Getting Back to School Safely
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 Awards Medical Staff for Commitment to High-Quality Patient Care
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
Supervisor Simon Salinas to Receive COVID-19 Vaccination at Natividad
On Friday, February 19 at 2:00 pm, former Monterey County Supervisor and new Natividad Board of Trustee Member Simon Salinas will do his part to fight against the pandemic when he receives the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Natividad. Supervisor
Natividad Awards Scholarships to Two Outstanding Youth Volunteers
Natividad Volunteer Auxiliary has awarded $1,000 and $500, respectively, to two outstanding youth volunteers as part of the inaugural Higher Learning Scholarship. The scholarship encourages community engagement and both professional and personal development.
Greenfield Twin Born at Midnight at Natividad is Monterey County’s First Birth of 2022
Big Brother Born 15 Minutes Earlier in 2021 Greenfield twins Aylin and Alfredo Trujillo were born just 15 minutes apart, but what makes their birth so rare is that they were born on different days, months and years. Aylin Yolanda Trujillo entered the world
Monterey County Hospitals Respond to Omicron Variant Surge
Monterey County hospitals face a dual threat during this significant surge in Omicron cases: the number of COVID-19 patients is increasing and area hospitals are experiencing staffing shortages as illness from COVID-19 is impacting hospital personnel and
$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











