Coachella Valley Volunteers In Medicine (CVVIM), the Valley’s only free primary care health clinic, is gearing up for its fifth annual fundraiser, The VIMY Awards & WineLover’s Auction, which has been rescheduled for Friday, November 13. In recognition of CVVIM’s 10th anniversary, this year’s event will feature the VIMY Award created to honor a signifcant… Read more »

Brett Shoopman was born and raised in the Coachella Valley and is a golf professional at Desert Willow Golf Resort. Eight years ago, he discovered a suspicious mole that seemed to be growing. But it was under his shirt, not on his face, arms or legs, the typical locations golf pros check for skin cancer. … Read more »

Last month, wellness professionals and health fans gathered to learn more about the significant benefits of connecting to Earth’s energy through grounding at “Unearth Your Bliss.” Hosted by the Earthing company and sponsored by Desert Health®, the event featured Earthing founder Clint Ober, advocates Mariel Hemingway and Bobby Williams and energy therapist Melissa Yamaguchi.  Attendees… Read more »

Mariel Hemingway is not only an iconic Academy Award nominated actor from a celebrated family; she is a prolific author, adventurist, eco activist, healthy lifestyle and mental health advocate, documentary producer, entrepreneur and speaker on mind-body-spirit optimization and purposeful living. On February 1, Hemingway will be joined by her life partner and co-author Bobby Williams… Read more »

Trilogy® at the Polo Club, one of the Coachella Valley’s fastest growing resort communities, is opening their doors and inviting all to attend Wellness Week January 14-18 presented by Desert Health®.  The active lifestyle community whose tagline is Live Happier® is located off Avenue 52 (at Monroe) across from the Empire Polo Grounds. At the… Read more »

Women Leaders Forum of the Coachella Valley announces its 8th Annual Women Who Rule Awards Luncheon and Scholarship Fundraiser on Friday, January 24, at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage. The highly anticipated event will honor the Coachella Valley’s most inspiring achievers, while benefiting the Women Leaders Forum’s Young Women Leaders (YWL) program. … Read more »

Mark your calendars Saturday, February 22, for the 13th anniversary of the Desert Woman’s Show and the Greater Palm Springs Food & Wine Festival taking place at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Palm Desert. Attended by thousands, the Desert Woman’s Show will offer dynamic daily fashion shows by Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis and a… Read more »

Returning to the heart of the desert for its 22nd running, the Palm Desert ½ Marathon & 5K continues its tradition as the original Coachella Valley running festival. Other races may come and go, but this one stands the test of time! Join over 1,200 other runners and walkers at beautiful Civic Center Park on… Read more »

On Saturday, January 18, Trilogy at the Polo Club opens its doors and invites everyone to come see what the buzz is all about at their second annual Wellness Fair.  This new home community whose tagline is Live Happier® is worth a visit. As one of the valley’s fastest growing communities, The Polo Club features… Read more »

Spend Black Friday at the Health & Wellness Festival in Old Town La Quinta and support mental wellness for our local youth. This free event is for all ages so bring the kids, cousins, and grandparents and enjoy something for everyone including games, exercise, beer tasting, wellness exhibitors and entertainment. Old Town will be bustling… Read more »

In farmers’ markets around California a new breed of Santas is making a stand for healthier children.  Stunned by the fact that today’s elementary aged kids now experience diet-driven illnesses never seen in this age group just 30 years ago, the old “Ho, Ho, Ho. Have a candy cane” line is no longer acceptable.  Southern… Read more »

Ready for a challenge? If so, the Palm Springs Tram Road Challenge is for you. Now in its 34th year, the Tram Road Challenge is one of the oldest and, well, most challenging races in Southern California. On October 26, you’ll join over 1,500 other runners as you make your way to the start line… Read more »

Deepak Chopra InnerSpace and Desert AIDS Project (DAP) invite you to be their guest at a complimentary screening of The Earthing Movie on Sunday, September 15, from 5:30 to 9pm. The evening will include a Q&A with those involved in the documentary including actress and health advocate Mariel Hemingway, Earthing founder Clint Ober, and producers… Read more »

Desert Cancer Foundation (DCF) is proud to present the 13th Annual Paint El Paseo Pink walk for breast cancer awareness on Saturday, October 12, at The Gardens on El Paseo.  Proceeds raised from Paint El Paseo Pink support DCF’s mission to assist uninsured and underinsured Coachella Valley and local surrounding community residents in need of… Read more »

This year, the Coachella Valley joins 40+ communities across the country to shine the light on prostate cancer, a disease that takes the life of an American man every 17 minutes, as part of the national ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk series. Hosted by Desert Medical Imaging and presented by Valley Urology and Palm Valley Pain… Read more »

Desert Medical Imaging and Presenting Sponsor, Valley Urology, join ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer to host the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk on September 14, 2019 at 7:00 a.m. The national non-profit’s goal is to create Generation ZERO – the first generation of men who are free of prostate cancer. Participants from across the… Read more »

Thank you to all who took part in the 2019 Desert Health Wellness Awards!  Photos of the spectacular evening can be viewed on our Facebook page and will appear in the July/Aug issue of Desert Health. The 2019 Desert Health Wellness Awards are proudly sponsored by  Eisenhower Health, Fresh Juice Bar, NBC Palm Springs, Cambria… Read more »

Start out the New Year with a healthy and fitness-oriented routine! Join runners, walkers and health enthusiasts for the Palm Springs Health Run & Fitness Expo Saturday, January 26, from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Run through the most scenic areas of Palm Springs with spectacular mountain views and historic architecture on the USA Track… Read more »

Is there someone you know going above and beyond to inspire health and wellness in our community? Help us celebrate their efforts with a Desert Health Wellness Award nomination. Now in its fourth year, the Wellness Awards recognize and honor those local people and businesses inspiring others to become the healthiest – and best –… Read more »

Ladies! Are you looking for an outing to shop, sip, taste, listen and relax under the glorious desert sunshine? This year the Desert Woman’s Show will shine the spotlight on nutrition and wellness, feature the latest fashions for your golf or tennis game, and offer a cornucopia of tastings at the Greater Palm Springs Food… Read more »