Susan Peakall, Author at Mendocino Coast Clinics

Our annual Cinco de Mayo salsa tasting contest is one of the most-loved (and most delicious) traditions here at MCC. This year, it fell on Taco Tuesday, so we had to add a taco bar! We had a great time tasting the fabulous food and hanging out together.

This year’s salsa contest winners were:

1st Place Nate Lane, PA

2nd Place Veronica Alvarado, MA

3rd Place Queta Villalpando, Case Manager

Congrats to the winners and thank you to everyone who participated! Save the date for next year: Wednesday, May 5, 2027!

National Volunteer Week is the perfect time to celebrate our amazing volunteers!

MCC’s annual Crab & Wine fundraiser would not be possible without our dedicated, tireless team of volunteers. From setting up and serving to greeting guests and keeping everything running smoothly, our volunteers make this legendary event a true success year after year. We are so grateful to every volunteer who shows up and gives back!

To all volunteers everywhere, especially those in our MCC family, thank you for making a difference.

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Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Today we celebrate the people who help to keep our busy clinic running, from our call center and reception staff to our facilities staff to our department and site managers.

Many people don’t realize that not all healthcare workers wear scrubs or a stethoscope. They can also be at reception desks, on phones, behind computers, managing schedules, and making sure everything runs smoothly.

Thank you to our administrative team for the countless ways you make a difference every single day!

Pictured: MCC’s lead receptionist, Maribel Duran.

¡Feliz Día de los Profesionales Administrativos! Hoy celebramos a las personas que ayudan a mantener en funcionamiento nuestra ajetreada clínica: desde el personal de nuestro centro de llamadas y recepción hasta el equipo de mantenimiento de las instalaciones, pasando por los gerentes de departamento y de sede.

Muchas personas no se dan cuenta de que no todos los trabajadores de la salud visten uniformes médicos ni llevan estetoscopio. También pueden encontrarse en los mostradores de recepción, atendiendo el teléfono, trabajando frente a las computadoras, gestionando agendas y asegurándose de que todo funcione a la perfección.

¡Gracias a nuestro equipo administrativo por las innumerables formas en que marcan la diferencia cada día!

En la foto: La Recepcionista Líder de MCC, Maribel Durán

#TeamMCC had a blast at the Earth Day celebration hosted byNoyo Food Forest this weekend! It was so much fun to be part of this amazing community event!

Water is essential to good health. Are you getting enough?

This month’s wellness challenge is to drink at least 64 ounces of water, 5 days a week. MCC’s Registered Dietitian Susie suggests adding fruit, veggies or herbs for added flavor and fun. Drink up and stay hydrated!

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We will be closed from 8:30 to 10:00 on Tuesday, March 31 for a staff meeting.

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 por una reunión de personal de 8:30 a 10:00 el Martes 31 de marzo.

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

Happy National Doctors’ Day! We have lots to celebrate this year, with the addition of pediatrician Dr. Lily James and primary care physician Dr. Muaj Lo to #TeamMCC. We are delighted that Dr. John Wallace has returned to us on a part-time basis to provide Welcome to Medicare and Medicare Wellness visits (sorry, folks, Dr. Wallace is not doing primary care).

They join Dr. Lawrence Goldyn, MCC’s Medical Director, Dr. Wade Gray, and Dr. Barbara Kilian in giving our community the #bestcareanywhere. On Doctors’ Day and every day, MCC is proud to have such an outstanding group of doctors on our team. Happy Doctors’ Day to the best doctors anywhere!

As parents, we protect our children every day, from scraped knees to serious illnesses. The HPV vaccine protects your child from cancers caused by the human papillomavirus over their lifetime. It’s safe, effective, and recommended by doctors worldwide. One decision today can help prevent cancer tomorrow. Talk to your child’s medical provider about the HPV vaccine. Because protecting their future starts with you.

Como padres, protegemos a nuestros hijos todos los días, desde raspaduras en las rodillas hasta enfermedades graves. La vacuna contra el VPH protege a su hijo de los cánceres causados por el virus del papiloma humano durante toda su vida. Es seguro, eficaz y recomendado por médicos de todo el mundo. Una decisión hoy puede ayudar a prevenir el cáncer mañana. Hable con el proveedor médico de su hijo sobre la vacuna contra el VPH. Porque proteger su futuro comienza contigo.

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Support the Latino Coalition Scholarship fund this week! Enjoy a delicious meal at Los Gallitos Wednesday, March 18. Open 11am – 8pm. And try Estrella at 260 North Main Street on Friday, March 20 from 11am – 6pm.

Apoye al fondo de becas de La Coalición Latina y disfrute de una comida deliciosa en Los Gallitos el miércoles, 18 de marzo. Abierto de las 11am a las 8pm. Y visite Estrella en el 260 North Main Street, viernes, 20 de marzo de las 11am a las 6pm.

Happy Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day to our amazing Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Susie Macias! Susie is our food and nutrition expert, committed to improving the health of our patients and community. Susie can help you achieve your health goals, manage chronic conditions, and just feel healthier. Whether you need a quick check in or longer-term guidance, Susie is there to help. If you are a patient here at MCC, her services are free of charge. Call us at (707) 964-1251 to make an appointment.

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Cinco de Mayo

National Volunteer Week

Administrative Professionals Day/Día de los Profesionales Administrativos

Earth Day 2026

Drink Up!

Staff Meeting/reunión de personal

Happy Doctors’ Day!

HPV Vaccines/vacuna contra el VPH

Dine Out & Help Our Kids/Cenar y ayudar a nuestros hijos

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day