Catholic Medical Center Remains Anchor for Manchester Community

One year after HCA Healthcare takeover, hospital continues to invest in West Side and serve as a pillar of the city

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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A year after HCA Healthcare took over Catholic Medical Center (CMC) in Manchester, New Hampshire, the hospital has remained a vital anchor for the West Side community. HCA has committed over $200 million to expand and modernize the hospital, ensuring high-quality care for decades to come. CMC has also demonstrated its continued commitment to the community, contributing to homelessness initiatives and pledging $2 million over three years to support community health and wellness programs.

Why it matters

The presence of CMC is crucial for the identity and spirit of the West Side neighborhood. As a long-standing institution with deep roots in the community, the hospital's continued operation and investment helps preserve a sense of stability and reassurance for local residents. CMC's Catholic identity and mission-focused approach are also valued parts of the hospital's heritage in the area.

The details

When HCA Healthcare took over CMC last year, the company committed to investing over $200 million to expand and modernize the hospital's facilities. This includes the construction of a new central energy plant to improve the hospital's reliability and resilience. The lobby renovations are already visible, signaling the transformation underway. Beyond the physical upgrades, CMC has also demonstrated its commitment to the broader Manchester community. The hospital has made a generous contribution to the city's efforts on homelessness, and HCA has pledged an additional $2 million over three years to support community health and wellness programs, especially for vulnerable residents.

  • CMC has served the Manchester community for over 50 years.
  • HCA Healthcare took over CMC operations one year ago, in 2025.
  • HCA has committed to investing over $200 million in CMC over the next 10 years.

The players

Catholic Medical Center (CMC)

A hospital that has provided care to the Manchester community for over 50 years, with a strong Catholic identity and mission-focused approach.

HCA Healthcare

A healthcare company that took over operations of CMC one year ago, committing to invest over $200 million to expand and modernize the hospital.

Jay Ruais

The mayor of Manchester, who has expressed optimism about CMC's future and the hospital's role as an anchor for the West Side community.

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What they’re saying

“When HCA Healthcare stepped forward, they did far more than keep a hospital open. They preserved an anchor for the West Side, a part of the city that touches me deeply. And that anchor is not only holding steady, it is gaining strength.”

— Jay Ruais, Mayor of Manchester (inklink.news)

What’s next

Over the next ten years, HCA Healthcare has committed more than $200 million to expanding and modernizing the Catholic Medical Center, ensuring the community has access to high-quality care for decades to come.

The takeaway

The continued presence and investment in Catholic Medical Center by HCA Healthcare has helped preserve a vital anchor institution for the West Side community in Manchester. The hospital's commitment to its Catholic identity and mission-focused approach, as well as its broader contributions to community health and wellness, demonstrate its enduring importance to the city.