Creating a Healthier Valley Outside Hospital Walls

Our mission to better the lives of all those we serve requires more than just medical care. It means working beyond hospital walls to invest in preventative care initiatives and partner with community groups who are helping meet the ever-changing needs of the region we serve. Together, we will create a healthier, stronger central California.

$216.7 million

in uncompensated care, medical education, outreach and patient support services was provided by Community Health System in fiscal year 2025.

Learn more in our Community Benefit Report

Our Community Investment Breakdown

$153.5M

Shortfall in Medi-Cal and Medicare reimbursements

Government programs are underfunded and overextended, only covering about 88% of patient care costs while enrollment continues to boom, placing the cost of care on hospitals.

$17.1M

In charity care to uninsured and underinsured patients

Community does not turn away anyone in need of care, regardless of their ability to pay, providing medically necessary services to patients at no cost.

$2.9M

Invested in training
student nurses in our facilities

Community is the regional leader in providing clinical experiences through partnerships with 20 universities and colleges.

$179.9K

Invested to address our public health needs

Funding programs that improve community health, reduce disparities and promote wellness across all ages, creating a healthier future for our region.

$37.3M

Invested in training
physicians in our facilities

Community is the largest contributor to graduate medical education in the Valley, helping train about 300 medical residents and fellows in partnership with UCSF Fresno.

How We Continue to Invest in You

Helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities build careers and confidence

Community Health System’s eight-year partnership with Best Buddies creates a more diverse workplace.

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Marjaree Mason Center's New Expansion: New Services for Domestic Violence Survivors

CEO Nicole Linder shares how strategic partnerships with organizations like Community Health System have been instrumental in building a brand-new facility dedicated to providing comprehensive resources and support for survivors of domestic violence. This new center aims to offer safe shelter, counseling and vital services to help survivors heal and rebuild their lives.

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Community partnerships take on Fresno “food desert”

Community Health System donated funds to provide healthy food and household items to residents in Southwest Fresno.

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Papa Mike’s serves up good food and a unique experience for some: dining with dignity

Community Health System contributed funds to help Poverello House open Papa Mike’s Café, a full-service, no-cost restaurant for people experiencing food insecurity, including those who are unhoused.

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How One Local Teacher Inspired Future Medical Careers

For decades, Robert Garcia, a dedicated teacher at Birney Elementary in Fresno, has made a lasting impact on his students. Through his partnership with Community Health System, he has helped guide many of them toward careers in the medical field. In this heartwarming episode, some of his former students return to share how his influence shaped their lives and futures.

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Community partner receives award for work improving Black maternal outcomes

The award includes a $350,000 grant.

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Help Support Our Mission

As a nonprofit charity, every donation is reinvested back in to our mission of bettering the lives of all those we serve.

Join us in shaping quality healthcare in the Central Valley. Together, we can make a difference.

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