WG Celebrates Grand Opening of New Cedar Health Center in Oxnard On Feb. 18, 2025, Western Growers marked a major milestone with the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of Cedar Health Center, its premier flagship clinic designed exclusively for Western Growers Assurance Trust (WGAT) and Pinnacle Claims Management members. This state-of-the-art facility in Oxnard, California, represents a significant advancement in providing accessible, high-quality healthcare tailored to the unique needs of agricultural workers. With a fully bilingual staff, zero-dollar copays, on-site pharmacy and convenient hours, the clinic ensures comprehensive and convenient healthcare for the community. The grand opening showcased inspiring keynote speeches from Western Growers COO Steve Mangapit, Cedar Health Center Medical Director Dr. Raymond Lopez and Oxnard Mayor Luis McArthur. The following distinguished guests also joined in celebration and showed their support: • Gabe Teran, Mayor Pro Tem of Oxnard • Armando Gonzalez, District Representative for Congresswoman Julia Brownley • Patty Quiroz, District Director for California Assembly member Steve Bennett • Angelica Cisneros, District Representative for California State Senator Monique Limon • Korinne Bell, Agricultural Commissioner for the County of Ventura • Tracy Gallaher, on behalf of Ventura County Supervisor Vianey Lopez • Selfa Saucedo of Ventura County Public Health • Kyle Jewell of West Ventura County Business Alliance To read more about Cedar Health Center, visit https://cedar-centers.com/. -Emily Gengler
Western Growers’ Updated 2025 Personnel Procedures Manual Now Available Staying compliant with agricultural labor laws can be challenging, but the 2025 Personnel Procedures Manual (PPM) is here to help. Designed for HR professionals and managers, this updated guide ensures your organization remains compliant with evolving California and Arizona labor laws. This comprehensive digital resource includes expert insights, sample forms, checklists and essential employment practices tailored to the agricultural industry. The manual also provides instant access to relevant government websites for the most up-to- date legal information. The 2025 edition includes the latest updates on: • Workplace safety regulations • Wage and hour laws • Protected leave policies • Workplace notices and recordkeeping requirements WG members receive a discount subscription price for this comprehensive digital resource that provides agricultural-specific guidance and an index with more than 100 forms. Scan the QR code to order your copy.
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