REDWOOD COAST MEDICAL SERVICES

Urgent Care available 7 days a week 8am-6pm.
Call 884-4005 to connect. In an emergency always call 911. After hours you will be connected to TEAMHealth Medical Call Center. a 24/7 nurse staffed medical advice line.

News from RCMS

Events and Information

We are hiring! Scroll down to see our list of open positions, or get all the details on our employment page here...
The fires in Northern CA have been devastating for many, Our staff at RCMS would like you to know that we are available to support the health of you, your family and visitors to our community. We have N95 masks available at the Gualala clinic and more useful resources and links on our Nor Cal Fire Resources page here...
Healthy Habits has been cancelled for December.
The Diabetes Wellness Project monthly food distribution will take place on Monday December 10 at 38550 S. Highway 1, the Elaine Jacobs Center. Click here for more info and for the 2018 schedule.
New requirements in California require DMV exams to be provided by a Department of Transportation (DOT) certified physician. RCMS does not have a DOT physician on staff and patients should call Job Care Pacific Medical Group at 707-467-4994. They are located at 232 B Hospital Drive, Ukiah. You can also to find a DOT Physician online by clicking here.
Community Resources Connection weekly bus runs to Santa Rosa on Wednesdays. For more information click here or call (707) 884-4562.
Mendonoma Health Alliance (MHA) Free Community Workshop on lowering cholesterol. See flyer for details or learn more at the MHA website here.

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Honoring the Life and Service of Dr. Jefferson Nerney

We are deeply saddened by the unexpected and untimely passing of Dr. Jefferson Nerney, Psy.D. on Wednesday November 21, 2018. He will forever be remembered at RCMS for his charisma, infectious positivity, and ability to brighten peoples day. We were honored to have known and worked side-by-side with Jeff.

Jeff was born in 1949 in San Francisco, a city which he loved dearly. Growing up he was a great athlete but his passion for music led him down the path of becoming a musical producer in the 1960’s. Through that experience Jeff developed close friendships that he would forever cherish. Jeff received his Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree from the Wright Institute in 2002.

He worked in several areas in the field of mental/behavioral health including forensic assessment for the Board of Parole. He joined the RCMS family in July of 2012 and was instrumental in implementing the integration of Behavioral Health services into Primary Care services.

Jeff loved our coastal community and was so happy to be settled on the coast, making a home with his Sweetie Pie… his beloved cat, Charlie the spaniel, and the love of his life, Jacqueline Lappe.

Jeff embraced life, adored his friendships, and approached humanity with a generous open heart. We will always remember him singing in the halls of RCMS, bringing rays of light and smiles.

We would like to acknowledge the tremendous loss to our community and our patients. While we are in the process of reaching out to individual patients we would also like to provide a list of other behavioral health providers on the coast as a courtesy to anyone in need of immediate services. This list does not constitute an endorsement by RCMS and individuals are encouraged to do more research on anyone they may contact. Patients should also work closely with their insurance provider(s) to help with a temporary provider match. RCMS does have an Outreach and Enrollment Coordinator: Harm Wilkinson Tel: 707-882-2189 ext. 124 (Mon-Thurs) who may also be able to help patients navigate re-assignment challenges. Thank you for your patience during this difficult time.

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Staff felt this rainbow that recently appeared over the RCMS helipad was a symbolic tribute to Jeff.

Community Health Needs Assessment 2018

Redwood Coast Medical Services (RCMS) and Mendonoma Health Alliance, a partnership with RCMS, Coast Life Support District (CLSD), and Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital are conducting this Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to better understand the health concerns and needs in our community. Your participation in this survey will help MHA, RCMS, and other health organizations create action plans to improve the delivery of healthcare in our community.

CHNA 2018 English

CHNA 2018 Spanish

Christmas/New Years Holiday Schedule

Gualala Health Center Primary Care
Open - Dec 24 - 12pm
*Reduced staffing, open morning only
Closed - Dec 25
Open Dec 26-28
Open - Dec 31 - 12pm
*Reduced staffing, open morning only
Closed - Jan 1
Open - Jan 2

Point Arena Health Center
Closed - Dec 20 - Dec 28
Open - Dec 31
Closed - Jan 1
Open - Jan 2

Point Arena Dental Center
Closed - Dec 24
Open - Jan 2

Urgent Care available 7 days a week 8am-6pm. Call 884-4005 to connect.
In an emergency always call 911.

Join Our Team!

RCMS is currently seeking:

Chief Medical Officer - Full Time
Family Practice Physician - Full Time
Physician Assistant - Full Time
Director of Nursing - Full Time
Dental Hygienist - Full or Part Time
Dental Front Desk - Full Time
X-Ray Tech - Part Time
LCSW - Part Time
Medical Assistant - Full Time
Registered Nurse Urgent and Primary Care - Full Time

Learn more on our employment page here...

RCMS Receives National Quality Award

RCMS receives a national quality award for being a high quality patient centered medical home practice, Read the full details on what is means to be a recognized Patient Centered Medical Home on our PCMH page.

Garcia River Road Conditions Link

The cameras CalTrans was installing along Highway 1 at the Garcia River are now online. The cameras can be found on the CalTrans site at http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist1/garcia/

Phone Scam Warning

RCMS will never cold call you or ask for personal information over the phone. A patient recently informed us that they received a call from someone soliciting donations for RCMS and attempted to obtain their credit card information. These calls are not from us. If any company calls you and asks for your personal information, that is a red flag and you should immediately alert your phone carrier company.

The mission of Redwood Coast Medical Services (RCMS) is to provide high quality, family-oriented, community based primary medical and dental care, including a broad range of preventive health services to residents and visitors within the coastal areas of Southern Mendocino and Northern Sonoma Counties.

RCMS is a not-for-profit health center providing a full range of healthcare services at its three clinics located in Gualala and Point Arena. Services are designed to meet identified needs of the community services, are integrated with other existing healthcare services and systems, and are evaluated on a regular basis to assure that community health needs are being met.