Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District has responded to the passage of AB918.

The bill, sponsored by Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia and signed by Governor Gavin Newsome, has created the Imperial Valley Healthcare District. The new district is expected to include all of Imperial County. Pioneers statement says that, at a future date, Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District's hospital and clinics will be transferred to the newly formed district. However, according to the statement, before the transition, PMHD will continue to focus on employee satisfaction and retention as well as maintaining a high level of care for patients. PMHD said that they will continue to work collaboratively with the new district to ensure a smooth transition and minimize any interruption of services for the county.