Coachella Valley Health Summit Shifts Focus

Save the Date for 3rd Annual Healthy Desert Healthy You Summit on Sept. 10 [Sponsored]

PALM SPRINGS —This year’s summit marks an important evolution in our community conversation about health and well-being. In previous years, the summit focused on environmental health and the ways our surroundings affect our health and quality of life.

While that work remains important, we have heard clearly from community partners, residents and other stakeholders that some of the most pressing health challenges facing our valley today extend beyond traditional healthcare and environmental concerns.

That is why this year’s summit will focus on four critical social determinants of health: healthcare access, behavioral health, workforce development, and housing.

Research consistently shows that health is shaped by far more than medical care alone. The stability of our housing, availability of a sufficient healthcare workforce, access to mental and behavioral health services, and the ability to obtain timely healthcare all influence whether individuals and families can thrive. These factors affect not only personal well-being, but also the strength, resilience, and prosperity of our entire community.

The Desert Healthcare District & Foundation will present a day of panel discussions, keynote speakers, vendors and more with a focus on four critical social determinants of health: access to care, behavioral health, workforce development, and housing.