Dear UCR Health Team and Valued Stakeholders,
This past month, I had the opportunity to travel to Sacramento and meet with key legislators to share the exciting progress we’re making at UCR Health and to advocate for the future of healthcare in our region. These conversations were focused and forward-looking, centered on how we can work together to expand access, improve health outcomes, and build a stronger healthcare infrastructure in the Inland Empire.
At the heart of our discussion was the strategy we’ve developed for the growth of the UCR Health clinical enterprise. Our vision is bold, and it is deeply rooted in our mission to serve the Inland Empire—a region that is among the fastest-growing in California, yet remains significantly under-resourced in both primary and specialty care, as well as inpatient beds and hospital-based services.
We have developed a plan to build a clinically integrated network that brings together UCR Health providers and key community partners. This network is designed to bridge gaps in care and ensure patients have access to comprehensive, high-quality services close to home. By aligning with like-minded organizations and providers, we can offer a broader spectrum of care, improve coordination, and expand our clinical footprint across the region.
This work is more than a strategy—it’s a commitment to health equity, to advancing academic medicine, and to ensuring that our growing communities are not left behind when it comes to healthcare access and innovation.
Thank you for the work each of you does to support this vision. Together, we are not only growing a health system—we are shaping a healthier future for the Inland Empire.
Best Regards,
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