Desert Healthcare District launches new podcast exploring Coachella Valley health & wellness

Welcome to the Healthy Desert, Healthy You Podcast, presented by the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation!

In the first episode CEO Chris Christensen shares with host Will Dean, director of communications and marketing, highlights of the agency’s work, significant contributions during its 76-year history, and his outlook on advancing community wellness in the Coachella Valley. (See the links below.)

The podcast emerged out of a strong desire to continue engaging with valley residents and stakeholders after a robust and successful Healthy Desert, Healthy You Environmental Health Summit concluded in September 2024.

That first summit emphasized for us the need for informed and thoughtful conversation about the community’s environmental health challenges and possible solutions. And because we are a healthcare district whose mission is to optimize health at all stages of life for all District residents, the podcast will address a variety of other health and wellness topics.

We will also spotlight community partners and grantees, our Board Directors, nonprofit leaders, health experts and advocates, and many others who share the objective of improving our individual and collective quality of life.

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The Healthy Desert, Healthy You Podcast is available wherever you enjoy podcasts, including the following platforms. To ensure you don’t miss a weekly episode, please subscribe!

Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-desert-healthy-you/id1805038100

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6qDeZRWQ98

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/42Ktwm0wiaB0B3oRqcGKIu?si=-NUnV64zTYmB8zRakiXj0w

The 2nd Annual Healthy Desert, Healthy You Environmental Health Summit is scheduled for Sept. 11 & 12, 2025: Learn more.