Desert Aids Project Inc.
- Location
- Palm Springs, CA 92262
- Grant number
- H80CS28988
- Project director
- David Brinkman
Who this health center serves · 2024
The population behind the quality numbers — from this center's HRSA UDS report.
Services
Special populations served
- 2,713 experiencing homelessness
- 3,480 migrant/seasonal agricultural workers
- 531 veterans
35 delivery sites · 221,383 patient visits in 2024.
Clinical quality measures · 2024
Self-reported to HRSA on the Uniform Data System (UDS) — covers all the center's patients, every payer. "National median" and percentile are vs all health centers reporting the measure (denominator ≥ 30). How UDS differs from other programs →
Cancer screening
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cervical cancer screening | 46.6% | 51.3% | Below median · 40th |
| Breast cancer screening | 44.0% | 52.3% | Below median · 32th |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 32.8% | 40.5% | Below median · 31th |
Chronic disease control
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood-pressure control | 62.9% | 66.2% | Below median · 35th |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (>9%) (lower=better) | 28.1% | 27.2% | Below median · 44th |
| Statin therapy | 76.9% | 78.1% | Below median · 43th |
| Aspirin/antiplatelet for heart disease | 65.9% | 75.7% | Bottom quartile · 20th |
Behavioral health
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression screening & follow-up | 75.0% | 75.3% | Below median · 49th |
| Depression remission | 5.9% | 12.7% | Bottom quartile · 20th |
Prevention & wellness
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childhood immunization | 12.2% | 28.4% | Bottom quartile · 12th |
| Adult BMI screening & follow-up | 53.8% | 68.5% | Below median · 31th |
| Child BMI counseling | 45.2% | 73.5% | Bottom quartile · 17th |
| Tobacco screening & cessation | 85.7% | 85.7% | Above median · 50th |
| HIV screening | 56.2% | 47.0% | Above median · 62th |
Maternal & oral health
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low birth weight (lower=better) | 6.5% | 6.3% | Below median · 48th |
| Dental sealants | 48.2% | 59.6% | Below median · 33th |
HRSA quality recognition
Health Center Quality awards, 2021–2024. Quality Leader = top 10/20/30% nationally on clinical quality; National Quality Leader = best-in-class on a clinical domain.
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