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Spotlight on MCC's Newest Providers

We are very proud of our newst providers, Nurse Practitioners Andrea Masters and Joanne Patterson. Read more about them in this article from today's "Mendocino Beacon". Welcoem to the team. Joanne and Andrea!

Thank You, CRC!

MCC's Family Wellness Center Grand Opening was a big success! Attendees enjoyed delicious snacks prepared by Harvest Market:

created art with Janet Self of  Flockworks, who also designed and painted the stunning mural in the Family Wellness Center:

and met Dr. Chris Robshaw, the most recention addition to MCC's team of pediatricians:

The highlight of this festive event was the presentation of MCC's check from our "You Screen, We Donate" campaign to Ms. Karen Oslund (in the grey floral sweater), the Executive Director of the Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County by MCC's Board Chair, Mr. Kelly Grimes (next to Ms. Oslund), and MCC's Operations Director, Ms. Meryl Schlingheyde (far right):

For every cancer screening completed by an MCC patient between August 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018, the MCC Board and staff donated a dollar to CRC, MCC is thrilled to have raised $1,395 for CRC to help with their important work - and to screen our patients to help keep them healthier. Talk about a win-win!

You Are Invited!

You are cordially invited to attend the Grand Opening of Mendocino Coast Clinics’ Family Wellness Center!

Join us at 510 Cypress Street, Suite C-100 in Fort Bragg

on Wednesday, August 15, 2018

from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Presentation of MCC’s “You Screen, We Donate” campaign check to the

Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County

Enjoy some light bites, and meet MCC’s newest Pediatrician,

Dr. Chris Robshaw.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The MCC Team

MCC Receives Award

MCC Doctors Are Keeping the Environment Healthy, Too!

Two of MCC's doctors, Dr. Wade Gray (in the red shirt on the right) and Dr. Donavan Spencer (in the green shirt), were recently spotted doing something good for the ocean environment together with the Little River Environmental Action Group (LEAG).

LEAG is a small environmental group based in Little River. As part of their mission, LEAG has chosen to clean up Van Damme Beach under the California Coastal Commission's Adopt-A-Beach Program. Their commitment is to clean up the beach at least three times a year. LEAG is in its second year.

Thank you to LEAG and to Dr. Gray and Dr. Spencer for taking care of our environment as well as our patients!

Today's the Day! Mobile Mammograms Are Here!

The Mammogram Bus is here!

Come on by Mendocino Coast Clinics from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm today, July 11, to receive your mammogram. Walk-ins are welcome! We are at 205 South Street in Fort Bragg and check in with our friendly staff to get your life-saving screening, along with pink lemonade, cookies, and other treats! We're looking forward to seeing you and helping you stay healthy!

Update:  We are happy to announce that 32 mammograms were completed at the event! We also handed out several FIT Test, an easy test for colon cancer that you do at home and mail in a postage-paid envelope to a lab for processing. If you were not able to stop by on July 11, give our freindly team a call at (707) 964-1251 to schedule your mammogram or Pap test, and take a FIT test to go!

Thank you to our tireless team who worked so hard to make this event such a success!

Mobile Mammogram Service on July 11, 2018

Mendocino Coast Clinics is happy to announce that mobile mammogram services will be offered on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm at Mendocino Coast Clinics, 205 South Street in Fort Bragg.

This service is available to women who are age 40 or over, are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and have not had a mammogram for at least one year.

Bring your identification and insurance card. All insurances are accepted. If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a free screning through the Every Woman Counts program. Call (916) 449-5300 or email

Walk ins are welcome, but to make sure you can get your mammogram, call (707) 964-1251 to schedule an appointment. See you there!

Patient Portal Is Working Again!

The Patient Portal is working normally as of June 13, 2018. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Our Patient Portal Is Temporarily Down

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our Patient Portal. Please contact your Patient Care Coordinator at (707) 961-3475 or (707) 961-3426, or email

Dental Hygienist Appointments Are Now Available on Saturdays!

No time for a dental cleaning during your busy work week? No problem! As of June 9, MCC's dental hygienist services are available on Saturdays from 7:45 am to 4:30 pm. Just call (707) 964-1251 to make your appointment!

Meet You at the Market!

MCC is proud to partner with CalFresh to bring you the Power of Produce!

We will be at the Fort Bragg Farmers' Market from 3:00 to 5:00 every Wednesday, starting June 6.

Our Patient Advocates will be on hand to help you learn more about the CalFresh program and see if you are eligible for CalFresh benefits.

You can also participate in our POP (Power of Produce) program!

POP empowers children, teens and seniors to make healthy food choices by offering recipe tasting and educational activities. Each participant is eligible to receive $5 in market bucks to buy their favorite fruit or vegetable up to twice a month.

So come on by and see us at the Fort Bragg Farmers' Market in the heart of Fort Bragg at Laurel and Franklin.

