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Healthcare District Board to interview Director candidates on Jan. 8 at special meeting
Six Coachella Valley residents will be interviewed during the public meeting, possibly resulting in the appointment of a new Board Director from zone five.
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Interested in serving on the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation Board? Here's what you should know
Applications are being accepted until 5 p.m. Jan. 5, 2026, to fill a Board vacancy in zone five. Interviews will be conducted in person by the Board on Jan. 8.
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Healthcare District Board awards $1 million in grants to support mental health services for Coachella Valley youth & families
Five awards were in response to the Request for Proposals, "Empowering Resilient Youth and Families: Advancing Mental and Behavioral Health Support," and two others were unrelated.
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Healthcare District Board names new president to lead in 2026
President Kimberly Barraza joined the Board in November 2022, elected to a four-year term by Coachella Valley voters. She is a resident of the District's zone six, which encompasses a majority of Indio.
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Health insurance enrollment is under way for Coachella Valley residents seeking 2026 coverage
Enrollment specialists who speak English and Spanish will be available at a Nov. 22 event and by phone through Jan. 31 to connect Coachella Valley residents to insurance brokers for assistance.
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