News
Desert Healthcare District publishes fact sheet & FAQs about hospital lease-purchase agreement online
The agreement is on the ballot this year for the Coachella Valley's registered voters as Measure AA.
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10-year Board Director Carole Rogers is honored as ACHD Trustee of the Year
Rogers serves on the Board as a representative from Zone 2, which primarily consists of Desert Hot Springs and surrounding unincorporated communities north of Interstate 10.
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Desert Healthcare District & Foundation announces $1 million RFP to reduce Coachella Valley air-quality challenges
The RFP will launch on Sept. 16 followed by a mandatory bidders meeting on Oct. 1.
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Desert Healthcare District & Foundation recognized for excellence in making vaccinations available to vulnerable residents
Since May 2023, the District & Foundation and other ADVC partners have administered more than 378,000 COVID-19 and flu vaccines. Approximately 11 percent were given to people receiving the COVID-19 vaccine for the first time.
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Meet the candidates vying for open seats on the Desert Healthcare District board Nov. 5
The Desert Healthcare District and Foundation is a local government agency with a goal of helping Coachella Valley residents receive health care resources, housing, food and other services. There are seven district zones, each represented by an elected director.
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Donna Craig reflects on 20 years with the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation
As Chief Program Officer, she has contributed to the development of both programs initiated by the District and Foundation programs, as well as those by many grantees and community partners.
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Desert Healthcare District provides $50K to support Coachella Valley families affected by tropical storm
Community partnerships facilitate aid to more than 120 families in need of healthcare and other resources in storm's aftermath.
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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