Concerned that cuts to prenatal care, among other changes at Alisal Health Center, for the Monterey County Health Clinic at Natividad, would negatively impact patient care, Dr. Cris Carrillo and his colleagues began meeting with management. Finally, they met on Oct....
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Monterey County Doctors Demand Change After What They are Calling an “Illegal Termination”
In Salinas, dozens of medical professionals from across Monterey County protested on Tuesday morning over what they call a "wrongful termination" of a local doctor by the Monterey County Health Department. Protestors allege Dr. Cris Carrillo's termination was in...
Monterey County Doctors Strike Over Colleague’s Firing
Doctors in Monterey County went on strike Tuesday morning in front of the county health department in Salinas, protesting the firing of one of their colleagues. The doctors claim Dr. Cris Carrillo was dismissed for advocating against cuts to prenatal care. Tim...
Monterey County Doctors Go On Strike In Protest Of Colleague’s Wrongful Termination
Salinas, CA – Nov. 7, 2024 – More than 700 patients at the Alisal Health Center have lost access to essential healthcare services after the Monterey County Health Department illegally terminated Dr. Cris Carrillo in retaliation for his patient care advocacy. The...
UAPD Celebrates National Pharmacy Week
For National Pharmacy Week, the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) wants to recognize the invaluable contributions of pharmacists in our healthcare system. Pharmacists play a crucial role in patient care, ensuring safe and effective medication use. The...
New Bonus Program for High Desert Health System Physicians and Psychiatrists
Physicians and psychiastricts working in the High Desert Health System are now eligible to receive a bonus while working onsite. To qualify for the bonus, physicians and psychiatrists are required to work onsite for either a half shift or full shift of their permanent...