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
Motorcycle Accident Survivor Looks Forward to Future
After a near-fatal motorcycle accident, former high school athlete Diego was in a coma for 40 days — until his care team at Community Regional Medical Center used an innovative procedure to help direct air to different parts of his lungs. Following the procedure, Diego awoke from his coma and began various therapies that helped him relearn how to walk, talk, and eat. Today, he’s back to the gym and enjoying outdoor activities with his friends and family.
Section Updates for July 23, 2025
CENTRAL VALLEY: River Vista Behavioral Health Hospital is now designated as a crisis stabilization unit, which means emergency medical services providers can transport patients directly to River Vista instead of an emergency department — great news for a region that averages 500 transports to alternate destinations each month.
Section Updates for July 9, 2025
CENTRAL VALLEY: Fresno EMS Corps is accepting applications for a five-month training program that prepares students for careers in emergency medical services (EMS). Hospital Council supported grant funding for the program, which aims to address the area’s emergency medical technician shortage by making it easier to pursue these careers. Supports include assistance finding jobs, life...