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Hospital Seeks Candidate for Oversight Committee Measure D is a parcel tax that was passed by voters on May 1, 2012. It is an extension of an existing parcel tax, the proceeds of which are used to operate and maintain the San Gorgonio Memorial Healthcare District's emergency department and associated services on a 24-hour basis. The parcel tax helps provide local access to advanced, lifesaving emergency medical care at San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital. As part of the passage of Measure D, San Gorgonio Memorial Healthcare District is creating a citizens oversight committee. The purpose of this committee will be to review the expenditures paid for with parcel tax funds to ensure they are in conformity with the language of the parcel tax resolution. The committee will meet semi-annually and report to the San Gorgonio Memorial Healthcare District Board of Directors. The Committee will also issue an annual written report to the public. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please complete and submit the application which is available for download on the hospital's website at www.sgmh.org or can be requested by contacting Bobbi Duffy in Administration at (951) 769-2101. Morongo Gives Generous Donation to Hospital The San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital Foundation recently received a generous donation in the amount of $10,000 from the Morongo Band of Mission Indians. At their June 10, 17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Dinner, Morongo presented San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital CEO Mark Turner with a check for $10,000, which will help purchase equipment for the hospital. "We very much appreciate this contribution from the Morongo Band of Mission Indians and the sponsors of their charity golf tournament," declared Mr. Turner upon receipt of the check. "We will be sure to use these funds to purchase life-saving medical equipment for our hospital."The Morongo Band of Mission Indians has been a long-time supporter of the San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital, having provided significant contributions over many years. Their contributions have helped the hospital acquire emergency medical care equipment needed to treat the growing number of patients served by the hospital. The San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital Foundation is dedicated to the improvement of the community's health and healthcare through the development of financial support from our communities, foundations, and various fundraising activities. All resources realized are utilized for the support and improvement of the facilities, equipment, and services of San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital. BEAUMONT NOW | JULY 2013 15

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