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Community Regional Medical Center

Community Regional Medical Center is home to the Table Mountain Rancheria Trauma Center and Leon S.

Peters Burn Center – the region’s only Level I (highest level) trauma and comprehensive burn center. We provide an expansive line of services to the residents of our growing community.

03/20/2026

Last March, Joshua was riding through the Sierra Mountains when everything changed. A devastating motorcycle crash left him with a traumatic brain injury after being thrown from his bike. He was airlifted to our Level I Trauma Center, where his road to recovery began.

What followed were months of uncertainty, resilience, and an extraordinary fight to heal.

By December, Joshua’s journey had come full circle. After all he had overcome, he joined our team from the Leon S. Peters Rehabilitation Center as a special guest on their float in the downtown Fresno Christmas Parade.

He also shared his journey at our Trauma Survivor Reunion last year, continuing to inspire others facing their own recovery. We're so proud of Joshua!

03/19/2026

We’re excited to launch our second Emergency Nurse Residency Program cohort here at Community Regional — and huge congratulations to the newest group of nurses beginning their journey in emergency care! 🏥

In partnership with the ENA (Emergency Nurses Association), this 12 week program gives new RNs hands on experience, expert mentorship and real world training to build confidence and clinical skills.

03/17/2026

Earlier this month, our Endoscopy and Leadership teams participated in the “Get Your Rear in Gear” 5K Run/Walk in honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! 💙

It was a great day as we came together to raise awareness about the importance of colon cancer screening and prevention. Even better, many of our team members were joined by their families and pets! 🐶

03/12/2026

We’re counting down to tomorrow’s RN & LVN Career Fair! 🎉
📅 Friday | 1–4 p.m.
Did you catch us on Central Valley Today? 🙌
Our very own Mary Warwick, Director of Talent Acquisition, and Laura Galindo, Talent Acquisition Partner, were featured on the show to share what makes this event such an incredible opportunity for nursing students.
Join us for a chance to connect directly with nursing leaders, recruiters, and career support teams from Community Health System. 💙
👉 Don’t miss it — we can’t wait to meet you!
Sign up today:
https://bit.ly/4rGbB84

03/10/2026

Exciting news!!! Congratulations to Dr. Pravachan Hegde and our Endoscopy team on reaching 400 Galaxy cases! 🦾🥳👏

From becoming the first team on the West Coast to introduce this innovative system to now celebrating 400 procedures, this milestone reflects the team’s dedication to advancing lung cancer care in the Central Valley.
“I’m grateful to work with a team that inspires me every day in the fight against lung cancer. It’s an honor to help make a difference in the lives of patients and families across the Central Valley.” — Dr. Pravachan Hegde, Interventional Pulmonologist & Advanced Thoracic Endoscopist

03/07/2026

✨ Nursing students, your future starts here!

We’re one week away from our RN & LVN Student Career Fair on March 13, happening from 1–4 p.m. Connect with recruiters, explore opportunities, and take the next step toward your career in healthcare. 💚🩺

Sign up today: https://bit.ly/4rGbB84

03/06/2026

We love celebrating our amazing team members! 🎉

Last night, Community Health System held its annual Service Awards ceremony, where over 300 team members from Community Regional Medical Center were invited to be honored for 20+ years of dedicated service. 👏

Their commitment, compassion and unwavering service inspire us every day. ❤️

02/28/2026

In collaboration with UCSF Fresno, we were honored to help renovate a dedicated space here on campus, in tribute to Dr. Lori Weichenthal and her legacy as a physician. The Weichenthal Wellness Room offers residents a meaningful place to rest, recharge and decompress, which supports the well-being of those who care for our community every day — something Dr. Weichenthal would have been proud to see.

Earlier this month, we gathered to celebrate the grand opening and reflect on Dr. Weichenthal’s lasting impact.

Her compassion and dedication continue to inspire the next generation of physicians. We’re proud to help carry her legacy forward by investing in the wellness of our residents.

02/26/2026

Earlier this month, our Leon S. Peters Burn Team spent Burn Awareness Week by educating team members and hospital visitors in the lobby.

Each day highlighted a different safety topic, from fire prevention to burn first aid, sharing life-saving tips to help prevent injuries at home and at work.

Thank you to our burn team for their continued commitment to education, prevention and compassionate care.

02/23/2026

Meet Elise 👋, one of our Speech Language Pathologist's here at the Leon S. Peters Rehabilitation Center.

In 2015, at just 14 years old, Elise’s life changed after a horse-riding accident left her with a severe traumatic brain injury. She was airlifted to our Level I Trauma Center, where multiple teams came together to care for her.

What she remembers most was the support her and her family received during her time here.

Elise was surrounded by caregivers who believed in her, encouraged her and reminded her that her injury did not define who she was. That support, and the unwavering love of her family, carried her through the long road to recovery.

Years later, after graduating from Fresno State, Elise returned to the very hospital that helped save her life, this time as a Speech Language Pathologist.

Today, she walks alongside patients facing many of the same challenges she once did, offering not only clinical expertise, but empathy and understanding shaped by her own journey.

Elise’s journey is a powerful reminder that sometimes the hardest chapters shape us into exactly who we’re meant to be.

“This injury helped my dreams come true,” said Elise. ❤️

02/20/2026

A proud moment for our Stepdown ICU team! 🎉

Congratulations to our Stepdown ICU team for earning the Silver Beacon Award from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses — a national recognition for excellence in critical care.

This honor reflects exceptional teamwork, strong patient outcomes and a commitment to delivering high-quality care to our community.

To the nurses and clinical support staff: thank you for the extraordinary care you provide to every patient, every day.

02/10/2026

Last week during Burn Awareness Week, the Lemoore Volunteer Fire Department toured our Leon S. Peters Burn Center. 🚒

The highlight? A special ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new burn therapy gym, which their donation generously supported. This space will make a meaningful difference for our burn patients and survivors every day.

And of course, no visit would be complete without a trip to the helipad! 🚁

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2823 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA
93721

Website

https://www.communitymedical.org/hospitals-facilities/Community-Regional-Medical-Center

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