As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our nation, isolation and stress may be leading to a hidden epidemic of child abuse. Child abuse comes in various forms, including physical, sexual, neglect, and emotional abuse. And the statistics are sobering.

February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart disease and the actions that people can take to prevent it. Prior to December 2020, when COVID-19 officially became the leading cause of death in the United States, heart disease held the

For the fifth year in a row, Natividad has made the Cal Hospital Compare Maternity Honor Roll. The Maternity Honor Roll recognizes 141 hospitals in California that met or surpassed the statewide target of 23.9% for C-section rates for first-time mothers with

About 88 million American adults — more than 1 in 3 — have prediabetes. Of those, more than 84% don’t know they have it, which puts them at an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Learn if you or someone you love is at risk for Type 2 diabetes

Heart disease, diabetes and strokes don’t stop because of a pandemic. Natividad’s medical experts remind community members that caring for and treating chronic health conditions is critical for better health. According to the CDC, six out of 10 adults

Grant has already helped nearly 8,000 additional essential workers get vaccinated Dr. Ana Abril receives a Pfizer vaccine at Natividad Medical Center. (Courtesy Natividad Medical Center)   Natividad Foundation announced today it has received a $200,000

Natividad received an “A” grade in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade a national distinction recognizing Natividad’s achievements protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. The Leapfrog Group is an independent

Everyone’s Harvest Market is held Wednesdays from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm Everyone’s Harvest Farmers’ Market returns to Natividad Wednesday, May 19. The California Certified Farmers’ Market is held every Wednesday through October from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm

Natividad Medical Center is proud to be recognized by Blue Shield of California with a Blue Distinction® Centers for Bariatric Surgery designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated