Community Health Systems

We believe zero events of preventable harm is truly possible—and the only acceptable target that aligns with safety as a core value. And that's why we're so proud of our progress in this area. By the end of 2024, we had achieved our best-ever reduction in our serious safety event rate, down 90% since 2013. This #PatientSafetyWeek, we want to say thank you, to everyone across the CHS organization, for making patient safety the number one priority, and treating every week like it's Patient Safety Awareness Week.

It's time to spread the love again! Our third annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive starts now! And we're calling on our colleagues, friends and business partners to help us collect as many jars of peanut butter as possible. Last year, we collected enough peanut butter to make over 1.4 million sandwiches. This year, let's stick together and top that number to alleviate hunger pangs in every community we serve! Spread the word. Spread the love. And help us spread some peanut butter where it's needed.

Congratulations to the Woodland Heights Medical Center team for completing their emergency department expansion, more than doubling the number of treatment rooms and ensuring critical care is available when needed. $13.5 million has recently been invested in the Lufkin, Texas, health system as patient encounters continue to increase. In fact, they saw 30,000 patients in their ED last year and consistently met their pledge to have all patients seen in 30 minutes or less. Across CHS, investments like these are expanding access to healthcare services for our communities and providing life-saving care when minutes matter.   

GraceWorks Ministries recognizes that when people are in need, their circumstances are often unique. That's why GraceWorks offers personalized support to address the many social determinants of health and well-being. From housing, to food and clothing, to financial assistance and counseling, GraceWorks provides a comprehensive safety net for low-income individuals. Last year, GraceWorks offered wraparound services to more than 13,500 residents in Williamson County. We're proud to be part of GraceWorks' mission of "Neighbor serving Neighbor," and we encourage others to lend a hand, too: GraceWorksTN.org #CommunityImpact | #SDoH

The CHS Cares Fund is a 501(c)(3) charity that helps our employees impacted by natural disasters, personal tragedies and other difficult experiences. Since its inception in 2017, the CHS Cares Fund awarded over $7 million in grants to help nearly 4,000 colleagues in need. Grants through the CHS Cares Fund help pay for essential living expenses, like housing, food, clothing and other basic necessities, giving employees a pathway back to stability. Anyone can donate to the fund at CFMT.org/CHS #CommunityImpact | #DisasterRelief

Safe Haven Family Shelter has supported Middle Tennesseans experiencing homelessness for more than four decades, and strives to create an equitable future where family homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring. Last year, Safe Haven made 100 housing placements and served 259 families in our community. Right now, there are more than 500 families across the Greater Nashville Area waiting for housing support. Safe Haven's goal is to house 50 of those families in the first half of 2025. YOU can help make an impact at SafeHaven.org #CommunityImpact | #EndFamilyHomelessness

Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury makes owning a home a reality for Middle Tennesseans, giving families stability and the foundation on which to thrive. With a little bit of love, a lot of volunteers, funding support, and some elbow grease, they've constructed more than 300 homes and have helped 80 homeowners pay off mortgages over the past 32 years. Here's to many more years of building houses, because that means building a better quality of life for deserving people in Williamson and Maury counties. HFHWM.org #CommunityImpact | #HFHWMBuild

We're proud to support AbleVoices, a nonprofit that teaches the art of photography to teens and young adults with disabilities. Photography is so much more than a click of a button—it's therapuetic, a form of creativity and self-expression, and a way to capture special moments in time. Creating and sharing photographs can help build self-esteen and confidence, too. We're proud to help put a sharp focus on the great work happening at Able Voices! Check out their phenomenal work and learn how you can get involved at AbleVoices.org #CommunityImpact 

Love is in the air at CHS hospitals across the country. Cupid is leaving his mark as we say hello to special deliveries this Valentine's Day. We're proud to welcome more than 51,000 babies into the world each year. It never gets old, and nothing is sweeter than to fall head over heels in love with a newborn baby. 

We're seeing red at CHS hospitals all over the country today as employees help raise awareness that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women. But, here's the thing. There are steps we can all take to live healthier and reduce the risk - so eat healthy, exercise, manage your blood pressure, reduce the stress in your life, and talk to your doctor regularly to keep your heart in good shape.