News
New District survey reveals Coachella Valley voters' thoughts on community healthcare services
The survey explores a range of healthcare-related topics, including the overall quality of local services and residents' satisfaction with local hospitals.
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Desert Healthcare District CEO on Desert Regional: 'The Board prefers a 30-year lease'
Any deal the District negotiates with operator Tenet Health would come to the voters for approval before going into effect.
Healthcare District plans final community meeting on hospital lease negotiations
The Board of Directors approved at its February meeting five community meetings or forums across the Coachella Valley. The final meeting is scheduled for April 30 in Palm Desert.
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Desert Healthcare District & Foundation Board approves high-priority Strategic Plan goals for next 2 years
These goals and strategies will be considered when reviewing new grant applications that are received during the remainder of this fiscal year and through 2026.
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Desert Healthcare District provides $50K to support Coachella Valley families affected by tropical storm
Community partnerships facilitate aid to more than 120 families in need of healthcare and other resources in storm's aftermath.
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New Coachella Valley history book explores evolution of local healthcare from Hollywood to desert farms
The book commemorates the Desert Healthcare District’s 75th anniversary and chronicles the agency’s unique evolution from a hospital-centric organization to a community-focused partner to many Coachella Valley nonprofits.
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We believe every resident in our District deserves:
- Access to health education, disease prevention and comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services
- The opportunity to participate in District matters through access and input to the board
We support positive health system change via:
- Incorporating best-practice methodologies where possible
- Encouraging accurate outcome measurement by benchmarking, monitoring and evaluation
- Supporting innovative new practices and programs
- Fostering collaboration and partnerships