At the Big Sur Health Center, we are here for the expected, the unexpected and everything in between. We are committed to the care of you and your family. Our team strives to provide the best outcome for every patient, every time.
Services provided at the Big Sur Health Center
- High-quality, comprehensive, personalized services through holistic approaches that focus on patient needs
- A bilingual staff that is committed to building strong, personal patient / provider relationships that empower individuals to reach their highest levels of well-being
- A team that understands and embraces the diverse cultures and age groups that contribute to the richness of the Big Sur community. We are dedicated to providing equal access to quality healthcare for ALL.
At Big Sur Health Center our family is caring for yours. Our belief is that health care should be available to everyone … this is why we accept most major insurance plans including Medicare, and participate in a variety of subsidized and sliding scale programs. At Big Sur Health Center we are the heart of your healthcare by providing both preventive and urgent care, minor surgical procedures and basic laboratory and pharmaceutical services. During emergencies such as fires, storms and road closures that isolate Big Sur, your health center staff is always here to serve you.
Big Sur Health Center Welcomes its new Executive Director, Kathie Lester!
Big Sur Health Center has announced the appointment of its new Executive Director, Kathie Lester. Kathie has more than 25 years of diverse experience in healthcare program management, nonprofit leadership, and business operations.
With her appointment, Kathie will replace Sharen Carey, who is stepping down from her role as Executive Director. Lester is poised to lead the Health Center into an exciting new chapter of service to the Big Sur community and surrounding Central Coast region. After a transition period, Carey will remain on staff as Grants Administrator.
A graduate of The University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, Lester began her career in social services, driven by a passion for advocating on behalf of underrepresented communities. Her early work with the American Lung Association in Minneapolis focused on nonprofit management, fund development, financial management, communication strategies, and event planning. This foundation ignited her long-standing commitment to serving communities in need and addressing critical social and environmental issues.
In Spokane, Washington, Kathie served as an Agency Program Director for a homeless shelter dedicated to victims of domestic violence, where she oversaw emergency services, provided critical support to clients, and led a team of staff and volunteers. Her leadership and compassionate approach ensured the delivery of essential resources to individuals and families in crisis.
Upon relocating to Southern California, Lester expanded her expertise by managing billing best practices for a private medical practice for eight years. Most recently, she has spent the last decade directing residential treatment facilities for adolescents, furthering her ability to combine strategic leadership with personalized care.
Lester’s philanthropic spirit and personal interests reflect her commitment to the community and the environment. She is an animal rescue advocate, an avid hiker, and an enthusiastic traveler and music lover. As she steps into her new role, Lester is excited to explore all that Big Sur and the Central Coast have to offer while immersing herself in the region’s unique culture and natural beauty.
Big Sur Health Center... Your Healthcare Partner for Life!
Big Sur Health Center embraces the cultural diversity that contributes to the richness of our community, and we are dedicated to providing equal access to quality healthcare for ALL.
Big Sur Health Center is proud to have been selected as the Nonprofit of the Year from the 30th assembly district by Assemblymember Dawn Addis.