Metropolitan State Hospital (California)

Chorus Innovations Selected as an Approved Vendor for California's PATH Technical Assistance Marketplace

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chorus Innovations, a public-sector health and behavioral health software company, today announced that it has been selected by the State of California's Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to provide hands-on assistance for the Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH) Technical Assistance (TA) Marketplace. This designation enables eligible entities to receive state-funded access to Chorus' technical expertise. The PATH TA Marketplace is designed to stimulate and accelerate the provision of vital Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports, both of which are critical pillars of California's Medi-Cal transformation efforts to improve health outcomes.

Key Points: 
  • This designation enables eligible entities to receive state-funded access to Chorus' technical expertise.
  • Eligible entities include community-based organizations, government agencies, provider organizations, as well as others that may be approved by DHCS.
  • A detailed step by step illustration of the application process is available at the "Reference Materials" section of the TA Marketplace website .
  • Chorus' selection underscores the value of its unique development approach, which pairs clinically-validated participatory development techniques along with the Chorus rapid technology development platform.

OC Health Care Agency's 2nd Annual 'Light Up Hope OC' Campaign Marks September as Suicide Prevention Month

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a commitment to raising awareness, the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is announcing the return of the "Light Up Hope OC" campaign during the month of September for Suicide Prevention Month.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a commitment to raising awareness, the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is announcing the return of the "Light Up Hope OC" campaign during the month of September for Suicide Prevention Month.
  • "Light Up Hope OC shows the County of Orange's commitment to suicide prevention, especially among our veterans," said Chairman Donald P. Wagner, Third District Supervisor.
  • The office has aligned with the State of California's Striving for Zero Suicide Plan framework to implement local strategies for suicide prevention.
  • To learn more about the warning signs of suicide or the "Light Up Hope OC" campaign, visit www.LightUpHopeOC.com .

Alameda Health System Publishes the AHS COVID-19 Memory Archive

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alameda Health System (AHS) has published an AHS COVID-19 Memory Archive to commemorate the end of the COVID-19 state of emergency on May 11, 2023. Earlier in the year, the Health Officer of Alameda County rescinded its declaration of the local COVID-19 health emergency and Governor Gavin Newsom terminated the State of California's COVID-19 state of emergency. On May 4, 2023, the World Health Organization declared that COVID-19 no longer constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). These four actions at the County, State, Federal, and global levels effectively end the state of emergency phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in Alameda County.

Key Points: 
  • OAKLAND, Calif., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alameda Health System (AHS) has published an AHS COVID-19 Memory Archive to commemorate the end of the COVID-19 state of emergency on May 11, 2023.
  • Earlier in the year, the Health Officer of Alameda County rescinded its declaration of the local COVID-19 health emergency and Governor Gavin Newsom terminated the State of California's COVID-19 state of emergency .
  • On May 4, 2023, the World Health Organization declared that COVID-19 no longer constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).
  • It is one safety-net health care system's collective memory of serving and caring for its community through the global pandemic.

Friendship Campus Receives California State Approval to Begin Construction, Project Delivery Group Joins "Dream Team" as General Contractor

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Friday, February 10, 2023
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REDONDO BEACH, Calif., Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Friendship Foundation (FF), dedicated to elevating the lives of those with varying abilities for 15+ years, announced today that it has received final approval from the State of California's Division of the State Architect (DSA) and permits to begin construction on its new Friendship Campus for intellectually and physically diverse students in Redondo Beach, Calif. FF has selected Project Delivery Group (PDG) as the general contractor for this phase of construction, which includes remaining demolition, earthwork, utility prep, and foundation work for the 64,000 square foot facility. PDG joins global architectural firm Gensler, construction management consultants Gardiner & Theobald, and Saatchi & Saatchi for brand strategy, in the Friendship Campus "dream team" of partners.

Key Points: 
  • PDG joins global architectural firm Gensler , construction management consultants Gardiner & Theobald , and Saatchi & Saatchi for brand strategy, in the Friendship Campus "dream team" of partners.
  • PDG is a full-service general contractor that brings deep attention to detail, delivering high quality projects with honesty and openness.
  • "The Friendship Foundation is truly innovative by using their own Friendship Campus construction site as an outdoor on-the-job training classroom."
  • The 64,000 square foot Friendship Campus, The Greenberg Family/Skechers Center, is expected to be completed in 2025 and cost $55 million.

