Desert Regional Medical Center

Today, Desert Regional recognized Roldan 'Dan' Hapan, MSN, RN, for being named the 2023 Tenet Hero by Tenet Healthcare! Dan is the true example of a 'hero,' for his commitment to making a positive and meaningful impact in the lives of our patients and residents. Families and patients call him a 'Rock Star,' for his kindness and dedication to providing quality care at Desert Regional. We are inspired by you, and fortunate to have you on our team. Congratulations Dan!

Last night, Desert Care Network was honored to receive the President's Award from the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented at the chamber's Installation and Business Awards Dinner in recognition of our longstanding support of community organizations. Michele Finney, CEO of Desert Care Network, accepted the award on behalf of our doctors, nurses and staff. Thank you to the business community for this honor.

Juneteenth represents the final abolition of slavery in the U.S. and serves as a powerful reminder to actively promote health equity and justice for all communities. Be part of #ACommunityBuiltOnCare. Find opportunities at http://spr.ly/6005epnwc

Congratulations to our graduating physician residents and fellows! The Class of 2024 includes physicians in the following specialties: 12 Family Medicine, 10 Emergency Medicine, two Surgical Critical Care, one Emergency Ultrasound and one Family Medicine - Obstetrics. Nearly half of those physicians will be staying in the Coachella Valley! We are so excited to be fulfilling our vision to train new doctors for our community! Learn about us at http://spr.ly/60485CiWm.

We honor the power of teamwork where diversity and inclusiveness flourish. Find opportunities with us at http://spr.ly/6005epnwc

A big thank you to Palm Springs Subaru and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for their donation of 80 blankets and art therapy kits for patients at our Comprehensive Cancer Center. The kits were accompanied by handwritten Messages of Hope that will make a big impact on the families we serve.

Desert Regional Medical Center is proud to be the first hospital in the Inland Empire to achieve the new Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from the Joint Commission. This designation recognizes our commitment to ensuring the highest level of care for mothers and babies in the Coachella Valley. Thank you to all the families, community leaders and hospital staff for joining us for this momentous celebration!

It was Taco Tuesday at Desert Regional in honor of #EMSWeek. Our first responders were greeted with traditional birria by Outside the Masa food truck -- and words of thanks from our staff over the noon hour. Thank you, EMS teams for your commitment to facing the unknown and beginning the journey of compassionate care for patients on their way to the hospital.

Thank you to the first responders who came by Desert Regional Medical Center to salute our staff on Friday -- capping off an amazing celebration of Hospital Week! For the big finale, hospital staff also enjoyed lunch on the Stergios Building patio with music, games and a chance to throw softballs at a dunk tank. Thank you to our administrators and doctors who won the "Good Sports of the Day" award for their stints on the watery perch. What a great week!

Congratulations to our very own Deb Gruszecki who was named the "2024 Woman of Impact" for her fundraising efforts to support the American Heart Association in the Coachella Valley. Deb shared the story of how her grandmother died from heart disease, and how she drew inspiration from her father, who devoted his career to working for a medical device company that developed innovations in pacemaker technology. Thank you Deb, for all you do to support Desert Care Network and the American Heart Association.