Now Open: Mee Memorial Children’s Health and Wellness Center in King City

Our new Children's Health and Wellness Center, located at 809 Broadway in King City, officially opened in January. Designed to address the unique challenges of pediatric medicine, this clinic provides compassionate and specialized care for children in the community. CEO Rena Salamacha, Director of Outpatient Services, Heidi Pattison, and CMO Dr. Noah Hawthorne addressed a crowd of local partners, dignitaries, friends and staff followed by brief tours, photos and refreshments.

"This new pediatric center is designed to be a warm and welcoming space where children feel safe and comfortable," said Heidi Pattison, Director of Clinic Services. "Our on-site providers will offer parents guidance on everything from routine check-ups and immunizations to managing chronic health conditions."

The Children's Health and Wellness Center is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 am – 5:30 pm. To make an appointment, call: (831) 386-7437.

Shaping the Future of Health in Monterey County

In partnership with local hospitals and organizations dedicated to improving health, a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) has been launched. Not-for-profit hospitals must complete a CHNA every three years and Health Departments must do one every five years. By coming together, the hospitals, Health Department, and other community stakeholders such as United Way, Blue Zones and CSUMB, can better collaborate to prioritize and address the county’s most pressing health needs. If you have an opinion about needs in our community or ways to better serve residents — this is your chance to be heard. The link below is available for anyone and everyone until 5/30/25. Thank you!

 www.prcsurvey.com/begin/MontereyCounty2024CHNA

Spanish language can be accessed by clicking on the “toggle” at the top of each survey screen. 

Get to know our providers

Dr. Abernathy specializes in foot and ankle surgery. He completed his undergraduate studies in Redlands, California, Medical School in Pomona, completed his residency in North Virginia and conducted a fellowship in Arizona. He lives in San Luis Obispo with his English Bulldog and been in private practice in since September 2023. He also sees patients in Greenfield and King City clinics.

1/2 C tequila or reduced-sodium beef broth

1 teaspoon grated lime zest

1/2 C lime juice

4 garlic cloves, sliced

1 teaspoon chili powder

3/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon pepper

4 poblano or sweet red peppers, halved, seeded

4 jalapeño peppers, halved, seeded

1 large sweet onion, cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices

1-1/2 pounds beef skirt steaks or flank steak

8 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed

1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Whisk together first 7 ingredients. Divide mixture between 2 large bowls. Add peppers and onion to 1 bowl; turn gently to coat. Cut skirt steaks in half and add to second bowl; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate vegetables and beef 8 hours or overnight.

Drain vegetables and beef, discarding marinade. Grill onion and poblanos, covered, over medium heat until tender, 4-6 minutes per side. Grill jalapeños until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes per side. Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 160°), 4-6 minutes per side. Let steaks stand 5 minutes.

Thinly slice peppers; coarsely chop onion. Cut steaks thinly across the grain. Serve vegetables and beef on tortillas; top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts 1 fajita: 375 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 325mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein.  Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. RECIPE PHOTO BY TASTEOFHOME.COM