Inside the Desert Healthcare District’s New Strategic Vision with Sophie Blondeau & Kraig Johnson

Healthy Desert Healthy You · Jul 2, 2026 · 28m

Host Will Dean welcomes Sophie Blondeau, Chief Strategy Officer at Sowen, and Kraig Johnson, Executive Director of Jewish Family Service of the Desert, for an in-depth discussion of the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation's newly adopted five-year strategic plan. Together, they explore how the plan strengthens healthcare workforce development, expands access to care, addresses social determinants of health, and uses data to measure meaningful community impact. Sophie explains the planning process, the importance of collaboration, and the District's evolution from a funding organization to…