2021
July 2021
Important Update from RCMS Regarding COVID19 Vaccines and Testing
Clínica gratuita de vacunación contra el COVID sin cita previa en RCMS en Gualala - No se necesita cita
Free Walk-In COVID Vaccine Clinic at RCMS in Gualala - No Appointment Needed July 28-Aug 5
Upcoming COVID Testing on the South Coast
Free Walk-In COVID Vaccine Clinic at RCMS in Gualala No Appointment Needed
Mendocino Countywide Vaccine Event, Tuesday July 13
Regular Vaccine Clinic at Ukiah Fairgrounds Begins Friday, July 9
Important Update from RCMS Regarding COVID19 Vaccines and Testing
Clínica gratuita de vacunación contra el COVID sin cita previa en RCMS en Gualala - No se necesita cita
Free Walk-In COVID Vaccine Clinic at RCMS in Gualala - No Appointment Needed July 28-Aug 5
Upcoming COVID Testing on the South Coast
Free Walk-In COVID Vaccine Clinic at RCMS in Gualala No Appointment Needed
Mendocino Countywide Vaccine Event, Tuesday July 13
Regular Vaccine Clinic at Ukiah Fairgrounds Begins Friday, July 9
2020
Community Update – July 23, 2020 from Ara Chakrabarti, CEO
COVID-19 Community Screening Update for July 11, 2020 Event
Redwood Coast Medical Services (RCMS) is providing the following information related to the COVID-19 community screening that was held in Gualala on July 11, 2020.
All persons tested at the July 11, 2020 Gualala screening were advised, via a handout at the screening, that their test samples would be dropped at the UCSF lab on July 13, 2020 and that they would receive phone calls directly from the Health Department if they tested POSITIVE – likely within a few days of the testing.
Screened persons were also advised that if they did not receive a call within a week (by July 20, 2020), they are negative. This is the way that people are being informed about their results at these free screenings.
Generally, the lab will run the tests on the day they are received, and POSITIVES will take priority in reporting. RCMS does NOT receive these results; the Health Department does. Once the Health Department has compiled the list of positives, they will report the numbers to us, to report to the community.
Therefore, rest assured, people are being informed within days if they are positive in these public screenings, and the Health Department acts upon these reports to immediately isolate/quarantine patients and their contacts.
As a reminder, RCMS will be hosting a free COVID19 screening event on Sunday, July 26, 2020 in collaboration with the City of Point Arena, Mendocino County Public Health and UCSF. The screening will take place at the Veterans Memorial Building at 451 School Street starting at 9:00 AM. This is a first come first served, from 9:00 AM until we run out of tests. There will be 200 tests available. This is a drive through event and you can come with more than one person in the car. Sonoma and Mendocino residents are welcome.
RCMS Primary Care and Urgent Care are Open
PLEASE CALL BEFORE YOU COME (707) 884-4005
COVID-19 Community Screening Update for July 11, 2020 Event
Redwood Coast Medical Services (RCMS) is providing the following information related to the COVID-19 community screening that was held in Gualala on July 11, 2020.
All persons tested at the July 11, 2020 Gualala screening were advised, via a handout at the screening, that their test samples would be dropped at the UCSF lab on July 13, 2020 and that they would receive phone calls directly from the Health Department if they tested POSITIVE – likely within a few days of the testing.
Screened persons were also advised that if they did not receive a call within a week (by July 20, 2020), they are negative. This is the way that people are being informed about their results at these free screenings.
Generally, the lab will run the tests on the day they are received, and POSITIVES will take priority in reporting. RCMS does NOT receive these results; the Health Department does. Once the Health Department has compiled the list of positives, they will report the numbers to us, to report to the community.
Therefore, rest assured, people are being informed within days if they are positive in these public screenings, and the Health Department acts upon these reports to immediately isolate/quarantine patients and their contacts.
As a reminder, RCMS will be hosting a free COVID19 screening event on Sunday, July 26, 2020 in collaboration with the City of Point Arena, Mendocino County Public Health and UCSF. The screening will take place at the Veterans Memorial Building at 451 School Street starting at 9:00 AM. This is a first come first served, from 9:00 AM until we run out of tests. There will be 200 tests available. This is a drive through event and you can come with more than one person in the car. Sonoma and Mendocino residents are welcome.
