{"product_id":"jfk-memorial-hospital-indio","title":"JFK Memorial Hospital, Indio","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jfk-guide\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJFK Memorial Hospital is an acute-care hospital at Monroe Street and Dr. Carreon Boulevard in Indio. For eastern Coachella Valley residents, seasonal visitors and families, it is a place for emergency evaluation, hospital care, childbirth and scheduled services. This guide brings together the details that matter before arriving, with original aerial photographs showing how the hospital fits into the surrounding medical district.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor a life-threatening emergency, call 911.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not wait for an online check-in time or use this guide to decide whether an emergency can wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"jfk-contacts\"\u003eStart here: address and useful contacts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHospital:\u003c\/strong\u003e JFK Memorial Hospital, also called John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddress:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47111 Monroe Street, Indio, CA 92201.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain hospital:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"tel:+17603476191\"\u003e760-347-6191\u003c\/a\u003e. Ask for the department, patient unit or service you need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmergency department:\u003c\/strong\u003e open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedical records:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"tel:+17607758044\"\u003e760-775-8044\u003c\/a\u003e; fax 760-775-8054.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHospital patient-portal support:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"tel:+18882419945\"\u003e888-241-9945\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.desertcarenetwork.com\/locations\/detail\/jfk-memorial-hospital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eofficial JFK hospital page\u003c\/a\u003e for the current facility directory. Administrative offices and scheduled departments do not necessarily share the emergency department's round-the-clock hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"jfk-arrival\"\u003eGetting there, parking and finding the right entrance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hospital stands on the west side of Monroe Street, just south of Dr. Carreon Boulevard. The photographs show several buildings, parking areas and internal drives, so the most useful preparation is to confirm the exact department and entrance for your visit. A hospital address, a physician's office address and a neighboring laboratory address can bring you to different destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor emergency care, follow the hospital's \u003cstrong\u003eEmergency\u003c\/strong\u003e signs. For a scheduled procedure, imaging appointment, admission or maternity visit, follow the arrival instructions from that department. The close aerial photograph in the gallery shows the emergency entrance and adjacent ambulance access; leave ambulance routes, fire lanes and marked access areas clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParking areas surround the campus. Use the spaces designated for your destination and follow current signs. If walking distance, a wheelchair, a mobility aid or assistance getting from the vehicle to the entrance is a concern, call ahead to arrange the appropriate arrival plan. Confirm current parking arrangements directly with the hospital; this guide does not promise a particular lot, valet service or parking fee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Interstate 10, Monroe Street provides a route south into this part of Indio. Check live navigation for your starting point and traffic conditions. Festival weekends and other busy periods can affect travel through the city; allow additional time for a scheduled appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1\u0026amp;destination=JFK%20Memorial%20Hospital%2047111%20Monroe%20Street%20Indio%20CA%2092201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGet directions to JFK Memorial Hospital\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe title=\"JFK Memorial Hospital location at Monroe Street and Dr. Carreon Boulevard in Indio\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=JFK%20Memorial%20Hospital%2047111%20Monroe%20Street%20Indio%20CA%2092201\u0026amp;output=embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"380\" style=\"display:block;max-width:100%;border:0;border-radius:12px\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"jfk-services\"\u003eHospital services and emergency capabilities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJFK is part of Desert Care Network and Tenet Healthcare. Its official facility profile lists 145 beds, Joint Commission accreditation and the following services:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmergency care and Level IV trauma services.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStroke care:\u003c\/strong\u003e a Primary Stroke Center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCardiovascular services:\u003c\/strong\u003e including an accredited chest-pain program.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrthopedics and joint replacement.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiagnostic imaging and interventional radiology.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaternity and pediatric services.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are hospital-level service descriptions, not a guarantee that every test, procedure or specialist is available on demand. For planned care, confirm that the service is performed at \u003cem\u003eJFK in Indio\u003c\/em\u003e, who will perform it, and whether a referral, authorization or advance appointment is needed. Desert Care Network also has facilities elsewhere in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Level IV trauma designation does not mean that every complex injury is treated entirely at this hospital. The appropriate care setting and any transfer are determined by the clinical team. The network identifies Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs as its Level I trauma center. In an emergency, let emergency responders direct your care rather than choosing a longer drive based only on a designation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.desertcarenetwork.com\/services\/emergency-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRead the network's emergency-care information\u003c\/a\u003e. An online ER check-in option is linked from JFK's official page; it should never delay urgent evaluation or be treated as a guarantee of immediate treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"jfk-planned\"\u003ePreparing for a scheduled visit or hospital stay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the department's instructions together with your appointment confirmation. Before leaving home, establish the arrival time, check-in location, ordering clinician and a contact number for questions. If sedation or a procedure is involved, ask the care team about transportation home and any required adult support afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hospital network's packing guidance includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernment-issued identification and insurance information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA complete medication list, including nonprescription products, vitamins and supplements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelevant outside test results or images requested by the care team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA copy of an advance directive, if you have one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCases for glasses, contacts or dentures, a phone charger, and appropriate personal items for an overnight stay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave expensive jewelry, unnecessary valuables and large amounts of cash at home. Ask your clinical team for instructions about eating, drinking and medication before a procedure; those instructions depend on the planned care. Review the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.desertcarenetwork.com\/patients\/what-to-bring-what-not-to-bring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eofficial hospital packing guidance\u003c\/a\u003e and use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.desertcarenetwork.com\/patients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epatient resource center\u003c\/a\u003e for pre-registration links.