$1 million gift memorializes life of Nora Dowd, 30-year veteran Natividad nurse
The gift from Edward M. Dowd is the largest gift from an individual in Natividad Foundation’s history Natividad Foundation announced today it has received a $1 million gift from Edward M. Dowd in memory of Mr. Dowd’s mother, Nora W. Dowd. Nora was a
Dr. Christopher Carpenter Named Teacher of the Year by Medical Students
Natividad Chief of Staff Christopher Carpenter, MD, has been recognized by Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine students for his outstanding excellence in training tomorrow’s doctors. Affiliated with UCSF, Natividad is the Central
Monterey County Hospitals and County Entities Partner on Countywide Health Assessment and Plan
Six organizations are teaming up to address the major health needs of residents of the Monterey Bay and Salinas Valley regions. The newly formed Monterey County Health Needs Collaborative is a partnership between Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula,
Monterey County Plans Health System Alignment and Integration
Natividad, the County of Monterey Health Department and the County of Monterey Administrative Office briefed the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday on its proposal to work in partnership to build an integrated health system. The system would provide seamless
A Day in the Life of an Emergency Department Doctor
Overdoses, COVID-19, Coffee and Costume Making Name: Dr. Val Vigil Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician Age: 45 Education and experience: Bachelor of Science, New Mexico State University Worked at the Grand Canyon for one year as a wildlife biologist
Interested in learning more about Monkeypox?
Join local experts Dr. Allen Radner, Steven Goings and Quazar and Dr. Lopez-Littleton for an information seminar: Science and Stigmas. Tuesday, Aug. 23 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. See the images for more information or join the Zoom link at bit.ly/MC-MPX Seminario
Natividad Opens Natividad Medical Group Prunedale
Natividad Medical Center has expanded its health care footprint to North Monterey County with the opening of Natividad Medical Group Prunedale. Formerly Family Care Medical Group, Natividad has partnered with the doctors at the clinic located on Moro Road in
Natividad Trauma Center Earns Highest Level of Surgical Re-Verification
Level II Trauma Center Celebrates 8 Years Natividad Trauma Center has once again been verified as a Level II Trauma Center. The expert verification comes from the Verification Review Committee (VRC), an ad hoc committee of the Committee on Trauma (COT) of the
Want to try a flavorful, healthy diet? Try Mediterranean
Are you motivated to make some changes to the way you eat so you can live a healthier, longer life? The Mediterranean diet is a top pick from most health experts and doctors. It can promote heart health, regulate blood sugar levels and even help brain
Mediterranean-style Eating: Don’t Call It a Diet, Call It Delicious
Fad diets may fade away, but Mediterranean-style eating has delighted cooks and eaters for centuries while impressing health researchers for decades. The Mediterranean “diet” is an incredibly delicious and healthful way of eating that people in the