About Central Valley
Hospital Council’s Central Valley presence includes:
- The Kern / Eastern Sierra Section, comprised of 14 hospitals that represent over 1,600 licensed beds in Inyo, Kern and Mono Counties.
- The Fresno / Madera Section, comprised of 12 hospitals that represent over 2,200 licensed beds in Fresno and Madera Counties.
- The Central Coast Section, comprised of four hospitals that represent approximately 451 licensed beds, in San Luis Obispo County.
- The Tulare / Kings Section, comprised of four hospitals that represent over 800 licensed beds in Tulare and Kings counties.
2025 Community Health Needs Assessment
Central Valley Hospital Incident Command System Liaison Officers to Meet
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On March 12, Hospital Council is hosting its regular meeting of Central Valley liaison officers, which began during the COVID-19 pandemic as a method for hospital incident command system liaison officers to share information with the public health department.
Ablation Procedure Helps Nurse Overcome Atrial Fibrillation and Live Life to the Fullest
After nurse Sheri was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation at Adventist Health Simi Valley, she first tried to manage her condition with medication. Her symptoms persisted, so she chose an ablation procedure. Now she’s thriving and grateful for the care she received: “From the state-of-the-art technology to the compassionate staff, I felt supported every step of the way,” Sheri said.
Central Valley Hospital Incident Command System Liaison Officers to Meet
Who
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On Feb. 12, Hospital Council is hosting its regular meeting of Central Valley liaison officers, which began during the COVID-19 pandemic as a method for hospital incident command system liaison officers to share information to the public health department.
Sutter Memorial Team Helps Family Overcome High-Risk Pregnancy
Samantha was fearful to learn that her twin pregnancy came with high-risk complications. Now, she reflects on the fantastic care she received inside the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center after the teams there helped successfully birth her twins.
Central Valley’s Regional Approach to Community Health Needs Reduces Cost, Burden
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Hospital Council is coordinating a joint Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA) report for Fresno, Madera, Tulare, and Kings counties.
Hospital Leaders Meet with CDPH Fresno Office
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On Oct. 22, RVPs David Bacci and Brian Jensen co-hosted a CDPH meeting for all hospitals covered by CDPH’s Fresno office.
Rare Heart Procedure Gives Fresno Patient Peace of Mind
Community Medical Center in Fresno successfully performed a rare heart procedure on Gary Hill by removing a pump no longer needed after his life-threatening battle with COVID-19.
Teen Surfer Avoids Paralysis Thanks to Hospital Trauma Team
Fondly called a “water baby” due to his love of the ocean, Marcos Ornellas was facing paralysis after a dive from his surfboard — that’s when UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital stepped in to provide life-changing care.
Student Inspired to Become a Nurse After Life-Threatening Infection
At Community Regional, Hulsey was able to receive an advanced level of neuro care to treat her rare infection, and she was inspired to become a nurse during her two-month recovery.
Behavioral Health Meetings Underway in Kern County
Who Hospitals in Kern County Kern County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services What Hospital Council has begun convening monthly meetings of member hospitals and Kern County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. The group’s work is primarily focused on the upcoming implementation of Senate Bill (SB) 43 (on or before Jan. 1, 2026). The regular convening has also […]