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"jfk-visitors\"\u003eVisiting a patient\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesert Care Network publishes an open-visitation approach, subject to the patient's wishes, clinical needs and unit restrictions. That is not a promise of unrestricted access to every area at every hour. Before visiting, call the hospital and ask the patient's unit about the current entrance, visitor limits, children, overnight support and any infection-control requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatients may choose who visits and may decline visits. Staff may limit access to protect rest, privacy, treatment or infection prevention. Supervise children, clean your hands when entering and leaving a room, and postpone a visit if you are ill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk staff before bringing flowers, outside food, gifts or recording equipment into a clinical area. If several people want updates, choosing one family contact can make communication easier while respecting the patient's preferences. The hospital's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.desertcarenetwork.com\/healthy-living\/corporate-content\/visitation-rights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003evisitation policy\u003c\/a\u003e explains the underlying rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor cafeteria or café hours, after-hours refreshments, public restrooms and the nearest waiting area, ask the information desk or patient unit. These practical details can change and are best confirmed for the day of your visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"jfk-maternity\"\u003ePregnancy, childbirth and newborn care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJFK's maternity information describes a 15-bed unit with private labor-and-delivery rooms, breastfeeding support and access to a lactation consultant. It also describes newborn and pediatric care provided by Loma Linda University Health pediatricians, support for early parent–baby bonding, and keeping mother and newborn together when clinically appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor expecting families, a useful first step is a hospital tour. JFK's official event listings include English- and Spanish-language labor-and-delivery tours. Check current dates, registration requirements and availability rather than assuming a tour runs on a fixed schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss your birth preferences, support people, doula arrangements, arrival instructions and any pregnancy-specific concerns with your obstetric team in advance. Ask which services are provided at JFK and whether a different facility is planned for higher-risk care. The network identifies a maternal-fetal medicine program at Desert Regional; that does not mean every pregnancy requires care there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.desertcarenetwork.com\/services\/women-and-infants\/delivering-your-baby-at-jfk-memorial-hospital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eExplore JFK's maternity information\u003c\/a\u003e and find current tours through the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.desertcarenetwork.com\/locations\/detail\/jfk-memorial-hospital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehospital event listings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"jfk-access\"\u003eLanguage assistance and accessibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe network states that interpreter services and communication aids are available without charge, including qualified sign-language interpretation. Ask a nurse or other hospital staff member for assistance. Tell the scheduling team about language, hearing, vision or mobility needs before a planned visit so they can help arrange support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA family member can be an important support person, but you can request the hospital's interpreter service for medical conversations. For detailed assistance, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.desertcarenetwork.com\/patients\/interpretive-language-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eofficial language and communication-services information\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"jfk-records\"\u003eMedical records and patient portal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hospital patient portal can provide access to available results, medications, discharge summaries and other records. It may not contain every document or every outside physician's record. For JFK portal-account help, call \u003ca href=\"tel:+18882419945\"\u003e888-241-9945\u003c\/a\u003e; use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.desertcarenetwork.com\/patients\/patient-portal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eofficial portal page\u003c\/a\u003e to reach the correct login or enrollment option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a formal copy of JFK records, contact Health Information Management at \u003ca href=\"tel:+17607758044\"\u003e760-775-8044\u003c\/a\u003e. The published fax number is 760-775-8054. The network provides a JFK-specific release form and asks for the appropriate signed authorization and identification. It advises allowing 14 business days for processing and notes that copying fees may apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need records for an upcoming appointment, tell the records team the appointment date and receiving clinician. If you need the actual imaging files, ask for those specifically rather than assuming a written radiology report includes the images. Begin with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.desertcarenetwork.com\/patients\/request-medical-records\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emedical-records request page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"jfk-billing\"\u003eInsurance, estimates and financial assistance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor scheduled care, verify coverage with both your insurer and the hospital. Give them your exact plan name and the planned service; a familiar insurance-company name alone is not enough to establish coverage. Ask about authorization, referrals, the clinician's network status and the expected patient portion. Use current plan information rather than an old directory or a general hospital listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk whether the estimate includes the hospital and all participating clinicians. Keep your estimate, insurance explanation of benefits and billing statements together, and use the contact printed on each statement when asking about a charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe network offers information about financial assistance, uninsured discounts, payment arrangements and help identifying possible coverage. Ask Patient Access or the billing team about eligibility and the application process. Assistance depends on the applicable program and your circumstances; it should not be assumed from a general