Monterey County hospitals and county entities partner on countywide health assessment and plan
Eight organizations are teaming up to address the major health needs of residents of the Monterey Bay and Salinas Valley regions.The Monterey County Health Needs Collaborative is a partnership that was established in 2022 between Montage Health, Salinas
Natividad Earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2025
Natividad Medical Center in Salinas earned an “A” spring 2025 Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns a grade to general hospitals across the country based on
A Remarkable Recovery: A Doctor’s Journey from Trauma Patient to Triumph
Anesthesiologist Dr. John Lubben, a man of many talents, often spends his weekends working on his historic Monterey home. In August of 2023, the 100-year-old adobe had some issues with its tile roof. Not one to shy away from a challenge, Dr. Lubben, then 63,
Natividad Honors National Trauma Survivors Day and a Decade of Lifesaving Trauma Care
May 21 is National Trauma Survivors Day, a celebration of resilience that carries special meaning as the hospital marks the 10th anniversary of its Level II Trauma Center designation. The day highlights the strength, courage and hope shown by trauma survivors
Natividad Hosts Sixth Annual Innovation, Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Showcase
Natividad hosted its sixth annual Innovation, Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Showcase on Thursday, June 5, bringing together clinical leaders, family medicine residents and interdisciplinary teams to present innovative quality improvement projects
Natividad Recognized with 2025 Gage Award for Hospital-Led Outreach to Reduce Anemia at Time of Delivery
America’s Essential Hospitals recognized Natividad Medical Center for its work decreasing anemia and transfusion rates in pregnant patients. America’s Essential Hospitals awarded Natividad Medical Center a 2025 Gage Award for quality improvement at a
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Miguel A. Acuna, MD
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