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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
Newly elected Directors are sworn in and Board selects officers for 2025
Board Directors are elected by Coachella Valley voters to serve a four-year term. The officer positions are chosen by the Board annually.
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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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Pop-up clinic returns to provide flu, COVID-19 vaccines & more Saturdays at Palm Desert mall
The vaccines that are available are for COVID-19, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), pneumonia and shingles. Insurance is required for residents seeking protection from shingles, RSV and pneumonia. The COVID-19 and flu shots are offered for free.
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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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Desert Healthcare District's funding support exceeds $100 million; learn how to apply for health & wellness grants
Grant recipients include a variety of health and wellness programs and services, ranging from food banks and children's eyecare to vaccination campaigns and mobile medical clinics.
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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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