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Desert Healthcare District and Foundation announces leadership change, appoints interim CEO

Photo of CAO Chris Christensen smiling and looking at the camera. he wears a medium blue button-down shirt with a darker blue tie. Photo by Lani Garfield

Desert Healthcare District (DHCD) is announcing that Dr. Conrado Bárzaga will be leaving his position as CEO. Please join the District in expressing gratitude to Dr. Bárzaga for his contributions and leadership over the past four years. The DHCD Board has named Chris Christensen, Chief Administration Officer, as interim CEO.