Drew Roth

A Major Win for Health Care Access in Imperial County

Late last month, Imperial County reached a significant health care milestone with the Imperial Valley Healthcare District’s (IVHD) acquisition of El Centro Regional Medical Center. This is the final piece in creating a unified health care district (which also includes Pioneers Medical Center in Brawley), designed to strengthen care delivery and better serve residents in Imperial County. With bondholders having agreed to the transaction, the last remaining hurdle has been cleared, paving the way for the district’s completion. Bondholders are working through the final administrative and regulatory steps of the transition’s formal completion.

5 Things To Know: Community Input Requested for San Diego County’s Legislative Program

The San Diego County Office of Economic Development and Governmental Affairs is seeking community input for the 2027 Legislative Program, which outlines the Board of Supervisors’ policy priorities at the state and federal levels. A virtual community forum will be held Aug. 25 from 5 to 6 p.m. (PT); the deadline to submit public comment is Sept. 14. To learn more or share feedback, visit Engage San Diego or email comments to legislative.program@sdcounty.ca.gov.  

5 Things To Know: San Diego and Imperial Counties to Convene for Environmental Health 

Stakeholders are invited to register for the Border Health Collaborative's Environmental Health Symposium on Oct. 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Alpine. Participants will be able to connect with environmental health experts, clinicians, academics, promotores, regional advocates, and border health partners on how environmental systems are reshaping health across the Cali-Baja border region.  

5 Things To Know: Domestic Violence Council to Host Virtual Training 

The San Diego Domestic Violence (DV) Council is hosting a one-day virtual training — DV Essentials — on Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (PT). This training is intended for professionals seeking basic training on domestic violence and will cover screening, risk factor identification, safety planning, resources, and more.

5 Things To Know: CHA Makes Case That Now Is the Time to Overturn OHCA’s Unlawful Cost Targets 

Last week, the California Hospital Association (CHA) filed its latest legal brief with the San Francisco Superior Court establishing why the judge must reject the Office of Health Care Affordability’s (OHCA’s) request to dismiss the case. While OHCA continues its attempts to dodge any oversight, CHA’s latest petition demonstrates why judicial scrutiny is needed now — OHCA’s spending targets are already causing direct and immediate harm...

5 Things To Know: ACHE Annual Conference to Feature Three Panels

The American College of Healthcare Executives will host its annual conference at Scripps Memorial La Jolla on Feb. 6 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (PT). Panels include The State of Healthcare: Industry Leaders’ Perspectives, Navigating Key Legislative Issues Facing Healthcare Leaders, and Innovative Partnerships for Success: Leveraging Public Health and Health System Collaboration. Registration is open for this opportunity to earn...

5 Things To Know: Training Course Will Focus on Inhalant Trends and Risks

The San Diego County Substance Use and Overdose Taskforce Community Resilience Committee is holding an online training course — “Inhalants: Nitrous Oxide and Other Inhalants. Current Trends and Dangers” — from 1 to 2:30 p.m. (PT) on Jan. 29. The community is invited to register to learn more about current trends, as well as short- and long-term...

5 Things To Know: Personal Care Service Options Guide Now Available

The County of San Diego has released a digital guide designed to help professionals such as social workers, clinic staff, and hospital discharge planners navigate and access personal care services. These services are for Medi-Cal members who are 55 and older, including those with dementia, as well as people with disabilities, and allow them to...