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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
Desert Healthcare District joins 2025 Palm Springs Health Run & Wellness Festival as presenting sponsor
The annual event will feature our mobile clinics offering vaccinations, giveaways, and a presentation honoring one of our outstanding community partners. Learn more.
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Desert Healthcare District grants aim to expand valley healthcare workforce & support for vulnerable residents
At its Dec. 17 meeting, the Board awarded $514,395 in total funds to a Coachella Valley educational consultant and a human services organization.
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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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Annual report: District increases access to healthcare, exceeds giving milestone in 2023-2024
The report captures the District & Foundation's grant awards, initiatives, programs, and other achievements during 18 months, from January 2023 through June 2024.
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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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Desert Healthcare District unveils next steps as valley voters approve new hospital lease-purchase agreement
The Nov. 5 voting outcome follows 11 months of negotiations between the District and Foundation Board with Tenet, as well as multiple public meetings to inform and receive feedback from valley residents.
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