Monterey Bay Family Physicians (MBFP) has joined Dignity Health Medical Group! The highly-regarded and established primary care practice located at 1066 South Green Valley Road in Watsonville has served the community for more than 20 years and will continue to do so now under the Dignity Health Medical Group name. 

If you plan on ringing in the Fourth of July with fireworks, make sure you don’t cut your celebrations short with a trip to the emergency room or urgent care. On average, 280 people have a fireworks-related medical emergency each day, during the month around Independence Day. To help you stay safe this season, Dr. Terry Lapid, with Dignity Health Medical Group – Dominican’s urgent care center, has a few recommendations.

Summer is finally here! The air is warm, the pool is open, the outside beckons, but so do the UV rays.

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If you’re taking your child in for their flu shot or vaccinations, you’ll want to be prepared. Comforting your child before, during, and after a shot can help reduce the risk of developing a fear of needles.