Foundation Annual Report 2008-10 - Office of Statewide Health ...
Foundation Annual Report 2008-10 - Office of Statewide Health ... Foundation Annual Report 2008-10 - Office of Statewide Health ...
Making an Impact In 2001, roughly 16 percent of California’s adults were diagnosed with a mental disorder; as such, it is important to assess whether there is a sufficient mental health workforce. 16 Health Professions Education Foundation Report 2008-2010
During my high school years I began to realize the importance of having an education. Coming from an impoverished family background, this was something that was not encouraged. I thank those in the educational system that recognized that I had extraordinary potential and supported me. I love the healthcare field and decided at that time that I wanted to pursue a career in nursing. It wasn’t until my employer announced that there was support offered through the Health Professions Education Foundation that I realized that paying off the loan to get my Bachelor’s degree in nursing did not have to be burdensome with an expensive loan and interest payments. I was a bit intimidated at first because I thought that I could never be recognized for working in the nursing field. When I received the award letter I was overwhelmed with joy and gratitude. Participation in this program has helped to improved [sic] my lifestyle and has inspired my desire for further career advancement. I am proud that I can offer a higher academic level of care to my patients and support to my co-workers. Sincerely, M.A. Perez, B.S.N. My name is Alfredo Huerta. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been for eight years. I work for the Riverside County Department of Mental Health, the Cultural Competence, Outreach and Engagement Program. I love my job. I work with low socio-economic level families and communities. The majority of the families I work for face multiple barriers that limit their access to quality mental health services. Among some of these obstacles are language, transportation, immigration issues, and high levels of stigma associated with mental illness. Every time I have an opportunity to speak in public to the youth and families of our communities about mental health, I also take advantage of the occasion to talk about careers in mental health, the critical need for bi-lingual and bi-cultural professionals and how awesome programs like the Loan Assumption Program can help with the cost of education. Thanks so much for creating a program like the Loan Assumption Award Program. Sincerely, A. Huerta, L.C.S.W. Health Professions Education Foundation Report 2008-2010 17
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- Page 7 and 8: Mission The Health Professions Educ
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- Page 11 and 12: County Awardees by County of Reside
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- Page 27 and 28: Bachelor of Science Nursing Scholar
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- Page 43 and 44: Audit Reports The following informa
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During my high school years I began to realize the importance <strong>of</strong> having an education. Coming from an impoverished family<br />
background, this was something that was not encouraged. I thank those in the educational system that recognized that<br />
I had extraordinary potential and supported me. I love the healthcare field and decided at that time that I wanted to pursue<br />
a career in nursing.<br />
It wasn’t until my employer announced that there was support <strong>of</strong>fered through the <strong>Health</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essions Education <strong>Foundation</strong> that<br />
I realized that paying <strong>of</strong>f the loan to get my Bachelor’s degree in nursing did not have to be burdensome with an expensive loan and<br />
interest payments. I was a bit intimidated at first because I thought that I could never be recognized for working in the nursing<br />
field. When I received the award letter I was overwhelmed with joy and gratitude.<br />
Participation in this program has helped to improved [sic] my lifestyle and has inspired my desire for further career advancement.<br />
I am proud that I can <strong>of</strong>fer a higher academic level <strong>of</strong> care to my patients and support to my co-workers.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
M.A. Perez, B.S.N.<br />
My name is Alfredo Huerta. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been for eight years. I work for the Riverside<br />
County Department <strong>of</strong> Mental <strong>Health</strong>, the Cultural Competence, Outreach and Engagement Program. I love my job. I work<br />
with low socio-economic level families and communities. The majority <strong>of</strong> the families I work for face multiple barriers that limit<br />
their access to quality mental health services. Among some <strong>of</strong> these obstacles are language, transportation, immigration issues, and<br />
high levels <strong>of</strong> stigma associated with mental illness.<br />
Every time I have an opportunity to speak in public to the youth and families <strong>of</strong> our communities about mental health, I also take<br />
advantage <strong>of</strong> the occasion to talk about careers in mental health, the critical need for bi-lingual and bi-cultural pr<strong>of</strong>essionals and<br />
how awesome programs like the Loan Assumption Program can help with the cost <strong>of</strong> education.<br />
Thanks so much for creating a program like the Loan Assumption Award Program.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
A. Huerta, L.C.S.W.<br />
<strong>Health</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essions Education <strong>Foundation</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2008</strong>-20<strong>10</strong> 17
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