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.
District Announces New Grant Awards
On September 30, the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation Board approved $428,737 in grant awards to health projects that are operated through educational institutions. Read more.
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.
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.
Mental Health Matters
Coachella Valley young people are addressing mental and behavioral challenges from their perspective in a new zine created through a two-year grant to the Youth Leadership Institute. Read it.
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.
Free Air Purifiers
Coachella Valley residents in the eastern valley can apply for free air purifiers, provided courtesy of the AB 617 Residential Air Filtration Program. Learn more.
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
$101,276,660
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.
Nonprofit Spotlight
News…
Desert Healthcare Foundation invests $1 million in 5 Coachella Valley environmental health programs and services
"We couldn't be prouder to support our grantees in this essential work."
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-- Chris Christensen, Desert Healthcare District & Foundation CEO
Newly elected Directors are sworn in and Board selects officers for 2025
Board Directors are elected by Coachella Valley voters to serve a four-year term. The officer positions are chosen by the Board annually.
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Pop-up clinic returns to provide flu, COVID-19 vaccines & more Saturdays at Palm Desert mall
The vaccines that are available are for COVID-19, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), pneumonia and shingles. Insurance is required for residents seeking protection from shingles, RSV and pneumonia. The COVID-19 and flu shots are offered for free.
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Documents
PolicyMap
- 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)
- December 17, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Directors - District Agenda
- December 17, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Directors - District Packet
- December 17, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Directors - Foundation Agenda
- December 17, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Directors - Foundation Packet
- October 22, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Directors - Video Recording
- June 25, 2024 Board of Directors Meeting - District Signed Minutes
- June 25, 2024 Board of Directors Meeting - Foundation Signed Minutes
- 2021-2026 Strategic Plan
- 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
- November 2024 Grants Payments Schedule - District
- November 2024 Grants Payments Schedule - Foundation
- November 2024 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 2023 Ethics Training Certificates
- AB 1661 2023 Harassment Training Certificates