About Us
Community Benefit
Improving the health of our community
Guided by our mission, Sonora Medical Center’s calling is to help improve the lives of our friends and neighbors in the Mother Lode – not only by providing exceptional healthcare, but also by extending our impact beyond our hospital walls through strategic community investments.
Making an impact in our community
Every three years, Sonora Medical Center completes a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) that is grounded in comprehensive health and well-being data paired with the voices and experiences of community members. Guided by these insights, hospital and community leaders intentionally address the greatest health needs through the Community Health Implementation Strategy (CHIS).
The high needs outlined in our 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment are:
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We’re all made for more
In 2024, Sonora Medical Center provided more than $1 billion in community impact spend across the system. Read our Community Impact Report for more information about how we are working to improve health in communities across the West Coast, including Sonora and surrounding areas.