By Amanda Gomez, KION 5/46 SALINAS, Calif. – Pedestrian deaths are going up across the country and across California. Salinas pedestrian deaths are twice the state average and that’s concerning Central Coast doctors. “Every time I drive by a

By Amanda Gomez, KION 5/46 SALINAS, Calif. – Staring at a screen all day can cause a lot of problems on and off our roadways. Some people depend on their devices for work, but doctors say it’s still important to be present even at the office.

By Amanda Gomez, KION 5/46 SALINAS, Calif. – Watch your screen time! Research shows the average American spends nearly half their day staring at a screen and doctors say that comes with some unintended health effects. “There is an interesting study

Salinas, Calif. (December 20, 2018)—Today Natividad officially broke ground on the first phase of construction for its Radiology Modernization project. Radiology plays a vital role in patient health care, aiding in disease prevention, early detection,

Dr. Val Vigil is a dedicated emergency medicine physician passionate about making an immediate difference in people’s lives. She earned her Bachelor of Science from New Mexico State University, then worked for a year at the Grand Canyon for one year as

Kerry Varney serves as the Chief Administrative Officer & Executive Vice President of Tanimura & Antle, Inc. He is also the Executive Director of the Tanimura Family Foundation. Varney has worked with Tanimura & Antle since 1997 and has extensive

Dr. Alex DiStante inside a trauma room at Natividad in Salinas in March. Dr. DiStante was a key figure in bringing the Trauma Center to Natividad.   By Jim Johnson SALINAS — After four years of operation, Natividad’s Level II Trauma Center has earned

National Recognition of Excellent Care for Breastfeeding Mothers and Babies SALINAS, Calif. (February 6, 2019)—Natividad announced today it has once again received national recognition as a Baby-Friendly birth facility by Baby-Friendly USA, Inc. The

Defeating the Flu Important prevention and recovery tips Flu season is here and taking simple steps can keep you and your family healthy. One of the best ways to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated every year. “It’s never too late to get the vaccine,”

By Amanda Gomez, KION 5/46 SALINAS, Calif. – A Central Coast hospital is looking to raise awareness about concussions in children. Children who play sports aren’t the only kids at risk of concussions, but they do happen in sports such as football and