2nd Mobile Clinic Launches
We recently added another mobile medical clinic to outreach efforts. It is operated by DPMG Health, which is also operating a brick-and-mortar clinic space in Palm Springs. See the photos. Read more.
Desert Healthcare District Elections
Four seats on the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation Board are open this year. They represent zones 1, 3, 5 and 7. Learn more about the District zones (Hummingbird Plan), which cover the entire Coachella Valley. Candidates can file starting July 15 with the Riverside County of Registrar to run for a Board seat in the November 5, 2024 election. Follow the election updates.
Meet our Board
The Desert Healthcare District & Foundation Board is comprised of seven elected Directors, each representing a geographic zone of the District. Learn more.
How does a lack of healthcare providers in the Coachella Valley affect our regional economy? Read the report commissioned by the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation to discover the challenges and possible solutions.
You are welcome!
The Desert Healthcare District & Foundation Board of Directors will convene for its monthly meeting on Jan. 27 2026. All members of the public are welcome to attend in person or virtually. Read more.
Grant Application Period Ends March 1
Applicants will have until 11:59 p.m. March 1, 2026, to begin or complete an active application for Board consideration. Read more.
New Coachella Valley Market Analysis
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
Total funds (including community grants) awarded
$110,511,750
Learn more about our grants and how to apply »
Desert Healthcare District & Foundation
MISSION
To improve health access and outcomes for all District residents through strategic funding and partnership-building to advance resilient communities.
VISION
To achieve optimal health at all stages of life for all District residents.
Nonprofit Spotlight
News…
Palm Springs clinic expands services to include pediatrics
A lack of pediatricians was noted in a 2023 community clinical and social needs assessment commissioned by the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation. Our mobile clinics operator, DPMG Health, is addressing the need.
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Desert Healthcare District implements new sponsorship policy & schedule
The Board sets two deadlines per year to submit sponsorship requests of $5,000 and more and an annual cap of $25,000 per organization.
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Healthcare District releases new annual report as it plans strategic plan for next 5 years & beyond
Established in 1948 to build a hospital in then-remote Palm Springs, the Desert Healthcare District's mission has evolved through the years. However, as it was 77 years ago, increasing access to healthcare was the agency's top priority in 2025.
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Documents

- Sponsorship Policy
- 2024-2025 Annual Report - English
- 2024-2025 Annual Report - Español
- Executed Hospital Lease Purchase Agreement (2027-2057)
- (Español) Hospital Lease Purchase Agreement (2027-2057)
- Fact Sheet (Hospital Lease Purchase Agreement)
- (Español) Fact Sheet
- Frequently Asked Questions (Hospital Lease Purchase Agreement)
- (Español) Frequently Asked Questions
- Measure AA Analysis (English & Español)
- Board Resolution No. 24-02 (DRMC)
- (Español) Board Resolution No. 24-02 (DRMC)
- March 2, 2026 Special Meeting of the Board of Directors - District Agenda
- February 24, 2026 Board of Directors Meeting - District Agenda and Packet
- February 24, 2026 Board of Directors Meeting - Foundation Agenda and Packet
- January 27, 2026 Board of Directors - District Signed Minutes
- January 27 2026 Board of Directors Meeting - Foundation Signed Minutes
- 2021-2026 Strategic Plan (Updated)
- 2025-2026 Desert Healthcare District Budget
- 2025-2026 Desert Healthcare Foundation Budget
- 2024-2025 DHCD Budget
- 2023-2024 Adopted Operating Budget
- District Financial Statements and Audit Reports
- Foundation Financial Statements and Audit Reports
- Foundation Financial Statements Single Audit Reports
- Desert Hospital Retirement Protection Plan (RPP) Audit Reports
- February 2025 Grants Payments Schedule - District
- February 2026 Grants Payments Schedule - Foundation
- June 2025 Pass-Through Grants Payments Schedule - Foundation
- Bylaws
- Board Policy Manual
- Hospital Lease Agreement - May 30, 1997 - Desert Hospital District and Tenet Health System Desert Inc.
- Hospital Lease Agreement - AMENDMENTS
- 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
- Desert Regional Medical Center 2023 Hospital Appraisal - FMV Valuation Report - VMG Health
- Market Analysis - March 2023
- Market Analysis - March 2017
- AB 1234 2025 Ethics Training Certificates
- AB 1661 2025 Harassment Training Certificates
- Form 802 - 2024
- Form 802 - 01/2025-06/2025
Grants
Request for Proposals
Frequently Asked Questions
