Natividad Receives National Recognition for Meritorious Outcomes from the American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) has recognized Natividad as one of 78 ACS NSQIP participating hospitals that have achieved meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2022. As a participant in
Heart Health Tips from Natividad’s Expert Cardiologists
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
Why Getting Your Body Moving Matters for Good Heart Health
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
Monterey County Board of Supervisors Honors Dr. Fernando R. Elizondo for a Decade of Service on the Natividad Board of Trustees
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
Natividad Earns Renewal of Prestigious Baby-Friendly Designation
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 Farmers’ Market: A Fresh Approach to Wellness and Community Vitality
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
Overdose Awareness Day Event August 30
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.
Natividad Volunteer Credits Life-Saving Surgery for Improved Heart Health
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
Get to Know John Matthew Koostra, MD
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
Walking is a Winner for Health Even If You Don’t Do 10,000 Steps
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