Seven Days in June: Health is Primary / DAP Health

Seven Days in June: Health is Primary is a national, nonpartisan campaign focused on elevating health care as a central issue in the 2026 election cycle. DAP Health has officially endorsed this campaign and is partnering with NBC Palm Springs to bring local visibility through a series of community-based conversations and events across the Coachella Valley.

"Health is not political, it's personal, it's local, and it impacts every single person in our community," said David Brinkman, CEO of DAP Health. "DAP Health is proud to stand with organizations across the country to ensure that health care remains a top priority for those seeking to lead."

Key Events During Seven Days in June

June 1 | Coffee Conversation: HIV Prevention & Care

Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Starbucks, 1751 N. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs
Join DAP Health for a complimentary coffee conversation featuring Andy Glorioso, PrEP Navigation Manager, and Dr. Christina Vu, Physician specializing in Primary Care and Infectious Disease, sharing information about HIV prevention, treatment, and access to care.

June 2 | Coffee Conversation: LGBTQ+ Affirming Care

Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Koffi, 67260 Ramon Road, Cathedral City
Featured speakers include Dr. Jason Halperin, MD, MPH, Director of Specialty Services, and Mita Beach, Director of Gender Health & Wellness, discussing the importance of affirming and inclusive health care.

June 3 | Coffee Conversation: Transportation Challenges & Access to Care

Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Join DAP Health for a complimentary coffee conversation with Corina Velasquez, Chief Operating Officer, and Nedy Terrazas, Associate Chief Operating Officer, as they discuss transportation barriers and improving access to health care services.

June 4 | Coffee Conversation: Urgent Care Access

Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Starbucks, 14007 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs
Speakers will include Dr. Silas Gyimah and Dr. Damoun Rezai, Director of Adult Medicine, discussing urgent care services and expanding access to timely medical care.

June 5 | Community Town Hall & Candidate Accountability Forum

Time: TBA
Location: Cathedral City Senior Center
Join DAP Health for a complimentary lunch and community panel discussion moderated by Thalia Hayden, NBC Palm Springs. Local health care leaders and service providers will discuss access to care and answer community questions. DAP Health will also release candidate health care scorecards, based on questionnaires distributed to local and state candidates.

Panelists Include:

• Brittany Cabanas, Executive Director, Stonewall Gardens; Board Member, Triangle Care Management
• Kevin Simsay, Senior Manager of Programs, The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert
• Alejandro Espinoza, Chief of Community Engagement, Desert Healthcare District
• Corina Velasquez, Chief Operating Officer, DAP Health
• Maria Hernandez, Public Health, Riverside University Health System (RUHS)

Building a Healthier Future

The campaign comes at a critical moment, as potential cuts to Medicaid, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) threaten access to care, public health preparedness, and medical innovation nationwide.

DAP Health hopes to:

• Educate the community about access points to health care locally
• Provide platforms for community engagement and listening
• Strengthen community advocacy leading into the 2026 elections

"Health care is foundational to strong communities, economic stability, and human dignity," Brinkman added. "We invite our partners, patients, and neighbors to join us in making sure health remains a core governing responsibility."

Learn more and get involved at daphealth.org/seven-days-in-june