Clinic needs community help, PSP hosts job fair and more ⋆ The Palm Springs Post

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LEADING OFF

Clinic faces financing crisis and seeks support

A Palm Springs-based nonprofit clinic — the first in the county to offer free STI testing and treatment — is struggling with significant financial challenges.

The headlines determine: Founder Dr. Phyllis Ritchie said Wednesday that she and PS Test staff remain committed to providing accessible health services, even though county funding was lost much sooner than expected.

Zoom in: To counteract this shortage, the clinic has introduced reduced opening hours over the summer and is now open Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to maintain service while adapting to a reduced budget.

• Dr. Ritchie and her husband have begun to maintain the clinic operations using their own resources.

Why it is important: PS Test, which The Post reported on here in 2021, supports vulnerable populations facing barriers to health care, including homelessness, lack of transportation and lack of insurance.

• The clinic's 100% free STI testing and treatment services are unique in Riverside County.

What’s next: PS Test is actively seeking new funding opportunities and asking the community for support to ensure the continuity of its important services.

Donations are accepted through the clinic’s website or in person at the facility (140 North Luring Dr., Suite D) during regular hours.

OTHER NEWS

📚 The Palm Springs Modern Committee hopes that a steering committee working on the redesign of the city's main library will solve the parking problem, since a plan to create more parking spaces would block the view of the William Cody building. [Facebook]

🏈 PSHS football lost its season opener against Segerstrom on Friday night as early turnovers proved costly. [Desert Sun]

🥁 A former drummer of Guns N' Roses, who co-founded a program called Adopt the Arts, helps teach music to local elementary school students, writes Matt King. [CV Independent]

TODAY'S SPECIAL EVENTS

CalComMen's Monday Coffee
5pm | Play Lounge and Café
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LCAP Parent Council
5 p.m. | District Administration
Join this meeting for parents and community members to provide input on the goals of the Local Control and Accountability Plan. The event flyer can be found here. You can register to attend here. Childcare and translation will be provided.

Fabulous Bingo
7pm | Kings Highway at Ace Hotel
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AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST…

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is preparing for its 4th annual job fair, offering approximately 200 positions ahead of the busy tourism season in the Coachella Valley.

The headlines determine: The event, scheduled to take place on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the city's convention center (277 N. Avenida Caballeros), will offer job seekers the opportunity to meet potential employers and explore various career opportunities in the aviation and hospitality industries.

Zoom in: PSP and its partner organizations need to fill numerous positions in a variety of industries, including airlines, car rental companies, restaurants, retail and federal agencies.

• Interviews and immediate hires are available for positions such as customer service representatives, ramp agents, and sales representatives.

Why it is important: The event comes as the airport prepares for increased activity during the valley's peak season and offers job seekers a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the exciting working environment of an airport.

Pro tip: Job seekers are advised to bring multiple copies of their resume and arrive early to maximize their chances of receiving preferred career opportunities.