GRAPHIC DESIGNERS FROM THE ART INSTITUTE PLAN ART EXHIBIT

Tracy Anderson with an artistic creation she will display at the Photo-Graphic Exhibit opening June 5, 2008 at the California Museum of Photography – University of California, Riverside.

(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) What happens when a small client budget meets the ideas of a talented graphic designer?

Design students from The Art Institute of California-Inland Empire explore just how to meet those demands with creative photographically based solution in the exhibit Photo-Graphic opening Thursday, June 5th at the California Museum of Photography – University of California Riverside at 3824 Main St.

“At The Art Institute of California- Inland Empire, Graphic Design students take a multitude of classes in illustration, media, and photography to diversify responses to their future clients' needs, and to develop a style with enough flair
to sell a product or idea,” said Micheal Swank, Academic Department Director for Graphic Design and Web Design & Interactive Media departments. “This exhibit shows the valuable tool photography can be in meeting budgets and coming up with creative solutions to problems.”

The exhibit runs June 5th through July 5 at the California Museum of Photography – University of California Riverside. The gallery will hold an opening reception on June 5th, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The featured graphic designers are Dante Guiab, Anthony Robert Guevara, Tracy A. Anderson, Jhanelle Ocampo, Douglas Tollison, Christopher Kujawa, Jesus Florez-Rodriguez, Diana Baltodano, Adrian Aguirre, Armando Lopez, Salvador Vazquez, Jr., Collin Hjulberg, Brian Bruce, Stephanie Trevizo, Barton Welt, and Rachel Makowski.

The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Culinary Management, Web Design & Interactive Media, Fashion & Retail Management, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation; and Associate of Science Degrees in Graphic Design and Culinary Arts.

For more information, or to arrange a tour, call The Art Institute at (909) 915-2100.

The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire is one of the Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu/InlandEmpire), a system of more than 40 locations throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals. For more information, call (909) 915-2100 or go on line to www.artinstitutes.edu/InlandEmpire.

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95 Students Win Award In Statewide Competition

Second place winner, Francisco Gutierrez of Golden West High School in Visalia; in the FHA-HERO Consumer Education competition, First place, Samantha Yang of Edison High School in Fresno, Third place, Kiranpreet Dhaliwal of Pitman High School in Turlock.

(RIVERSIDE, California) California FHA-HERO, an organization for students enrolled in Home Economics Careers and Technology courses, held its State Leadership Meeting in Riverside.

Nearly 500 students participated in state level competitions based on 21 career development areas that are a part of the curriculum they have studied in school. There were an additional 300 students, adults and community leaders involved in the meeting as well.

Most events were held at the Riverside Convention Center, and the students participated in state finals competitions there, at the Riverside Marriott Hotel, Riverside’s Mission Inn and at The Art Institute of California-Inland Empire in San Bernardino.

Marilyn Gallardo, a senior at Pacifica High School in Oxnard, received special recognition in this competition as the Best of Show entry in the senior division, for her display of cakes and tortes. In all, 95 students received the top awards.

“The students were really thrilled to be recognized for the skills they have learned in the Home Economics Careers and Technology program,” said Janice DeBenedetti, statewide coordinator for the program, which is a part of the California Department of Education. “They were thankful for our sponsors, not just for the scholarships they donated, but also for the cash awards and other prizes.”

FHA-HERO is an organization for students enrolled in courses preparing them for careers in three industry sectors: Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation (including Culinary Arts); Fashion & Interior Design; and Education, Child Development & Family Services. The courses, which focus on both leadership and career development, are offered in high schools, Regional Occupations Programs and some middle schools.

During the conference, students also elected a slate of state officers, and participated in leadership training. One of the primary goals of FHA-HERO is to develop future community leaders, and many students especially enjoy this aspect of the organization.

“I thought it was a great experience,” said Francisco Gutierrez, a senior at Golden West High School in Visalia. “This was my first year in FHA-HERO, and it was a lot of fun going to Riverside for four days and staying at the Mission Inn.”

Francisco was further elated with the experience when he learned he took second place in the Consumer Education competition, in which he gave a presentation on medications used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). He had only placed second in the regional competition, so doing so again at the state level was unexpected.

“I was very surprised,” he said. “There were people from all over the state at that level, so I really didn’t expect to do as well.”

Even more surprise came for Francisco when he learned the first place winner would not be able to attend the national competition, thereby giving him the opportunity to do so.

“I’m looking forward to it,” he said. “I’m just trying to raise the money.”

Edison High School in Fresno took home five of the trophies. Even for those who didn’t win, it was a great experience said competitor Suzanna Vang,

“Even though I didn’t win, my best friend, Pabai Vang, placed, so it feels good knowing she won.” Suzanna said. “It took a lot of my free time, and I had to find a balance between school and work, so just to know that I did it gives me a sense of accomplishment.”

First, second and third place winners received trophies and plaques to recognize their achievements. First place winners also received additional prizes as provided by the competition’s sponsors, and occasionally, so did second and third place winners. In addition, first place winners, or in some cases the runners-up, can advance to a national competition.

The competitions, winners and their awards were:

SENIOR DIVISION

Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation: First place, Ryan Johnson of California High School in Whittier $1,000 scholarship, Second place, Araceli Montoya of Mt. Diablo High School in Concord, $750 scholarship; Third place, Ibon Zapien of Mt. Diablo High School in Concord, $500 scholarship.

Commercial Food Preparation: First place, Casey Shepardson of Mt. Diablo High School in Concord, $100, knife set, chef coat; Second place, Nataline Jindoian of Mt. Diablo High School in Concord; Third place, Kaylee Johnson of Chino High School in Chino.

Culinary Arts Display A - Appetizers: First place, Roman Chavez of California High School in Whittier, $100, chef coat; Second place, Jazmin Quinonez of Bell Gardens High School in Bell Gardens; Third place, Eduardo Trevino of Bell Gardens High School in Bell Gardens

Culinary Arts Display B - Breads: First place, Zachary Chenoweth of Pacifica High School in Oxnard, Scholarship, chef coat; Second place, Angelica Mungia of Chino High School in Chino; Third place, Mark Gonzales of California High School in Whittier

Culinary Arts Display C – Decorated Wedding Cakes: First place, Krisina Kovill of San Juan High School in Sacramento, $1,000 scholarship, chef coat; Second place, Nick Christian of San Juan High School in Sacramento, $750 scholarship; Third place, Ashley Gonzalez of Bell Gardens High School in Bell Gardens, $500 scholarship.

