Congressman Mark Takano and other officials celebrated the facility launch with two ribbon-cutting ceremonies and check presentation last Friday

Riverside, CA –  Riverside Community Health Foundation (RCHF) and Neighborhood Healthcare celebrated two ribbon-cutting ceremonies at the Eastside Health Center Building A and Eastside Health Center Building B.

RCHF, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the community, partnered with Neighborhood Healthcare late last year to assume operations of both clinics without service interruption.

Both facilities, located at 1970 and 1971 University Ave, will accept Medi-Cal and Medicare along with other insurance while providing primary care, behavioral health, pediatrics, women’s health, prenatal, and dental care with expanded specialty services such as acupuncture and chiropractic care. The RCHF and Neighborhood Healthcare relationship expands both organizations’ capabilities to offer individuals and families in the area quality, compassionate care regardless of situation or circumstance at these and other facilities.

“We are excited to celebrate our partnership with Neighborhood Healthcare,” said Dan Anderson, D. Min, President/CEO of Riverside Community Health Foundation. “The organization has a proven track record of quality care, and we are excited to continue to work with them to foster healthier and happier communities through compassionate and quality care.”

U.S. Congressman Mark Takano participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremonies, which included a check presentation on behalf of the Congressional Appropriations Committee for the Community Project Funding awarded to RCHF for the renovations of Eastside Health Center Building A and Arlanza Family Health Center. California Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes and Riverside Councilmember Clarissa Cervantes also joined the activities.

"I'm thrilled to have secured $2 million in federal Community Project Funding for Riverside Community Health Foundation," said Congressman Mark Takano. "RCHF provides vital health services for some of the most vulnerable populations in my district, and I look forward to the impact that these renovations will have on access to care in our community."

“We offer more than just medical care,” said Rakesh Patel, MD, CEO of Neighborhood Healthcare. “Together with RCHF, our programs and resources can help individuals and families with everything from obtaining insurance coverage to planning a family.”

Individuals desiring to schedule a Neighborhood Healthcare appointment may do so online at www.nhcare.org/schedule or call 833-867-4642.

Media Contact:

Anna Holbrook | (951) 788-3471 | anna@rchf.org