The Desert Healthcare District and Foundation, with the Riverside University Health System - Public Health, recently launched an educational campaign to raise awareness about harm reduction for those affected by the opiod. Read more in English or Espanol. 

As Coachella Valley students return to classes, the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation spotlights raising awareness about the disorders that can begin in childhood and what parents should know. Learn more.

Eligible residents (6 months old and up) can get a COVID-19 vaccine and/or a test at many local vaccine and testing clinics, coordinated by the Coachella Valley Equity Collaborative, here. 

Established by the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation and Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health, this collection of 38 organizations works to advance mental/behavioral health care and services throughout the Coachella Valley. Learn more.

A 2023 market analysis conducted by Huron Consulting shows the clinical health needs, existing market assets, and recommendations to improve the Coachella Valley's healthcare infrastructure. More

To commemorate 75 years of advancing health and wellness in the desert, the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation published its history book in 2023. Read it: English or Espanol. 

Legendary entertainer Frank Sinatra and his celebrated friends were ardent supporters of Palm Springs' Desert Hospital. Read more in the  Desert Healthcare District & Foundation's new history book: English, Espanol. 

Explore the highlights of our grants program and seven public health initiatives, including our response to COVID-19 and mpox, as well as many other achievements. Read more.

The Desert Healthcare District & Foundation has invested $95 Million in advancing health and wellness for Coachella Valley residents, and that's only part of our story! Read more: English, Espanol.

The Desert Healthcare District and Foundation is engaged with South Coast Air Quality Management District and other partners to address poor quality. Check out this map of air quality conditions in the Coachella Valley. 

The Desert Healthcare District and Foundation launched a scholarship program with OneFuture Coachella Valley to advance racial equity in health professions. Meet the first local scholarship recipients. 

The Desert Healthcare District and Foundation Board recently set new goals, priorities and strategies for future funding and program opportunities in the Coachella Valley. Please read our new Strategic Plan.

Explore the highlights of our grants program and seven public health initiatives, including our response to COVID-19 and mpox, as well as many other achievements. Read more.

A new Desert Healthcare District report reveals the health priorities, inequities, and changing demographics of the valley Learn more about the Community Health Needs Assessment here.

Board Director Leticia De Lara and CEO Conrado Barzaga, MD, were recognized in September as the 2022 Trustee of the Year and CEO of the Year, respectively. Read more.

As property owner, the Desert Healthcare District is working with Tenet Healthcare and consultants to ensure the hospital is fully compliant by 2030. Read the fact sheet and engineering report. 

The Riverside University Health System mobile crisis response team that works in collaboration with law enforcement during psychiatric crisis calls has a new name and new hours. Read more here.

Are you or someone you love experiencing behavioral and mental health challenges? The first step to getting the help that is available is to identify what's going on. Take this self-test. 

In December 2021, the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation Board approved a new District map of seven zones based on the 2020 U.S. Census. Learn more here. 

It just got a lot easier to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination. To request and access a digital version of your vaccine card, click here. 

Mental Health Awareness for Children

If your child is struggling with mental/behavioral health challenges, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration can direct you to resources near you. Learn more.

People of color experience many health disparities, with racism as a major contributing factor. Please read our statement calling for change; English, Espanol.