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

View of the parked mobile clinic with healthcare providers in scrubs seated and standing at two tables in front of the vehicle.
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." 
-- Chris Christensen, Desert Healthcare District & Foundation CEO
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Desert Healthcare District grants aim to expand valley healthcare workforce & support for vulnerable residents

Two rows of College of the Desert registered nursing students standing and facing the camera, with agency CEO Chris Christensen, CPO Donna Craig and a female college official standing in the back row with two students.
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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