New company to focus on life outcomes, beginning with $29 million investment to leverage social networks for improved health and mobility out of poverty Philadelphia, Pa. — AmeriHealth Caritas, a national leader in Medicaid managed care and other solutions for those most in need, announced today the creation of a new company, Social Determinants of…
Resources Further Advances Health Equity Efforts in Medically Underserved Communities in California Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded $139,140,656 in American Rescue Plan funding to 166 health centers in California to expand their primary health care infrastructure in medically underserved communities. Additionally, to…
September 21, 2021, New York — Today the Haiti Support Project (HSP) condemned the brutal treatment and mass deportation of Haitian migrants who have gathered at the Texas border seeking refuge from the devastation of the recent earthquake, a series of hurricanes and tropical storms and a deepening political crisis following the mysterious assassination…
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Meet Kam Ballard, founder of b.c.e Shoes, an online company that customizes shoes for the sororities and fraternities in the Divine 9. She says that she started the company to offset college costs for her children. She comments, “I started this company as a way to pay for my children’s college education….
On Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at approximately 12:00 p.m., deputies assigned to West Valley Detention Center were escorting a facility nurse to check on inmates. During this time, they found inmate Brian Alberts deceased in his cell. Deputies, on-site medical staff and responding paramedics attempted life-saving efforts, however they were unsuccessful. Alberts was pronounced deceased….
More than 44,000 households have been assisted and more than $1 billion paid or approved for payment More than 243,000 applications have been received with more than $2.2 billion in rent and utility assistance requested SACRAMENTO – California’s COVID-19 Rent Relief Program is reaching a significant milestone today – by the end of the day,…
The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) remains committed to slowing the spread of COVID-19 so schools can stay open for in-person teaching and learning. “Not only do we want to provide in-person learning opportunities, in fact, we must,” said Chief Communications and Community Engagement Officer Ginger Ontiveros. “The State of California does not…
San Bernardino, CA —Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar announced that SAC Health System has received $320,000 from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education Program. The funding was provided by the American Rescue Plan, President Biden’s landmark COVID-19 relief package passed by Congressional Democrats. The funding will be used to…
Sacramento In response to community outcry against significant funding reductions to KVCR, the San Bernardino Community College District Trustees reached out to their state representatives for assistance. The State Legislature came through to save this icon of the Inland Empire. With the passage of AB 132, a state budget trailer bill dedicated to education…
BLACK VOICE NEWS – White men are 30 percent of the population but are 90 percent of all sheriffs in America. By S. E. Williams | Black Voice News “Sheriff demographics are gravely unbalanced: While African Americans are confined to jail at over three times the rate of White Americans, only five percent of sheriffs…
KAROL G BICHOTA TOUR Global superstar, Karol G will make her highly anticipated return to the stage following the announcement of her upcoming, “Bichota Tour,” presented by Smirnoff®, produced by AEG Presents and booked by UTA. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4 MICROSOFT THEATER LOS ANGELES, CA – SOLD OUT 2nd show added FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 TOYOTA…
Rialto, CA. – Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. joins Never Stop Grinding Impact for the 2nd Annual Back 2 School Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway. They will be joined by special celebrity guest NBA champion Glen “Big Baby” Davis. This event is scheduled on Thursday, July 8th from 9am to 12pm at Carter High School located at 2630…
With temperatures expected to reach triple digits throughout Riverside County this week, health officials are reminding residents to take precautions to protect themselves against the excessive heat. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Riverside County that runs through the week. Some areas of the Coachella Valley are predicted to reach…
SACRAMENTO – Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) today released the following statement after the California State Senate passed the 2021-2022 state budget ahead of the constitutional deadline: “As Chair of the Senate Education Committee and Chair Emeritus of the Legislative Women’s Caucus—and a vocal and determined advocate for increasing funding for child care—I am thrilled…
On Thursday, June 3, top local, state, and national leaders gathered in San Bernardino to celebrate the grand opening of a new 11,375-square-foot facility serving the Juvenile Justice Program (JJP) within San Bernardino County’s Department of Behavioral Health. The facility will serve an estimated 400 to 900 families per year, advancing the JJP’s mission to…
Valid Monday May 31, 2021 through Friday June 04, 2021 This advisory is in effect through Friday. South Coast AQMD will issue an update if additional information becomes available. High temperatures are expected to persist over the next several days throughout the South Coast Air Basin and the Coachella Valley, increasing the likelihood of poor…
The San Bernardino County Library has partnered with our Regional Parks to offer Summer Reading Performers in the Park. Performers vary each day and a variety of family-friendly shows are in the line-up. Each show begins at 4 p.m., but arrive early for pre-show fun. Participants of the Summer Reading Program will receive a lanyard…
San Bernardino County has established the San Bernardino County Rent Relief Partnership, an emergency rental assistance program that will leverage more than $46.8 million in federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 funds to provide rental and utility assistance to county residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The County has teamed up with Inland SoCal 211+…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA―Applications for the San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury are being accepted. Successful applicants will serve as Grand Jurors for the 2022 calendar year beginning on January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022. The Civil Grand Jury is charged by the California Penal Code to investigate all aspects of the county, including…
(Black PR Wire) Washington, D.C. – The Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) is proud to support the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2021, which was introduced by Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY). Women suffering from uterine fibroids in America has reached epidemic proportions, and Black women suffer at higher rates…
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce the eighth annual California Invasive Species Youth Art Contest. This year’s theme, “Be An Invasive Species Detective,” encourages students to think about how paying attention to their surroundings can protect against the spread of invasive species. “Detectives look for clues and use observation…
CA COVID-19 Rent Relief application portal opens today $2.6 billion in federal aid to assist Californians impacted by the pandemic Call Center, toll-free line, and community-based organizations assisting with effort; and applications available in multiple languages to connect hardest hit communities to relief SACRAMENTO – In keeping with Governor Gavin Newsom’s commitment to ensuring individuals…
Lowest Amount Of New COVID Cases Since CMS Started Tracking In May 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and long term care facilities across the country that provide care to approximately five million people each year, released a report…
Sacramento – The California Primary Care Association (CPCA) applauds the Biden Administration for sending vaccines directly to community health centers, recognizing the role they play within their communities as trusted providers of care. The Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) Vaccination Program was launched this week and included 25 FQHCs, five of which are in California,…
SACRAMENTO – With six million administered doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered statewide, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today released a new public service announcement (PSA) campaign. The PSAs features real California mothers making an emotional connection to highlight the importance of getting the vaccine. The mothers talk about what COVID-19 has taken…