

Serving a Diverse Region
Building a Stronger, Healthier Community. Together.
Updated October 2025, Unaudited Data
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
Pre-term Births (live births before 37 weeks gestation)
Speaks a Language Other Than English
Considered Overweight/Obese (BMI greater than 24.99)
Unemployment Rate
Capacity & Impact Breakdown
Largest healthcare provider caring for the most patients in our region
1,273
Licensed Beds
220,873+
Emergency Room Visits
59,231+
Inpatient Admissions
8,712+
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.
Largest private employer with a team of over 13,600 strong
11,110+
Total Employees
2,500+
Affiliated Physicians
Community Regional Medical Center cares for the underserved with the
highest number
of Medicaid/Medi-Cal hospital discharges in California
and ranks 3rd in the U.S.