Serving a Diverse Region
Building a Stronger, Healthier Community. Together.
Updated December 2024
More Than 2 Million People Live in
Our Primary Five-County Service Area
Since 1897, Community has been investing in the Central Valley — serving Fresno, Madera, Merced, Kings and Tulare counties, which have some of the greatest health needs and challenges in the state. Below is a snapshot view of the makeup of our primary service area showing the need for accessible, affordable healthcare.
Our primary service area's unique challenges
Living in Poverty
Enrolled in Medi-Cal
Premature Births
Speaks Multiple Languages
Considered Obese
Unemployment Rate
Capacity & Impact Breakdown
Largest healthcare provider caring for the most patients in our region
1,273
Licensed Beds
203,700+
Emergency Room Visits
61,700+
Inpatient Admissions
8,200+
Annual Baby Deliveries
Today, we're serving a larger, more diverse population of patients whose needs are different than past generations. To meet the growing healthcare needs of the Valley, Community Health System has grown to include three distinct parts. These three pillars of healthcare — hospitals, physicians and a health plan — provide comprehensive, accessible care for the families of our community.
Our four hospitals provide about 60% of Fresno County's inpatient hospital care and exerptise typically found only in larger cities.
A fast-growing network of providers enhancing healthcare access and bringing new physicians, education and research to the Valley.
Community Care Health provides local businesses with affordable medical insurance for employees, offering access to a network of over 2,500 providers.
To Better
The Lives
Of All Those
We Serve.
"We've been healthcare innovators for over a century and we're making sure we are here for generations to come."
Craig S. Castro
President & CEO, Community Health System
Largest private employer with a team of over 13,200 strong
10,780+
Total Employees
2,500+
Affiliated Physicians
Community Regional Medical Center cares for the underserved with the