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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
HONORING THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP ON
THEIR 60TH ANNIVERSARY AND ACKNOWLEDGING THEIR SIGNIFICANT
CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR CITY AND THE HEALTH OF ITS CITIZENS.
Whereas, the Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) traces
its origins back to 1942, when Dr. Sidney Garfield was asked by industrialist Henry
Kaiser to establish a health care plan for workers of the Kaiser steel mill in Fontana. In
1945, enrollment in the health plan was opened to the public in the surrounding
Fontana area; and
Whereas, in 1953, the 13 original physicians signed a partnership agreement
that officially formed SCPMG. SCPMG is the physician partnership that, together with
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, forms Kaiser
Permanente in Southern California; and
Whereas, the physicians of the Southern California Permanente Medical Group
play a vital role in the medical community of (CITY). SCPMG physicians are leaders in
preventive care and achieve superior clinical outcomes and help each member
maximize their total health. SCPMG has achieved Elite Status from the California
Association of Physician Groups every year since 2008.
Whereas, SCPMG cares for patients who represent approximately 200 different
ethnicities and speak 125 different languages, providing the medical group with unique
opportunities for both practicing medicine and making valuable research contributions;
and
Whereas, SCPMG physicians contribute to the development and dissemination
of medical knowledge by conducting clinical research and clinical trials. SCPMG
physicians publish their findings in leading medical and professional journals, and
SCPMG researchers collaborate with research scientists and physicians in national and
specialty research centers; and
Whereas, SCPMG physicians serve on the faculty of area medical schools and
as role models for middle school students interested in a medical career through the
Kaiser Permanente Hippocrates Circle program; and
Whereas, Southern California Permanente Medical Group physicians also
contribute to the health of area residents on a personal level through volunteering in
local community clinics and serving on local community agency boards; and
Whereas, SCPMG has built a culture of lifelong learning and environment that
fosters a open communication, teamwork and professional development to permit
physicians to achieve their calling to be healers, innovators, educators and leaders; and
Whereas, through SCPMG's leadership in the use of advanced technology, the
creation of innovative solutions and influence on health policy through their integrated
model, SCPMG is helping to shape the future of health care in the nation,
Now, therefore, be it resolved that it is altogether fitting that the City of Baldwin
Park commend the Southern California Permanente Medical Group on their 60th
anniversary and acknowledge their significant contributions to our city and the health of
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its citizens.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of September, 2013.
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MANUE ire A No, MAYOR
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES)SS.
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK )
I, ALEJANDRA AVILA, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the City. Council
of the City of Baldwin Park at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 18 h day of
September, 2013 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Marlen Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern Monica Garcia,
Mayor Manuel Lozano, Ricardo Pacheco,
Susan Rubio
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ATTEST:
ALEJAND A AVILA, CITY CLERK