The hospital is one of the region's largest employers, with more than 1,350 employees, and primarily serves the areas of San Bernardino, Rialto, Colton, Highland and Fontana.

1909: Dr. Henry William Mills and Ralph E. Swing purchased the site of an old adobe saloon at 4th St. and Arrowhead Avenue, and began construction of a 2-story stucco hospital building.

1958: Sammy Davis Jr. hosted a star-studded fundraiser at the Swing Auditorium, featuring Judy Garland, Tina Louise, Shirley MacLaine, Diahann Carroll, and many others.

1961: Major expansion program added 95 beds, conference rooms, an auditorium, enlarged emergency facilities, a new obstetrical delivery area, and a service building.

1964-1971: Various hospital expansions included a new laboratory, new lobby and business office, 125-bed extended-care facility, new physical therapy building, expanded maternity wing, renovation of intensive care and coronary care wing, and expansion of radiology, cardiopulmonary, and central supply.

The tower was named for Monida B. Cummings, the daughter of famed firearm designer John Moses Browning.