North Coast California News

Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D., recently highlighted significant concerns and initiatives through a series of posts on social media. Serving California's 25th district since 2013, Ruiz emphasized his ongoing dialogue with key stakeholders about health and housing policies affecting his constituents.

On April 5, 2025, Congressman Ruiz stated, "I met with Inland Empire Health Plan (#IEHP) leaders to discuss the local impacts that GOP proposed cuts to Medi-Cal would have for the people in our communities. They manage nearly 90% of all Medi-Cal patients in #Riverside and #SanBernardino Counties." This meeting underscores the potential implications of proposed GOP healthcare policy changes on Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

In another post from the same date, Congressman Ruiz reiterated his concerns in a different language, tweeting, "Me reuní con los líderes del Plan de Salud Inland Empire (IEHP) para hablar sobre el impacto local que los recortes a Medi-Cal propuestos por el Partido Republicano tendrían en nuestras comunidades. Atienden a casi el 90% de los pacientes de Medi-Cal en los condados de #Riverside." This bilingual approach highlights Ruiz’s outreach to his diverse constituency.

Later that day, Ruiz shared his engagement with housing authorities, stating, "I had the pleasure of meeting with the Imperial Valley Housing Authority to discuss their remarkable progress in public housing that serve over 3,000 families across the #ImperialValley. I’m committed to advocate for and support affordable housing initiatives in our communities." This demonstrates his ongoing commitment to affordable housing initiatives in his district.