Desert Healthcare District & Foundation

Healthy Desert Healthy You

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The Desert Healthcare District & Foundation, based in Palm Springs, CA, produces Healthy Desert Healthy You as part of a regional health and wellness educational outreach campaign for residents in the Coachella Valley desert communities of Southern California. The program features interviews with a variety of people who are stakeholders in the physical, mental and environmental wellness of the areas residents. More information is available at www.dhcd.org and www.healthydeserthealthyyou.com. The podcast is hosted by Will Dean, Director of Communications, at the Desert Healthcare District & Fou...

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Dr. Jenna LeComte-Hinely | Community Survey Reveals Health Insights in Coachella Valley 17.04.2025 23:50

In this episode of the Healthy Desert Healthy You podcast, host Will Dean engages in a compelling discussion with Dr. Jenna LeComte-Hinely , CEO of HARC (Health Assessment and Research for Communities). Discover how Dr. LeComte-Hinely and her team have turned data into actionable insights to improve the health and quality of life in the Coachella Valley region . Delve into the intricacies of HARC'...

Dr. Ann Cheney | Navigating Air Quality Concerns: Insights from a Medical Anthropologist 10.04.2025 21:00

A profound exploration of the intricate relationship between environmental health and community well-being unfolds during the discourse between Will Dean and Dr. Ann Cheney, a distinguished medical anthropologist affiliated with the University of California-Riverside. The conversation delves into the pressing environmental health issues faced by residents of the Eastern Coachella Valley, particula...

Chris Christensen | The Evolution of Healthcare Services in the Coachella Valley: Insights from Desert Healthcare District 27.03.2025 14:00

The Desert Healthcare District and Foundation engages in a vital discourse on the mission and operations of the Healthcare District, as articulated by Will Dean and Chris Christensen. This episode elucidates the significant role of the Healthcare District as a funding entity rather than a hospital operator, clarifying a common misconception among community members. Established in 1948, the Distric...