Healthcare special district
Desert Healthcare District
Desert Healthcare District is an independent local government serving more than 400,000 Coachella Valley residents through health-focused funding, partnerships, programs, and public leadership.
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The district silhouette is the union of all seven exact Hummingbird-plan zones; internal zone lines are omitted from the main boundary image.
District overview
Desert Healthcare District at a glance
A special-purpose local government serving health and wellness needs throughout the Coachella Valley.
Public purpose
Health access and outcomes
The District uses strategic funding, partnerships, convening, and community engagement to improve access to healthcare and health outcomes across desert communities.
District mission and programs →Representation
Seven geographic zones
Zone 1Zone 2Zone 3Zone 4Zone 5Zone 6Zone 7
Each zone elects one Director to a four-year term. The current seven-zone map was adopted in December 2021 following the 2020 Census.
Official district zone information →Communities served
The Coachella Valley
Palm SpringsCathedral CityRancho MiragePalm DesertIndian WellsLa QuintaIndioCoachellaEastern valley communities
The district boundary spans incorporated and unincorporated communities. A resident's exact Board zone depends on their address.
Available records
Desert Healthcare District election and finance snapshot
Available figures connect Desert Healthcare District to the District 2 election and linked race summary.
Special district races
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special district races currently linked to Desert Healthcare District
Election pages
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Reported contributions
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records connected to current summaries
These totals summarize source-backed records currently connected to the listed races. Missing or unlinked filings do not mean a candidate, committee, or measure reported zero activity.
Current elections
November 3rd, 2026 Election
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Past elections
Completed elections affecting Desert Healthcare District
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District governance
Board of Directors
Seven elected zone Directors govern the district, adopt policy, approve funding, and oversee its public responsibilities.
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These bodies are advisory to county officials; they are not a city council or separate municipal government.
District updates
News about Desert Healthcare District
Direct local reporting is used when available. If no suitable CDP-specific story is available, a clearly labeled county-district story supplies one-level-up context. Please click through to visit and support local journalism.
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Methodology and limits
Data coverage and sources
Coverage is assessed against the information expected for this kind of area and is updated as new relationships are verified.
Current assessment
Developing coverage
Municipal records are available, while school, special-district, and overlapping representation layers remain incomplete.
Assessed August 8, 2026
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