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.

June marks Men’s Health Month, and from June 9 – 15, we also recognize Men’s Health Week – a time to encourage boys and men to prioritize their health and well-being. Men are often less likely to visit the doctor, but regular checkups and preventive care can make a life-saving difference.

MCC provides affordable, high-quality primary care, including cancer screenings, blood pressure monitoring, and mental health and substance use services.

This month and week, we encourage men to schedule a checkup or screening with a trusted health care provider.  From routine check-ups to mental wellness, your health matters — not just for you, but for the people who count on you. ❤️

MCC’s own Kei Velazquez talks about breast cancer prevention and treatment. Read the full article here.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a great time to get this very important screening. Every MCC patient who gets a mammogram by the end of the year will receive a $25 gas card! Once your mammogram is completed, call our QI team at 964-1251 and we will mail the gas card to you or you can pick it up. Remember: early detection saves lives!

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.