Desert Healthcare District/Foundation
Our Vision...
Connecting Coachella Valley residents to health and wellness services and programs through resources and philanthropy, health facilities, information and community education, and public policy.
Board Seeks New Director in Zone 5
Have you always wanted to serve on the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation Board of Directors? This could be your chance if you're eligible and live in the District's Zone 5. On May 14, 2019, the Board will interview candidates as it seeks to replace Director Jennifer Wortham, DrPH. Wortham resigned on April 15 prompted by work responsibilities that take her out of the Coachella Valley. Read more in English and Spanish here.
Board of Directors Meeting Agendas and Minutes
The Board of Directors emphasizes the importance of community input with a 5:30 p.m. start time for Desert Healthcare District Board Meetings. The Foundation start time is immediately following the conclusion of District meetings. The District Board Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month, and the downloadable and current board meeting agendas, packets, minutes, and audio recordings are available in one centralized location.
Rezoning Process Begins April 23
The Desert Healthcare District, which expanded to cover the entire Coachella Valley last year, will establish seven new zones for the 2020 election. A public hearing on rezoning is planned for April 23 during the Board meeting, during which demography firm NDC will present two draft maps to get the conversation started. We want to hear from residents. Check out the maps here.
Check out CVHIP
Seeking information on food assistance, smoking cessation and other health- and wellness-related matters, but you're not sure where to look?
Visit the Coachella Valley Health Info Place at cvhip.com, type a topic in the search engine and quickly learn what's available in the desert community. (Various translations are available.)
District Board Expands from 5 to 7 Directors
Karen Borja and Leticia De Lara were sworn in Jan. 15, 2019, as new Directors on the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation Board. Their appointments followed voters' support in November to expand District boundaries east of Cook Street. As a result, the Board conducted interviews of eligible applicants from the annexed area. Both Borja and De Lara live in Indio. Read more about them and the entire Board here.
District Dives Into Water Safety for Kids
For four years, the Desert Healthcare District/Foundation and community partners have offered swimming lessons to third-graders. More than 1,800 students have graduated from the program. In addition, Riverside County Department of Public Health educators teach the students about nutrition and making healthy eating choices.
Support for Health: Grants
The Desert Healthcare District/Foundation provides grants to public agencies and nonprofit organizations to develop and implement programs and services and to promote policy change that helps support and encourage a healthy lifestyle for residents of all ages. Read more.
Congressman Ruiz Spotlights Expansion
Congressman Raul Ruiz, MD, a tireless proponent of the Desert Healthcare District expansion that was recently approved by voters, thanks many others who contributed to getting the measure on the ballot and acknowledges its potential for all Coachella Valley residents. Check out his speech on C-SPAN.
Expansion Passes - What's Next?
On Nov. 6, 2018, Coachella Valley voters overwhelmingly approved Measure BB to expand the Desert Healthcare District to cover the entire valley. With expansion comes the appointment of two new Directors from the newly annexed area and rezoning the expanded District.
District Board Welcomes Evett PerezGil
The results are in. Evett PerezGil won a majority of votes in Zone 4 (Cathedral City) during the November 2018 general election to serve on the Desert Healthcare District/Foundation Board of Directors. Read more here.
Director Reflects on 18 Years of Service
Kay Hazen shares a few life lessons she's learned, thoughts on the Desert Healthcare District's legacy and more as she ends nearly two decades of service as a District/Foundation Board Director. Read the full interview.What’s New
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