**Enloe Health**, formerly Enloe Medical Center, is a nonprofit health system in Chico, California, delivering comprehensive medical services through its 264-bed hospital, Level II Trauma Center, and the state's only hospital-owned air ambulance.[2][4] Employing over 4,000 staff across 60+ locations, it prioritizes patient-centered care in specialties like cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, cancer treatment, bariatrics, and maternity services.[1][2][3] Founded in 1913 by Dr. Newton Thomas Enloe as a 25-bed hospital on Flume Street with three doctors and five nurses, the organization has evolved dramatically over 110 years into a regional powerhouse.[4] A recent rebrand to **Enloe Health** reflects its expanded scope, including 45+ clinics, over 500,000 annual clinic visits, 47,000 prompt care visits, and 822 FlightCare transports.[2][4] Core values—Safety, Engagement, Trust, Excellence, and Belonging—drive its mission.[4] Key achievements include ranking among **America’s 250 Best Hospitals for 2024** by Healthgrades for safety and quality, and earning an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group in May 2025.[2][3] It launched California's first Family Medicine Residency Program cohort in summer 2025 and provides $2.5 million in annual charity care.[2][4] Medicare-approved for advanced procedures like carotid artery stenting, it excels in vascular surgery, oncology, and emergency care.[8][9] Currently operational with strong financials—evidenced by robust net patient revenue from inpatient/outpatient services—**Enloe Health** maintains seismic compliance and free amenities like valet parking at its Esplanade campus.[5][6] Notable for innovation in air medical transport and residency training, it stands as a vital, independent li