Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
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RCMS is a Test-to-Treat facility. Please read below for additional information and resources on what to do if you are sick or want to get the COVID vaccine boosters.
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Please Call First When Coming in for Urgent Care
RCMS continues to adapt to changing conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic to keep our patients and staff safe. We ask that you please call first before you come in for Urgent Care services. Call us at 707-884-4005 and we will screen you over the phone and provide directions on how to safely arrive at our clinic. Our clinics are safe and we are following all recommendations of the CDC, state and local governments.
RCMS continues to adapt to changing conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic to keep our patients and staff safe. We ask that you please call first before you come in for Urgent Care services. Call us at 707-884-4005 and we will screen you over the phone and provide directions on how to safely arrive at our clinic. Our clinics are safe and we are following all recommendations of the CDC, state and local governments.
RCMS Test-to-Treat Service
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If you feel sick, RCMS can test and treat you for COVID-19. Please call (707) 884-4005 first to assure safe arrival to our facility for you and for the safety of other patients and staff.
There are medications you can take at home that are safe and effective for treating COVID-19, and they are free and widely available. If you get COVID-19, these medications can stop the illness from getting serious, can help you to test negative sooner, and may reduce the risk of long COVID symptoms. Treatments must be taken within 5–7 days of when symptoms begin to work, so act fast if you start to feel symptoms. As soon as you feel sick, get a COVID-19 test and talk to your health care provider at RCMS (707) 884-4005, visit California For All, or call the statewide COVID-19 hotline at (833) 422-4255 to find treatment. Learn more by visiting: California For All. |
RCMS Community Vaccine Updates
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At this time there are no large vaccine clinics planned for the community as demand has decreased. Currently patients are being offered COVID boosters and flu vaccines during their regular appointments.
If you don't have an upcoming appointment, or are not a regular patient, you can still come to our walk-up clinic. Walk-up clinic is open Monday-Friday from 9am-6pm. Please call (707) 884-4005 to see what vaccines are being offered. |
46900 Ocean Drive, Gualala.
Triage Shed in front of the main clinic.
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Additional COVID Information and Resources
COVID-19 Testing Centers
Mendocino County COVID-19 Testing
https://www.mendocinocounty.org/community/novel-coronavirus/covid-19-testing
Sonoma County COVID-19 Testing
https://socoemergency.org/emergency/novel-coronavirus/testing-and-tracing/
Mendocino County COVID-19 Testing
https://www.mendocinocounty.org/community/novel-coronavirus/covid-19-testing
Sonoma County COVID-19 Testing
https://socoemergency.org/emergency/novel-coronavirus/testing-and-tracing/
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
CDC COVID-19 FAQ: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html
Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/coronavirus-vaccine/art-20484859
CDC COVID-19 FAQ: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html
Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/coronavirus-vaccine/art-20484859
Information on Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants
The Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants (DRAI) is a one-time, state-funded disaster relief program for undocumented adult immigrants impacted by COVID-19. Qualified applicants can receive up to $500 in direct assistance, and up to $1,000 per household. For more information visit https://covid19.ca.gov/guide-immigrant-californians/.
The Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants (DRAI) is a one-time, state-funded disaster relief program for undocumented adult immigrants impacted by COVID-19. Qualified applicants can receive up to $500 in direct assistance, and up to $1,000 per household. For more information visit https://covid19.ca.gov/guide-immigrant-californians/.
Immigration & Public Charge
On November 2, 2020 a federal court judge issued a ruling that stops the new public charge regulations nationwide. This means that as of today, the public charge rule has been blocked from implementation. It’s important to remember that this decision may be appealed and overturned. Immigrant families can get more information at the PIF website.
USCIS has announced that immigrants can seek testing, treatment, and prevention of COVID-19 without fearing immigration consequences due to public charge. Click here for more information on immigrant eligibility for public programs during the pandemic. There are programs available through clinics and hospitals to cover the cost of COVID testing and treatment.
On November 2, 2020 a federal court judge issued a ruling that stops the new public charge regulations nationwide. This means that as of today, the public charge rule has been blocked from implementation. It’s important to remember that this decision may be appealed and overturned. Immigrant families can get more information at the PIF website.
USCIS has announced that immigrants can seek testing, treatment, and prevention of COVID-19 without fearing immigration consequences due to public charge. Click here for more information on immigrant eligibility for public programs during the pandemic. There are programs available through clinics and hospitals to cover the cost of COVID testing and treatment.
