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Betty Yee Highlights Health Care as an Economic Priority at UC Riverside’s Health Matters Forum

Gubernatorial candidate Betty Yee participated in the Health Matters Forum at UC Riverside, where candidates, experts, and community leaders explored the future of health care and equity in California. Hosted by UC Riverside alongside regional philanthropic and community partners, the event brought attention to key issues such as access, affordability, and the long-term strengthening of California’s public-health systems.

During the discussion, Yee underscored that health care is a central pillar of California’s economic agenda, emphasizing the need to expand access in underserved regions like the Inland Empire and reduce rising health-care costs for working families. She thanked UC Riverside and all event partners for convening a conversation rooted in community needs and health equity.

For more information on the Health Matters Forum, visit: healthmattersforum.org