Lourdes Murcia is the Assistant Director and Lead Patient Navigator at the Cancer Resource Center of the Desert. She has over 15 years of experience serving underserved communities in Imperial County, with a professional background spanning oncology navigation, hospice care, and medical social work. Lourdes earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from San Diego State University in 2023 and participated in a Global Health Education program in Oaxaca, Mexico.
She has collaborated as a research assistant with UC San Diego’s Oncofertility team on projects focused on survivorship care and financial navigation in oncology. As an Imperial County native, Lourdes is deeply committed to advancing health equity, social justice, and reducing barriers to cancer care for the communities she serves.
Outside of work, Lourdes enjoys spending time with her family and pets, traveling, and listening to music.
What an amazing day at the CRCD 5K Walk/Run on October 25, 2025! Thanks to the Calipatria Foundation, our community came together with energy and purpose to support those affected by canc
A huge THANK YOU to @halosandtiarasfoundation, @humanesocietyic, and Brooke from the PET Program along with her amazing dog Courage for bringing so much joy and comfort to our youth patients.
Join us for a heartwarming evening of hope at the “Evening of Hope” fundraiser, benefiting the Cancer Resource Center of the Desert. This special event will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 6 PM, at the Cambria Hotel, located at 1500 N. Imperial Ave, Imperial, CA 92251.
Join us for the 3rd Annual Cancer Walk on October 25, 2025, in Calipatria, CA, at 7:30 AM. The $50 registration includes a shirt and water. Register with Lourdes Jasso at 818-326-6649. Proceeds support the Cancer Resource Center of the Desert!
The Cancer Resource Center of the Desert (CRCD) in El Centro, which was the Imperial Valley’s only nonprofit dedicated exclusively to assisting cancer patients with treatment and care, ceased operations earlier this year. Its closure eliminated a vital support system for local residents undergoing a complex medical journey.
We’re excited to announce that Cancer Resource Center of the Desert (CRCD) will reopen its doors on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
We’re excited to announce that Cancer Resource Center of the Desert (CRCD) will reopen its doors on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
