Charitable investments in the Inland Empire will pay lasting dividends

Originally published in the San Bernardino Sun on Friday, December 26, 2025, part of the Inspiring Vibrant Health Column. As the holiday giving season comes to a close, there is still an opportunity to make a gift that will provide lasting benefits throughout the coming year. What if you could make an investment today that […]

Inland Empire takes center stage at governor candidate forum

Governor candidates take stage at the Health Matters Forum.

Originally published in the Daily Bulletin on Friday, November 28, 2025, part of the Inspiring Vibrant Health Column. In a region often overlooked in statewide policy issues, the Inland Empire took center stage during a gubernatorial candidate forum held Nov. 7 at UC Riverside. At the Health Matters Forum — organized by 11 of California’s leading health-focused foundations, […]

Champion for Vibrant Health Spotlight: Out of the Ashes

Amber Royer presents drug prevention program.

Founded in 2023 and based in Hemet, California, Out of the Ashes emerged from devastating personal loss. Its founder, a longtime healthcare provider, Royer, lost her 18-year-old son, Richard, to a counterfeit fentanyl-laced pill. What began as a mother’s mission to raise awareness has grown into a powerful community organization educating thousands about the dangers of fentanyl and the importance of compassion in prevention.

IEHP Foundation Announces New Members to its Board of Directors 

IEHPF New Board Members

IEHP Foundation recently announced the appointment of Michelle Rai and Gerard V. Tamparong to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Both individuals bring valuable expertise from their respective fields: Rai in marketing and communications, and Tamparong in financial investment.