Fresno Pacific University Receives $250,000 Gift From CalViva Health

CalViva Health has generously donated $250,000 to Fresno Pacific University to upgrade and expand the university's healthcare simulation facilities.

The investment will support the creation of the CalViva Simulation Lab, providing students the opportunity to train in settings that mirror the high-stakes realities of hospitals, clinics and community practices.

The new equipment will include an adult simulator, a birthing simulator and a baby simulator. Additional funds will be used to update two existing simulators, as well as purchase laptops and software. Combined, these upgrades will allow students to experience the full spectrum of patient care, from wellness to emergency, without leaving the Central Valley.

“CalViva Health is proud to partner with Fresno Pacific University on this important investment in the future of our region’s healthcare workforce,” said Jeff Nkansah, CEO of CalViva Health. “The new simulation lab will give students the hands-on training and real-world experience they need to deliver compassionate and high-quality care in our communities. This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthen local healthcare pathways and support the next generation of providers who will care for the families we serve.”

This generous gift from CalViva Health directly impacts our efforts to train and equip more healthcare workers in the Central Valley.

FPU President, André Stephens, Ph.D.

Fresno Pacific’s nursing and health sciences programs are designed to address the Central Valley’s persistent shortage of healthcare professionals. Graduates often remain in the Valley, with many students coming from the very communities they will then serve.

“This generous gift from CalViva Health directly impacts our efforts to train and equip more healthcare workers in the Central Valley,” said FPU President, André Stephens, Ph.D. “This investment strengthens our ability to prepare students for meaningful service in the communities where they live and work. We are grateful for CalViva’s trust and support.”

About CalViva Health

CalViva Health is the Local Initiative Plan for Fresno, Kings and Madera counties and operates under the Medi-Cal Managed Care Program. It is sponsored by the Regional Health Authority, which prioritizes local access, local control and locally responsive healthcare. CalViva Health works to improve access to care and provide quality healthcare to families throughout the region by offering the right care at the right place and the right time. Under Medi-Cal Managed Care, CalViva Health connects members with doctors, pharmacies and health education programs within a coordinated network designed to help individuals and families stay healthy.

Michael Hammond

Director of Content Strategy and Media Relations

Michael Hammond is the director of content strategy and media relations at Fresno Pacific University. Prior to working at FPU, he had a 19 year long career in church ministry. Michael got engaged to his high school sweetheart atop a castle in Germany, has three kids (whose names also all start with an M) and is on a lifelong quest to develop an encyclopedic knowledge of The Office.