Culinary Arts Display D – Advanced Presentation Cakes and Tortes: First place, Marilyn Gallardo of Pacifica High School, $1,000 scholarship, Best of Show award; Second place, Christian Dentzler of Mt. Diablo High School in Concord, $750 scholarship; Third place, Cindy Andrade of Banning High School in Banning, $500 scholarship

Culinary Arts Display E – Patisserie: First place, Michelle Martin of Wilcox High School in Santa Clara, chef coat; Second place, Katelyn Krause of San Juan High School in Sacramento; Third place, Claudia Castaneda of Mt. Diablo High School in Concord

Culinary Arts Display F – Art Display: First place, Nicholas Decocq of San Juan High School in Sacramento, $100, $1,00 scholarship, chef coat; Second place, Daniel Rieux of San Juan High School in Sacramento, $750 scholarship; Third place, Darryl Johnson of Mt. Diablo High School in Concord, $500 scholarship

Apparel Construction: First place, Britany Gomez of Ayala High School in Chino Hills, sewing machine, $100; Second place, Pabai Vang of Edison High School in Fresno $50; Third place, Malee Xiong of Las Plumas High School in Oroville

Fashion Design: First place, Philip Vo of Fountain Valley High School in Fountain Valley, $22,000 scholarship to Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising; Second place, Natalie Haro of Livermore High School in Livermore; Third place, Chantal Cheung of Westmoor High School in Daly City

Interior Design: First place, Jennifer Isago of Rowland High School in Rowland Heights, $22,000 scholarship to Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising; Second place, Maria Castrillo of Ayala High School in Chino Hills, $100; Third place, Jenna Ririe of Ayala High School in Chino Hills

Applied Technology: First place, Monica Vargas and Sarah Rosendahl of Chino High School of Chino, $50 each; Second place, Madelene Geledzhyan and Josh Cruz of Rowland High School in Rowland Heights.

Prepared Speech: First place, Mindi Miller of Folsom High School in Folsom, $100; Second place, Stella Sakhon of Ayala High School in Chino Hills; Third place, Jasmin Rangel of Edison High School in Fresno.

Child Development: First place, Karina Aguilar of Pitman High School in Turlock, $100; Second place, Tashena Polk of Eisenhower High School in Rialto; Third place, Vanessa Romero of Sanger High School in Sanger.

Energy & Resource Conservation: First place, Bianca Mayoral and Audrienne Salandan of Ayala High School in Chino Hills, $50 each; Second place, Milena Garrido and Briana McCloud of John F. Kennedy High School in Granada Hills

Nutrition Education: First place, Samantha Herrera and Cynthia Medina of Golden West High School in Visalia, $50 each; Second place, Amanda Chan and Lauren Kawawaki of Mills High School in San Mateo; Third place, Eduardo Navarro and Sara Magana of California High School in Whittier

Job Application & Interview: First place, Katherine Kim of Rowland High School in Rowland Heights, $1,000 scholarship; Second place, Mai May Vang of Oroville High School in Oroville, $750 scholarship; Third place, Noosha Saleminik of Ayala High School in Chino Hills, $500 scholarship

Teaching Careers: First place, Trista Cowlishaw of Apple Valley High School in Apple Valley, $100; Second place, Jacqueline Suaste of John F. Kennedy High School in Granada Hills,; Third place, Alex Flood of Morro Bay High School in Morro Bay.

Consumer Education: First place, Samantha Yang of Edison High School in Fresno, $100; Second place, Francisco Gutierrez of Golden West High School in Visalia; Third place, Kiranpreet Dhaliwal of Pitman High School in Turlock.


Salad Preparation: First place, Nancy Ballard of Silverado High School in Victorville, $100 and a chef coat; Second place, Cynthia Melchor of Eisenhower High School in Rialto, Third place, Lisa Walston of Eisenhower High School in Rialto.

Menu Planning & Table Display: First place, Lindsey Lowe of Edison High School in Fresno, $100; Second place, Vincent Zhao of Westmoor High School in Daly City; Third place, Celeste Cervantes of La Puente Valley Regional Occupations Program in La Puente.

Chapter Activities Manual: First place, Westmoor High School of Daly City, $100; Second place, Golden West High School of Visalia; Third place, Kern Valley High School of Lake Isabella.

Chapter Exhibit: First place, Big Valley High School of Bieber, $100: Second place, Las Plumas High School of Oroville, Third Place, Paramount High School of Downey.

Community Involvement: First place, Cesar E. Chavez High School of Delano, $100; Second place, Kern Valley High School of Lake Isabella



ADULT DIVISON

Culinary Arts Display F – Art Display: First place, Andy Bezgodov of San Juan High School in Sacramento; $100

JUNIOR DIVISON

Community Involvement: First place, Hoover Middle School in Lakewood, $100

Chapter Exhibit: First place, Alvarado Intermediate School in Rowland Heights, $100; Second place, Lompoc Valley Middle School in Lompoc

Chapter Activities Manual: First place, Ruth O. Harris Middle School in Colton, $100

Apparel Construction: First place, Joanna Guo of Alvarado Intermediate School in Rowland Heights, sewing machine, $100; Second place, Yamel Grado of Cesar E. Chavez High School in Delano

Menu Planning & Table Display: First place, Nou Vang of Edison High School in Fresno, $100; Second place, Sachie Kawachi of Rowland High School in Rowland Heights; Third place, Vicky Hung of Alvarado Intermediate School in Rowland Heights

Salad Preparation: First place, Matthew Johnson of Las Plumas High School in Oroville, $100; Second place, Avery Emlaw of San Juan High School in Sacramento; Third place, Amy Shinoki of Mills High School in San Mateo

Consumer Education: First place, Arturo Rodriguez of Ruth O. Harris Middle School in Colton, $100

Child Development: First place, Jean Philippe Cruz of Rowland High School in Rowland Heights, $100; Second place, Vivienne Barrientos of Alvarado Intermediate School in Rowland Heights

Prepared Speech: First place, Pamela Xu of Rowland High School in Rowland Heights, $100; Second place, Micah Van Setten of Ruth O. Harris Middle School in Colton

Job Application & Interview: First place, Paulina Lim of Rowland High School in Rowland Heights, $100; Second place, Hallie Zhang of Rowland High School in Rowland Heights; Third place, Kathryna Ang of Rowland High School in Rowland Heights

Nutrition Education: First place, Edith Castaneda and Elisa Cabronero of Ruth O. Harris Middle School in Colton, $50 each; Second place, Lily Lam and Mandy Cheung of Rowland High School in Rowland Heights

Interior Design: First place, En Lin of Rowland High School in Rowland Heights, $100; Second place, Lacey Wilde of Kern Valley High School in Lake Isabella; Third place, Amanda Kirshenmen of Kern Valley High School in Lake Isabella

Creed Recitation: First place, Amanda Jones of Los Molinos High School in Los Molinos, $100; Second place, Fernanda Lemus of Fresno High School in Fresno; Third place, Joanie Hampton of Redwood High School in Visalia

FHA-HERO is part of a national organization formed more than 50 years ago, which was formerly known as Future Homemakers of America, but is now called Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.

