Press Room
June 28, 2012
Natividad Medical Center Statement Regarding The Supreme Court’s Health Care Ruling Today
SALINAS, CA (June 28, 2012) –Today the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act, which affects nearly every American. Natividad Medical Center CEO Harry Weis, announced today that the hospital is grateful that the Supreme Court has preserved the opportunity to make the biggest improvements to health care in over 50 years.
June 27, 2012
Natividad Medical Center Bariatric Surgery Center Receives Accreditation from the ACS Bariatric Surgery Center Network
SALINAS, CA (June 27, 2012)—The bariatric surgery center at Natividad Medical Center has been accredited as a American College of Surgeons Level 2 Accredited Bariatric Center facility by the Bariatric Surgery Center Network (BSCN) Accreditation Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This designation means that Natividad Medical Center has met the essential criteria that ensure it is fully capable of supporting a bariatric surgery care program and that its institutional performance meets the requirements outlined by the ACS BSCNAccreditation Program.
June 22, 2012
The Diabetes Education Center (DEC) at Natividad Medical Center Becomes an AADE-Accredited Diabetes Education Program
SALINAS, CA (June 22, 2012) — The Diabetes Education Center (DEC) at Natividad Medical Center was recently named an accredited diabetes education program by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. This will allow residents in and around Monterey County increased access to critical diabetes education services.
April 23, 2012
Natividad Medical Center Certified Farmers' Market Every Wednesday From 11:00am - 3:30pm
SALINAS, CA–Natividad Medical Center offers a Certified Farmers' Market every Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The Farmers’ Market is located at 1441 Constitution Blvd., outside of building 200-Out Patient Services and is part of Natividad Medical Center’s ongoing commitment to promote wellness and healthy eating among Natividad Medical Center’s staff, patients and their families.
March 15, 2012
Monterey County/ Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System Affiliation Proposal Overview
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Monterey County/ Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System Affiliation Proposal
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Natividad Medical Center Receives Approval in Principle To Move To Become A Public Hospital Authority
The Board of Supervisors approved in principle for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to move forward to establish a Public Hospital Authority to take effect following the passage of enabling legislation and approval of a future County Ordinance. This will enable the hospital to pursue reconfiguring its governance, management, business model and services to more effectively transition into a more streamlined integrated health care system offering an array of primary, specialty and acute health care services.
March 8, 2011
Natividad Medical Center Announces the Grand Reopening of Its Certified Farmers' Market Beginning Wednesday, March 23rd, from 11:30am - 5:30pm
SALINAS, CA – March 8, 2011 — Harry Weis, CEO of Natividad Medical Center, announced today that Natividad Medical Center will offer a year round Certified Farmers' Market, beginning Wednesday, March 23rd from 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The Farmers Market will be located at 1441 Constitution Blvd., outside of building 200-Out Patient Services, and be open every Wednesday. The Certified Farmers Market is part of Natividad Medical Center’s ongoing commitment to promote wellness and healthy eating among Natividad Medical Center’s staff, patients and their families.
At Natividad Medical Center’s Certified Farmers Market, shoppers will find fresh quality fruits and vegetables (many certified organic), beautiful flowers, organic eggs, and unique gifts from small-scale family farmers and local independent businesses. By shopping at Natividad Medical Center’s California Certified Farmers Market you are supporting local California growers.
March 4, 2011
Natividad Medical Center (NMC) and the Monterey Bay Area Chapter of the American Red Cross Partner to Host a Free CPR Class at NMC
Natividad Medical Center and the Monterey Bay Area Chapter of the American Red Cross are partnering in honor of CPR Saturday, a regional initiative to offer free CPR training to NMC patients, and Salinas area residents.
The American Red Cross is recognized as the premier provider of First Aid, CPR, Aquatics, Water Safety, and other health and safety education programs. The Monterey Bay Area Chapter will be providing CPR training that will help you stay prepared for virtually any life-threatening situation. Their experienced instructors will deliver training in a consistent manner that encompasses the learning styles of all participants. In the event that the members of your group encounter an emergency at home or on the job, Red Cross training gives them the skills to respond with confidence.
March 3, 2011
NMF Receives $201K Donation From TALC, Honors John D'Arrigo
SALINAS, CA – On Friday, February 25th, Natividad Medical Foundation received a $201,000 donation from The Agricultural Leadership Council (TALC).
TALC is a collective of 77 agricultural leaders, including the D’Arrigo, Taylor, Antle, Nunes and many other founding farm families as well as 55 new growers, shippers, packers and other ag-related businesses. John D’Arrigo, President of D’Arrigo Bros. Co. of CA and founder of TALC said, “It’s amazing to see so many competitors come together to act on our shared commitment to helping our farm workers and their families stay healthy.” Together, the 77 members of TALC donated more than $201,000 to NMF for medical equipment, including Monterey County’s only fully wireless rotating bed for patients in the Intensive Care Unit; a special “Panda” to keep babies delivered by Cesarean section warm in the operating room; a headlamp to allow surgeons to work hands-free; and an ultrasound machine to assist healthcare staff with the guided insertion of lines for the provision of fluids, medication and nutrition to patients in the Intensive Care Unit.