According to the Association of California Healthcare Districts, Healthcare Districts are public entities that provide community-based health care services to residents throughout the state. They respond to the needs in their District by providing a range of services, which may include a hospital, clinic, skilled nursing facility or emergency medical services; as well as education and wellness programs. Each of California’s Healthcare Districts is governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees who are directly accountable to the communities they serve.

To learn more about the Association of California Healthcare Districts visit www.achd.org.

Healthcare Districts are governed by the Health and Safety Code, Section 32000. See below.