Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) opens its newly expanded Community Wellness Center in the heart of San Bernardino with a public celebration on Saturday, Nov. 21.
The family-friendly event runs from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 2050 N. Massachusetts Ave. and will include site tours, giveaways, photos with IEHP Superhero Mighty Fitnessa and class demonstrations.
All activities are free and open to the public.
“By bringing care closer to the people who need it most, this center will serve as a welcoming and inclusive place where community members can access support, build connections, and reach their full potential,” said IEHP Community Wellness and Engagement Director Delia Orosco.
The new 33,000-square-foot center is nearly three times the size of the original location off Second Street. In addition to an expanded class schedule, the space features:
- Two fitness rooms
- A state-of-the-art kitchen for food demonstrations
- A computer lab
- A teen center and a children’s room for daily age-appropriate programming, such as creative and leadership workshops for teens, yoga, Zumbini, arts and crafts, and early childhood movement activities
The center will also provide space for community partners, drop-in hours for visitors to discuss healthcare options with IEHP’s Member Eligibility and Outreach Team, and weekly mobile well-child clinics for IEHP members in partnership with area providers.
“This new space will be home to programs that support the whole person, from physical health to mental and emotional well-being,” said Center Manager Danny Tekle. “We want everyone who walks through our doors to feel seen, heard, supported, and connected to a community that cares.”
The first IEHP Community Wellness Center opened its doors in San Bernardino in 2015 with no-cost workshops and classes open to all. The concept has since expanded to centers in Riverside and Victorville.
To learn more about center offerings and class schedules, go to iehp.org or follow each center on Facebook.
