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Retired Doctor Launches Clinic to Combat Watsonville's Healthcare Crisis

10/14/2025

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Dr. Frank Ravago, a retired primary care physician, returns to Watsonville to help launch a new clinic addressing the local healthcare shortage.
The clinic aims to provide essential services and educate the community about healthcare options.
The high cost of living in Santa Cruz County complicates recruitment of new doctors.
Watsonville Community Hospital partners with UC Santa Cruz to explore establishing a medical school to train more primary care physicians locally.

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Story summary

Dr. Frank Ravago, a retired primary care physician, returns to Watsonville to help launch a new clinic addressing the local healthcare shortage.
The clinic aims to provide essential services and educate the community about healthcare options.
The high cost of living in Santa Cruz County complicates recruitment of new doctors.
Watsonville Community Hospital partners with UC Santa Cruz to explore establishing a medical school to train more primary care physicians locally.