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Desert Healthcare District & Foundation provides assistance for nonprofits to complete audits

Because small nonprofit organizations may not have the funds to conduct an audit, the agency provides financial assistance to those that are eligible. 
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Desert Healthcare District launches new podcast exploring Coachella Valley health & wellness

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The weekly episodes address a variety of other health and wellness topics. They 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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Desert Healthcare District funds scholarships to grow Coachella Valley's healthcare workforce

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The March 25 grant award brings the total grants awarded to The Carreon Foundation by the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation to $161,250 so far.
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Desert Healthcare District Board sponsors & seeks support for feasibility study on freestanding emergency departments

As members of a public agency whose mission is to optimize health at all stages of life for all residents, the District & Foundation Board is sharing a letter with community partners and others to support SB 588.
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Desert Healthcare District changes public meeting times, adds a legislative policy committee to the monthly schedule

The Desert Healthcare District & Foundation Board and committee meeting schedules have been changed to convene at earlier times and/or different weekdays. 
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District awards $1.5 million to enhance local behavioral health services

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The grants address staffing shortages and other components needed to improve access to behavioral and mental healthcare providers and services in underserved areas of the Coachella Valley.
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