Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz announces Dr. Ida Obeso-Martinez, Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner and Mayor Pro-Tempore for the City of Imperial in Imperial County, as his guest for President Trump’s Joint Address
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) announced that Mayor Pro-Tempore for the City of Imperial and Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Ida Obeso-Martinez, will be his guest for President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress.
Dr. Ida Obeso-Martinez is a lifelong resident of the Imperial County and is a dedicated Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner at the Imperial Cardiac Center. Dr. Ida Obeso-Martinez began her journey at Imperial High School, where she earned her high school diploma. She then pursued her passion for nursing, earning an Associate’s in Nursing from Imperial Valley College, a Bachelor’s in Nursing from the University of Phoenix, and ultimately a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the University of Arizona. Committed to giving back, Dr. Obeso-Martinez returned to Imperial Valley dedicated to serving our communities.
She dedicated her life’s work to health promotion and community education. On any given day, Dr. Obeso-Martinez cares for more than 35 patients, most of whom rely on Medicaid. She has seen firsthand, the need for these essential programs in underserved communities like Imperial County.
President Donald Trump and House Republicans have recently threatened to move forward with Medicaid cuts while handing big tax breaks to billionaires. This is a betrayal of hardworking American taxpayers, like the patients Dr. Obeso-Martinez cares for every day in the Imperial Valley. Medicaid provides health coverage to 10.4 million Californians, including 420,206 people or 42.1% of the constituents in California’s 25th Congressional District. This includes 177,096 children under the age of 19 and 41,000 seniors over 65 in our communities.
“I am deeply honored and grateful to Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz for the opportunity to attend the Joint Session of Congress,” said Imperial Mayor Pro-Tempore Dr. Ida Obeso-Martinez. “His leadership and unwavering dedication have brought critical federal resources to support health care, infrastructure, and economic development in our communities. As a lifelong advocate for expanding health care access in the Imperial Valley, I am here to stand against Medicaid cuts that would limit the care our health facilities can provide to patients. I appreciate Congressman Ruiz’s continued advocacy and the privilege of experiencing this historic moment alongside him.”
Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) expressed his enthusiasm for Dr. Obeso-Martinez’s attendance at the Joint Session, stating, “I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Ida Obeso-Martinez, Mayor Pro-Tempore and Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner, to the Joint Address to Congress. As a lifelong Imperial Valley resident, she understands firsthand the vital role Medicaid plays in caring for her patients. Yet, President Trump and extreme House Republicans are pushing a budget that includes billions in Medicaid cuts, harming patients and constituents across the Imperial Valley, all while giving billionaires massive tax breaks. We must stand up and protect the care our communities and patients rely on.”