News
Desert Healthcare District & DPMG Health launch monthly mobile clinic visits to Palm Springs Navigation Center

The mobile clinic will be parked at the Navigation Center on the first Wednesday of each month, delivering primary care, mental healthcare and pharmacology as needed.
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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 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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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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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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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