Community leaders, health professionals and residents will soon gather for a closer look at new data on life and well-being in the Coachella Valley.
HARC, Inc. will host its 2026 Coachella Valley Community Health Survey Data Release on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 9 to 11 a.m. at UC Riverside–Palm Desert. The event marks the public unveiling of findings from the region’s triennial Community Health Survey, the most comprehensive snapshot of local health trends available.
The survey, conducted every three years, does more than track statistics. It shapes funding decisions, guides nonprofit strategy and informs how healthcare providers, educators and policymakers respond to emerging needs across the valley. For many organizations, HARC’s data is the backbone of grant proposals and long-term planning.
This year’s release is expected to highlight key health trends and disparities affecting residents – from chronic disease and mental health to access to care and environmental factors. The findings offer a data-driven look at where progress has been made and where gaps remain.
“These data help answer a simple but urgent question,” organizers say: How is our community really doing?
Beyond the numbers, the event will feature a panel of local organizations that actively use HARC’s research to strengthen programs, secure funding, and improve services. Their insights aim to show how information becomes action, and how collaboration across sectors can create measurable change.
Dr. Jenna LeComte-Hinely will present highlights from the latest survey results, giving attendees a first look at the newly released data.
The morning program begins with breakfast and networking, along with a resource fair and youth-created artwork inspired by the survey’s findings. Organizers describe the expanded format as a more community-centered experience, designed to spark conversation and connection.
The event is made possible through support from Desert Oasis Healthcare, Innercare, Kaiser Permanente, DAP Health and the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
Registration is required, and seating is limited. General admission tickets cost $35. A limited number of complimentary tickets are available for students and survey funders. Click here to register.
