DAP Health

08/04/2025

🌟 It’s National Health Center Week! 🌟

We’re proud to kick off a week of celebrating our health care heros, the extraordinary people who make our mission real every day.

At DAP Health, we provide comprehensive, compassionate care to people in the many diverse communities we serve and it’s our team that makes that possible.

Each day this week, we’ll be spotlighting employees who’ve been recognized by their peers for going above and beyond.

They remind us that health care isn’t just about services, it’s about humanity.

08/04/2025

Ready or not, back-to-school season is here!

From dental checkups to sleep schedules, we’ve got 8 simple ways to help you set your kids up for a healthy and confident school year, whether they’re starting preschool or joining varsity.

This guide has you covered:
👉 https://www.daphealth.org/8-tips-for-a-healthy-back-to-school/

Here’s a health-focused checklist for parents to ensure their children are ready to return to the classroom safe, strong, and smiling.

08/02/2025

A final report from HARC about the pilot showed improvements in housing stability, mental health, motivation to continue education, and overall well-being. Chief Transformation Officer CJ Tobe emphasized that removing the stress of daily survival allowed participants to plan for their futures.

A Palm Springs pilot program, run in part by DAP Health, is giving struggling residents $800 a month with no strings attached. For many, it has been a lifeline.

08/01/2025

DAP Health was honored to participate in last night’s roundtable — on the ramifications of the ongoing “Big Beautiful Bill” debate — hosted by Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz.

Our CEO David Brinkman spoke about lessons from the COVID-19 era — specifically how DAP Health established an emergency outpatient clinic to meet urgent needs — a model we may need to activate again. He warned: “We will see people losing basic access to health care. It will take partnerships and creativity, just like COVID demanded of all of us.”

Brinkman also spotlighted DAP Health’s network of 25 clinics across Riverside and San Diego counties, which offer sliding-scale services regardless of insurance status. He echoed Dr. Ruiz’s call for health care providers to communicate and partner proactively to avoid system overloads.

🔗 Watch the full video and read more:

Local health leaders met in Palm Desert to discuss community healthcare concerns and strategies as the federal budget reconciliation bill, called the “big beautiful bill” by President Trump, moves forward.

07/29/2025

If you’ve had a major life change in the last 60 days, you can apply for health insurance
during special enrollment. 90% of people who enroll receive financial help. For
free enrollment help visit https://www.coveredca.com/special-enrollment/ Covered California

07/21/2025

Join us for this free community conversation. Drink tickets and small bites provided to attendees.

DAP Health is hosting a free community panel on HIV prevention and care tomorrow night in Palm Springs. The “Next Gen Care” event, hosted by local drag personality Miss Rusty Waters, starts at 5:30 p.m. at Hunter’s Nightclub.

07/21/2025

Our New & Improved Urgent Care Services for Existing Patients

With same-day scheduling, enhanced primary care provider coordination, and extended hours at key locations, our urgent care clinics (in Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs, El Cajon, and Escondido) now offer more personalized, accessible, and affordable care — ensuring prompt attention when our existing patients need it most.

Visit https://www.daphealth.org/urgent-care/ for more info.

07/15/2025

Join us for the 6th Annual Hepatitis C Forum for a morning of connection, education, and action!

Expect inspiring keynotes, a community panel, resource fair, and free rapid HIV and hep C testing.

Together, we’re breaking barriers and building hope. RSVP now at DAPHealth.org/hepc

07/14/2025

HIV prevention is advancing faster than ever, and your voice belongs in the conversation.

Join DAP Health and Gilead Sciences for Next Gen Care: A Community Conversation on HIV Prevention — a free, empowering evening dedicated to the latest innovations in HIV care. Happening Tuesday, July 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Hunters Palm Springs, this event brings together medical experts, community leaders, and YOU to talk about what’s new, what’s working, and how we can all be part of ending the epidemic.

Learn directly from DAP Health’s Dr. Jason Halperin and Gilead Sciences leaders about prevention tools like long-acting PrEP, how stigma still stands in the way of access, and what inclusive, future-forward care really looks like.

Hosted by the fabulous Miss Rusty Waters, this evening will offer thoughtful discussion, expert insights, and light refreshments. Let’s make progress together.

RSVP now to save your seat: https://www.daphealth.org/partnering-with-gilead-sciences/

Join us on July 22 for “Next Gen Care: Innovations in HIV Prevention,” a powerful evening of learning, connection, and community.

07/11/2025

Join us for Next Gen Care: Innovations in HIV Prevention 🩺💬

Get the latest on PrEP, long-acting injectables & more. Everyone is welcome!

RSVP on Eventbrite: DAPHealthnextgencare.eventbrite.com

07/07/2025

HIV prevention isn’t just for men. PrEP is a powerful tool for anyone, including women, who want to take control of their sexual health.

At DAP Health, we offer free, stigma-free access to PrEP at our sexual wellness clinics in Palm Springs, Cathedral City, and Indio. Whether you prefer a daily pill or a long-acting injection, our team is here to help you choose what’s right for you and support you every step of the way.

“Taking PrEP is one of the most empowering decisions you can make as a woman,” says DAP Health NP Anna Daymon.

Protection. Power. Peace of mind. PrEP puts you in charge.

Read more: https://www.daphealth.org/prep-is-for-women-too/

HIV does not discriminate by gender. There are pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) options for prevention that are specifically suitable to women.