description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.desertcarenetwork.com\/patients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eofficial patient resource center\u003c\/a\u003e for insurance, price-estimate and bill-payment links, or go directly to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.desertcarenetwork.com\/patients\/help-paying-your-bill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehelp paying your bill\u003c\/a\u003e. Send personal, medical and payment information through the hospital's verified channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"jfk-district\"\u003eThe hospital and its neighboring medical offices\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aerial photographs show a broader medical district around JFK. Some buildings contain separate practices and services, and proximity does not establish hospital ownership. Quest Diagnostics lists a location at 81715 Dr. Carreon Boulevard; Coachella Valley Nephrology lists offices at 81719. The Medallion Medical Building at 81767 is a separate medical-office property near the hospital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your appointment is with a physician, laboratory, pharmacy or another outpatient provider, check the building address and suite number on the appointment confirmation. Confirm that provider's hours, insurance arrangements, records process and parking instructions directly. A referral to a doctor who is affiliated with JFK does not necessarily mean the appointment takes place inside the hospital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"jfk-history\"\u003eFrom Indio Community Hospital to JFK\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hospital began serving the valley in 1966 as Indio Community Hospital. Dr. Reynaldo Carreón was among its founders, and the adjoining boulevard preserves his name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Carreón Foundation describes his earlier work providing medical care to underserved residents of the eastern valley and his donation of land for the hospital. That history connects this campus to a larger local story: building access to care in a growing agricultural community. Today's hospital remains an important physical landmark within Indio's medical district.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"jfk-faq\"\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs JFK Memorial Hospital open all night?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts emergency department operates 24 hours a day. Call the relevant department for scheduled-service, administrative or visitor access hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this the same JFK hospital as the ones outside California?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis guide covers JFK Memorial Hospital at 47111 Monroe Street in Indio, California. Include the city and address when searching, requesting records or arranging transportation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I visit without checking first?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eCall the patient unit before traveling. Access depends on patient consent, current unit rules and clinical circumstances, even under the network's open-visitation policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes JFK deliver babies?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. JFK publishes maternity and newborn-care information and offers labor-and-delivery tours. Confirm your individual care and arrival plan with your obstetric team.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre the nearby doctors' offices part of the hospital?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily. The surrounding district includes separate medical practices and businesses. Use the precise address and suite number supplied by your provider.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I find a doctor who practices at JFK?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart with the physician directory on the official hospital page, then confirm the doctor's current JFK privileges, office location, availability and your insurance coverage directly with the practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"jfk-photos\"\u003eThrough Mark's camera\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese seven original photographs were captured by Mark Miller on October 29, 2026. The gallery includes broad views of the hospital and nearby streets, closer views of campus buildings, and the emergency entrance. The wider images place JFK within Indio and the surrounding mountain landscape; neighboring buildings visible in a photograph should not automatically be interpreted as hospital facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor practical resources beyond the campus, explore the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indio-california\"\u003eIndio city collection\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/coachella-valley-restaurant-guide?eat_city=Indio#rg-finder\"\u003eIndio dining listings\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/coachella-valley-hotels-resorts\"\u003ehotel and resort guide\u003c\/a\u003e. The \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/coachella-valley-interactive-map\"\u003eCoachella Valley interactive map\u003c\/a\u003e provides broader geographic context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"jfk-sources\"\u003eSources and information updates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an independent Desert Oasis Insider location guide, not the hospital's website or an appointment service. Hospital information was reviewed October 29, 2026. Confirm changing policies, service availability, coverage and arrival instructions with the hospital or your clinician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.desertcarenetwork.com\/locations\/detail\/jfk-memorial-hospital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJFK Memorial Hospital: facility profile, contact details and events\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.desertcarenetwork.com\/services\/emergency-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDesert Care Network emergency and trauma services\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.desertcarenetwork.com\/healthy-living\/corporate-content\/visitation-rights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVisitation rights and clinical restrictions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.desertcarenetwork.com\/services\/women-and-infants\/delivering-your-baby-at-jfk-memorial-hospital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJFK maternity and newborn-care information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.questdiagnostics.com\/locations\/detail.html\/DDY\/92201\/75\/2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eQuest Diagnostics: neighboring Dr. Carreon Boulevard location\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.desertcarenetwork.com\/provider\/1598715476\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCoachella Valley Nephrology: office location and hospital affiliation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.loopnet.com\/Listing\/81767-Doctor-Carreon-Blvd-Indio-CA\/15171034\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMedallion Medical Building: property identification\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/carreonfoundation.org\/about-the-foundation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCarreón Foundation: Dr. Carreón and the hospital's origins\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Desert Oasis Insider","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68130559295769,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/6813\/2121\/files\/jfk-memorial-hospital-indio-aerial-mark-miller-2026-10-29-6.jpg?v=1793339768","url":"https:\/\/desertoasisinsider.shop\/products\/jfk-memorial-hospital-indio","provider":"Desert Oasis Insider","version":"1.0","type":"link"}