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The Community Paper of Record
Vol. 56, No. 02
Serving the San Gabriel Valley Since 1966
January 23, 2019
City and County Expanding Health Care Center in El Monte by Staff Writer El Monte
Many uninsured San Gabriel Valley patients often must travel to LAC+USC Medical Center in Boyle Heights for emergency and urgent care services, which is not conducive to quality and timely care. In response, today the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved an investment of $6.6 million to renovate the El Monte Comprehensive Health Center Primary Care Clinic, which includes adding an Urgent Care Center to the facility, to ensure local residents gain quick access to emergency medical care. “Many San Gabriel Valley residents, particularly Latino and Asian American immigrant communities, children, and senior citizens, lack access to quality health care,” said LA County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, whose First District includes the City of El Monte. “I am committed to eliminating this gap that hurts our most vulnerable and underserved communities, and to expanding access to health care services for all residents in the San Gabriel Valley.” In a letter, which was approved
by the Board of Supervisors, the LA County Department of Public Works requested that the Board approve the two plans and authorize the advertising of the proposals so that the Department could actualize a contract for the projects. The projects have a combined total budget of $6.6 million. The $1.3 million Primary Care Clinic construction project will entail remodeling 3,400 square feet to accommodate a reception and waiting room, a treatment room, eight exam rooms, staff and managerial offices, and restrooms. The new spaces will allow medical professionals to treat patients with health maintenance and chronic disease management services. The construction of a new $1.7 million Urgent Care Center will include refurbishing 5,400 square feet to house a reception and waiting room, a nurse’s station, two triage rooms, four observation rooms, a treatment room, education and counseling offices, five exam rooms, restrooms, and staff and managerial offices. The Urgent Care Center will be located on the first floor of
the El Monte Comprehensive Health Center. Both the Primary Care Clinic and the Urgent Care Center will be located at 10953 Ramona Blvd. in the City of El Monte. The projects will also include the removal and installation of new partitions, ceiling tiles, flooring and casework; fire alarm system upgrades, and compliance with accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The
construction is expected to begin in June 2019 and is estimated to be completed in September 2020. “Access to healthcare is a fundamental right for everyone,” said Mayor Andre Quintero. “We thank Supervisor Hilda L. Solis and the L.A. County Board of Supervisors for their leadership in securing accessible quality healthcare for our community and neighboring cities.”
their feelings and build confidence through art, and are very excited to have their work honored. Parszik, an exceptional art teacher, and her students have enjoyed a long history of success over the years in a variety
of art competitions. Parszik is extremely proud of Bianca Villeda, a former Madrid Middle School student who promoted from 8th grade this past June, who was accepted into the prestigious
Ryman Program, a two year program sponsored the Disney Foundation for young artists. “Students accepted into this elite
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Madrid Middle School Student Artists Honored for their Artwork
by Michelle Earle, Mt View School District, Contributing Writer El Monte
Madrid Middle School in the Mountain View School District is celebrating the achievements of its student artists. The artwork of 13 students was published in the Fall 2018 Celebrating Art book, a publication that brings together the best student artists in North America, and 34 students were awarded ribbons in the Los Angeles County Fair America’s Kids Art Expo including 14 First Place ribbons and 20 Second Place ribbons. The award-winning artists are current and former students in Madrid teacher, Sue Parszik’s art class. The winning artwork that caught the judges’ eyes included still life drawings and self-portraits created with pencil and charcoal, pen and ink drawings, watercolor art, and clay projects. The students appreciate the opportunity to take art class and express their creativity, sharpen their critical thinking skills, communicate
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