Mercedes Hendley, RD
Mercedes Hendley, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food from CSU Sacramento and completed her dietetic internship at Tulane University. She joined the Salinas Valley Health inpatient team in 2025, where she provides nutrition care to hospitalized patients and supports participants in the Cardiac Rehab Program through the Salinas Valley Health Cardiac Wellness Center.
At the Cardiac Wellness Center, Mercedes educates patients on nutrition strategies that support heart health and overall wellness. She also brings experience working with individuals managing uncontrolled diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, and fatty liver disease. Mercedes is passionate about helping patients make practical, sustainable nutrition changes that support their health and quality of life.