District Announces New Grant Award
In March, the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation Board approved a $86,250 grant to fund local scholarships and help increase the Coachella Valley's healthcare workforce. Read more.
Meet our Directors
The Desert Healthcare District & Foundation Board is composed of seven Directors, each elected by voters from a zone of about 60,000 Coachella Valley residents. They serve four-year terms. Learn more.
Our 5-Year Strategic Plan
The Desert Healthcare District and Foundation Board has set 7 goals with priorities and strategies for future funding and program opportunities in the Coachella Valley. Please read our Strategic Plan.
The future of Desert Regional Medical Center
Coachella Valley voters approve a new 30-year lease-purchase agreement on Nov. 5, and Desert Healthcare District & Foundation leaders and Tenet Healthcare representatives officially sign the documents on Dec. 9. Read the article.
2nd Mobile Clinic Launches
We recently added another mobile medical clinic to outreach efforts. It is operated by DPMG Health, which is also operating a brick-and-mortar clinic space in Palm Springs. See the photos. Read more.
Desert Healthcare District Elections
Four seats on the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation Board are open this year. They represent zones 1, 3, 5 and 7. Learn more about the District zones (Hummingbird Plan), which cover the entire Coachella Valley. Candidates can file starting July 15 with the Riverside County of Registrar to run for a Board seat in the November 5, 2024 election. Follow the election updates.
New Coachella Valley Market Analysis
A 2023 market analysis conducted by Huron Consulting shows the clinical health needs, existing market assets, and recommendations to improve the Coachella Valley's healthcare infrastructure. More
Find a Coachella Valley COVID-19 Clinic
Eligible residents (6 months old and up) can get a COVID-19 vaccine and/or a test at many local vaccine and testing clinics, coordinated by the Coachella Valley Equity Collaborative, here.

Total funds (including community grants) awarded
$104,374,658
Learn more about our grants and how to apply »
Desert Healthcare District & Foundation
MISSION
To achieve optimal health at all stages of life for all District residents.
VISION
Equitably connecting Coachella Valley residents to health and wellness services and programs through philanthropy, health facilities, information and community education, and public policy.
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News…
Desert Healthcare District Board sponsors & seeks support for feasibility study on freestanding emergency departments
As members of a public agency whose mission is to optimize health at all stages of life for all residents, the District & Foundation Board is sharing a letter with community partners and others to support SB 588.
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2025 Healthy Desert, Healthy You Summit: Explore topics & tours!
The topics range from advancing renewable energy and green technology to youth in action and careers in environmental health -- and so much more.
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Documents

- 2023-2024 Annual Report - English
- 2023-2024 Annual Report - Español
- Hospital Lease Purchase Agreement (2027-2057)
- (Español) Hospital Lease Purchase Agreement (2027-2057)
- Fact Sheet (Hospital Lease Purchase Agreement)
- (Español) Fact Sheet
- Frequently Asked Questions (Hospital Lease Purchase Agreement)
- (Español) Frequently Asked Questions
- Measure AA Analysis (English & Español)
- Board Resolution No. 24-02 (DRMC)
- (Español) Board Resolution No. 24-02 (DRMC)
- March 24, 2025 Board of Directors Meeting - District Agenda and Packet
- March 24, 2025 Board of Directors Meeting - Foundation Agenda and Packet
- March 25, 2025 Board of Directors Meeting - Video Recording
- January 28, 2025 Board of Directors Meeting - District Signed Minutes
- January 28, 2025 Board of Directors Meeting - Foundation Signed Minutes
- 2021-2026 Strategic Plan (Updated)
- 2024-2025 DHCD Budget
- 2023-2024 Adopted Operating Budget
- District Financial Statements and Audit Reports
- Foundation Financial Statements and Audit Reports
- Foundation Financial Statements Single Audit Reports
- Desert Hospital Retirement Protection Plan (RPP) Audit Reports
- February 2025 Grants Payments Schedule - District
- February 2025 Grants Payments Schedule - Foundation
- February 2025 Pass-Through Grants Payments Schedule - Foundation
- Bylaws
- Board Policy Manual
- Hospital Lease Agreement - May 30, 1997 - Desert Hospital District and Tenet Health System Desert Inc.
- Hospital Lease Agreement - AMENDMENTS
- SGH Phase 1 - Desert Regional Medical Center Seismic/Regulatory Compliance Presentation
- SGH Phase 1 - Desert Regional Medical Center Seismic/Retrofit Project Report
- Desert Regional Medical Center 2018 Hospital Appraisal - BEV Valuation Report - VMG Health
- Desert Regional Medical Center 2018 Hospital Appraisal - FMV Valuation Report - VMG Health
- Desert Regional Medical Center 2023 Hospital Appraisal - FMV Valuation Report - VMG Health
- Market Analysis - March 2023
- Market Analysis - March 2017
- AB 1234 2025 Ethics Training Certificates
- AB 1661 2025 Harassment Training Certificates