Riverside County - RCRMC Foundation/KBHOME Mobile Health Clinic Donation

June 23, 2011 - PRLog -- (Riverside, CA) - A Mobile Health Clinic, purchased by the Riverside County Regional Medical Center Foundation through a partnership with KB HOME, is the newest addition to the County of Riverside School and Community Based Clinic (SCBC) Program. The Mobile Health Clinic will be operated by Riverside County Regional Medical Center. The clinic will provide a new access point for healthcare and enable the program to expand throughout Riverside County.
A special Ribbon Cutting ceremony will be held at the Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 8:30 a.m. at the County Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street, Riverside. Complimentary blood pressure and blood sugar tests will be offered following the ceremony.

The Southern California Division of KB Home formed a partnership with the RCRMC Foundation in 2007 and committed to help raise $1,000,000 (net) by 2021 to further the Foundation’s mission. The proceeds from the first five years of their KB HOME Golf Classic were used to purchase the Mobile Health Clinic.

About the SCBC Program
The SCBC Program serves the residents of Riverside County that have limited access to health care providers. Program services include healthcare education, general medical exams, immunizations, vaccinations, as well as screening and treatment of chronic health conditions for adults, children and families. The early detection, treatment and effective ongoing management of chronic illnesses is crucial. The team is comprised of a healthcare provider, a pharmacist, a licensed vocational nurse, a
health services assistant and supporting staff.

About the RCRMC Foundation
The RCRMC Foundation was formed in 1989 as a non-profit organization. The mission of the Foundation is to support Riverside County Regional Medical Center by providing comprehensive and vigorous programs of community awareness and education, public relations and fundraising activities.

For information on the SCBC Program call (951)486-7555.

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The Medical Center is a level II Trauma Center for adults and pediatrics. There are 362 beds in the main acute-care hospital and 77 beds in a separate psychiatric facility.There are adult, pediatric and neonatal intensive care units & birthing center.