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Child Care Aware® of America Welcomes New Board Members

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Child Care Aware of America is pleased to welcome four new members to its Board of Directors.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Child Care Aware of America is pleased to welcome four new members to its Board of Directors.
  • These included several projects in North Carolina aimed at strengthening the case for child care and Pre-K funding and innovation for Mecklenburg County and NCDHHS.
  • Child Care Aware® of America is a national membership organization that works with state and local Child Care Resource and Referral agencies and other community partners to ensure that all families have access to quality, affordable child care.
  • CCAoA leads innovative projects that increase the quality and availability of child care, and advance the early childhood education profession.

The warmth of service: IEHP to host annual community coat drive

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A simple piece of clothing can go a long way for some of the region's most vulnerable.

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  • RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A simple piece of clothing can go a long way for some of the region's most vulnerable.
  • In anticipation of a chilly season ahead, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is collecting winter clothing during its annual Holiday Giving "Keep Warm" Drive, and the community is invited to help.
  • "This coat drive offers us all an opportunity to open our hearts and closets to support others in need," said Cesar Armendariz, the not-for-profit health plan's senior director of community health.
  • These events look to remove obstacles that impact people's health care access and health equity, explained Sandy Wyman, IEHP's vice president of mission.

IEHP receives 2023 Community Action Partner award

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Community partnerships are vital to Inland Empire Health Plan's (IEHP) mission, vision and values.

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  • RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Community partnerships are vital to Inland Empire Health Plan's (IEHP) mission, vision and values.
  • And one of the organization's longstanding collaborators – Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County (CAPSBC) – recently recognized IEHP for its work to better the lives of millions who call the region home.
  • At its Jewels of Compassion: United in Community Action Gala on Oct. 27, CAPSBC named the Rancho Cucamonga-based not-for-profit health plan its 2023 Community Action Partner, and organization leaders gathered at the Double Tree by Hilton Ontario Airport to formally accept the award.
  • CAPSBC leaders selected IEHP for the award due to its invaluable partnership over the years, said Nickols-Butler.

Mitsubishi Motors Partners with Tennessee Nonprofit Tucker's House

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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FRANKLIN, Tenn., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is partnering with  Middle Tennessee-based nonprofit organization Tucker's House , providing the organization with the use of a 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid SUV.

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  • FRANKLIN, Tenn., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is partnering with  Middle Tennessee-based nonprofit organization Tucker's House , providing the organization with the use of a 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid SUV.
  • "The Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid will play a critical role in our efforts to modify homes for Tennesseans under 21 with disabilities," said Sunny Rosanbalm, Tucker's House Founder.
  • "We are grateful to be chosen by Mitsubishi Motors to be part of their Community Utility Vehicle Program."
  • "This partnership with Tucker's House is the latest example of our commitment to our neighbors in Middle Tennessee."

Blue Shield of California Is Putting Down Roots in the City of Long Beach

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Shield of California and hundreds of its employees, along with Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson today celebrated the opening of the nonprofit health plan's new state-of-the-art office complex at 3840 Kilroy Airport Way.

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  • Blue Shield already has begun reaching out to Long Beach's small businesses about how to become suppliers for the health plan.
  • "We are excited to be a part of the Long Beach community," said Paul Markovich, President & CEO, Blue Shield of California.
  • "I'm thrilled to welcome Blue Shield of California to Long Beach and celebrate the opening of their new Long Beach office," said Mayor Richardson.
  • In August, Blue Shield and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan employees volunteered at the Long Beach-based Foodbank of Southern California 's mobile food pantry.

Free Pallet Jack Giveaway to Local Nonprofits in Tennessee, Georgia, and Kentucky

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bailey Equipment & Intralogistics, a family and woman-owned business with a legacy dating back to 1949, is thrilled to announce the fourth consecutive year of its much-anticipated GIVEBACK GIVEAWAY initiative. Rooted in a dedication to uplifting local communities, Bailey's annual campaign is set to provide invaluable support to nonprofit organizations within specific regions by giving a chosen recipient a free Electric Walkie Pallet Truck and extending a special discount offer to all applicants.

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  • The benefits of incorporating an electric pallet jack into a warehouse's operations is transformative.
  • " Additional benefits include reduced labor costs, environmental sustainability, increased productivity, improved safety, improved inventory management, and compliance with regulations.
  • Through the GIVEBACK GIVEAWAY initiative, we aim to empower nonprofits with the tools they need to make a lasting impact," said Ryan Bailey, Vice President of Operations and Finance at Bailey.
  • Apply today for Bailey's Equipment GIVEBACK GIVEAWAY and seize the opportunity to elevate your organization's capabilities with a chance to win an Electric Walkie Pallet Truck.

L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise to Give Away Nearly 17,000 Backpacks with School Supplies at Back-to-School Resource Fairs Across Los Angeles County

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan are distributing 16,500 free backpacks filled with school supplies at 11 of their jointly operated Community Resource Centers located throughout Los Angeles County this summer.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan are distributing 16,500 free backpacks filled with school supplies at 11 of their jointly operated Community Resource Centers located throughout Los Angeles County this summer.
  • "With inflation stubbornly high, we know the financial pressure that families confront as they prepare for a new school year.
  • Our goal is to help relieve some of that burden by providing much-needed school supplies," said John Baackes, L.A. Care CEO.
  • The following is a list of the 2023 back-to-school events hosted by L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise.

L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise Bring Much Needed Community Resource Center to North Long Beach, Enriching the Community with Free Health-Focused Programs and Services

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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LONG BEACH, Calif., June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan today announce the official grand opening celebration for their Community Resource Center in Long Beach.

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  • LONG BEACH, Calif., June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan today announce the official grand opening celebration for their Community Resource Center in Long Beach.
  • The Center offers a wide range of free fitness and wellness classes, programs, and services that are open to the general public to enhance the community's overall well-being.
  • L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise recognize that building healthier communities requires addressing multiple social factors that impact health.
  • The Center is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To learn more about the Community Resource Centers, visit www.CommunityResourceCenterLA.org .

L.A. Care and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plans Open New Community Resource Center in Norwalk

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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NORWALK, Calif., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan today held the grand opening of their Community Resource Center in Norwalk, located at 11721 Rosecrans Ave.

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  • The Center offers free health, wellness, and food pantry services to the community
    NORWALK, Calif., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan today held the grand opening of their Community Resource Center in Norwalk, located at 11721 Rosecrans Ave.
  • "The services at the Norwalk Community Resource Center are lifesaving for my family.
  • Thanks to Blue Shield Promise, I was able to get my son's medication approved after facing roadblock after roadblock," said Elsa Alamilla, mother of an L.A. Care/ Blue Shield Promise member.
  • To learn more about the Community Resource Centers, please visit http://communityresourcecenterla.org/ or click here for specific information about the Norwalk location.

Julie Sanchez, MD, FACS, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Julie Sanchez, MD, FACS, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Provider for her contributions to the Medical Field.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Julie Sanchez, MD, FACS, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Provider for her contributions to the Medical Field.
  • Dr. Sanchez earned a Bachelor of Science degree in General Biology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1989.
  • According to Dr. Sanchez, she loves her job every day because she can help children get the specialized care they need.
  • She is associated with the Travis County Medical Association and in 2020, was recognized as the Pediatric Surgeon of Texas by Physician Preferred Magazine.