RCMS Primary Care and Urgent Care are Open
PLEASE CALL BEFORE YOU COME (707) 884-4005
Community Update – July 21, 2020 from Ara Chakrabarti, CEO
Redwood Coast Medical Services (RCMS) would like to inform our community that we recently diagnosed four community members, evaluated in the RCMS clinic, with COVID19.
These patients were appropriately managed in the clinic with our COVID19 precautions and protocols and proper personal protective equipment was used. The patients were evaluated in the special respiratory section of the Gualala clinic, and immediately sent home to isolate/quarantine upon evaluation and testing.
The Mendocino County Health Department has been advised, and will perform the follow-on activities as appropriate such as contact tracing. Due to patient confidentiality, RCMS cannot provide any additional patient information to the community.
We have not yet received the results on the COVID19 screening performed in Gualala on July 11, 2020.
We would like to use this opportunity to remind all our community members that coronavirus cases are increasing in our surrounding regions. Please remain vigilant and follow the Public Health guidelines:
If you believe you have been exposed to a person with COVID19, and are without symptoms, please contact the Coronavirus Hotline at (707) 234-6052 for information about free screening opportunities.
If you become sick with any symptoms of Coronavirus (fevers, chills, cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, loss of taste or smell, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea) please contact RCMS at (707) 884-4005 and a triage nurse will guide you in further care.
As a reminder, RCMS will be hosting a free COVID19 screening event on Sunday, July 26, 2020 in collaboration with the City of Point Arena, Mendocino County Public Health and UCSF. The screening will take place at the Veterans Memorial Building at 451 School Street starting at 9:00 AM. This is a first come first served, from 9:00 AM until we run out of tests. There will be 200 tests available. This is a drive through event and you can come with more than one person in the car. Sonoma and Mendocino residents are welcome. RCMS will continue to work with both Mendocino and Sonoma Counties to provide additional screening opportunities to the community.
Please take care and stay safe.
RCMS Primary Care and Urgent Care are Open
PLEASE CALL BEFORE YOU COME (707) 884-4005
Redwood Coast Medical Services (RCMS) would like to inform our community that we recently diagnosed four community members, evaluated in the RCMS clinic, with COVID19.
These patients were appropriately managed in the clinic with our COVID19 precautions and protocols and proper personal protective equipment was used. The patients were evaluated in the special respiratory section of the Gualala clinic, and immediately sent home to isolate/quarantine upon evaluation and testing.
The Mendocino County Health Department has been advised, and will perform the follow-on activities as appropriate such as contact tracing. Due to patient confidentiality, RCMS cannot provide any additional patient information to the community.
We have not yet received the results on the COVID19 screening performed in Gualala on July 11, 2020.
We would like to use this opportunity to remind all our community members that coronavirus cases are increasing in our surrounding regions. Please remain vigilant and follow the Public Health guidelines:
- Wear your mask.
- Wash hands frequently and avoid touching your face.
- Avoid unnecessary travel.
- Avoid congregating and socializing in groups outside of your family/social bubble.
If you believe you have been exposed to a person with COVID19, and are without symptoms, please contact the Coronavirus Hotline at (707) 234-6052 for information about free screening opportunities.
If you become sick with any symptoms of Coronavirus (fevers, chills, cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, loss of taste or smell, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea) please contact RCMS at (707) 884-4005 and a triage nurse will guide you in further care.
As a reminder, RCMS will be hosting a free COVID19 screening event on Sunday, July 26, 2020 in collaboration with the City of Point Arena, Mendocino County Public Health and UCSF. The screening will take place at the Veterans Memorial Building at 451 School Street starting at 9:00 AM. This is a first come first served, from 9:00 AM until we run out of tests. There will be 200 tests available. This is a drive through event and you can come with more than one person in the car. Sonoma and Mendocino residents are welcome. RCMS will continue to work with both Mendocino and Sonoma Counties to provide additional screening opportunities to the community.
Please take care and stay safe.
RCMS Primary Care and Urgent Care are Open
PLEASE CALL BEFORE YOU COME (707) 884-4005
Free COVID-19 Screening Event in Point Arena on July 26, 2020
Redwood Coast Medical Services (RCMS) is pleased to announce that, in collaboration with UCSF and the Mendocino County Health Department, we will be performing another free COVID19 drive-through screening event in our community.
