Ventura, CA. - The public is invited to learn more about Community Memorial Hospital’s plans to build a new hospital in today’s financial recession when President and CEO Gary Wilde gives the 2009 State of the Hospital address on Tuesday, May 5.

The address will be held at 6 p.m. at the Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Road, Ventura. Light refreshments are available at 5:30 p.m.

Wilde also will give the latest updates on healthcare reform on the local, state and national levels during his address.

Space is limited, so reservations are encouraged. For reservations, call 805/652-5385, or RSVP online at www.cmhshealth.org/rsvp.