A ministry of healing
Our goal is to help you feel your best. We're focused on providing excellent, affordable health care with compassion. Since 1940, we've focused on creating environments that support each patient's physical, mental and spiritual needs. We believe this healing approach also benefits our staff and the communities they serve.
Our history
Building stronger communities together
We believe everyone deserves the chance to be healthy and are committed to improving the communities where we live, work, learn and pray.
Every three years, our hospitals conduct Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs) to better understand and respond to the health concerns that matter most to our community. We use data and community input to identify top health priorities, then create programs and investments that help improve well-being.
Through strong partnerships with local organizations and our communities, we remain dedicated to providing care and services that truly reflect your needs.
Arroyo Grande Community Hospital and Marian Regional Medical Center
2025 Community Health Needs Assessment
2025 Community Health Needs Assessment - Spanish Version
2022 Community Health Needs Assessment
2022 Community Health Implementation Strategy
French Hospital Medical Center
2025 Community Health Needs Assessment
2025 Community Health Needs Assessment - Spanish Version
2022 Community Health Needs Assessment
2022 Community Health Implementation Strategy
For more information about these reports or to share written comments, please email us at or contact us at:
FHMC Community Benefits/Outreach Coordinator
1911 Johnson Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401- Mission Integration and Education Office
1400 E. Church Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454
As part of CommonSpirit Health, our mission is to deliver compassionate, high-quality, affordable care to every member of our community. Guided by our values, we embrace diversity and treat every person with dignity and respect. We do not exclude or deny services to anyone based on race, color, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. This commitment applies across all programs, services and employment.
Welcoming visitors
At our hospitals, patients have the right to choose their visitors. We welcome family, friends and loved ones who provide care and support. Visitation will never be denied or limited based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or disability.
LGBTQIA+ Care
At Dignity Health, we believe everyone deserves high-quality health care. We understand the history of discrimination faced by the LGBTQIA+ community in health care settings. That's why we're committed to providing respectful, welcoming and knowledgeable care, free from bias. Use our Find a Doctor tool to locate an LGBTQIA+ care provider near you.
At Dignity Health, safety is our highest priority for patients and caregivers. All our hospitals follow Highly Reliable Organization (HRO) principles, with every employee trained to recognize and prevent safety issues. These practices help us deliver consistently safe, reliable care. We also take part in public reporting, including the Hospital Quality Transparency Dashboard, to share results openly and help patients make informed choices. Select from the list below to see your hospital’s results compared with state and national averages. Lower numbers mean better care.
We are proud to support 501(c)(3) nonprofits that address priority health needs and well-being in our communities, with funding reserved for projects that best reflect our core mission, values and community benefit goals.
The California End of Life Option Act took effect on June 9, 2016, allowing physicians to prescribe life-ending medication to eligible patients. The law lets individual clinicians or health systems choose whether to participate. Dignity Health does not take part in activities under this law. This applies to all our hospitals, home care, hospice programs and physicians in the Dignity Health Medical Foundation. Our mission is to provide compassionate care without intentionally hastening or delaying death. We focus on comfort, dignity and supporting life’s natural journey.
We offer high-quality palliative care and honor a patient’s right to decline treatments they feel are too burdensome. Patients seeking more information about the Act will be referred to their primary care physician. For more details, speak with your doctor or visit the Coalition for Compassionate Care of California.
Our hospital foundations (Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Foundation, French Hospital Medical Center Foundation and Marian Regional Medical Center Foundation) raise vital funds for hospital programs, patient care, medical research, and training for doctors and nurses. Your contributions help us advance treatments, expand services and care for those who need it most.
You can also make an impact by volunteering. Volunteers bring comfort, warmth and personal connection to patients while supporting our staff. It’s a meaningful way to give back and share in our mission of healing with humankindness.
Stay connected with us on social media for health tips, inspiring patient stories, updates on new services and community events. Our channels celebrate wellness, share important health news and give you a closer look at our care teams in action. From expert advice to wellness challenges and behind-the-scenes moments, there’s something for everyone. Join our online community and be part of the journey to better health.
