District Announces New Grant Awards

On October 28, the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation Board approved $1.4 million in grants to support two organizations advancing wellness for Coachella Valley residents. Read more.

Learn more about our strategic planning process that's underway now.

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.

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Post-Summit Survey

The winner of the gift card for completing the 2025 Healthy Desert, Healthy You Environmental Health Summit survey is Samantha Shapiro, an environmental scientist from Palm Desert. Congratulations, Ms. Shapiro!

You Are Invited!

The Desert Healthcare District & Foundation Board of Directors will convene for its monthly public meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28. The meeting will take place virtually and in person at Regional Access Project Foundation, 41550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert. Read the Agenda.

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.

How does a lack of healthcare providers in the Coachella Valley affect our regional economy? Read the report commissioned by the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation to discover the challenges and possible solutions.

With the support of a Desert Healthcare District & Foundation grant, El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center has launched this free digital resource for community health workers! Click here.

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.

New Book Explores the Evolution of Public Health Care in Coachella Valley

To commemorate 75 years of advancing health and wellness in the desert, the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation published its history book in 2023. Read it: English or Espanol.

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.

The ballots for Coachella Valley on November 5, 2024, included Measure AA -- the Desert Regional Medical Center lease purchase agreement. Stay informed:

* Lease-Purchase Agreement (English, Español)

* Resolution (English, Español)

* Fact Sheet (English, Español)

* Frequently Asked Questions (English, Español)

See the timeline and plan for how the District and Tenet implement the Lease-Purchase Agreement for Desert Regional Medical Center (English, Español).

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

Read it here: ENGLISH, SPANISH

Total funds (including community grants) awarded

$108,946,611

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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Desert Healthcare District hires consultant to help define new 5-year strategic plan to launch next July

The strategic planning process includes engagement with our community partners and seven public forums in early 2026 where residents can learn more and provide input.