Program Director Message
Melissa Nothnagle, MD, MSc Program Director Thanks for your interest in the Family Medicine Residency at Natividad! Natividad is one of the original 8 family medicine residencies in California, and to this day upholds its legacy of full-spectrum
HEAL Initiative Global Health Fellowship
UCSF’s HEAL (Health, Equity, Action and Leadership) Fellowship aims to train health professionals partner with underserved communities both in the US and abroad. There are two types of HEAL fellows: Rotating Fellows and Site Fellows. Over two years, our
Dr. Christopher Carpenter Named Natividad Chief of Staff
Natividad has named Dr. Christopher Carpenter as incoming Chief of Staff effective July 1. The position is currently held by Dr. Chad Harris. The hospital’s Chief of Staff is responsible for providing leadership and guidance to all hospital staff. In his
Two Patients Recover from Coronavirus After Months at Natividad
As Monterey County sees a spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations and positive cases, two Salinas residents who contracted the disease months ago are making remarkable recoveries after being treated at Natividad. Once given a slim chance of survival, Anastacio
Culture/Who we are
Natividad Nationally Recognized for Maternity Care by Newsweek
Natividad has been named one of Newsweek’s Best Maternity Hospitals in the U.S. for 2020. The distinction recognizes facilities that have excelled in providing care to mothers, newborns and their families, as verified by the 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Survey.
Natividad’s Diabetes Education Center Recognized for Commitment to Quality Care and Patient Support
The Diabetes Education Center at Natividad has been reaccredited by the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) for an additional four-year term. Accreditation recognizes Natividad’s ongoing commitment to providing quality care and
Community Resources
Natividad Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month
Natividad and Lactation Service, a program of Natividad Women & Children’s Services, recognizes World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7. Held annually by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) and the United States Breastfeeding Committee