WHITTIER HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group – Fall 2024
Whittier, California, NOVEMBER 15, 2024 – Whittier Hospital Medical Center earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them. ”We are pleased to receive a Grade “A” from The
The 22 Ruck March for Veterans from Chino to Montebello
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 13, 2024 Contact: Fred Zermeno | Email: fred.zermeno@sen.ca.gov | 213-219-1060 and Karla Caceres 626-806-2120 MEDIA ADVISORY The 22 Ruck March for Veterans from Chino to Montebello Montebello, CA – The 31-mile walk will start at midnight in Chino and end approximately at 11am at Rio’s Pizza in Montebello. This event is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues faced by Veterans and the critical need for mental health support services. Organizer
FINANCIAL FOCUS® - What should you do with your tax refund?
It’s almost that time of year when many people start receiving their tax refunds. If you get one, what will you do with it? Of course, the answer will depend somewhat on how big your refund is. Last year, the average refund amount was about $2,750, according to the Internal Revenue Service's Filing Season Statistics report. Whatever the size of your refund, you’ll want to maximize its benefit. Here are a few suggestions: • Contribute to your IRA. If you were to receive about $2,750, it would go a
FINANCIAL FOCUS® - How will higher rates affect you?
As you know, interest rates have risen considerably over the past couple of years. But what does this mean to you, as a consumer and as an investor? From a consumer’s standpoint, it’s not hard to see the effects of higher interest rates. If you want to take out a mortgage or refinance an existing one, you’ll find that it’s considerably more costly, in terms of the interest you’ll pay, than it was a few years ago. And the same is true of car loans and credit cards. Paying these debts at higher rates can
How to Decide What Type of Business Option is Right for You in Whittier, California
If you’re a Whittier, California resident who’s ready to dive into entrepreneurship and become your own boss, it’s important to choose the right business option for you. The best way to approach this decision is by taking a step back and assessing your skills and experience, researching market demand, creating a business plan, and figuring out how much time you have to devote to a business. Once you’ve done your due diligence, you can move forward with confidence knowing that you’ve chosen the right
Your Road to Solopreneurial Success: A 3 Day To-Do List
We’re so excited to be new members of the Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce! If you have any questions about our service, please feel free to reach out to us. Our member directory page contains contact information, including our phone number: (844) 493-6249. Are you hoping to start a solopreneurial venture of your very own, but you aren’t sure where to begin? You might be surprised to learn it’s quicker and easier than it seems, especially if you don’t go it alone. In fact, you can form, run and