Natividad Cardiologists Dr. Michael Galloway, Dr. M. Kerala Serio, Dr. Alexander Izmailov, Dr. Jeanne Vesey Phillips, Dr. Nicholas Chee, Dr. Eugene Yu-Chuan Liu We depend on our hearts for life itself. But, as strong as the heart is, it’s also subject to

Most of us don’t get enough regular physical activity. But the human body was designed for exercise. From your musculoskeletal system to your heart, brain and all your organs: they all work better when you’re moving regularly. Regular physical activity

On Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, upon motion of Supervisor Christopher Lopez, District 3, the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors passed and adopted a resolution honoring Fernando R. Elizondo, EdD, upon completing his 10-year term as a member of the Natividad

International Recognition of Excellence in Care for Breastfeeding Mothers and Babies Natividad has achieved the highly prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization

Natividad’s weekly Farmers’ Market season begins Wednesday, May 22 at 1441 Constitution Blvd., in Salinas. The market, which will run every Wednesday through October from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm, offers more than just fresh produce; it’s a gateway to a

Hosted by Natividad and the County of Monterey Health Department Natividad and the County of Monterey Health Department are hosting an Overdose Awareness Day event at Natividad in Salinas on Friday, August 30, at noon. The public is invited to attend.

Retired college recruiter Pauline Andersen volunteers at Natividad now that her heart works better. Pauline knew she had AFib — also known as atrial fibrillation, a condition that causes an abnormal and often very fast heartbeat — when she started seeing

Dr. Koostra specializes in pulmonary medicine, critical care and internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious UC Davis School of Medicine. As part of Natividad’s pulmonary medicine program, Dr. Koostra cares for patients with

Dr. Ana Abril Arias leads a walk at Salinas Soccer Complex with the Blue Zones Project Good news! You don’t have to hit 10,000 steps per day to improve your health. Recent research suggests that this number may not be a one-size-fits-all target. A study

Proactive Steps to Protect Your Heart Understanding that heart disease can strike silently and unexpectedly is crucial. Fortunately, there are proactive steps you can take to protect your heart: Get regular checkups: Even if you don’t have symptoms, regular