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A former CHOMP radiation oncologist files a breach of contract and whistleblower lawsuit against the hospital.
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A former CHOMP radiation oncologist files a breach of contract and whistleblower lawsuit against the hospital.

  • Pam Marino
  • Jan 15, 2026

A former radiation oncologist at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula is suing the hospital, former CEO Dr. Steven Packer and other ho…

CHOMP leaders have more work to do after seeing a national safety rating grade drop.
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CHOMP leaders have more work to do after seeing a national safety rating grade drop.

  • Pam Marino
  • Nov 27, 2025

The Leapfrog Hospital Survey is touted as “the nation’s gold standard” in evaluating hospitals and surgery centers, using grades, much like in…

Growing financial pressures leads to Monterey Spine and Joint joining Montage Health.
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Growing financial pressures leads to Monterey Spine and Joint joining Montage Health.

  • Pam Marino
  • Apr 22, 2025

Facing the pressures of decreased insurance reimbursements and rising costs, private practice Monterey Spine and Joint in Monterey’s Ryan Ranc…

Anthem Blue Cross members regain their connection to the Aspire HMO after agreement is reached.
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Anthem Blue Cross members regain their connection to the Aspire HMO after agreement is reached.

  • Pam Marino
  • Apr 3, 2025

Approximately 2,600 people carrying Anthem Blue Cross HMO insurance in Monterey County have regained connection to local health care providers…

Natividad clinic doctors stage a half-day strike in the wake of the firing of one of their own.
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Natividad clinic doctors stage a half-day strike in the wake of the firing of one of their own.

  • Pam Marino
  • Nov 14, 2024

Concerned that cuts to prenatal care, among other changes at Alisal Health Center, for the Monterey County Health Clinic at Natividad, would n…

Salinas Valley Health and Anthem Blue Cross reach agreement on a new contract.
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Salinas Valley Health and Anthem Blue Cross reach agreement on a new contract.

  • Pam Marino
  • Nov 29, 2023

Four months ago, thousands of Salinas Valley Health patients with Anthem Blue Cross insurance suddenly found themselves out-of-network and in …

A lack of psychiatric treatment beds in California puts an enormous strain on patients, staff and the community.
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A lack of psychiatric treatment beds in California puts an enormous strain on patients, staff and the community.

  • Pam Marino
  • Apr 6, 2023

NEWLY HOMELESS AND FRIGHTENED, REGINA LEBEL FELT A TUG INSIDE THAT MADE HER THINK ABOUT ENDING HER LIFE. Resisting that urge, she dialed 911 f…

Four candidates are vying for one seat on the SVMHS board of directors.
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Four candidates are vying for one seat on the SVMHS board of directors.

  • Pam Marino
  • Oct 20, 2022

After winning in 2018 and serving one term on the Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System Board of Directors, Richard Turner was told he sho…

Unique “discovery center” is dermatologist Julie Kenner’s way of creating empathy and understanding.
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Unique “discovery center” is dermatologist Julie Kenner’s way of creating empathy and understanding.

  • Dave Faries
  • Aug 4, 2022

Unless you remain trapped in 1970s logic, when phrases like “a healthy tan” were tossed around casually, you are aware that sunlight can damag…

Hospital housekeepers worked behind the scenes throughout the pandemic to sanitize Covid wards.
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Hospital housekeepers worked behind the scenes throughout the pandemic to sanitize Covid wards.

  • Sara Rubin
  • Jul 2, 2021

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