The “HERO” portion of the state organization’s name reflects a change in focus to career development and leadership, as it stands for Home Economics Related Occupations. Although most if not all FHA-HERO members will pursue careers outside their home, California organization leaders opted to keep FHA part of the name because of widespread familiarity with the organization.

Future doctor finds role model in Dr. Albert Arteaga

(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) – Once, a young college graduate, the son of parents born in Mexico, wanted to be a doctor. It wasn’t money or prestige that drove him, but simply a desire to make things better for people.

More than 30 years ago, that young college graduate was Dr. Albert Arteaga, a graduate of La Sierra University in Riverside. After completing his residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Dr. Arteaga began his medical practice in Fontana in 1984.

His practice has since grown to a chain of five medical clinics in the Inland Empire, known as LaSalle Medical Associates. Dr. Arteaga also is chairman of the Latino Health Collaborative, and is widely regarded as an expert on health care.

He enjoys a successful practice, but perhaps his greatest success is helping thousands of people get quality health care who might not otherwise have received it. He treats all patients with dignity and respect and expects his staff to do the same, and as one of the top enrollers in all of California for Healthy Families, he has helped more than 20,000 children and their families obtain health care coverage.

Now another young college graduate, 22-year-old Evita Limon, so admires what she sees in Dr. Arteaga she aspires to follow in his footsteps.

This summer, the 2007 graduate of the University of California, Riverside will enroll in the University of California, Los Angeles medical school, taking part in a special program called UCLA-Prime. The program, which she will attend at UCR for two years and in Los Angeles for three, allows her to obtain both a Master’s degree and a medical doctorate (M.D.) in five years.

Dr. Arteaga is a guest lecturer at UC Riverside, and it was in Limon’s Health Care Disparities class at the university where she and her mentor first met. This course examines a subject Dr. Arteaga is working hard to overcome, that of how race, income and lack of insurance affect the quality of health care one receives.

“He gave a wonderful talk,” Limon said. “I sensed how passionate he was about this subject.”

After graduating from UC Riverside, Limon took an internship with the Health Careers Connection with the Latino Health Collaborative, and became further acquainted with Dr. Arteaga. A few months later she moved onto a second internship with Health-Net and another job with the Loma Linda University School of Religion, but recently began her third internship, this time at LaSalle Medical Associates.

In many ways, Limon is already much like Dr. Arteaga. Both are native Californians. Both have close family born in Mexico, and both are passionate about health care to help people.

For now, they also both work at LaSalle Medical Associates. Dr. Arteaga is the owner and president, and his new employee is an intern, helping both the physician and his wife Maria, the head nurse, in their administrative duties.

“I am truly inspired by the work they are doing in this community,” Limon said. “Mrs. Arteaga took me on a tour of one of the clinics and I wanted to be a patient there, because of the phenomenal treatment given to the patients.”

Limon plans to return to the Inland Empire after graduating from UCLA After three or four years of residency, she hopes to work first as a clinic physician, and later in an administrative role that will help her bring about significant change in health care policies.

“This very talented young lady is passionate about making a difference in this world,” Dr. Arteaga said. “Yet she is also passionate about people, and so I know that she will accomplish great things in health care in the very near future.”

It’s quite possible she will accomplish all of her goals through a new working arrangement with LaSalle Medical Associates, as she so strongly believes in its mission to provide quality and affordable health care to everyone, with dignity and respect.

“Working with patients and being able to improve the doctor-patient relationship initially drew me to pursue a career in medicine,” Limon said. “But after my experiences with the Latino Health Collaborative, my ultimate goal is to enact policy to improve the quality of health care.”

If Limon succeeds in her professional goals, she will walk very close to the path Dr. Arteaga has taken over the years. After graduating from medical school in 1976, working in social service programs and medical internships in the United States and Mexico, and completing his residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Dr. Arteaga began a private practice in Fontana about 25 years ago.

As Dr. Arteaga’s practice grew to five clinics, so did his passion for helping underserved populations – especially minorities, low-income people and the uninsured. In his role as president of LaSalle Medical Associates, which has 115 employees (including 13 physicians), many view him as an influential voice in efforts to make quality health care affordable to everyone.
LaSalle welcomes patients at all five of their Inland Empire clinics: 17577 Arrow Blvd. in Fontana; 1505 Seventeenth Street and 565 North Mt. Vernon Ave. in San Bernardino; 16455 Main St. in Hesperia; and 31762 Mission Trail in Lake Elsinore.

Appointments aren’t required, but are recommended by calling (909) 890-0407.

Dr. Arteaga: Never Turns Patients Away If They Can't Pay

(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) “For the 20-plus years I have been in practice, we have never turned away a patient because they couldn’t pay,” Dr. Albert Arteaga of LaSalle Medical Associates says. “As the son of an Adventist minister, I know I have an obligation to help whenever I can.”

And help he does, from aiding Inland Empire Hurricane Katrina survivors to outwardly welcoming low income, elderly and disabled Medi-Cal patients. It’s been pointed out that many physicians refuse to see Medi-Cal patients simply because doctors make vary little money doing so. “For us at LaSalle, it’s one more chance to give back to our communities, helping people who are reluctant to seek medical attention because they fear they just can’t afford it. Ultimately, though, it’s the children who would suffer. And I don’t want that,” Arteaga says.

As founder and CEO of LaSalle’s five Inland Empire clinics, Dr. Arteaga set out to not just aid those in need, but to change patients’ perception of “going to the doctor.” He explains, “I want everyone to feel that going to the doctor is no more intimidating than going to the grocery store.”

Another of Arteaga’s major objectives is that every single patient is treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their station in life. A recent survey of nearly 300 LaSalle patients showed that fully 100% of those surveyed said, “The physician listened carefully, explained things to me and was respectful.” And this feeling goes beyond the doctor in question, extending to the entire staffs at all the LaSalle clinics with 98% of the patients noting, “The LaSalle staff was very courteous and respectful.”

As any businessperson knows, however, to continue helping people, the company has to keep its doors open, to be profitable. And, in spite of focusing on the uninsured and low-income patients, LaSalle does just fine. “Our goal is to keep our expenses low while providing everyone high quality health care,” Dr. Arteaga said. “It is a challenge, but I have found this approach to be successful. The customers who can pay do so, and it more offsets those who can’t.”

