Dr. Alex DiStante inside a trauma room at Natividad in Salinas in March. Dr. DiStante was a key figure in bringing the Trauma Center to Natividad.   By Jim Johnson SALINAS — After four years of operation, Natividad’s Level II Trauma Center has earned

National Recognition of Excellent Care for Breastfeeding Mothers and Babies SALINAS, Calif. (February 6, 2019)—Natividad announced today it has once again received national recognition as a Baby-Friendly birth facility by Baby-Friendly USA, Inc. The

Defeating the Flu Important prevention and recovery tips Flu season is here and taking simple steps can keep you and your family healthy. One of the best ways to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated every year. “It’s never too late to get the vaccine,”

By Amanda Gomez, KION 5/46 SALINAS, Calif. – A Central Coast hospital is looking to raise awareness about concussions in children. Children who play sports aren’t the only kids at risk of concussions, but they do happen in sports such as football and

By Amanda Gomez, KION 5/46 SALINAS, Calif. – How do you know when your child has a concussion? Doctors say it’s not always obvious, but there are some common symptoms to watch out for. Doctor Raul Lara with Natividad said parents should look for

By Amanda Gomez, KION 5/46 SALINAS, Calif. – Doctors are learning new information when it comes to treating concussions. According to Doctor Raul Lara with Natividad, doctors are no longer recommending complete rest. “So the thought now is okay

Natividad Offering Free Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in Main Lobby SALINAS, Calif. (March 13, 2019) — Residents of Monterey County are invited to take a free Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test at Natividad for the American Diabetes

Natividad Celebrates 59 Years of Volunteerism National Volunteer Week is April 7-13 Natividad is celebrating National Volunteer Week from April 7-13 and honoring all of its volunteers with a Volunteer Recognition Luncheon April 10. “For 59 years,

Reckless and distracted driving is America’s #1 killer of teens. Currently, San Benito County is ranked third in the state for teen fatalities resulting from traffic collisions and Monterey County is ranked tenth on the same list. In an effort to save

Elizabeth “Libby” Downey, a retired nurse with a long history of public service in Monterey County, has joined Natividad’s Board of Trustees. Downey has been deeply involved in the community for more than 50 years. She brings a lifetime of experience as