Natividad Medical Center received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021. This national distinction recognizes Natividad’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital. “Natividad’s doctors, nurses and

Do the kids in your life have toys on their wish list? Here are some things that Dr. Christopher Carpenter, Natividad director of pediatric services, says to consider before you buy: Is it age appropriate? Most toys will have an age rating on the packaging

Natividad’s work to minimize Cesarean-sections for low-risk births in 2020 has been recognized by the California Health and Human Services Agency with a place on its 2021 Maternity Honor Roll. To earn a place on the Maternity Honor Roll, hospitals must have

Natividad’s Acute Rehabilitation Center ranked number one out of 110 Kindred inpatient rehabilitation centers in the nation for overall quality and outcomes for 2020. Natividad has received designation as Kindred’s top PEM (Program Evaluation Metrics)

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