Born in San Diego of a Seventh-day Adventist missionary father from Michoacan, Mexico, Arteaga says, “As the son of an Adventist minister, I know I have an obligation to help whenever I can. That is what we do.” He came by his love of, and cares for, people honestly. It was natural that the young man took to medical training and completed his degree from Universidad LaSalle in Mexico City. His graduation in 1976 was followed by four years of general practice. Following of his internship at Loma Linda University Medical Center he opened practice in Fontana in 1984.

The practice expanded, doctors and staff were added to efficiently serve the growing patient load. Soon enough, LaSalle Medical Associates, formed in 1996, added two clinics in San Bernardino, one in Hesperia and another in Lake Elsinore. Today, the LaSalle staff totals 115 employees with 13 physicians, two physician assistants and a nurse practitioner. In 2007, the LaSalle clinics welcomed 108,061 patient visits.

While initially focusing on serving children of the lower income and disabled, Arteaga then realized there were even greater community needs. With his guidance, LaSalle expanded its service to include family and internal medicine, and obstetrics/gynecology. All stemming from Arteaga’s “obligation to help whenever I can.”

Preventive healthcare is another of the LaSalle objectives. “Prevention is so much easier for patients than healing later problems,” Arteaga says.
His free Immunization Fairs are an example. For more than seven years the clinics have offered these for Inland Empire children. He adds, “Our objective with these fairs, and so many of our other 150 or so community programs (three times more than in the Los Angeles area), is to help parents understand how to keep their children well in the first place.”

How often have any of us made a doctor appointment, showed up right on time if not early – and then waited an hour. Another of Dr. Arteaga’s pet peeves: “How long will I have to wait” is the first question most people ask, Arteaga points out. “Everyone’s time is valuable to them,” he says, “and sitting what may seem endlessly in a waiting room is not what they had in mind. Respectful care includes respecting our patients’ time.”

But, sometimes it just can’t be helped. LaSalle welcomes walk-in patients at all five clinics, but sometimes that simply means things can get backed up. “We may get an emergency,” Arteaga explains, “or someone comes in much sicker than they led us to believe on the phone. A mother, on the other hand, may have arranged to bring in a child, but showed up with three who needed to be seen. Another may have arranged for a basic immunization for her daughter only to arrive with paperwork from the school for an entire physical.” He adds, “We want patients to be on their way as quickly as possible, of course. But first, we want to get it right, get it pleasant, and then get it fast. People understand that things come up unexpectedly, as long as you let them know what’s up. If you level with them, they’ll level with you.”

Life is not without its snags, however. In the case of medical practices accepting Medicare patients, the proposed 10% reduction in government medical payment is attention getting to most providers. For LaSalle, however, it’s not time for hand wringing. “Because of our organization’s structure,” explains Dr. Arteaga, “we can take more patients, if Medicare allows us to, to make up for the repayment reduction, and if we continue to increase our patient retention, we’ll have additional patient visits that will offset any reduction in Medicare payments.”

Public and professional recognition has not escaped LaSalle Medical Associates and Dr. Arteaga. In his efforts to provide healthcare services to the Inland Empire’s children, Arteaga was awarded the San Bernardino County Medical Society’s Merlin Hendrickson M.D. Award for his outstanding contribution to the community.

And the clinics were selected by the Inland Empire Health Plan as Riverside’s and San Bernardino’s best healthcare provider, while the African American Health Initiative selected LaSalle as a “model provider” of Black healthcare in San Bernardino County The San Bernardino Board of Supervisors has presented Dr. Arteaga the Resolution Award for his outstanding community efforts, and the Inland Empire Health Plan awarded LaSalle Medical Associates a Proclamation Award in appreciation of outstanding community work and for being the state’s number one enroller of the Healthy Families program, an insurance plan for children of low- to middle-income families.

“These awards,” he says, “are not just for me, but for the entire team of doctors, nurses and staff at LaSalle’s clinics. These are recognition of the entire company’s dedication to our patients and our communities we serve.”

Dr. Arteaga lives in Grand Terrace with his wife, Maria, his son and his two daughters.

The LaSalle medical clinics are at 17577 Arrow Blvd. in Fontana, 1505 West 17th St. and 565 N. Mt. Vernon Ave. in San Bernardino, 16455 Main St. in Hesperia and in Lake Elsinore at 31762 Mission Trail.

For additional information about LaSalle Medical Associates, call (909) 890-0407 or go on line to lasallemedical.com.
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Senator Gloria Negrete-McLeod named honorary member of FHA-HERO

Senator Gloria Negrete-McLeod

(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) – California FHA-HERO named State Senator Gloria Negrete McLeod (D-Chino) an honorary member of the organization in a ceremony held recently at the State Capitol.

“We’re grateful for her efforts supporting legislation that would provide more staff and more resources for Home Economics Careers and Technology Education,” said Janice DeBenedetti, state FHA-HERO adviser. “Our students and teachers have benefited greatly from her leadership.”

The awards presentation was conducted by the six state officers for California FHA-HERO: President Emily Mastrolia of Antioch; Vice President Cody Nore of Oroville; Secretary Darryl Johnson of Concord; Treasurer Bethany Stanton of Lake Isabella; Historian Bridget Deaton of Angels Camp and Reporter Sarah Rosendahl of Chino.

DeBenedetti also noted that Negrete McLeod has arranged visits to the State Senate chambers for state and regional FHA-HERO officers, and has issued two proclamations highlighting the contributions FHA-HERO has made to society. Both of the proclamations are displayed in the FHA-HERO headquarters office in Sacramento, DeBenedetti said.

FHA-HERO is a student leadership organization for students enrolled in home economics courses in California high schools , Regional Occupations Programs and some middle schools. These courses prepare students for careers in three employment sectors, which are Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation (which includes Culinary Arts); Fashion & Interior Design; and Education, Child Development & Family Services.

Home Economics Careers and Technology Education, part of the California Department of Education, oversees the FHA-HERO program.

FHA-HERO is part of a national organization formed more than 50 years ago, which was formerly known as Future Homemakers of America, but is now called Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.

The “HERO” portion of the state organization’s name reflects a change in focus, as it stands for Home Economics Related Occupations. Although most if not all FHA-HERO members will pursue careers outside their home, California organization leaders opted to keep FHA part of the name because of widespread familiarity with the organization.

Learn how to protect copyrights and trademarks

Attorney Douglas K. Mann

(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) How to protect a company’s copyrighted works and trademarks is the subject of a seminar The Art Institute of California-Inland Empire will hold Wednesday, May 21 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Douglas K. Mann, a Rancho Cucamonga attorney in the firm Snyder Walker & Mann, will present the seminar. It takes place in Rooms 161 and 162.

