Susan Peakall, Author at Mendocino Coast Clinics

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We will be closed in honor of Juneteenth on Friday, June 19.

If you need us while we’re closed, give us a call at (707) 964-1251 and the on call provider will phone you back. We are always here for you, 24/7/365!

Estaremos cerrados el día viernes 19 de junio.

Si nos necesita mientras estamos cerrados, llámenos al (707) 964-1251 y el proveedor de guardia le devolverá la llamada. ¡Siempre estamos aquí para usted, 24/7/365!

This month, MCC’s Registered Dietitian Susie has chosen a delicious Pasta Salad recipe that’s packed with crisp vegetables and flavorful ingredients. It’s an easy make-ahead dish for picnics, BBQs, potlucks, or lunch during a busy week.

Pasta Salad

16 ounces rotini or any medium pasta shape

1 medium English cucumber, chopped

1 pint grape tomatoes, halved

1 small bell pepper any color, chopped

¼ cup finely diced red onion or sliced green onions

1 cup Italian dressing or homemade dressing

¼ cup sliced black olives (optional)

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

⅔ cup crumbled feta cheese, or to taste

Salt and black pepper to taste

In a large pot, boil pasta in salted water until al dente (firm) according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.

Meanwhile, chop the cucumber, grape tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onions.

In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, prepared vegetables, Italian dressing, sliced olives (if using), and fresh parsley. Toss well to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste and gently stir in feta cheese.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to blend. Makes 12 servings.

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Did you know? You can get your eyes checked right here at MCC!

Dr. J. Kyle Smith is here to provide eye exams and care for urgent eye concerns, making it easier to take care of your vision close to home.

If your insurance is through Partnership HealthPlan of California, you may also qualify for free eyeglass frames at Dr. Smith’s office.

Your vision is an important part of your overall health. Call us at (707) 964-1251 to learn more or to make an appointment today!

¿Sabía que puede hacerse un examen de la vista aquí mismo en MCC?

El Dr. J. Kyle Smith ofrece exámenes de la vista y atención para problemas oculares urgentes, lo que facilita cuidar su visión cerca de casa.

Si su seguro es a través de Partnership HealthPlan of California, es posible que también pueda obtener armazones de lentes sin costo en el consultorio del Dr. Smith.

Su visión es una parte importante de su salud general. ¡Llámenos al (707) 964-1251 para obtener más información o programar una cita hoy mismo!

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Happy Pride Month!

This month, we celebrate the diversity, strength, and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community. At MCC, we believe everyone deserves access to compassionate, respectful, and high-quality healthcare in a welcoming environment.

We are proud to support our LGBTQ+ patients, families, staff, and community members—not just during Pride Month, but every day.

¡Feliz Mes del Orgullo!

Este mes, celebramos la diversidad, la fortaleza y la resiliencia de la comunidad LGBTQ+. En MCC, creemos que todas las personas merecen tener acceso a una atención médica compasiva, respetuosa y de alta calidad, en un entorno acogedor.

Estamos orgullosos de apoyar a nuestros pacientes, familias, personal y miembros de la comunidad LGBTQ+, no solo durante el Mes del Orgullo, sino todos los días.

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MCC’s Registered Dietitian Susie has challenged our staff to get outside and walk this month! The idea is to walk outside every day for the rest of this month, whether it’s a walk around the block or a hike through the forest, and enjoy the natural beauty around us.

Join us! Let’s get out there and walk our world!

¡Susie, la dietista registrada de MCC, ha retado a nuestro personal a salir a caminar este mes! La idea es caminar todos los días durante el resto del mes, ya sea dando una vuelta a la manzana o haciendo una excursión por el bosque, y disfrutar de la belleza natural que nos rodea.

¡Únete! ¡Salgamos a explorar nuestro mundo!

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We are closed on Monday, May 25, in honor of Memorial Day. We will reopen Tuesday, May 26.

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 Memorial Day weekend!

Estamos cerrados el lunes, 25 de mayo, en honor del Día Conmemorativo. Volveremos a abrir el martes 25 de mayo.

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 Conmemorativo!

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Need care before the weekend? MCC’s Walk-In Clinic is here for you every Friday afternoon from 1:00–4:30 PM. Whether you’re dealing with a sudden illness, minor injury, or just need to be seen quickly, our team is ready to help, no appointment needed. Stop by our 205 South Street location and we’ll take care of you!

¿Necesita atención médica antes del fin de semana? La clínica sin cita previa de MCC está a su disposición todos los viernes por la tarde, de 1:00 a 4:30 p. m. Ya sea que se trate de una enfermedad repentina, una lesión menor o simplemente necesite ser atendido con rapidez, nuestro equipo está listo para ayudarle; no se requiere cita previa. ¡Visítenos en nuestra ubicación en el 205 de South Street y nosotros nos encargaremos de usted!

Appropriately enough for the month with our salsa tasting contest, MCC’s Registered Dietitian Susie has chosen Pico de Gallo for May’s recipe of the month. It’s fresh, delicious and easy to make! You’ll need only 5 ingredients.

Ingredients

1 cup finely chopped white onion (about 1 small onion)

1 medium jalapeño or serrano pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped (decrease or omit if sensitive to spice, or add another if you love heat)

¼ cup lime juice

¾ teaspoon fine sea salt, more to taste

1 ½ pounds ripe red tomatoes (about 8 small or 4 large), chopped

½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

In a medium serving bowl, combine the chopped onion, jalapeño, lime juice and salt. Let it marinate for about 5 minutes while you chop the tomatoes and cilantro.

Add the chopped tomatoes and cilantro to the bowl and stir to combine. Taste, and add more salt if needed.

For the best flavor, let the mixture marinate for 15 minutes or several hours in the refrigerator. Pico de gallo keeps well in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 4 days. Enjoy!

#TeamMCC hosted a wonderful mobile mammography event on May 12! Our friends from Alinea Medical Imaging brought their state-of-the-art equipment and provided on-site screenings, while Partnership HealthPlan of California joined us to answer questions and share helpful resources. We are grateful to the Soroptimist International Noyo Sunrise for their support and assistance.

Our patients enjoyed fresh coffee along with delicious treats from Shani’s Sweet Creations, and each patient received a gift bag packed with self-care items. Thanks to our amazing Quality Improvement Team for creating such a warm, welcoming environment for our patients — and congratulations to everyone involved for completing 30 mammograms in one day!

Happy Nurses’ Week to MCC’s amazing, dedicated nurses! A week is not enough to celebrate the countless things MCC’s nurses do to bring the #bestcareanywhere to our patients, every day.

Whether it’s caring for our community’s most vulnerable residents or helping patients with chronic pain or diabetes improve their health and quality of life, our nurses are there for our community, making a difference every day. Thank you to MCC’s nurses and all nurses everywhere for being the

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Juneteenth

Recipe of the Month: Pasta Salad

Optometry at MCC/Optometría en MCC

Pride Month/Mes del Orgullo

Walking Challenge/Desafío de caminata

Memorial Day/Día Conmemorativo

Walk In Clinic/Clínica sin cita

Recipe of the Month: Pico de Gallo

Mammogram Event