Health agency enjoys their teacher extern experience. Jennifer Pennell from the Department of Public Health wrote to the Inland Coalition about their teacher extern, Marcia: "This was an incredible learning experience for both agencies. Thank you for the wonderful opportunity. Marcia was a great extern. I enjoyed meeting with her and spending time together sharing information. We both learned from one another and intend to keep in touch."

Jennifer Pennell , MPH, CHES

Department of Public Health

Accreditation Coordinator

If you or a health agency you know would like the opportunity to host a great teacher extern, please see the attached information and contact Carol Allbaugh via email at carol@we-reachout.org. ~

29th Annual Children's Network Conference coming this September. Jesuit Priest, Father Gregory Boyle, who founded the world's largest gang intervention, rehabilitation, and re-entry program; and founder of Homeboy Industries, is the opening keynote. The conference will have a wide array of workshops and an exhibit hall with a variety of resources and products. Conference dates are September 24-25 at the Ontario Convention Center. Register for the conference here. ~

Teachers & Health Professionals

Claremont Evaluation Center hosts 13th Annual August Professional Development Workshops Series. A number of exciting topics will be taught this year, including (but not limited to): Basics of Evaluation & Applied Research Methods; Survey Research Methods; Logic Models and Health Applications; Enhancing Evaluation Capacity - A Systematic and Comprehensive Approach, and many more! Workshops will be held August 20-24, 2015 in Claremont. Visit www.cgu.edu/workshops for more information and workshop descriptions. ~

SBC Community Clinic Association and I.E. Area Health Education Center present the 4th Annual Symposium and Conference. On September 17, 2015, learn about innovative practices and collaborative efforts currently underway in the region. Topics will include whole and integrated health as well as current innovations in population health, behavioral and mental health, the healthcare workforce, and much more. Register on Eventbrite. ~

Colton High School seeks mentors for health pathway students. The Colton High School Health Education And Learning (HEAL) Academy is seeking health professional mentors for the 2015-2016 school year. There will be a special introductory mentoring event on Thursday, August 13 from 4 - 6 PM which will provide an

overview of the mentoring program at HEAL. You will learn about the time commitment, receive mentoring materials and information on the mentees. Please come to this free event and see how you can participate. The HEAL mentoring program is supported by Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and the Inland Coalition. RSVP on EventBrite.~

Students & Parents

Each month the American Heart Association offers wonderful volunteer opportunities through-out the Inland Empire. If you would like to donate some time to a good cause, please see attached list of current volunteer experiences available! ~

National Night Out comes to your community. Join your neighbors and the rest of the nation during this public safety supported block party! There are games, prizes, gifts, food (of course) and tons of family fun! Check out these locations:

Ontario (sponsored by Reach Out) July 30
Rialto (vendor information also available here) August 4
Rancho Cucamonga August 4

Quick Links

The Inland Coalition was established in March 2007 to convene the health careers employers, educators, and community stakeholders in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties and the Pomona Valley in a coordinated effort to address regional health workforce.

Carol Allbaugh

Director, Inland Coalition