Riverside Community Health Foundation

“Audit committee reviews a draft of the 990 prior to filing”

“The governance committee reviews all conflict of interest disclosures annually and submits to the board of directors for review and approval. The policy is presented to newly appointed members annually.”

“Compensation is reviewed annually by the executive committee, compensation is compared to similar non profit organizations.”

“Compensation is reviewed annually by the president/ceo and is compared to similar non profit organizations.”

“All governing documents and financial information is available to the public upon written or in-person request. The organization also distributes this information at public functions in their brochures. Additionally, most documents are available on guidestar.”

“Rchf uses volunteers for support on various events held throughout the year.”

“Women's and maternal health --------------------------- riverside community health foundation (rchf), recognizes that investing in the health of women and mothers has a profound effect on entire families and entire communities. Rchf prioritizes the well-being of birthing individuals and new parents. Through initiatives like the birthworkers collaborative of the inland empire (bcie), childbirth preparation classes, abriendo puertas/opening doors, and the mothers and babies (myb) program, rchf provides the essential education, resources, and support that women need to navigate their health journey with confidence. The birthworkers collaborative of the inland empire (bcie) has been a beacon of support for local birth workers, including doulas, midwives, lactation consultants, and therapists, helping them provide culturally competent care during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. This year, rchf worked diligently to increase the number of doulas enrolled as medi- cal providers. They guided 30 doulas through the provider application and validation for enrollment (pave) process, and 60% of them are now able to receive medi-cal reimbursements for their services. This ensures that more women in riverside county can access the care they deserve, regardless of their financial situation. The community doula training program also made significant strides in 2024, with 15 individuals completing a comprehensive 30-hour training to prepare them for a career in birth work. With a 100% success rate in advancing participants' knowledge, the training has helped cultivate a new generation of compassionate, skilled doulas ready to support families in their most vulnerable moments. This training is just one example of rchf's commitment to building a strong network of care providers who are dedicated to the health and well-being of riverside's mothers and babies. Rchf's work did not stop at physical health. Mental health is an integral part of maternal care, and rchf's mothers and babies (myb) program ensured that new and expecting mothers have the tools to thrive emotionally as well as physically. This program, which focuses on addressing postpartum depression and building healthy parent-child relationships, saw 108 mothers successfully complete the 8-week course in 2024. The results were striking: 74% of participants showed a reduction in depressive symptoms, with 34% experiencing substantial improvements. By addressing both mental and physical health needs, rchf is helping mothers feel empowered and supported every step of the way. Chronic disease prevention and management (cdpm) ----------------------------------------------- chronic disease prevention & management (cdpm) residents in rchf's service area experience significantly higher rates of chronic diseases, including diabetes and obesity, compared to the broader riverside county. Obesity rates among adults and teens in this area exceed 30%, with some zip codes surpassing 40%. Additionally, many residents face barriers to accessing healthcare and preventive services, especially for critical screenings like those for diabetes, hypertension, and cancer. This has led to screening rates that are lower than the county average. To address these health disparities, the chronic disease prevention & management division offers a comprehensive range of services and programs, including the (1) national diabetes prevention program (ndpp): designed to prevent type 2 diabetes, (2) health education classes: focused on nutrition, physical activity, and other healthy living practices and (3) specialized hypertension management classes: to help residents manage high blood pressure. Additionally, the pink ribbon place offers invaluable support for cancer survivors and their families, providing counseling, support groups, and health navigation services. These initiatives aim to improve health outcomes and enhance the quality of life for those affected by chronic diseases. Reaching residents engaging resident”

“During 2024 there were various other programs related to community health including the eastside heal zone (healthy eating active living) collaborative and the real community group (residents of eastside active in leadership).”

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