An unveiling and ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new, $366,500, mobile medical clinic for the Coachella Valley will take place at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2.
The mobile clinic — which is the result of collaborative efforts of the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation, Coachella Valley Resource Conservation District, Desert Physicians Medical Group (DPMG) Health, and other community partners — will be unveiled at Desert Regional Medical Center, 1140 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs.
The new mobile clinic is a 26-foot vehicle with two examination rooms, a full bathroom, and other amenities. It will be licensed and operated by DPMG Health, providing services to traditionally underserved communities across the valley.
As a community partner of the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation, you are invited to attend the event, which will include clinic tours and COVID-19 vaccines, flu shots and other health screenings. Remarks about the significance of the mobile clinic and plans for its use will be provided by valley health and community leaders:
- Conrado Bárzaga, Desert Healthcare District and Foundation CEO
- Blaine Carian, Coachella Valley Resource Conservation District vice-president
- George Tudor, Growing Coachella Valley founding board member and current president
- Dr. Gemma Kim, Chief Academic Officer with Desert Physicians Medical Group Health
Please RSVP by email to Alejandro Espinoza (aespinoza@dhcd.org) or Andrea Hayles (ahayles@dhcd.org) of the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation by noon Wednesday, November 30.
Media inquiries should be directed to Will Dean, Desert Healthcare District and Foundation Director of Communications and Marketing, at wdean@dhcd.org.
More information: https://www.dhcd.org/
