RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, Calif., May 13, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) held the
first of three Maternal Wellness Events on May 9, inviting moms and moms-to-be to its
Riverside Community Wellness Center (CWC) to learn the ABCs of
motherhood and baby.
As part of Maternal Health Awareness Month in May, the health
plan partnered with community agencies with a "mommy and baby"
focus to provide resources, from access to prenatal and postpartum
support to the importance of scheduling wellness visits for baby in
the first years of life.
Raffle prizes and diaper giveaways provided an additional boost
of support for moms like Laurisa
Castañeda, a Riverside resident who had little on hand in
anticipation of baby number two prior to the event.
"This is like an early Mother's Day and baby shower combined,"
shared Castañeda. "When you come from nothing and you don't have
anything, it's really helpful to have a resource like this."
All three IEHP Wellness Centers plan events around the needs of
the communities they serve, inviting partners with hands-on
experience and knowledge of the issues most impacting their area of
focus. All information, classes and resources provided are
free.
"Support from the center and the community show our moms they
know of people who have their back," said Ruth Villalpando Albarran, an IEHP behavioral
health care manager.
Two more Maternal Wellness Events are set for Tuesday, May 14 from 2-5
p.m. at 805 W. Second St., Suite C, in San Bernardino and Tuesday, May 21 from 10
a.m.-1 p.m., at 12353 Mariposa Road, Suites C-2 and C-3, in
Victorville.
To register or to learn more, visit www.iehp.org or call
866-228-4347.
About IEHP
With a mission to heal and inspire the human spirit, Inland
Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is one of the top 10 largest Medicaid
health plans, the largest not-for-profit Medicare-Medicaid public
health plan in the country, and for the third year in a row,
certified as A Great Place To Work®. Founded in 1996,
IEHP supports more than 1.5 million Riverside and San
Bernardino County residents enrolled in Medicaid or IEHP
DualChoice (those with both Medi-Cal and Medicare). As of 2024,
IEHP also offers Covered California plans, further ensuring health
care access for even more IE residents. Today, IEHP has a robust
network of quality doctors throughout our two counties and nearly
4,000 team members who are fully committed to the vision: We will
not rest until our communities enjoy optimal care and vibrant
health. To learn more, go to iehp.org.
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SOURCE Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP)