INTER VALLEY HEALTH PLAN RECIEVES EXTRA MILE, EXTRA SMILE AWARD

Inter Valley Health Plan Recognized for Commitment to Seniors

by Claremont Committee on Aging

POMONA, Calif., May 11, 2009 – Inter Valley Health Plan (www.IVHP.com), a federally qualified Medicare Advantage Organization, has been chosen as the 2009 recipient of the Extra Mile, Extra Smile Award presented by the Claremont Committee on Aging.  The Claremont Committee on Aging is a City organized, liaison board comprised of residents from retirement communities and representatives from religious organizations, senior citizen programs, colleges and various volunteer agencies with the ultimate goal of providing a voice for the senior community.

 “It is a great honor to be recognized by the Claremont Committee on Aging for our dedication to the health and wellness with the senior community,” said Inter Valley Health Plan President and CEO Ronald H. Bolding. “It is our purpose to instill a sense of energy and celebration into the lives of our members and seniors in the community by engaging, educating and empowering local seniors to make healthier lifestyle choices.”

Inter Valley Health Plan offers seniors health and wellness workshops, and senior social events, such as senior proms and senior talent showcases through The Vitality Series. Also, available to Claremont seniors is the new Vitality Center (1601 Monte Vista, Suite 275, Claremont, Calif.) designed to accommodate members’ Medicare, health and prescription questions, and further promote the organization’s Vitality Series.

 Inter Valley Health Plan was officially presented the Extra Mile, Extra Smile Award on April 30 at the Claremont Committee on Aging’s annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner to a crowd of esteemed dignitaries, including Claremont Mayor Cory Calaycay, the city council, other city officials and senior program volunteers. For more information on the Inter Valley Health Plan or The Vitality Series, please visit www.IVHP.com or call (909) 623-6333.

About Inter Valley Health Plan
Inter Valley Health Plan  is a non-profit, federally qualified, Medicare Advantage health plan contracted with Medicare and dedicated to providing the best value in senior health coverage . Inter Valley Health Plan strives to improve the quality of life for seniors throughout its service area and is one of the oldest managed care plans in Southern California with nearly 30 years in business. Entrusted by 13,000 individuals stretching from Pomona and Palm Springs to Riverside, Hemet, Victorville, Temecula, and virtually every city and town in between, Inter Valley Health Plan is dedicated to keeping its members healthy and strong, while maintaining non-profit and real service values. For more information, please visit www.IVHP.com or call (909) 623-6333.
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