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Living Healthy: HIV clinics brace for uncertainty as Congress weighs spending bill, medicaid cuts

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) As Congress finalizes a sweeping new federal spending bill, healthcare providers are sounding the alarm over what could be at stake for HIV prevention programs. At the center of the concern: possible Medicaid cuts. Clinics that offer free or low-cost HIV services—like PrEP, Doxy-PEP, and same-day testing—say even minor funding changes

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Desert Oasis Healthcare named ‘Largest Business of the Year – West Valley’

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Oasis Healthcare (DOHC) was named “Largest Business of the Year – West Valley” by the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC).  Officials said the award highlights DOHC’s exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to providing help, ensuring the well-being of the communities that rely on them.  “This kind of

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Living Healthy: Millions in Health-Focused Grants Available for Local Nonprofits Through Desert Healthcare District

Millions of dollars are on the table for local nonprofits across the Coachella Valley, thanks to the Desert Healthcare District’s expanding grant programs. As part of its mission to improve regional health outcomes, the District is offering up to $5 million annually in grants through Desert Care Network. The funding supports a wide range of

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Riverside County secures $333M to expand mental health, substance use services

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Local leaders today were celebrating more than $333 million in state funding to expand access to critical mental health and substance use services in Riverside County. The funding was awarded to the Riverside University Health System’s Behavioral Health Department through California’s Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program. Announced Monday, the investment will

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