This seminar is open to the public, and will benefit advertising, public relations and marketing professionals, as well as others who produce trademarks or other copyrighted works. Anyone interested in attending should RSVP with Scott Saunders, Director of Career Services, by calling (909) 915-2100.

The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Culinary Management, Web Design & Interactive Media, Fashion & Retail Management, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation; and Associate of Science Degrees in Graphic Design and Culinary Arts.

For more information, or to arrange a tour, call The Art Institute at (909) 915-2100.

The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire is one of the Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu /InlandEmpire), a system of more than 40 locations throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals. For more information, call (909) 915-2100 or go on line to www.artinstitutes.edu /InlandEmpire.

Dr. Arteaga ending healthcare disparities

Dr. Albert Arteaga, president of LaSalle Medical Associates, five clinics employing 115 people including 13 physicians and serving more than 100,000 patient visits yearly. Dr. Arteaga has received awards from the San Bernardino County Medical Society and the African-American Health Initiative for his efforts to provide affordable, quality healthcare to all.

What Dr. Arteaga will give a presentation to future doctors enrolled in a class called Healthcare Disparities at the University of California, Riverside. Dr. Arteaga’s presentation will be on the healthcare delivery system provided by LaSalle Medical Associates.

Why? Students in this class are studying the topic of barriers to healthcare. This presentation is intended to give one view on what can and is being done today to address the issue and encourage others to work towards the cause of guaranteeing healthcare access for all.

WHEN: Tuesday, May 20 at 6 p.m.

WHERE: University of California Riverside Biostatistics building (B 600), 900 University Ave., Riverside, CA 92521

CONTACT: Ellen Porter, (909) 888-0321, Ellen@DameronCommunications.com

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Iron Giant Animator will visit Art Institute of California-Inland Empire

(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) Producer/director Adam Henry will give a presentation on animation, storyboarding and directing at the Art Institute of California-Inland Empire 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17.

The presentation will largely focus on one of Henry’s major past works, the highly-acclaimed Iron Giant cartoon, which grossed $5.7 million on its opening weekend in 1999, and has grossed more than $103 million in the nine years since.

This movie takes viewers on the adventures of a boy who in 1957 makes friends with an innocent alien creature that a paranoid government agent is bent on destroying. It was directed by Brad Birds and featured the voices of stars such as Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr. and Van Diesel .

“Adam Henry will talk about his work on the Iron Giant, what it was like to work for Brad Birds and what he’s doing now,” said Santosh Oomen, academic director for the Art Institute of California-Inland Empire’s Graphic Design and Animation & Media Arts departments.

Since creating animation for the Iron Giant, Henry has added a long list of films to his resume, where he has served as as an animator and character layout artist, and more recently, editor, director and producer. Among his other credits: Rugrats Go Wild, Rugrats in Paris, The Wild Thornberry’s Movie, Eight Crazy Nights and Quest for Camelot.

Additionally, in 2004, he created his own production business, Adam Henry Media. In this capacity, he has produced, directed and edited films for clients such as American Movie Classics (AMC), Comedy Central, 20th Century Fox and others.

The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Game Art & Design, Culinary Management, Graphic Design, Web Design & Interactive Media, Interior Design, Fashion and Retail Management and Media Arts & Animation. There are also Associate of Science degrees in Graphic Design and Culinary Arts. Each program is offered on a year-round basis, allowing students to work uninterrupted toward their degrees.

It’s not too late to start classes. Courses begin July 14, with offerings in the days, evenings and on weekends for new and reentry students. For details or a tour of the campus call (909) 915-2100, or go on line to artinstitutes.edu/inlandempire.

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The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire is one of The Art Institutes (artinstitutes.edu) with 40 educational institutions throughout North America providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals.

The Art Institute of California-Inland Empire offers life drawing class

(SAN BERNADINO, Calif.) Young artists will learn one of the most important skills in drawing – that of drawing the human body from a live model - when the Art Institute of California – Inland Empire holds its Life Drawing workshop on Saturday, May 17, from 1 - 5 p.m. The workshop will be open at no charge.

Santosh Oomen, academic director of animation of The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire, says, “We are committed to helping artists in the Inland Empire improve their talents. This class, for artists as young as 15 years old, will help them further their development with the skills they need.”


The Life Drawing workshops are usually offered on the third Saturday of every month. There are 21 seats available in each class. Students must bring their own pencils and drawing papers. The workshop is open to the public, those 15 years old or above, and the classes are offered at no charge.

Many people are greatly creative but lack focus,” Oomen says. “This workshop offers people a chance to focus that raw creative talent. Our goal is to help make better artists.”

Oommen says the workshop involves drawing from a live figure and covers topics such as anatomy and gestures. To sign up for the Life Drawing workshop, or for more information, call The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire at (909) 915-2100.

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The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire is one of The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu), with more than 40 educational institutions located throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals.

Culinary Students Win Knowledge Bowl

Chef Gerald Egger and his team from The Art Institute of California-Inland Empire.

(San Bernardino, Calif.) -- Culinary students from the International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California-Inland Empire placed near the top in a competition of schools from throughout the western United States.

The five-member team from the International Culinary School took the bronze medal in the Knowledge Bowl, at the American Culinary Federation’s Western Regional Conference, held April 18-20 in Salt Lake City, Utah. They won this award from a field of seven schools, said Chef Gerald Egger, who served as team coach for the event.

The winning team members are Roberto Pulido of Fontana, Brittany Wheeler and Eugenio Rodriguez, both of San Bernardino, Megan Frey of Moreno Valley and Angela Carriaga of Colton.

“Being that our school is so young, having only opened in January, 2007, this is a big accomplishment,” Chef Egger said. “We are also one of only two campuses of The Art Institute that qualified to compete. There are 38 campuses that are have an International Culinary Academy in the United States and Canada.”

The competition was initially open to all culinary schools in 11 western states.

The Knowledge Bowl is similar to a competition many college alumni may be familiar with, the College Bowl. In this game, teams representing schools go up against teams from other schools to answer questions in rapid succession, with points awarded for right answers until a winner is declared.

However, while the College Bowl is about subjects of general interest, the Knowledge Bowl focused entirely on culinary arts. The students were quizzed on such topics as culinary history, preparation techniques and general food questions.

In addition to their regular studies, the International Culinary School team spent 10 hours a week memorizing facts and practicing to prepare for the Knowledge Bowl, Chef Egger said. They began their extra study last November.

Two sponsors helped with the cost of the competition, Egger said. Tony Ghostine, owner of Washington Produce of Redlands provided meals and paid for lodging in Salt Lake City. Sysco Foods of Los Angeles provided airline tickets and educational study guides and books to help students study for the contest.

