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Vol 52, NO. 25
THIS WEEK Gloria’s Corner
Westside store owner’s life celebrated during prayer vigil
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#operation snacksack to feed homeless in San Bernardino A7
Kick-off Summer with Critter Camp A15
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Free Family Health Clinic on June 14
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he 21st Annual Free Family Health Clinic will be held on Sunday, June 14, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Indian Springs High School, 650 N Del Rosa Drive, San Bernardino, PHOTO/ANTHONY VICTORIA California 92410. This free Bassem (Sam) El Hassanieh, 39, passed away on May 24, after being hit by a car in San Bernardino. clinic is for people who do not on Friday June 5 of her late hus- earnest in the background. “He have health insurance or the By Anthony Victoria band’s skill of making people smile loved to make people laugh, per- means to pay for health care. The community health clinic anka El Hassanieh spoke and his capability to bring people haps without even knowing. Inside will be providing free service of all ethnic backgrounds together. of Westside Food and Liquor, we during a prayer vigil held and consultation including: “My husband--he was a characat the Temple Missionary Westside cont. on next page internal medicine; women and ter,” she said, as people laughed in Baptist Church in San Bernardino children’s medical health care; eye, ear, nose and throat medical services; blood sugar and cholesterol screenings; dental services; alternative medicine and acupuncture. . This event will be staffed by medical professionals, staff and volunteers from the Buddhist Tzu Chi Free Clinic. This year the Tzu Chi Foundation will be partnering with the San Bernardino City Unified School District, Lucky Farms, Mexican Consulate Office, Molina Health Care, LULAC, and other school districts and community organizations. Pre-registration is suggested. Please call Angelica Quiroga, 909-381-1294.
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Pro-immigration advocates remain optimistic about “Health for All” bill
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undocumented immigrants to receive health care benefits similar to Medical, despite facing opposihe California Senate on tion and undertaking amendments June 2 approved a health due to concerns over state costs. care bill that will allow The legislation is currently being
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Left to right: IEIYC organizers Elizabeth Ojeda, Dianey Murillo, and Saira Murillo. By Anthony Victoria
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