NEWS

Taking care of our health is one of the most important things in life. But for many in Watsonville and the Pajaro Valley, getting the care and support they need has not always been easy. That’s why the Pajaro Valley Health Care District (PVHCD) was created—to ensure everyone in our community has access to quality health care, regardless of background or situation.

by Stephen Gray / February 20, 2025 ______________________________________ Un Resumen: El director ejecutivo del Hospital Comunitario de Watsonville, Stephen Gray, afirma que el hospital está reafirmando su compromiso de atender a todos, independientemente de su...

by Stephen GrayFebruary 20, 2025   Watsonville Community Hospital understands upheaval and change – and we are ready to meet new challenges from Washington to protect and serve our patients. I am the CEO for both Pajaro Valley Health Care District and Watsonville...

By Nick Sestanovich | [email protected] January 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM PST WATSONVILLE — The Watsonville Community Hospital and Pajaro Valley Health Care District are starting off 2025 with new faces in key roles. At its December meeting, the board...

Trust is not built on words alone—it is forged through action, teamwork, and empathy. This holds true in times of prosperity, but is even more critical during hardship and crisis. Few experiences unite people like the shared journey from loss to pain, to recovery, and...

Amid all the national furor and tragedy surrounding health care and insurers over the past two weeks, locally there is much more to the story than denied claims and disputes about out-of-network providers. For many people, including a sizeable number of Santa Cruz...

Pajaro Valley Health Care District’s governing board has appointed a new member to fill former chair John Friel’s seat. Marcela Tavantzis, 64, a longtime City of Watsonville employee, was chosen from among four applicants for the vacant seat on the five-member board...

New food bank opens Monday with expanded hours WATSONVILLE — Harnessing their collective expertise, two nonprofits in South Santa Cruz County have joined forces to provide resources to families in need and fight against regional inequities. In what officials have...

  Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County is combining those two key factors by partnering with Watsonville Community Hospital to bring the new Nourish fresh pantry to the hospital. The grand opening is 3:30 p.m. Thursday, February 15. “At Watsonville...