The Art Institute of California–Inland Empire offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Game Art & Design, Culinary Management, Graphic Design, Web Design & Interactive Media, Interior Design, Fashion and Retail Management and Media Arts & Animation. There are also Associate of Science degrees in Graphic Design and Culinary Arts. Each program is offered on a year-round basis, allowing students to work uninterrupted toward their degrees.

It’s not too late to start classes. Courses begin July 14, offering day, evening and weekend classes for new and reentry students. For details or a tour of the campus call (909) 915-2100, or go on line to www.artinstitutes.edu/inlandempire.

The Art Institute of California-Inland Empire is only one of more than 40 educational institutions within The Art Institutes system, located throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals.

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This Memorial Day, Show Appreciation To A Veteran

(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) During and immediately after the Civil War, it was the custom in many communities to honor the casualties by decorating their graves.

Not too long after the end of the Civil War, May 30 was set aside as a national holiday to honor all veterans., according to the website www.memorialday.org.

Since 1971, when Congress changed the date of the holiday to the last Monday in May, many people have lost sight of the original focus, the website notes. Still, at many cemeteries, people have an opportunity to show appreciation for veterans each Memorial Day, either by decorating graves with flowers, or by participating in ceremonies by local veteran’s groups.

But how about the veterans who are still living? Why not honor them with a special gift this Memorial Day?

For those who want to say thanks to a living veteran, and also help support the perpetual care of those who have passed on, a great gift choice is a custom-designed basket, mug or other container with a patriotic theme from The Bountiful Basket. This southern California gift basket company fills its gifts with unique and hard-to-find items, and can decorate the container with many colors of ribbon, including red, white and blue.

For any baskets sold with that patriotic color scheme, owner Marilyn Taylor donates a portion of the sales price to the Riverside National Cemetery Support Committee. The Riverside National Cemetery, located next to March Air Reserve Base in Riverside, is a national cemetery for veterans and their dependants.

“It is a cause near and dear to my heart,” Taylor said. “My dad is a veteran; he was in the Army-Air Force (the predecessor to today’s Air Force) during World War II. So, I know what sacrifices our veterans have made to protect our freedoms.”

The Bountiful Basket’s website, www.thebountifulbasket.com has a section showing some of the patriotic gifts Taylor and her team can make.

“For instance, the “Patriotic Coffee Break” is designed with the fanfare of a patriotic parade,” Taylor said. It contains biscotti, cookies, chocolates, coffee or cocoa and, in the large-size model, a patriotic mug. For smaller budgets, some of these goodies can be packaged with equally festive red, white and blue ribbons in the mug itself.”

Patriotic gifts can also be packaged in less traditional containers, like a child’s red wagon. Taylor fills them with tea, cinnamon, hard candies, peanuts, popcorn, sunflower seeds, cookies and more.

“This gift, which I call a Patriotic Welcome Wagon, epitomizes the American spirit,” Taylor said. “It is a great gift to say thank you to someone who has served in our armed forces, or one who simply loves the Red, White and Blue.”

The Red, White and Blue gifts are not just for Memorial Day, but whenever anyone buys them, a portion of the sale goes to the Riverside National Cemetery Support Committee.

“Many times, sons and daughters of a veteran will buy their dad these gifts for Fathers’ Day or their birthday, just to say thanks and I love you,” she said. “The patriotic gifts are also popular during election season.”

Whatever the occasion, The Bountiful Basket has more than 250 different baskets to choose from, $10 to $500. These are grouped by themes, such as holidays, corporate, children’s and teenagers’ baskets, college students’ designs, and gifts with different varieties of products within.

But, if none of those designs are exactly what you’re looking for, The Bountiful Basket can custom-make the perfect gift that you will be proud to give and will fit within your budget.

For more information, go to the website, or call Taylor at (909) 425-2203.

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MONTEL WILLIAMS BUS HELPS PEOPLE WITH FREE PRESCRIPTIONS

San Bernardino City Councilman Rikke Van Johnson congratulates LaSalle Medical Associates, Inc President Dr. Albert Arteaga for helping 38 local residents receive free or low cost prescription drugs. The Montel Williams’ “Help is Here Express Bus” visited LaSalle Medical Associates in San Bernardino recently and helped 38 people enroll in a program offering free and low-cost prescriptions.


LaSalle Medical Associates, Inc President Dr. Albert Arteaga watches as the The Montel Williams’ “Help is Here Express Bus” helps 38 people enroll in a program offering free and low-cost prescriptions. The bus visited LaSalle Medical Associates in San Bernardino recently. Those needing help with prescription drugs should call toll-free 1-888-4PPANOW or go online to www.pparx.org and sign up for the free service.



(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) – “Montel Williams’ bus goes all over the country to promote prescription assistance,” said Dr. Albert Arteaga, president of LaSalle Medical Associates. “He and the Partnership for Prescription Assistance understand that sometimes, people need help in the form of medicine, and that no one should be denied that help simply because they can’t afford to pay for it.”

The Montel Williams’ “Help is Here Express Bus” visited LaSalle Medical Associates in San Bernardino recently and helped 38 people enroll in a program offering free and low-cost prescriptions.

The bus, operated by the Partnership for Prescription Assistance, came to at LaSalle Clinic at 565 N. Mt. Vernon Ave. The bright orange, 45-foot long bus loaded with information and helpful people parked in clinic parking and helped people from the start to finish.

The Salle staff called their patients who don’t have insurance and invited them to come and apply fro the free Prescription medications. “We wanted to make sure our patients without insurance had an opportunity to get the free coverage, said Dr Arteaga.

The PPA left brochures and information for those who could not attend the event. Those needing help with prescription drugs should call toll-free 1-888-4PPANOW or go online to www.pparx.org and sign up for the free service.

“Millions of patients are already receiving free or nearly free drugs from these programs, but it is clear that millions of other Americans from all over the country -- in cities and rural areas alike – are not taking advantage of the help that is available to them,” said Montell Williams, who regularly addresses critically important societal issues on his television talk show. He is the national spokesman for the Partnership for Prescription Assistance.

The PPA’s goal is to educate uninsured and under-insured patients about drug assistance programs. It makes an effort to match patients with programs that appear to meet their needs.

The Partnership for Prescription Assistance (toll-free, 1-888-4PPANOW; www.pparx.org) is the only resource providing a single place to find more than 475 patient assistance programs, which include more than 180 programs offered by the pharmaceutical industry, according to www.pphrma.org , a website for the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.

More than 70 national health care organizations, as well as more than 1,000 local organizations make up the partnership. The national organizations include the American Academy of Family Physicians, the National Urban League, United Way of America, Easter Seals and the National Alliance for Hispanic Health.


