American Marconi Wireless News - Desert Oasis Healthcare Earns Gold Recognition from American Heart Association for Commitment to Employee Well-Being

PALM SPRINGS, CA / ACCESS Newswire / April 1, 2026 / Desert Oasis Healthcare has been awarded Gold recognition from the American Heart Association as part of the 2026 Well-being Works Better™ Scorecard, underscoring the organization's ongoing commitment to supporting the health and well-being of its employees.

The Well-being Works Better™ Scorecard is built on the American Heart Association's century-long legacy of advancing health and is designed to help organizations create thriving, supportive workplace environments. Employers are evaluated across a range of categories including mental health, burnout prevention, benefits, and overall workplace culture.

At Desert Oasis Healthcare, employee well-being is seen as essential to delivering exceptional patient care. Through initiatives focused on work-life balance, mental health support, and a culture rooted in purpose, DOHC continues to invest in its workforce-recognizing that healthier employees lead to healthier communities.

"Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and investing in their well-being is a priority we take seriously. This recognition reinforces our commitment to creating a supportive, purpose-driven workplace where our team can thrive," said Teresa Hodgkins, PharmD BCACP CPHQ Sr VP Value Based Initiatives.

"At the heart of every thriving organization is a workforce that feels valued and supported," said Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association. "We're honored to recognize organizations like Desert Oasis Healthcare that have made employee well-being a cornerstone of their culture."

The Scorecard provides organizations with benchmarking insights and actionable strategies to continuously improve their workplace health initiatives. DOHC's Gold-level recognition reflects strong performance across key areas that promote long-term employee engagement, resilience, and overall wellness.

For more information on the Well-being Works Better™ initiative, visit www.wellbeingworksbetter.org.

About Desert Oasis Healthcare
Formed in 1981 as one of the first medical groups in the desert communities of southern California, Desert Oasis Healthcare (DOHC) continues to advance with changes in the healthcare market. DOHC provides primary and immediate care, home health, palliative care, clinical research studies and other services to more than 60,000 members/patients living in the greater Coachella Valley and the Morongo Basin of Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The multidisciplinary and comprehensive care programs of DOHC are committed to educating individuals on preventive health care in their daily lives, reflected in the DOHC motto, "Your Health. Your Life. Our Passion." For more information, visit www.mydohc.com.

For more information about Desert Oasis Healthcare and career opportunities, please visit www.mydohc.com.

CONTACT:
Rob Banchich
Director of Marketing
Desert Oasis Healthcare
[email protected]

SOURCE: Desert Oasis Healthcare

View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

D.Kaufman--AMWN