Community Regional Medical Center

Meet Robyn and Joy. They're both sonographers at our hospital and friends. Their story goes back 20 years to when Robyn was a child. Check out their story about how a lifelong friendship blossomed out of a difficult medical diagnosis, below. #MedWatchToday #cardiacsonography

There is a critical blood shortage in the Valley and as we continuing battling COVID-19, blood donations are needed NOW more than ever. Ersilia Lacaze, Director of Marketing at the Central California Blood Center, explains why it's crucial we donate blood: it's simple, safe and can save many lives. #ValleyPeopleNeedValleyBlood #DonateNow #StrongerTogether

Flu season is just around the corner. And while it always hits our region hard, this year we need our community to be even more carefulCOVID is not over. We want to avoid a twindemic experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic and a heavy flu season at the same time. Every year, the peak of flu season puts a strain on hospitals with a surge of patients a twindemic could overwhelm the entire healthcare system. Here are five ways you can protect yourself and our community!

Josh was a pastor who longed to leave behind administrative duties to focus on soul care. Lorena had six years of hospital experience as a Spanish interpreter, but wanted to offer more meaningful support to patients and their families. Learn how they - as part of an inaugural class of six in Community Medical Centers’ chaplain residency program - are helping each other learn how to minister to patients’ emotional and spiritual needs during a pandemic.... Read more about our chaplain residency program here: http://cmc.news/chaplain

It's not too late to give back! A gift to Terry's House today is a gift to a family in need. As you take in these families' stories and words of gratitude, please know that your generosity makes a difference. Terry's House has served as a beacon of hope for the past decade because of donors like you. #GivingTuesday Visit www.communitymedical.org/TH to donate.

It's #GivingTuesday! If you're looking to give back, we hope you will consider supporting our patient's families by making a gift to Terry’s House! www.communitymedical.org/TH

After being rescued out of the mountains when the Creek Fire errupted in September, a family says 'thank you' to the team that cared for them at Community Regional's Leon S. Peters Burn Center.

It was a SPOOK-tacular time today in our #PICU and #pediatrics departments as members of our Child Life, Infection Prevention and Communications teams dressed up and gave away prizes to our littlest boils and ghouls! Stay safe this Halloween weekend and please remember to always #WearAMask.

Sending a BIG thank you to our friends at Quiring General for their donations to Terry's House!! They rallied together to not only donate a delicious meal for our guests, but also sweet treats and kitchen goods to keep our pantry stocked. Terry's House is a home-away-from-home for families of critical care patients. It's a place where they can eat, sleep and recharge helping them stay strong for their loved one in the hospital. For more information on how you can donate, visit: www.communitymedical.org/terryshouse

The stress and anxiety that many of us are feeling in the midst of the ever-developing coronavirus pandemic can, at times, feel overwhelming. Licensed therpaist Dr. Michael Roubicek, LCSW, shared some insight to how we can manage our mental health during these uncertain times. #mentalhealth #beatCOVID #strongertogether

Our NICU team is excited to partner with Clovis Community for our very first VIRTUAL NICU Reunion tomorrow from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Chat with our NICU team LIVE, meet other grads online and hear updates like this one below from Ezra and the Campbell family! Join in our reunion, here: www.facebook.com/events/714453479424074/... #2020NICUReunion

Earlier this week we were able to celebrate a very special day. Gabby had a long, hard battle with COVID-19 and was transferred to Community Regional for a higher level of care. After 28 days of ECMO treatment and delivering her baby at 32 weeks, we were so happy to see mom and baby headed home!

The coronavirus pandemic has led many to avoid or delay medical treatment. Now, experts worry hundreds of thousands of deferred cancer screenings in the U.S. could mean worse outcomes for patients. https://www.communitymedical.org//dont-delay-getting-your-

Got a headache? It could be a migraine. And for some people, the pain can be debilitating. Learn how one Central Valley woman overcame her migraines with the help of Dr. Loveneet Singh. Read more about migraines, triggers and treatments here: http://cmc.news/migraine

It doesn’t matter where you get your flu vaccine just that you get one. Find out more at FightFluTogether.org #beaflufighter

Things to know before your next mammogram! Learn more: https://www.communitymedical.org//dont-delay-getting-your-

This year, our NICU reunion is going digital! We're excited to bring our NICU alongside the team at Clovis Community Medical Center to provide you with our first VIRTUAL NICU Reunion: "Little Patients, Big Thanks." Danny Davis, our Vice President of Women & Children's Services, tells us a little about why our NICU reunion is important for all those involved. For more information, click "interested" on our event page, here: https://fb.me/e/3L4N6OfVK

"Real health happens outside of doctors’ offices and hospitals. Nutrition and access to healthy food is key to living a healthier life and preventing many diseases. Learn how this special project came together to help feed hungry children: https://www.communitymedical.org//Mobile-Meal-Bus-Feeds-Ne

"I think sometimes people don't realize how difficult it is for everybody that's gone through this. I think for [people] that go in to medicine, this is why you do it... this allows you to give back to the community and show why you trained in what you did." Our System Chief Medical Officer Dr. Thomas Utecht explains that though the coronavirus hit our hospital system hard, it was the advanced planning and ongoing passion of our team that helped us continue battling even in the toughest times. #strongertogether

Having a baby in the NICU is never easy, but Amelia's Angels Foundation gives a gift that helps our littlest patients bond with their parents during COVID-19.

At just two years old, Kailee Sidamrong-Phan was diagnosed with a rare, unusual case of cystic fibrosis. But today she's able to thrive thanks to a team of experts at Community Medical Centers. Learn more about Kailee's story and the team care approach we offer Community Regional. https://www.communitymedical.org//Complex-pediatric-cases-

Go In the Know with us and help break the stigma of mental illness. Dawan Utecht, director of The County of Fresno Department of Behavioral Health, explains why it may be hard to talk about internal struggles.

When Cathryn Lencioni's family was displaced by the Creek Fire in early September, her co-worker Ashley sprung into action. "I work with Ashley in the ICU on opposite shifts. She was one of the first people to call, text and check-in on me and my family. She single-handedly formed a collection of necessities via social media platforms for me and all of my mountain community. I spoke of a few special homeowners that I knew who lost everything and thought that they may need ...some things just to get them started," Cathryn said. "She immediately obtained clothes, healthcare items, toiletries, toys for kids, diapers and so on before the first week of the evacuation hit. I am still overwhelmed by her kindness and giving. When I went to her home to pick up a few items for some displaced families, she had her entire entryway and family room stacked with items. Ashley is a true healthcare hero, she solely considered the well being of her community and the community of others without a second thought. She does not know these people, and will probably never meet these people, yet she has given her time and complete love to all of them. I am extremely lucky to have her as coworker, friend and community activist." Thank you, Ashley, for exemplifying what it means to be a #healthcarehero inside and outside our hospital walls!

As California's wildfires grew, so did the number of calls into our pediatric clinics this fall. Learn more about how our lung experts are helping Valley children cope with wildfire season. https://www.communitymedical.org//Lung-experts-help-Valley

Valley People Need Valley Blood There is a critical blood shortage (all types) right here in the Valley. Now, more than ever, the Central California Blood Center is asking for YOUR donation. Check out the graphic below to see how you can make an appointment and donate your blood TODAY! Visit www.DonateBlood.org for more information.