Susan Peakall, Author at Mendocino Coast Clinics

[Versión en español a continuación]

Smile! We are celebrating our amazing dental staff this week! The first full week in March marks Dental Assistant Week and Dentist’s Day, a time to thank these caring, highly skilled professionals for all they do to keep our patients’ smiles brighter and healthier.

We appreciate our dental staff’s hard work, cheerful smiles, and the way they make every patient, from the youngest to the oldest, feel comfortable and cared for during their visit.

Here are our amazing dental assistants: Anastasia, Cheyanne, Monse, Rosa, Ana, Shawnea, Catherine, Gaylyn, and Andrea.

¡Sonríe! ¡Estamos celebrando a nuestro increíble personal dental esta semana! La primera semana completa de marzo marca la Semana del Asistente Dental y el Día del Dentista, un momento para agradecer a estos profesionales atentos y altamente capacitados por todo lo que hacen para mantener las sonrisas de nuestros pacientes más brillantes y saludables.

Apreciamos el arduo trabajo de nuestro personal dental, sus alegres sonrisas y la forma en que hacen que cada paciente, desde el más joven hasta el más mayor, se sienta cómodo y atendido durante su visita.

Aquí están nuestros increíbles asistentes dentales: Anastasia, Cheyanne, Monse, Rosa, Ana, Shawnea, Catherine, Gaylyn, y Andrea.

We celebrated 25 years of Crab & Wine in style this month, and what a day it was! From the incredible chefs and wineries to our generous sponsors, volunteers, and every guest who joined us — thank you for making this milestone year so special.

Your generosity, and community spirit are what make this event more than a fundraiser. The celebration may be over, but we’re keeping the momentum going. One of our amazing Board members has pledged to 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 $𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 — 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 $𝟮𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬.

That means your gift goes twice as far to support our mission and the patients we serve.

It’s so easy to contribute on line! Click here to make your donation:

If you prefer, checks can be mailed to MCC at 205 South Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 or dropped off at reception.

If you have questions, email info@mccinc.org or call (707) 961-3431.

Thank you for giving back and helping us to care for our community, now and into the future!

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! At MCC, we know that healthy smiles start early! We love seeing little ones like Everlee showing off her new toothbrush from her 1-year check-up.

Bring your child to their pediatric appointment this month to enter our weekly kids coloring contest and receive a FREE toothbrush (while supplies last).

Let’s build healthy habits that last a lifetime. Call to schedule today at (707) 964-5696!

Our annual Crab & Wine fundraiser was a huge success – and we’re not stopping there.

One of our amazing Board members has pledged to 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 $𝟭𝟬𝟬 donated, 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 $𝟮𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬! That means your gift goes twice as far to support our mission and the patients we serve.

Mail checks to MCC at 205 South Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 or drop off at reception.

If you have questions, email info@mccinc.org or call (707) 961-3431.

Thank you for giving back and helping us to care for our community, now and into the future!

Our 25th annual Crab Cake Cook-Off and Wine Tasting Competition was epic! Here are the winners:

𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲’𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 – 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴

1st Place: Artevino/Maple Creek

2nd Place: BARRA of Mendocino

3rd Place: Husch Vineyards

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 – 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴

1st Place: Goldeneye Winery

2nd Place: Barra of Mendocino

3rd Place: Husch Vineyards

𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝗖𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 – 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴

1st Place: Los Gallitos, Chef Willy Real

2nd Place: WineSong! Chef Jonathan Darrow

3rd Place: Harvest Market, Chef Brendan Blaney

𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝗖𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 – 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲’𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲

1st Place: Rhody’s Garden Café, Chef Lynn Derrick & Guest Chef Janelle Weaver

2nd Place: Harvest Market Chef Brendan Blaney

3rd Place: Gnar Bar, Chef Chris Fennewald

Congratulations to the winners, and thank you so much to all who participated, attended, volunteered, and donated! Mark your calendars for next year’s Cook-Off: 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳!

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Here at MCC, we believe that everyone is deserving of a healthy, loving relationship.

Do you have questions about dating, or wonder how healthy your relationship is? Click here to take the quiz about healthy relationships.

Teens can find out more at loveisrepect.org, or text Blue Door @MCC at (707) 513-7575 with questions about relationships or to make an appointment to talk about what’s happening in your life. We are here for you!

We are excited to announce that MCC’s 25th annual Crab Cake Cook-Off and Wine Tasting Competition on February 7, 2026, is officially sold out! This silver-anniversary celebration is shaping up to be one for the history books!

Heartfelt thanks to our amazing attendees, sponsors, chefs, wineries, volunteers, and supporters — you are the reason this event continues to thrive year after year. Mark your calendars for next year’s Cook-Off: February 6, 2027! We can’t wait to celebrate with you again!

Make your health a priority this year! Cancer screenings can save lives with early detection.

Did you know:

– Women aged 45-55 should get an annual mammogram, switching to every 2 years at age 55 and up.

– The recommended age to start screening for colorectal cancer is now 45. That doesn’t mean you have to have a colonoscopy. Easy, non-invasive home test options are now available. Ask your provider what’s best for you.

– Pap tests should start at the age of 21 to screen for cervical cancer. We now have self-collected tests that are done in clinic, as an alternative to traditional Pap tests. Ask your provider about your options.

Call us at (707) 964-1251 to make your appointment and kick off a happy, healthy New Year!

MCC is open our regular hours on Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 19.

Abriremos en nuestro horario habitual el Día de Martin Luther King, el lunes 19 de enero.

MCC’s Registered Dietitian Susie is starting off 2026 with an easy, make-ahead Recipe of the Month for chia pudding. Topped off with fresh fruit, or granola, or chopped nuts, it’s delicious, but it’s also packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats.

It’s super easy to make, and it keeps in the fridge for about 5 days. Make a batch of chia seed pudding on the weekend, and portion it into individual jars or containers. You’ll have a quick, healthy breakfast ready for every day of the week! #recipeofthemonth

Ingredients

Makes 1 serving

½ cup milk of choice

2 tablespoons chia seeds

½ teaspoon maple syrup or other sweetener

Optional toppings

Fruit

Chopped nuts or granola

Coconut flakes

Maple syrup

Instructions

In a lidded jar, combine the milk, chia seeds, and sweetener. Cover and shake to combine. Chill for a few hours, then give it a good stir to loosen any clumps. Continue chilling for 8 hours or overnight for the pudding to set.

Serve with toppings like fruit, nuts, coconut flakes, and maple syrup as desired.

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