Encuéntranos en el Mercado de Agricultores (Farmers Market) de Fort Bragg

En las calles Laurel y Franklin

Cada Miércoles

Comenzando el 6 de Junio

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Puede conocer a uno de nuestros asistentes de salud comunitaria para aprender más sobre CalFresh

Usted puede ser elegible para beneficios CalFresh. Empleados de MCC estarán disponibles para darles mas información sobre el programa.

Puede participar en nuestro programa POP

POP le da la habilidad a los niños, adolescentes y adultos mayores a tomar decisiones saludables sobre su alimentación al ofrecer recetas para probar y actividades educativas. Cada participante es elegible para recibir $5 en dinero del mercado para comprar su fruta o verdura preferida hasta dos veces al mes.  

Vote Yes on Measure C

Mendocino Coast Clinics says, "Vote YES on Measure C" on June 5!

See answers to frequently asked questions here, and learn why our local hospital needs your support.

Saturday Shout Out

MCC received a nice "Saturday shout out" on Facebook from Sonoma Clean Power. You can see the complete post here.

Thanks, Sonoma Clean Power!

Our New Walk In Clinic for Immediate Care Needs

Mendocino Coast Clinics is delighted to announce our newest service: our walk in immediate care clinic!

Come in and see us on Thursday mornings from 8:30 to 10:30 am and Friday afternoons from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

No appointment necessary!

MCC in the News

Mendocino Coast Clinics' very own Susana Macias, Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist, is highlighted in both the Fort Bragg Advocate and the Mendocino Beacon. Thank you for all you do for our community, Susie!

And the Nominees Are...

Mendocino Coast Clinics is pleased to announce that several of our staff and even a Board member have been nominated for Family Medicine Education for Mendocino County's (FMEMC) Rural Rock Star awards for 2018.

The MCC nominees are as follows.

In the Health Care Advocate Leader category, MCC"s Board member and Vice Chair, Sara O'Donnell.

In the Advanced Practice Clinician category, Kei Velazquez, a Nurse Practitioner in MCC's Women's Health department.

In the Physician category, Wade Gray and Doug Lister.

In the Nurses category, MCC's Clinic Manager, Charmaine Caster, and our much-loved, recently retired Sue Klarquist, Nurse Practitioner.

Congratulations to all the nominees! The winners will be announced later this month, and the awards will be presented at the 3rd Annual Rural Health Rocks Benefit Concert on April 14 at Mendocino College. For more information, visit www.ruralhealthrocks.com.

February Is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month! Teen DV Month (sometimes called TDVAM) is a national effort to raise awareness about abuse in teen and 20-something relationships and promote programs that prevent it.

Dating violence is more common than many people think. One in three teens in the U.S. will experience physical, sexual or emotional abuse by someone they are in a relationship with before they become adults. And nearly half (43%) of dating college women report experiencing violent and abusive dating behaviors. Help us spread awareness and stop dating abuse before it starts! Learn more at http://loveisrespect.org.

Crab, Wine & Beer Days 2018 - A Huge Success!

It was quite the ride! 

Thank you for supporting Community Health Care
at Mendocino Coast Clinics!

With your donations, we have achieved a new
record high of $150,000!!!   

And still counting!

Now that ain't Crabby!!

Thanks to KOZT for the winners graphic.

Taking It to the Next Level!

Mendocino Coast Clinics is proud to announce that we have achieved the National Committee for Quality Assurance's Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition!

Only one in six primary care physicians in America practices in an NCQA-Recognized practice. MCC is among an elite group that has demonstrated its commitment to advancing quality in health care.

The Patient-Centered Medical Home is a model of care that puts patients at the forefront of care. PCMHs build better relationships between people and their clinical care teams. Research shows that they improve quality, the patient experience and staff satisfaction, while reducing health care costs.

Earning recognition through NCQA means MCC has made a commitment to providing a commitment to quality improvement within our practice and a patient-centered approach to care that results in patients that are happier and healthier.

Say Hello to Our Pediatricians!

Mendocino Coast Clinics is pleased to have the only pediatricians on the coast, Dr. Donavan Spencer and Dr. Gayle Tyerman. These experienced pediatricians are here to care for the coast’s children. Starting in late October, PNP Whitney Holmes will be joining our team while we are finalizing permanent recruitment of a third Pediatrician, who is planning to join our team in June, 2018.

Please call us at 964-5696 for urgent care, school or sports physicals, or any immunization or other well child checks. Flu shots are now available for your children, please call us for an appointment.

Dr. Donavan Spencer

Dr. Gayle Tyerman

La Clínica de Mendocino Coast es la única clinica con doctores Pedíatricos en la costa, doctor Donavan Spencer y la doctora Gayle Tyerman. Estos doctores tienen mucha experiencia y están listos para cuidar por todos los niños de la costa. La PNP Whitney Holmes llega en los últimos de octubre mientras finalizamos el reclutar otro doctor permanente a la clínica. Favor de llamarnos al 964-5696 por citas urgentes, físicos para el escuela o los deportes, vacunas o cualquier otra cita. La vacuna de la gripe ya esta disponible para su hijo(a), favor de llamarnos por una cita.

Health Center Fiscal Cliff

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