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.

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

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

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

Proactive Steps to Protect Your Heart Understanding that heart disease can strike silently and unexpectedly is crucial. Fortunately, there are proactive steps you can take to protect your heart: Get regular checkups: Even if you don’t have symptoms, regular

Photo: Health Education Assistants Melissa Raya Contreras and Alma Mandujano-Orta at Pride 2024 at Monterey’s Custom House Plaza Have you bumped into Natividad’s hardworking outreach team? It wouldn’t be surprising if you had: They make a point of

Why You Need a Primary Care Provider Primary care providers can take care of most of your health care needs. Once you’re our patient, your family doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant will make sure you get the right care at the right time and

In its third year, Alexa’s Annual Charity Toy Drive and Car Show will be held at the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex on Sunday, December 1 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Presented by Alexa Children’s Foundation and Bugs Not Dead Car Club, the event welcomes

Natividad has earned the highest distinction in maternity care from U.S. News & World Report. The hospital is recognized as High Performing in Maternity Care 2025 (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) in the publication’s annual Best Hospitals for Maternity Care

  Natividad Medical Center proudly announces the 10th anniversary of its Level II Trauma Center designation. This milestone underscores the hospital’s unwavering commitment to providing high-quality, lifesaving medical care to the Monterey County