Alcohol Justice's Youth For Justice™ Program Awarded Million Dollar Elevate Youth California Grant for Community Organizing in the San Rafael Canal Neighborhood

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcohol Justice & Youth For Justice are pleased to announce receiving a million dollar grant to support after-school programs and substance use prevention education for Latinx youth and families in the Canal District of San Rafael, California.

Key Points: 
  • SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcohol Justice & Youth For Justice are pleased to announce receiving a million dollar grant to support after-school programs and substance use prevention education for Latinx youth and families in the Canal District of San Rafael, California.
  • "The Canal" is a historically under-resourced and segregated community – the poorest neighborhood – in the richest county of California.
  • The Youth For Justice program is also proudly supported by the San Rafael Alcohol and Drug Coalition, the Juvenile Probation Department of Marin County, the Marin Prevention Program, and Alcohol Justice.
  • We are honored and blessed to be supported by Elevate Youth California."

DCS Nominated for IoT Project of the Year with Smart ESG Program Enabling Companies to Meet Regulatory Requirements and Increases Operation Efficiency

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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DCS cloud-based solutions offered under the Smart ESG Program enabled clients to meet the State of California's air quality and climate requirements set by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

Key Points: 
  • DCS cloud-based solutions offered under the Smart ESG Program enabled clients to meet the State of California's air quality and climate requirements set by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
  • With global ESG Assets projected to hit $50 Trillion AUM by 2025, according to Bloomberg, we believe the demand for IoT in ESG Assets Tracking and Monitoring will continue to grow.
  • "It is part of the core focus of the Smart ESG Program to reduce expenses, increase efficiency and while having a positive ESG impact."
  • DCS is committed to enhancing the Smart ESG Program through innovative solutions like supporting the CARB requirements for reducing toxic emissions.

California's Mental Health Commission Partners with Media Cause to Spread the Word on Anti-Bullying Resources

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Media Cause, the award-winning, mission-driven marketing agency focused on helping nonprofit organizations grow and accelerate their missions, today announced that it will be working with the State of California's Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC) to raise awareness among youth for resources offering support to those who have experienced bullying.

Key Points: 
  • The Commission will bring together and brand an entiregroup of resources and services designed to serve these youth, as well any youth who have experienced bullying based upon their race, ethnicity or perceived ethnicity.
  • We look forward to working with Media Cause to help design a focused campaign strategy that is informed by youth-led organizations, like the Youth Leadership Institute (YLI)."
  • The resources to be centralized and made available will be based on a peer-to-peer model.
  • Media Cause is a mission-driven marketing agency that helps nonprofit organizations grow and accelerate their impact.

CARB Certifies RGF® Environmental Group REME-HALO® In-Duct Air Cleaning Device

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RGF Environmental Group, Inc. is a leader in environmental design and manufacturing committed to improving air quality in every home and building around the world.

Key Points: 
  • PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RGF Environmental Group, Inc. is a leader in environmental design and manufacturing committed to improving air quality in every home and building around the world.
  • The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has certified REME-HALO by RGF meets the State of California's stringent electrical safety and health-based ozone emissions requirements for in-duct air-cleaning devices.
  • To be CARB certified, all air cleaners must be tested for electrical safety.
  • The California Air Resources Board (CARB) specifies a test method to evaluate device ozone emissions that specifically accommodates variably sized in-duct air purifiers.

Ameresco Announces Completion of Solar PV Project at Montecito Union School District’s Nature Lab “Collaboratory”

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021
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Ameresco, Inc. , (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today announced the completion of a solar PV installation at the Montecito Union School Districts (MUSD) Nature Lab Collaboratory.

Key Points: 
  • Ameresco, Inc. , (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today announced the completion of a solar PV installation at the Montecito Union School Districts (MUSD) Nature Lab Collaboratory.
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    Montecito Union School Districts partnership with cleantech integrator, Ameresco, for the addition of solar PV at its Nature Lab Collaboratory will offset 97% of the facilitys annual electric usage.
  • The project is funding is provided by the Montecito Union School Foundation (MUSF), which was founded in 2018, as a result of the combination of the MUSD PTA and the Montecito Education Foundation (MEF).
  • The Montecito Union School District is a public elementary school district with one school serving children in grades Kindergarten through Sixth Grades.