LaSalle Medical Associates, Inc. has 115 employees (including 13 physicians). LaSalle welcomes patients at all five of their Inland Empire clinics: 17577 Arrow Blvd. in Fontana; 1505 Seventeenth Street and 565 North Mt. Vernon Ave. in San Bernardino; 16455 Main St. in Hesperia; and 31762 Mission Trail in Lake Elsinore.

Appointments aren’t required, but are recommended by calling (909) 890-0407.
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Wanted: Creative People for Creative Careers

Art Institute of California-Inland Empire Culinary Director Eyad Joseph with a photographer and one of the many dishes culinarians learn to create in the Culinary Arts program.

(Indio, Calif.) If you think making living doing something you love to do is impossible, then you don’t know about the huge demand for people in the creative careers like graphic design, culinary arts, computer game design, web design and interior design. To illustrate the possibilities, The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire comes to Indio in May to help high school seniors find careers they can love.

Campus Interim President Emam El-Hout says, “The primary mission, focus and ultimate goal of The Art Institute is to assist students toward the successful achievement of a satisfying creative career in their chosen field. To this end, we have brought together a dedicated group of professionals who are committed to providing students with career-oriented curricula - including the organizational, interpersonal and theoretical, as well as the practical skills needed to become a well trained entry-level job candidate in today’s competitive creative job market.”

Preview sessions will take place at the Fantasy Springs Resort, 84-245 Indio Parkway. Times are 10 a.m., 12 noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

“We’re proud of what The Art Institute has to offer high school students,” said Monica Jeffs, director of admissions. She added, “And we always look forward to bringing our message that you can love what you do and do what you love to all parts of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. This time we’ll be in Indio.”

Along with Monica will be five assistant directors of admissions to spend an hour explaining what The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire is all about and different career paths available. They’ll describe the curriculum and the degrees offered, the earning potential, review all the school’s financial aid and scholarship programs, discuss their professional award-winning faculty and preview The Art Institute’s multi-million dollar facility.

The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Culinary Management, Web Design & Interactive Media, Fashion & Retail Management, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation; and Associate of Science Degrees in Graphic Design and Culinary Arts.

To save your space, register on line at www.aipreview.com/indio or call The Art Institute at (909) 915-2100.

The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire is one of the Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu/InlandEmpire), a system of more than 40 locations throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals. For more information, call (909) 915-2100 or go on line to www.artinstitutes.edu/InlandEmpire.

Tin Man Triathlon & 5K Run/Walk/Roll

The 2008 Tin Man Triathlon and 5K Run/Walk/Roll will see hundreds of athletes compete at Cal State San Bernardino on June 22nd. All proceeds benefit the San Bernardino Sunset Rotary Club and its mission to improve lives both locally and internationally.

(San Bernardino, Calif) The San Bernardino Sunset Rotary Club is involved in many local and international activities, as well as youth scholarship awards. Our main fundraising event is the 22nd Annual Tin Man Triathlon and 5K Run/Walk/Roll, held at Cal State University, San Bernardino on Sunday, June 22, 2008

"This year we’ve added the “Challenged Challenge” for athletes with disabilities to compete equally on the challenging core competitor’s course (with only minimal adjustments)," aid Thom Salisbury event chaiperson

"This is the pioneer “Tin Man” Triathlon and it is very well-respected in the triathlon community attracting hundreds of athletes and their families from all over Southern California," Salisbury added.

The Rotray club is respectfully are asking for the community’s assistance and support, which can be provided in the following ways: Participate as an athlete; Become a sponsor with levels starting as low as $250, each includes a display opportunity; Donate products to be awarded as door prizes to participants; Display our ENTRY FORMS in your place of business.

Should you have any questions, please call: John Williams, 951-279-0692 or Thom Salisbury at 909-855-3116, or visit RotaryTriathlon.com




ARGOSY UNIVERSITY HOSTS SEMINAR TO EXPLAIN HOW VOTERS MONITOR EDUCATION FUNDS

SANTA ANA, Calif. – May 7, 2007 – Mona Field, a member of the Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees will be a guest presenter at Argosy University/Orange County’s next symposium. 

 The event, which is scheduled from 4 -5:45 p.m., Wednesday, May 9, is open to university faculty and students. Field has been a professor at Glendale Community College since 1982, where she has taught subjects such as “American Political Ideals,” 

“California Government” and “Introduction to Sociology.” She has also written extensively on social, educational and government issues, including authoring the college textbook, “California Government and Politics Today.” Field’s presentation, titled 

“You as An Educator and the California Political Process,” gives students insight into how public education is funded and regulated by California voters, said Dr. Jeanette Elliott who is organizing the symposium. 

 “The symposium focuses on issues which are relevant to students in our College of Education and Human Development,” Elliott said. 

“These students include faculty, staff and administrators from K-12 school districts, community colleges and university districts. Staying on top of how public education is funded helps educators make informed decisions.” 

 For more information or to RSVP, contact Dr. Jeanette Elliott at jelliott@argosyu.edu or call (714) 338-6200. Argosy University/Orange County campus is one of 18 Argosy University (www.argosyu.edu) locations in 12 states. 

Argosy University offers doctoral and master's degree programs in psychology, business, counseling, and education. Argosy University also offers bachelor's degree completion programs in psychology and business, and associate's degree programs in various health sciences fields. 

Argosy University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA) (30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602, (800) 621-7440, www.ncahlc.org). Media Contacts: Christian Flathman Sr. Director of Communications 912.201.8114 cflathman@edmc.edu ARGOC-PR-120.1-FIELD Manny Otiko Dameron Communications (909) 888-0017 manny@dameroncommunications.com

Montel Williams Bus Helps People With Free Prescriptions

(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) – Montel Williams’ “Help is Here Express Bus” will visit LaSalle Medical Associates in San Bernardino Wednesday, May 7 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The bus, operated by the Partnership for Prescription Assistance, will stop at LaSalle Medical Associates, 565 N. Mt. Vernon Ave. The bright orange, 45-foot long bus loaded with information and helpful people will park in the lot next to LaSalle’s clinic to enroll people in a program offering free and low-cost prescriptions.

“Millions of patients are already receiving free or nearly free drugs from these programs, but it is clear that millions of other Americans from all over the country -- in cities and rural areas alike – are not taking advantage of the help that is available to them,” said Williams, who regularly addresses critically important societal issues on his television talk show. He is the national spokesman for the Partnership for Prescription Assistance.

The organization’s goal is to educate uninsured and under-insured patients about drug assistance programs. It makes an effort to match patients with programs that appear to meet their needs.

“Montel Williams’ bus goes all over the country to promote prescription assistance,” said Dr. Albert Arteaga, president of LaSalle Medical Associates. “He and the Partnership for Prescription Assistance understand that sometimes, people need help in the form of medicine, and that no one should be denied that help simply because they can’t afford to pay for it.”

