The towering history of Mt. Rubidoux near Riverside
Just west of Riverside stands a rocky peak protruding from the wide plain of the Jurupa Valley below. The mountain is crowned with a monument and large cross visible even to those whizzing by on the freeway.
VA launches national PACT Act Summer VetFest to encourage Veterans and survivors to apply for new health care and benefits
In July, VA will kick off PACT Act Summer VetFest to inform Veterans, their families, and survivors about the PACT Act and encourage them to apply for the health care and benefits they have earned. The PACT Act, which President Biden signed into law on Aug. 10, 2022, is the biggest expansion of Veteran health care and benefits in generations.
Risk of Problem Drinking Rises Among Thirty-Something Women
Excessive drinking and alcohol-related deaths are increasing at an alarming rate among women, particularly among reproductive-aged women in their late 20s and 30s. Traditionally, women tend to reduce their alcohol consumption once they have children; and in recent years, more middle-aged women have delayed or skipped motherhood.
CMS Office of the Actuary Releases 2022-2031 National Health Expenditure Projections
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Office of the Actuary released projections of National Health Expenditures (NHE) and health insurance enrollment for the years 2022-2031.
VA stands up Agency Equity Team to ensure that all Veterans receive the world-class care and benefits they deserve
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced the establishment of an Agency Equity Team to ensure that VA delivers on its promise to provide world-class care and benefits to all Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors — regardless of their age, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, or sexual identity.
