September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and serves to promote resources and tools that advocate for healthy growth and prevent obesity in children. The month is recognized by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), an organization that

Natividad CEO Dr. Gary R. Gray announced today at an all-staff virtual meeting that he is retiring from Natividad on June 5, 2021. “Natividad has benefitted from Dr. Gray’s expertise as both a doctor and a leader. The Natividad board and our many partners

Dr. Melissa Nothnagle, Natividad Family Medicine Residency Program Director, has been awarded the Gold Level Program Director Award from the Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors (AFMRD). The award recognizes top residency program directors

To protect patients, visitors, and staff, Monterey County hospitals are implementing new restrictions on visitors to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 to hospital staff and patients. Beginning 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, August 11, all visitors to Monterey County

Dr. Deneen Guss, Monterey County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Melissa Nothnagle, Natividad Chief of Family Medicine After being in distance learning mode most of the last school year, we are excited to have students, teachers, and staff back together in our

Natividad’s Dr. Tony Medawar, medical director of Pulmonary and Critical Care, is the 2020 Physician of the Year. The hospital also recognizes Physician Assistant Cristobal Alcaraz, Nurse Practitioner Pam Dudley, and Dr. Kartheek Reddy as Advanced

On Friday, February 19 at 2:00 pm, former Monterey County Supervisor and new Natividad Board of Trustee Member Simon Salinas will do his part to fight against the pandemic when he receives the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Natividad. Supervisor

Natividad Volunteer Auxiliary has awarded $1,000 and $500, respectively, to two outstanding youth volunteers as part of the inaugural Higher Learning Scholarship. The scholarship encourages community engagement and both professional and personal development.

Big Brother Born 15 Minutes Earlier in 2021 Greenfield twins Aylin and Alfredo Trujillo were born just 15 minutes apart, but what makes their birth so rare is that they were born on different days, months and years. Aylin Yolanda Trujillo entered the world

Monterey County hospitals face a dual threat during this significant surge in Omicron cases: the number of COVID-19 patients is increasing and area hospitals are experiencing staffing shortages as illness from COVID-19 is impacting hospital personnel and