The Partnership for Prescription Assistance (toll-free, 1-888-4PPANOW; www.pparx.org) is the only resource providing a single place to find more than 475 patient assistance programs, which include more than 180 programs offered by the pharmaceutical industry, according to www.pphrma.org , a website for the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.
More than 70 national health care organizations, as well as more than 1,000 local organizations make up the partnership. The national organizations include the American Academy of Family Physicians, the National Urban League, United Way of America, Easter Seals and the National Alliance for Hispanic Health.
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Montel Williams Comes to San Bernardino at LaSalle Medical Associates May 7

Media Alert

Montel Williams Comes to San Bernardino at LaSalle Medical Associates May 7

Who: The Montel Williams show "Help is Here Express Bus" Possibly - Montel Williams and Dr. Albert Arteaga President of LaSalle Medical Associates, Inc.,

Visuals: Patients needing help with their prescriptions.

Where: LaSalle Medical Associates, Mt. Vernon and Fifth Street location in San Bernardino.

When: Wednesday, May 7th from 1-3 pm

Why: "Help is Here Express Bus" - "Partnership for Prescription Assistance." Spanish translators provided by LaSalle Medical Associates, inc.

What: The 45 feet long "Bus" will be parked in our extra lot beside the clinic

Contact: Please if you wish to attend, call Carl Dameron or Ellen Porter at Dameron Communications (909) 888-0321.


LaSalle Medical Associates, Inc. is one of the Inland Empires largest Independent physician groups serving more than 100,000 medical visits per year. LaSalle provides medical care for pregnant women, children, adults and seniors. LaSalle helps families without insurance qualify for low and no cost health insurance. No patient is turned away from LaSalle regardless of their ability to pay.

Former American Idol Finalist to Perform at Berdoo Bikes & Blues Rendezvous

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (April 23, 2008) – An American Idol finalist from this season, Amanda Overmyer will perform at the Berdoo Bikes & Blues Rendezvous in the downtown streets of San Bernardino.

 

Opening ceremonies will include her version of the Star Spangled Banner on Friday, May 2 on the Time Warner “D” Street stage at 6 p.m.  Saturday she will be available for photo opportunities, autographs and visiting with attendees.

 

An American Idol contestant this season, Overmyer was voted off as Number 11 of the finalists.  “It was a run.  Number 11 was more than I could ever expect,” she noted after being eliminated.

 

Born in Little Rock, AR in 1984, Amanda’s love for music started at a young age performing at musical events and competitions trying a variety of genres before finding both her niche and her exhilaration in Rock ‘n Roll.  Deemed “a nurse that rocks” Amanda is fueled by another passion, riding her Harley Davidson.

 

“She is perfect for our Berdoo Bikes & Blues Rendezvous and is excited about appearing,” says Wayne Austin, president and CEO of the San Bernardino Convention & Visitors Bureau.  “Her sound is very unique, a combination of blues and rock, a style that has been compared to Janis Joplin.  She loves to ride her Harley Davidson, and she’s a nurse.” 

 

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the newly named Edward G. Hirschman Burn Center at the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center.

 

“This is just one more element to make our inaugural event a great success, giving riders and spectators more fun and entertainment,” states Karen Blanco, director of communications for the San Bernardino Convention and Visitors Bureau.  The SBCVB has partnered with the San Bernardino City Professional Firefighters and the City of San Bernardino to create this springtime festival.

Other attractions to the Berdoo Bikes & Blues Rendezvous will include a 66-mile poker run, continuous live entertainment on two stages, the World Guinness Tallest Ride-able Motorcycle, Team Peterson N.A.H.A. signing autographs, RAS Racing with trial stunt shows, a judged bike show with awards, custom builders with masterpieces on display including bikes owned by Vince Neil from Mötley Crüe and Ozzy Osbourne, dyno drags, and vendor and sponsor exhibits along the closed and fenced streets.

 

Tickets can be purchased at “Our Town” the retail partner of the California Welcome Center – San Bernardino at 1955 Hunts Lane, off Hospitality Lane in San Bernardino.  Visit

www.route-66.org for additional event information.

 

The San Bernardino Convention & Visitors Bureau (SBCVB) is a private, non-profit corporation providing destination sales and marketing services for the City of San Bernardino. As a sales and marketing organization, the main objective of the San Bernardino CVB is to promote and market the San Bernardino area as a tourism destination and meeting site.

 

Free classes in Fontana show how to manage children's asthma

(FONTANA, Calif.) – LaSalle Medical Associates will hold free classes to teach parents how to manage their children’s asthma. Children are also welcome to attend.

The classes take place Wednesday, May 7 at the LaSalle Medical Associates clinic in Fontana, 17577 Arrow Blvd. LaSalle Medical Associates offers a 10 a.m. class in Spanish, and a 1 p.m. class in English.

“This class educates parents about the signs and symptoms of asthma,” said Dr. Albert Arteaga, president of LaSalle Medical Associates. “Most children with asthma can live completely normal lives, so long as it is treated with the proper medication and the adults around them know what to do in an emergency.”

“This class educates parents about the signs and symptoms of asthma,” said Dr. Albert Arteaga, president of LaSalle Medical Associates. “Most children with asthma can live completely normal lives, so long as it is treated with the proper medication and the adults around them know what to do in an emergency.”

The course will educate parents about asthma triggers, medications and methods of delivery, and how to react properly in an emergency situation. All participants will receive a free pillow encasement to help protect an asthmatic child from harmful dust mites.

The classes are hosted by LaSalle Medical Associates and given by the American Lung Association of California.

For more information about the Fontana class, call (909) 380-8016.

Free classes in Hesperia show how to manage children's asthma

(HESPERIA, Calif.) – LaSalle Medical Associates will hold free classes to teach parents how to manage their children’s asthma. Children are also welcome to attend.

The classes take place Wednesday, April 30 at the LaSalle Medical Associates clinic in Hesperia, 16455 Main Street. LaSalle Medical Associates offers a 10 a.m. class in Spanish, and a 1 p.m. class in English.

“This class educates parents about the signs and symptoms of asthma,” said Dr. Albert Arteaga, president of LaSalle Medical Associates. “Most children with asthma can live completely normal lives, so long as it is treated with the proper medication and the adults around them know what to do in an emergency.”

The course will educate parents about asthma triggers, medications and methods of delivery, and now to react properly in an emergency situation. All participants will receive a free pillow encasement to help protect an asthmatic child from harmful dust mites.

The classes are co-sponsored by the American Lung Association of California.

For more information about the Hesperia class, call (760) 947-2161.