Where there is wine, there is a way…And we have plenty of ways to celebrate at our GCVCC Mixers!

On Wednesday, October 26th, the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC) was pleased to welcome over 70 people to the evening mixer that was hosted by Desert Care Network- JFK Memorial Hospital.

Richard Ramhoff, the Chair of our Board and the Group Director of Marketing for Desert Care Network greeted and welcomed guests into the hospital’s outdoor area. Gary Honts, President, and CEO of Desert Care Network took the stage to share updates on JFK Memorial Hospital. Ernesto Rosales joined Richard on stage to share his life-changing story of how the Desert Care Network staff gave him a second chance in life. Alexis Perez with the Office of Supervisor V. Manuel Perez, along with Gary Honts presented a proclamation. Exhibitors for the evening included Altura Credit Union and Destiny Hospice & Palliative Care. The night ended with a raffle drawing that included The Living Desert and Ben & Jerry’s giveaways.

About the Host JFK Memorial Hospital is a 145- bed acute care hospital that has been serving residents of the eastern Coachella Valley for more than 50 years. Its ER was recently named a Level 4 Trauma Center by the County of Riverside, and the hospital is accredited as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. JFK Memorial Hospital has delivered thousands of babies over the years and also provides critical healthcare services, including robotic surgery, medical imaging and cardiovascular procedures. JFK Memorial Hospital brings critical healthcare services closer than ever to residents of some of the fastest-growing cities in our region, including Indio, Coachella, and La Quinta. To learn more visit https://www.desertcarenetwork.com/services/emergency-room.

Thank you to the Desert Care Network team for hosting a lovely outdoor mixer and to everyone who attended!