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Healthcare District updates Board meeting schedule to include August hiatus & Sept. 30 return

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The public is invited to attend the meeting at the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation's Palm Springs office or virtually.
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Healthy Desert, Healthy You Summit to Tackle Critical Environmental Issues and Health Impacts

This year’s summit, a free event, aims to spark community conversations about environmental challenges and their direct impact on the health of Coachella Valley residents.
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Healthcare District hires consultant to help define new 5-year strategic plan

Sowen was one of several consulting firms identified through a Request for Proposals process. The list was narrowed to three candidates through evaluations by staff and the Strategic Planning Committee.
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State Energy Commissioner Noemí Gallardo joins prestigious panel on restoring Salton Sea at Sept. 11 environmental summit

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Healthcare District Board awards $1.2 million to aid food assistance & children's mental health services

The District & Foundation staff requested an allocation of $1 million in grants over the next two years through this new RFP, and the Board approved it.
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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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2025 Healthy Desert, Healthy You Summit: Explore topics & tours!

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The topics range from advancing renewable energy and green technology to youth in action and careers in environmental health -- and so much more.
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