Natividad Recognized as Top Rehab Facility in the Nation by Kindred Healthcare
Natividad’s Acute Rehabilitation Center ranked number one out of 110 Kindred inpatient rehabilitation centers in the nation for overall quality and outcomes for 2020. Natividad has received designation as Kindred’s top PEM (Program Evaluation Metrics)
September Is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: Healthy Eating and Exercise Ideas for Families
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and serves to promote resources and tools that advocate for healthy growth and prevent obesity in children. The month is recognized by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), an organization that
Natividad CEO Dr. Gary R. Gray Announces Retirement
Natividad CEO Dr. Gary R. Gray announced today at an all-staff virtual meeting that he is retiring from Natividad on June 5, 2021. “Natividad has benefitted from Dr. Gray’s expertise as both a doctor and a leader. The Natividad board and our many partners
Natividad’s Dr. Melissa Nothnagle Presented with Prestigious Academic Leadership Award
Dr. Melissa Nothnagle, Natividad Family Medicine Residency Program Director, has been awarded the Gold Level Program Director Award from the Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors (AFMRD). The award recognizes top residency program directors
Monterey County Hospitals Implement New Restrictions for Visitors to Comply with California Health Officer Mandate
To protect patients, visitors, and staff, Monterey County hospitals are implementing new restrictions on visitors to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 to hospital staff and patients. Beginning 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, August 11, all visitors to Monterey County
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