Point Arena
Sunday, July 26, 2020
9:00 AM until swabs run out
Location: Veterans Memorial Building/City Hall, 451 School Street, Point Arena
Who Can be Screened:
Number of Tests Available:
A total of 200 tests will be available. All screening is done on a first come, first served basis.
Procedure:
Screening with be with a nasal swab sitting in your car. If you walk up to the event, you will be screened in a chair outside. We will try to respect your privacy, but this is a public/outside event, and we cannot guarantee privacy.
This event is staffed by community volunteers and RCMS medical staff. We would like to thank them deeply for their efforts and time.
Redwood Coast Medical Services (RCMS) is pleased to announce that, in collaboration with UCSF and the Mendocino County Health Department, we will be performing another free COVID19 drive-through screening event in our community.
Point Arena
Sunday, July 26, 2020
9:00 AM until swabs run out
Location: Veterans Memorial Building/City Hall, 451 School Street, Point Arena
Who Can be Screened:
- Any resident of Mendocino or Sonoma County can be screened.
- This screening is for people without COVID19 symptoms. (i.e. no fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste/smell, vomiting/diarrhea.) If you have symptoms, do not come to this event, instead, please call RCMS at 707-884-4005 for medical evaluation and care.
Number of Tests Available:
A total of 200 tests will be available. All screening is done on a first come, first served basis.
Procedure:
Screening with be with a nasal swab sitting in your car. If you walk up to the event, you will be screened in a chair outside. We will try to respect your privacy, but this is a public/outside event, and we cannot guarantee privacy.
This event is staffed by community volunteers and RCMS medical staff. We would like to thank them deeply for their efforts and time.
Free COVID-19 Screening Event in Gualala on July 11, 2020
Redwood Coast Medical Services (RCMS) is pleased to announce that, in collaboration with the Mendocino County Health Department, we will be performing a free COVID19 drive-through screening event in our community.
Gualala
Saturday July 11, 2020
9:00 AM until swabs run out
Location: Parking Lot at Mary Star of the Sea, 39141 Church Street, Gualala
Logistics/Access:
Mary Star of the Sea is the church at the bottom on the hill, just below the RCMS clinic, on Church Street in Gualala. Please proceed to the event from the south end of Church Street, and exit the event down Ocean Drive. This allows for a one-way traffic, drive-through event, and makes the screening very quick and efficient.
Who Can be Screened:
Number of Tests Available:
A total of 100 tests will be available. All screening is done on a first come, first served basis.
Procedure and Results Reporting:
Screening with be with a nasal swab sitting in your car. If you walk up to the event, you will be screened in a chair outside. We will try to respect your privacy, but this is a public/outside event, and we cannot guarantee privacy.
If you test POSITIVE for COVID19, you will receive a telephone call by July 20, 2020. If you do not receive a telephone call, you can presume you have a negative test.
This event is staffed by community volunteers and RCMS medical staff.
We would like to thank them deeply for their efforts and time.
Redwood Coast Medical Services (RCMS) is pleased to announce that, in collaboration with the Mendocino County Health Department, we will be performing a free COVID19 drive-through screening event in our community.
Gualala
Saturday July 11, 2020
9:00 AM until swabs run out
Location: Parking Lot at Mary Star of the Sea, 39141 Church Street, Gualala
Logistics/Access:
Mary Star of the Sea is the church at the bottom on the hill, just below the RCMS clinic, on Church Street in Gualala. Please proceed to the event from the south end of Church Street, and exit the event down Ocean Drive. This allows for a one-way traffic, drive-through event, and makes the screening very quick and efficient.
Who Can be Screened:
- Any resident of Mendocino or Sonoma County can be screened.
- This screening is for people without COVID19 symptoms. (i.e. no fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste/smell, vomiting/diarrhea.) If you have symptoms, do not come to this event, instead, please call RCMS at 707-884-4005 to make other arrangements.
Number of Tests Available:
A total of 100 tests will be available. All screening is done on a first come, first served basis.
Procedure and Results Reporting:
Screening with be with a nasal swab sitting in your car. If you walk up to the event, you will be screened in a chair outside. We will try to respect your privacy, but this is a public/outside event, and we cannot guarantee privacy.
If you test POSITIVE for COVID19, you will receive a telephone call by July 20, 2020. If you do not receive a telephone call, you can presume you have a negative test.
This event is staffed by community volunteers and RCMS medical staff.
We would like to thank them deeply for their efforts and time.
