In Your Own Backyard

“Due to the unique cultural complexities and poverty faced by our babies, children and families in their daily lives, Natividad’s medical staff is especially challenged when educating and serving the medical needs of our patients.”

Marc Tunzi, MD, Assistant Director, Natividad Family Practice Residency Program

NUMBERS - MONTEREY COUNTY

110,000
Uninsured people

7,000
Uninsured children under the age of 5

27%
Adults read below the 4th grade level

1 out of 6
Delivering moms had no or late entry into prenatal care

36%
Women living in poverty who have never had a mammogram

3 out of 5
People live at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) in the areas around NMC

25%
Elderly people aged 65+ who live below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level

NUMBERS - NATIVIDAD

23
Distinct languages are spoken

11%
Patients with no education

$15,000
Average annual income for 40% of our delivering moms

2,700
Newborns are delivered each year

1,300
ED visits are for diabetes every year

1 in 3
Moms has gestational diabetes

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