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Survey results show Healthy Desert Healthy You attendees give 2026 summit high marks

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More than 400 people participated on Sept. 10. The summit's main topics were healthcare access, behavioral/mental health, healthcare workforce development, and housing.
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Request for Proposals: Healthcare District Seeks Mobile Medical Clinics Operator

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The mobile clinic program is one way the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation is expanding its role beyond traditional grantmaking.
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Three incumbents will not seek re-election to Healthcare District Board which has multiple seats on the ballot

Board Directors voluntarily serve a four-year term, supporting and directing the District & Foundation staff in fulfilling their collective mission.
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Desert Healthcare District implements new sponsorship policy & schedule

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The Board sets two deadlines per year to submit sponsorship requests of $5,000 and more and an annual cap of $25,000 per organization.
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Our Values

We believe every resident in our District deserves:

  • Access to health education, disease prevention and comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services
  • The opportunity to participate in District matters through access and input to the board

We support positive health system change via:

  • Incorporating best-practice methodologies where possible
  • Encouraging accurate outcome measurement by benchmarking, monitoring and evaluation
  • Supporting innovative new practices and programs
  • Fostering collaboration and partnerships