www.montereycountynow.com JUNE 25-JULY 1, 2026 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY 5 *Sources: 2025 PRC Community Health Survey, PRC, Inc. [Item 106] Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey Data. Atlanta, Georgia. United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): 2023 California data. 2023 PRC National Health Survey, PRaC, Inc. Notes: Asked of all respondents. Excludes gestational diabetes (occurring only during pregnancy). Caring for Our Community Fighting Diabetes Together Diabetes continues to impact Monterey County at alarming rates. According to the recent Community Health Needs Assessment, it is one of the region’s top health concerns. MONTEREY COUNTY IN 2025 11.1% OF ADULTS REPORT A DIABETES DIAGNOSIS* while another 19.0% OF ADULTS ARE LIVING WITH PRE-DIABETES* The Salinas Valley Health Diabetes & Endocrine Center is a leading resource dedicated to caring for adult, pediatric, and gestational diabetes patients. We oer services in both English and Spanish to meet the needs of our diverse community. Serving our community by: • Delivering advanced medical management and personalized education with our team of clinical experts, lifestyle and technology specialists, social workers and child life specialists • Providing local Type 1 and Type 2 pediatric diabetes care through our partnership with UCSF Madison Clinic for Pediatric Diabetes Together, we’re improving the health of our community— one patient at a time. Gina Capodanno, MD, pediatric endocrinologist with patient Scan for more information about our diabetes services.
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