Because believe it or not, leadership changes, and if we are training our children to step into these positions of leadership, then we can expect that when their time comes, we will begin to see the changes that we’ve strived to make, come to fruition. This event is a representation of the idea of change and transformation, because it’s truly not about the clothes you wear, it’s about the transformable soul you wear within.
Lincoln and the First Woman Executed (Continued from page 7) President Lincoln and this period in history are complex and exciting subjects with many nuances. Any part of which is worth further research and reading. I urge you to see this landmark exhibit at our Library and possibly checkout a book or two for summer reading. Knowledge is power.
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D at e s i n J U ly – Sep t e m b e r July 25-August 2, 2015 Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015 The 2015 Special Olympics World Games will be the largest sports and humanitarian event anywhere in the world. The Opening Ceremony, to be held July 25, 2015 in the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, is expected to attract 80,000 spectators. Sports competitions taking place throughout the Games are open to the public and free to attend. For more information about the 2015 Special Olympics World Games, visit http://www.LA2015.org. Through August 21, 2015 Inglewood Summer Day Camp Are you ready for summer? The City of Inglewood is offering great
summer day camp experiences for youth ages 3-14. There are two sessions: June 29-July 24, 2015 and July 27-August 21, 2015. Camps will be held at Lockhaven Community Center, 11125 Doty Avenue; Siminski Park, 9717 Inglewood Avenue; Rogers Park, 400 West Beach Avenue; and Darby Park, 3400 West Arbor Vitae. Programs include Kiddie Camp designed for kids 3 to 5. Camp Discovery and Fun and Fitness are for youth ages 6-14. For details and registration information, visit www.cityofinglewood.org.
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urday from 9am to 6pm. There is a 30-minute free session to introduce parents to the program. Interested parents can call and schedule their free session at (310) 412-8750 or email funphonics48@yahoo.com.
Get Fit at the Mall BFit offers you ways to get fit, have fun and live your life to the fullest. Join us for amazing free fitness classes at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza every week. Classes held on the Macy’s Bridge include: Zumba every Tuesday from 7:30-8:30pm; Ongoing Phonetic Reading Center Cardio Kickboxing every Thursday Johnny Can Read Phonics Center from 7:00-8:00pm and Yoga every in Inglewood invites families with 5 Saturday from 10:00-11:00am. Through September 7, 2015 and 6 year-olds to practice their readSwimming at Edward Vincent ing skills and go well beyond their Park The Edward Vincent Jr. Park grade levels in 30 to 60 days. The pool will open on Wednesday, center is open Monday through Sat-
Google App Identifies Black People as Gorillas
ech giant Google is having to run some major damage control after one of the company’s photo-sharing apps misidentified some Black people as—wait for it—gorillas. Jacky Alciné, a Brooklyn-based programmer, tweeted a screenshot of photos he had uploaded to Google Photos of himself and a female friend, also Black, which the app automatically labeled “gorillas.” Yontan Zunger, an engineer and the company’s chief architect of Google+, wasted no time responding to Alciné’s tweet. “This is 100% Not OK,” he wrote, and promised that Google’s Photos team was working on a fix. Still, Alciné had to wonder, “What kind of sample image data you collected that would result in this son?” When a fix didn’t do the trick, Google decided to just remove the “gorillas” tag altogether until a more permanent solution could be found. Google spokeswoman Katie Wat-
June 24 and close on Monday, September 7, 2015. The park is located at Centinela Avenue, just north of Florence Avenue. The swim program includes lessons for youth and adults, lap swimming, parent and me swimming, adult water aerobics and family swim nights. Costs range from $1 to $15 for Inglewood residents. Non-residents pay $20. For more information, and specific times, call (310) 412-8750.
