www.montereycountynow.com APRIL 2-8, 2026 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY 3 Magnet® designation is the gold standard for nursing excellence, awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center to hospitals that demonstrate superior patient care, innovation, and leadership. It recognizes organizations where expert nurses are empowered and committed to delivering the safest, highest-quality care. Choosing a Magnet hospital means choosing a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Salinas Valley Health Medical Center has earned Magnet® with Distinction The Gold Standard of Nursing Excellence APPROXIMATELY 10% of U.S. hospitals have achieved Magnet designation ONLY ABOUT 1% of U.S. hospitals have earned Magnet with Distinction as of February 2026 MAGNET WITH DISTINCTION is an elite recognition that places our organization among the highest-performing hospitals in the nation “I’m immensely proud of our nurses and every member of our team whose contributions made this possible.” — Carla Spencer, MSN, RN, NEA-BC Chief Nursing Officer
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