Tag: healthcare
Guest Column | Your Health, Your Community: The Rural Difference
In an era increasingly dominated by large healthcare networks, finding medical care that is advanced, timely and personal can be challenging. Too often, patients...
Voices of South County | From Community Vision to Lifeline
In 1941, the first hospital opened in King City due to the tenacity and vision of community leaders and a small group of physicians....
Guest Column | Rural Emergency Care: When Every Second Counts
Every time I hear the roar of a helicopter over the Mee Memorial campus, I am reminded that the strength of a Critical Access...
Monterey County launches 911 Nurse Navigation program
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County has launched a new 911 Nurse Navigation program designed to help residents with less critical medical needs access appropriate...
Mee Memorial named among nation’s top critical access hospitals
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System, based in King City, has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the “100 Critical...
Nonprofit healthcare provider agrees to pay $750K to resolve allegations involving...
MONTEREY COUNTY — Salud Para La Gente, a nonprofit network of primary care clinics serving low-income individuals and families in Santa Cruz and Monterey...
Guest Column | Opening Doors to Careers in Healthcare
The mission at Mee Memorial has always extended beyond delivering high quality care. As a rural healthcare system, we also serve as a major...
Mee Memorial doctor retires after nearly 30 years of care in...
KING CITY — After 30 years in the Salinas Valley and more than 27 years of dedicated service to Mee Memorial Healthcare System, Dr....
Guest Column | It’s Time for Your Checkup
Many people wait until something feels wrong before seeing the doctor, but prioritizing preventive care helps us stay ahead of health issues before they...
Massive pet clinic reaches capacity in King City
KING CITY — A landmark spay and neuter clinic held Monday at San Lorenzo Park in King City reached full capacity several days ahead...