son addressed the gaffe in a statement: “We’re appalled and genuinely sorry that this happened. We are taking immediate action to prevent this type of result from appearing. There is still clearly a lot of work to do with automatic image labeling, and we’re looking at how we can prevent these types of mistakes from happening in the future.” Still, Alciné pushed back by responding, “I understand HOW this happens; the problem is moreso on the WHY.” He’s referring to what many believe is Silicon Valley’s lack of diversity: at Google, Blacks and latinos make up just 5% of the total work force (60% are white, 31% Asian and 70% are men). “It’s hardly the first time that we’ve seen software show an implicit bias against people of color,” he wrote. Reprehensible as this gaffe is, it will hopefully force the company to address some of its racial blind spots. Source: BET,com
South Carolina to Vote on Confederate Flag This Week (Continued from page 9) Although blacks and whites have been on opposite sides with regard to symbolism behind the flag, now the majority of blacks and whites, Republicans and Democrats are coming together and calling for the flag to be taken down. Even Republican Gov. Nikki Haley reversed her position on the flag two weeks ago, calling for its removal from the Statehouse grounds. For many South Carolinians, she said, the flag represents noble traditions of heritage and duty. But for others, it is a “deeply offensive symbol of a brutally oppressive past.” Moving the flag requires approval from two-thirds of the members of both the House and Senate. Any bill would have to go through three separate readings, on three separate days, in the House and the Senate before it becomes law. A survey conducted last month by the Associated Press, the South Carolina Press Assn., and the Post
and Courier found that the majority of legislators, in both houses, supported the flag’s removal. MLK Hospital Reopens After 8-Year Closure (Continued from page 1) approval: “Today is indeed a good day for Los Angeles,” he said. “Accreditation by The Joint Commission clears the final hurdle to restore quality hospital services at the MLK Medical Campus and marks the beginning of a new era in health care delivery in the Willowbrook community and beyond.” “I want to convey heartfelt congratulations to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital staff, the Board of Directors and the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services for all of the tireless work they have invested in making this day a reality,” he added. “I look forward to the August 7 community dedication that will celebrate the facility’s formal opening. It is indeed a brand new day at MLK.”
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Centinela Hospital Medical Center Named One of the 100 Top Community Hospitals in the Nation
entinela Hospital Medical Center in Inglewood, CA has been named among the 100 Best Community Hospitals in the nation by Becker’s Healthcare. Becker’s Healthcare is the leading source of cutting-edge business and legal analysis for the healthcare industry. Their healthcare experts define community hospitals as those with fewer than 550 beds that have minimal teaching programs. Becker’s team selected community hospitals based on rankings and awards from such organizations as iVantage Health Analytics, Truven Health Analytics, Healthgrades and CareChex. When analyzing the qualifications of each hospital, the team sought to answer specific questions, such as “Would you take a loved one here for care? Would this hospital be on a short list of places to visit for an important procedure or health issue?” “This recognition reflects the commitment of our hospitals to provide exceptional care for patients and service to their communities,” said Prem Reddy, MD, FACC, FCCP, Chairman, President and CEO of Prime
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Healthcare Services. “It is an honor to be recognized and we are grateful to our hospitals and their dedicated staff for making this possible.” According to Becker’s, each hospital selected has a strong foundation of high-quality care, stellar credentials and a focus on doing what is right for the patients in its community. The honored hospitals are home to many medical and scientific breakthroughs, provide best-in-class patient care and are stewards of their communities, serving as research
forts and the excellent care we are able to provide to our patients.” Acquired by Prime Healthcare Services in 2007, Centinela Hospital was, at the time, financially distressed and on the verge of bankruptcy. It is located in the heart of a challenged neighborhood where four other hospitals had closed. Today, Centinela Hospital sees more uninsured and underinsured patients compared to any other hospital in the area. Since 1950, Centinela Hospital Medical Center has been serving the communities of Inglewood and Los Angeles. Centinela Hospital Medical Center is a 369-bed hubs or local anchors of wellness. acute care hospital offering com“By being ranked as one of the prehensive, quality healthcare in a top community hospitals in the na- convenient, compassionate and cost tion by Becker’s Healthcare, Cen- effective manner. The hospital oftinela Hospital has demonstrated fers a level II emergency department, that high-quality patient outcomes orthopedic care, advanced cardiac can be achieved while improving services, peripheral artery disease efficiency,” said Linda Bradley, treatment and OB/GYN services in a CEO of Centinela Hospital Medi- caring and conducive environment. It cal Center. “As healthcare provid- is actively involved in improving the ers, we face many challenges day health of the community with proin and day out, however this award, grams designed to meet the needs of along with the many others we have those that it serves. For more inforreceived, prove the worth of our ef- mation visit www.centinelamed.com.
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