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News and Media

At CalOptima Health, we bring our mission to life through the stories we tell. We want to change our members’ lives for the better and share our journey with you along the way. These communication efforts bridge the gap between medical services and the people we serve, highlighting the impact of our work.

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2025 Report to the Community 

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Press Releases

Stay informed about CalOptima Health’s latest initiatives, partnerships and achievements in the community.
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March 6, 2025
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Member Stories

Maggie Noble is happier, healthier — and housed — thanks to CalOptima Health’s partnership with National CORE, a community organization that built affordable housing with help from a CalOptima Health grant. Meet Maggie and hear how she reclaimed her life after surviving physical abuse and homelessness.

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Keiko Gamez

A mother of four, Keiko Gamez relies on CalOptima Health OneCare, which combines her Medicare and Medi-Cal coverage into one comprehensive plan. Meet Keiko and learn about her health care journey navigating through Lyme disease.
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Lilia Lopez

Prior to joining the CalOptima Health Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), Lilia Lopez struggled to coordinate her complex health care needs. Today, she benefits from an interdisciplinary team of specialists who help manage her health. Meet Lilia and discover her PACE experience.
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Arianna Gifford

Born prematurely, Arianna Gifford receives therapies coordinated by CalOptima Health and the Regional Center. Her mother, Sara, says that Arianna’s determination helps her overcome developmental challenges. Meet Arianna and learn how CalOptima Health supports her growth.
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Hai Hoang

Hai Hoang overcame osteosarcoma as a child and now advocates for CalOptima Health members with disabilities. Meet Hai and watch him describe his cancer journey and his work supporting vulnerable members.

In the News

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KTLA Features PACE and OneCare

Watch CalOptima Health’s feature about our senior programs on LA Unscripted, a KTLA program.
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NBC4 Covers New WellSpace Opening

Watch NBC4’s coverage of our collaborative project to launch a WellSpace at Loara High School in Anaheim.
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ABC7 Highlights Workforce Program

Watch ABC7’s feature about CalOptima Health’s partnership with Chrysalis to help formerly unhoused people find work and renewed purpose.
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NBC4 Covers Grant to UCI’s Nursing School

Watch NBC4’s feature celebrating CalOptima Health’s $5 million grant to the next generation of Medi-Cal caregivers from UCI’s nursing school.

In the Community

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CalOptima Health Brand Awareness Commercial

Watch our brand awareness TV commercial to learn why good health means more than just access to medical care alone.
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Cancer Screening Commercial

Watch our TV commercial to discover all the ways “Screening is about life, not cancer.”

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CalOptima Health PACE Commercial

Watch our TV commercial to see why CalOptima Health PACE is the premier program for Orange County seniors.

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CalOptima Health OneCare Commercial

Watch our OneCare TV commercial to learn how our Medicare + Medi-Cal plan is built around our members.

CalOptima Health Publications

CalOptima Health publications summarize who we are and who we serve. A wide range of communications are available to share the CalOptima Health story with the community. As a public agency, we are accountable for being transparent about our membership, strategic priorities and mission to provide access to quality care.

Media Contact

Janis Rizzuto

Director, Communications

jrizzuto@caloptima.org714-246-8837
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