Community Medical Centers

Health System with 2 hospitals across 1 state

Health System Overview

Health SystemCommunity Medical Centers
Total Hospitals2
Commercial/Acute Hospitals2
Total Beds903
Commercial/Acute Beds903
HeadquartersFresno, CA
Websitecommunitymedical.org

Hospitals by Type

Acute Care Hospital
2 hospitals
100% of health system

Teaching Status

50%
Teaching
Teaching Hospitals: 1
Non-Teaching Hospitals: 1
Teaching hospitals serve as educational institutions for medical professionals while providing patient care.

Hospital Locations

Hospitals in this Health System

HospitalTypeBedsTeachingRecently Joined
Community Regional Medical CenterAcute Care Hospital794YesNo
Clovis Community Medical CenterAcute Care Hospital109NoNo

Recent News

Jun 10, 2025
Community Health System's 50-year partnership with UCSF Fresno is highlighted as a key factor in increasing healthcare access in the Central Valley. This collaboration aims to boost the number of physicians practicing in the region by attracting and retaining top talent. In fiscal year 2024, Community invested over $37 million in medical education to help fund more than 300 resident and fellow positions. This investment is crucial because the federal government only partially funds residency positions, leaving an 80% gap in covering the training costs at UCSF Fresno. The partnership allows for the extension of high-quality care into the Central Valley, reducing the need for patients to travel elsewhere for necessary treatment. The collaboration also benefits individuals like Dr. Marcel Okura, who completed his internal medicine residency through the program and is now a fellow in the pulmonary critical care program, demonstrating the partnership's impact on developing local medical expertise. [7]
Jun 10, 2025
Fresno County provided Community Health System with $2.7 million in ARPA grant money in 2022 to pay for medical equipment, specifically a CT scanner and six intensive care unit beds. This occurred while, according to the U.S. Department of Justice, the healthcare network was allegedly engaged in a kickback scheme and billing the federal government for millions in false claims. The kickback scheme, which Community Health System recently agreed to settle for $31.5 million, reportedly involved providing lavish gifts, including expensive liquor, cigars, and trips, to doctors in exchange for patient referrals and their use of the hospital's electronic health record system. County officials were reportedly unaware of the alleged scheme when the funds were granted. Community Health System maintains that the county funds were used as intended for the medical equipment. This situation has raised questions as the alleged kickback activities were happening concurrently with the hospital system receiving public funds intended for pandemic-related needs. [3, 7, 12, 19]
Jun 09, 2025
The John C. Harris Wound Healing Center at Clovis Community Medical Center has undergone an expansion to enhance its capacity to treat patients suffering from chronic wounds. This expansion was necessary to meet the rising demand for advanced wound care in the Central Valley, particularly among patients with conditions like diabetes or circulation problems that impede healing. The center provides treatments including hyperbaric oxygen therapy and ostomy care. Dr. Lura Reddington, the medical director, explained that the additional space and resources are aimed at improving care outcomes and potentially preventing amputations by catching wounds earlier. A patient named Kelly Johnson shared her positive experience at the expanded center, highlighting the difference it made in healing her chronic wound that resulted from a cosmetic surgery. The expansion allows the center to offer care to a greater number of patients, including those with mobility challenges. [4, 9]
Jun 09, 2025
Community Medical Centers featured Grace Hensley, an RN, in a segment titled 'The Cause in Action: Grace Hensley, RN.' This feature highlights how one Community employee is contributing to the organization's vision of creating a healthy future for all. While the details provided in the initial snippets are brief, the segment is part of Community Medical Centers' 'MedWatch Today' series, which often showcases the work and dedication of their staff and various health initiatives. Grace Hensley expresses her commitment to the organization's cause and her role in supporting both the community's health and her colleagues. She acknowledges the challenges faced in healthcare, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, and is focused on working towards solutions for better health outcomes in the future. The feature is presented as a video, emphasizing individual contributions to the broader goals of Community Medical Centers. [10, 11, 14]
Jun 06, 2025
Community Health System has implemented a diabetes program with the goal of reducing the number of patients requiring emergency room visits for diabetes-related issues. The program, which began as a pilot in January, initially enrolled over 300 Community employees and is intended for future rollout to other patients in the Valley. When a patient enrolled in the program presents at the emergency room with a diabetes-related concern, a registered nurse navigator reviews their medical history, medication adherence, and recent screenings. Based on this assessment, a personalized support plan is developed. This plan can include regular phone check-ins for medication coaching and symptom monitoring, coordination with primary care providers for timely follow-up, review of lab results and screenings to address preventive care gaps (such as A1c tests, eye exams, and foot checks), and education on self-management, diet, and lifestyle. The program emphasizes collaboration with primary care and focuses on preventive care to improve overall health and decrease the reliance on emergency services, addressing the high prevalence of diabetes in the Central Valley. [6]

Executive Leadership

Daniel Davis, R.N.

Division President, Hospitals

Aldo De La Torre

Division President, Insurance Services & Managed Care

Patrick T. Ramirez

Division President, Provider Network

Panos Lykidis

Senior VP, Chief Strategy Officer

Brianne Marriott

Senior VP, Chief Legal Officer

Carla Milton

Senior VP, Chief Human Resources Officer

Christopher Neuman

Senior VP, Chief Financial Officer

Eric Saff

Senior VP, Chief Information Officer

Michelle Von Tersch

Senior VP, Chief of Staff

Martha Abundis

VP, Legal Services

Katie Baca

VP, Workforce Management

Brandon Bedsted

VP, Chief Technology Officer

Brandon M. Burnett

VP, Revenue Cycle

Blair Charleville

VP, Internal Audit & Privacy Chief Compliance Officer

Nicea Darling

VP, Legal Services

Darren Duncan

VP, Value-Based Care Operations

Thomas Kniss

VP, Information Systems

Kate Lafferty

VP-Extern, Development

Kelly Lilles

VP, Philanthopy

Jeff Logan

VP, Quality Outcomes, Regulatory, Accreditation, Licensing, Medical Education, Environmental Safety

Laura McComb

VP, HRO, Claims & Captive Management

Debbie Moffett

VP, Finance

Jennifer Nguyen-Sutherland

VP Extern, Financial Planning & Analysis

Cheri Provancha

VP, Supply Chain & Clinical Engineering

Jennifer Trytten, Pharm. D.

VP, Patient Safety, Risk Management, IP & Medical Affairs

Amy Wilson

VP, Communications & Public Affairs

Cory Belliston

Chief Operating Officer Post-Acute Services

Urania Gonzalez, R.N.

VP, Chief Nursing Officer, Post-Acute Services

Tracy Kiritani

VP, Hospital Financial Operations, Community Medical Centers

John Strubert

VP, Orthopedic Services

Kudzi Muchaka

VP, Neurosciences, Orthopedics & Bariatrics

Matt Crenshaw

VP, Women's & Children's, Cancer Services