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Missoula, Montana – (June 11, 2021) – Community Medical Center (CMC) announced today that Bob Gomes has been named chief executive officer (CEO), effective July 6.
“Bob is deeply committed to our mission of Making Communities Healthier, and we are excited to introduce him to CMC and the Missoula community,” said Sandy Podley, president of LifePoint Health’s Western Division, of which CMC is a part. “Bob’s understanding of and passion for community-based healthcare will be a valuable asset to the hospital and the community, and we look forward to everything Community Medical Center will accomplish under his leadership.”
Gomes joins CMC from Canyon Vista Medical Center, another LifePoint Health facility in Sierra Vista, Arizona, where he has served as CEO since 2018. Prior to joining LifePoint, he served in several executive leadership roles for other healthcare organizations, including as president of St. Charles Bend and Redmond hospitals, part of St. Charles Health System in Bend, Oregon; CEO of St. Charles Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Prineville, Oregon; and vice president of physician services of St. Peter’s Hospital in Helena, Montana, among others. Prior to his career in healthcare administration, Gomes served in the United States Air Force, where he retired as a healthcare administrator and held roles in various facilities both stateside and in Europe. Most notably, he was assigned as a healthcare consultant for the office of the Air Force Surgeon General, directing over 80 hospitals and clinics worldwide.
“Bob has all of the ideal qualities and experience we are looking for in a new leader for Community Medical Center,” said Dr. Tim Richards, chairman of the hospital’s board of trustees. “His commitment to building relationships, fostering growth and prioritizing quality and patient safety will be a tremendous benefit to our region. We are so pleased he is joining the CMC family, and we look forward to working with him to continue the exceptional work already underway here.”
Gomes earned a Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Health Administration from the University of Colorado at Denver. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE).
“I am excited to join the Community team and help further solidify the hospital’s legacy of providing high quality care for Missoula and the surrounding area,” said Gomes. “This hospital is a vital asset to this community, and I am looking forward to working alongside this dedicated team as we embark on the next chapter together and continue to seek new and greater ways to advance our mission of Making Communities Healthier.”
About Community Medical Center
Community Medical Center is a leading physician-led healthcare organization in Missoula, Montana, dedicated to enhancing the health of Montanans with a complete range of medical services and patient-centered care. As a 151-bed hospital, CMC offers medical, surgical, obstetrics, newborn services including a 34-bed Level IIIB neonatal intensive care, perinatology, pediatrics, pediatric and adult intensive care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, general surgery, oncology, cardiology and orthopedic services. In addition, CMC’s specialized facility services include an advanced wound care center, outpatient dialysis center, 24/7/365 emergency department, regional walk-in clinics and physician practices. CMC is a joint venture with LifePoint Health and Billings Clinic. communitymed.org
