Susan Peakall, Author at Mendocino Coast Clinics

September is National Recovery Month, an important time to remind people that getting and staying sober is not simply a matter of willpower. Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder, is a disease that affects the brain. Lin Taylor, PhD, manager of MCC’s Medically Assisted Treatment Program, explains more about this important issue.

September is National Recovery Month. Did you know that MCC has a multi-faceted program to treat opiate use disorder? We offer a medically assisted treatment plan personalized for each patient.

The program includes treatment with Suboxone to help manage cravings and withdrawal; peer, individual and group counseling; and case management to support a person holistically in a welcoming, confidential, and nonjudgmental atmosphere. Our dedicated, caring staff can help with coordinating patient care, access to services and resources, and assisting the patient as a whole person.

Drop by and talk with our friendly staff from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. When you’re ready, we’re ready!

Septiembre es el Mes Nacional de la Recuperación. ¿Sabía Ud. que MCC tiene un programa multifacético para tratar el trastorno por consumo de opiáceos? Ofrecemos un plan de tratamiento médicamente asistido personalizado para cada paciente.

El programa incluye tratamiento con Suboxona para ayudar a controlar los antojos y la abstinencia; asesoramiento entre compañeros individual y grupal; y tratamiento de casos para apoyar a una persona de manera integral en una atmósfera acogedora, confidencial y sin prejuicios. Nuestro personal dedicado y atento puede ayudar a coordinar la atención al paciente, el acceso a servicios y recursos y ayudar al paciente como una persona completa.

Visítenos y hable con nuestro amable personal de 8:30 am a 5:00 pm de lunes a viernes. Cuando esté listo, ¡nosotros estaremos listos!

It seems we’re always rushing in the morning. This Recipe of the Month will help you to save some time by prepping your breakfast the night before. Then you can just grab and go!

Overnight Oats

INGREDIENTS

½ cup rolled oats

½ cup milk of choice

¼ cup Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon chia seeds

1 tablespoon sweetener (honey or maple syrup)

¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Toppings (optional)

Fruit, nuts, seeds, nut butters, coconut, cinnamon, etc.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place all ingredients into a large glass container and mix until combined.

2. Cover the glass container with a lid or plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Toppings can be added the night before or immediately before serving.

3. Uncover and enjoy from the glass container the next day. Thin with a little more milk or water, if desired.

We love a parade! #teamMCC had a blast at the Paul Bunyan Days parade. We even won the first place prize in the Original/Restored category!

It was so fun to be together, hand out gifts to the crowd, and be part of this great local tradition. We were both humbled and delighted by the cheering and applause.

This year, we rode in style in a vintage firetruck, decorated by our staff and piloted by Rich Jung, RN (and volunteer fireman). It was a day we’ll never forget!

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We are closed on Monday, September 4 in honor of Labor Day. We will reopen Tuesday, September 5.

Remember, we are always there for you, whether it’s a holiday or a working day. Just call us at 964-1251 and our on-call provider will be glad to call you back.

Have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend!

Estamos cerrados el lunes, 4 de septiembre, en honor del Día de Trabajo. Volveremos a abrir el martes 5 de septiembre.

Recuerde, siempre estamos a su disposición, ya sea dia festivo o laboral. Simplemente llámenos al 964-1251 y nuestro proveedor de guardia estará encantado de devolverle la llamada.

¡Que tengan un feliz y seguro fin de semana del Día de Trabajo!

Every year, we survey our patients to find out how we’re doing, and we were happy to learn that our patients appreciate our efforts and the care they get at MCC.

Overall, our patients rated us 9.3 out of 10, and 98% of our patients would recommend MCC to their family and friends. Some of the comments we received were:

“You guys are great and we’re lucky to have you on the coast!”

“Exceed my expectations, every appointment I’ve had here always felt comfortable. Always well informed. Best staff. really makes a difference. Never had a bad experience here. Thank you!”

“Everyone was amazing! Thank you so much for your kindness, knowledge thoughtfulness. Your team rally went above and beyond.”

“I am very grateful for the clinic and especially for the quality of all its staff.”

We are thankful to everyone who took the time to complete the survey and give us valuable feedback. And we are honored that our patients trust us with their healthcare.

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There are a couple of special events this week. On Wednesday, August 23, MCC is hosting a free NARCAN training outside our main entrance at 205 South Street from 10:00 am to noon. Stop by and learn how you can save a life, and get a free NARCAN to take with you!

Our friends from Vitalant will be in Fort Bragg for a blood drive on August 23 and 24. They will be at the Presbyterian Church hall at 367 S. Sanderson Way from 1:00 to 5:30 pm on Wednesday, August 23, and 10:00 am to 1:45 pm on Thursday, August 24. It’s quick and easy, and you’ll be helping people in need.

As for #TeamMCC, we’ll be giving free, drive-through COVID vaccines on Tuesday, and free drive-through rapid COVID tests are available from 9 am to 1:00, Monday through Friday. Just drive on up to the white tent at 205 South Street in Fort Bragg.

Have a great week!

Hay un par de eventos especiales esta semana. El miércoles 23 de agosto, MCC realizará una capacitación NARCAN gratuita frente a nuestra entrada principal en 205 South Street de 10:00 a. m. al mediodía. ¡Pase y aprenda cómo puede salvar una vida, y obtenga un NARCAN gratis para llevar con usted!

Nuestros amigos de Vitalant estarán en Fort Bragg para una campaña de donación de sangre el 23 y 24 de agosto. Estarán en el salón de la Iglesia Presbiteriana en 367 S. Sanderson Way de 1:00 p. m. a 5:30 p. m. el miércoles 23 y 10 de agosto y de 10:00 am a 1:45 pm el jueves 24 de agosto. Es rápido y fácil, y estará ayudando a las personas que lo necesitan.

En cuanto al #TeamMCC, el martes administraremos vacunas para COVID gratuitas y pruebas rápidas de COVID gratuitas estarán disponibles de lunes a viernes de 9 a. m. a 1:00 p. m., ambas por autoservicio. Simplemente conduzca hasta la carpa blanca en 205 South Street en Fort Bragg.

¡Que tengan una buena semana!

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MCC will be hosting a free training on how to administer Naloxone (Narcan) to help reverse an opioid overdose. The training takes less than 10 minutes and is available in English and Spanish. It will be held outside the medical lobby entrance at MCC’s 205 South Street location on Wednesday, August 23 from 10:00 am to noon. Participants will receive Naloxone to take home free of charge.

This training will also be available at the Farmers’ Market that day from 3:00 to 5:00 pm.

MCC organizará una capacitación gratuita sobre cómo administrar naloxona (Narcan) para ayudar a revertir una sobredosis de opioides. La capacitación toma menos de 10 minutos y está disponible en inglés y español. Se llevará a cabo fuera de la entrada principa) de nuestra ubicación en 205 South Street el miércoles 23 de agosto de 10:00 a. m. al mediodía. Los participantes recibirán naloxona gratis para llevar a casa.

Esta capacitación también estará disponible en el Farmers’ Market ese día de 3:00 a 5:00 p. m.

Faith Simon, MCC’s pediatric Family Nurse Practitioner, explains the importance of childhood vaccines in this newspaper article. If your little one needs to catch up on vaccines or have a check up, give MCC a call at (707) 964-5696.

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Recovery Takes a Holistic Approach

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Recipe of the Month: Overnight Oats

We Love a Parade!

Labor Day/Dia de Trabajo

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Week of August 21/Semana del 21 de agosto

Free Narcan Training/ Capacitación gratuita de Narcan

Childhood Vaccines