Neurosurgery
The Lairds' Gift
In 2010, Brian Laird went to doctors with complaints of back and shoulder pain as well as trouble breathing – three weeks later he was diagnosed with ALS – better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. This neuromuscular disease slowly steals away an individual’s ability to function as the muscles in the body quit working.
Accident sends biker to higher level of care
When mountain biker Michael Turner came into the Valley's only Level 1 trauma center at Community Regional Medical Center, physicians knew this was going to be a special case. Turner had a tree branch impaled through his neck — pressing on his carotid artery — that penetrated all the way into his skull. See how two ear, nose and throat surgeons used a military model to give Turner the best outcome from his injury.
Back to VideosAlan's story
After being hit by a car, two-year-old Alan had a severed spine. He endured several surgeries at Community Regional Medical Center. After several months of rehabilitation, physical therapy and support, Alan is back to being a kid again.
Back to Videos$100,000 from Wells Fargo helps four initiatives at Community Medical Centers
Wells Fargo & Company on July 28 announced a $100,000 grant to Community Medical Centers in support of initiatives at two of its acute hospitals in the Valley - Community Regional Medical Center and Clovis Community Medical Center.
Preparing for neurosurgery
A specially-trained nurse prepares patients for neurosurgery.
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Back to VideosEncore achieves goal, sets sights on $1M for Dan Brown Legacy Fund
As soon as Community Medical Centers’ Encore philanthropic group celebrated reaching its goal of $250,000 for the Dan Brown Legacy Fund, they immediately raised the bar to $1 million.
Dan Brown Legacy Fund PSA
Fresno State football coach Pat Hill and the family of the late defensive coordinator Dan Brown urge you to contribute to the Dan Brown Legacy Fund.
Back to VideosNeuroscience
We are proud to offer one of the most advanced neuroscience centers in California. Our designated Center of Excellence at Community Regional Medical Center in downtown Fresno means neurology patients in the Central Valley no longer need to travel to the Bay Area or Los Angeles for specialized care.
General Surgery
At our three major hospitals within the Community Medical Centers family, we offer a full range of surgical care – from cardiac and orthopedic surgery to neurological and cosmetic surgery. Our teams of highly trained doctors, nurses and medical professionals use the latest in surgical technology to increase the speed of patient recovery and reduce pain.
Fresno State students’ try at world record helps neuroscience patients
Marketing students at California State University, Fresno applied concepts learned in the classroom to events they hoped would earn spots in the “Guinness Book of World Records” – and they raised money for Community Regional Medical Center’s neuroscience institute.
