Overnight Center Provides Summer Relief
About 40 people experiencing homelessness will have a place to cool off at night during the summer in Palm Springs, thanks to Supervisor V. Manuel Perez, the District and collaborators. Learn more.
Riverside County Vaccine Numbers
How many residents of your community are partially and fully vaccinated. To see the numbers released on July 12, click here.
County Re-Imagines Mobile Crisis Team
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.
Access Your Digital Vaccination Record
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.
When Should You Wear a Face Mask?
On June 15, the state of California relaxed many of its COVID-19 restrictions for those who are fully vaccinated. Read what the California Department of Public Health advises about wearing masks here.
County Youths Uplift Seniors During COVID
The Upstream sub-committee of the Riverside County Suicide Prevention Coalition presents video series of encouraging messages for seniors. Read more here.
Access Your Digital Vaccination Record
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.
New York Times: Prioritizing Farmworkers
The landmark initiative of Riverside County and the Coachella Valley Equity Collaborative to vaccinate farmworkers is the first of its kind in the U.S. Read more.
Resolution Addresses Funding Question
On May 26, 2020, the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation Board approved a historic resolution to use all funds District-wide. Here's what it means: One Coachella Valley Resolution.
Overnight Cooling Centers Aid Homeless
Individuals experiencing homelessness in western Coachella Valley now have a place indoors to sleep, thanks to collaborative efforts. To help with center expenses, please give here.
District Approves Zone Map
On Oct. 22, 2019, the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation Board unanimously approved seven new zones for the election process. Each zone is represented by a Board Director. Read more
Get Help with Behavioral Health
Need help with behavioral health? Not sure? You can ask someone who has been there by calling a Riverside County peer navigation line. Learn more here.
Coachella Valley Health Survey Results
In 2020, HARC released the results of its community-wide health survey. Read the final reports here: Healthcare Report; Major Disease Report; Mental Health Report; and Socioeconomic Needs Report.
Cooking with the District
We're visiting Coachella Valley food banks with a local chef and selecting items to cook up as tasty fare you can make at home. Check out our recent outing, recipe and cooking segment on video.
A New Era of the District
On January 10, 2019, U.S. Congressman Raul Ruiz, MD, introduced the November 2018 expansion of the Desert Healthcare District into the Congressional Record. Read what he wrote here.
Mental Health Awareness Month
Each May brings awareness to behavioral health challenges. During this month, we will spotlight issues affecting our residents and the services that are available here.
Desert Healthcare District & Foundation
MISSION
To achieve optimal health at all stages of life for all District residents.
VISION
Connecting Coachella Valley residents to health and wellness services and programs through philanthropy, health facilities, information and community education, and public policy.
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News…
Desert Healthcare District Board strongly recommends schools, colleges and large employers require vaccines and masks indoors
The community health and safety recommendations would remain in place until a vaccination rate of at least 80 percent is reached in the ?Coachella Valley. An additional 106,707 individuals must be fully vaccinated to accomplish this goal.
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County launches suicide prevention initiative to aid seniors challenged by pandemic
Both seniors and youths are among the most vulnerable populations that have been impacted by the pandemic. To support the seniors, youths have recorded video messages through the Riverside County Suicide Prevention Coalition.
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Desert Healthcare District board approves purchase of $340K mobile medical unit
The district and its partners plan to continue health outreach through the mobile unit, as well as bring educational opportunities to those areas, according to a feasibility study completed by the district.
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Documents
PolicyMap
- Board of Directors Meeting District Agenda
- Board of Directors Meeting District Packet
- Board of Directors Meeting Foundation Agenda
- Board of Directors Meeting Foundation Packet
- Previous District Board Meeting Minutes
- Previous Foundation Board Meeting Minutes
- June 22, 2021 Board of Directors Meeting Video Recording
- Strategic Plan
- Adopted Operating Budget
- District Financial Statements and Audit Reports
- Foundation Financial Statements and Audit Reports
- Desert Hospital Retirement Protection Plan (RPP) Audit Reports
- Grant Payments Schedule - District
- Grant Payments Schedule - Foundation
- Bylaws
- Board Policy Manual
- Hospital Lease Agreement - May 30, 1997 - Desert Hospital District and Tenet HealthSystem Desert Inc.
- SGH Phase 1 - Desert Regional Medical Center Seismic/Regulatory Compliance Presentation
- SGH Phase 1 - Desert Regional Medical Center Seismic/Retrofit Project Report
- Desert Regional Medical Center 2018 Hospital Appraisal - BEV Valuation Report - VMG Health
- Desert Regional Medical Center 2018 Hospital Appraisal - FMV Valuation Report - VMG Health
- Market Analysis - March 2017
- AB 1234 Ethics Training Certifications
- AB 1661 2021 Harassment Training Certifications
- FPCC Form 802