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Important Update from RCMS Regarding COVID19 Vaccines and Testing

7/29/2021

 
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Due to the recent surge of COVID19 in our community, there has been a large increase in patient visits to RCMS, which has unfortunately placed a strain on our Urgent Care services and testing resources. For this reason, RCMS is forced to shift some of its COVID19 services.


COVID19 Vaccines
We are still offering FREE walk in (no appointment needed) COVID19 vaccinations daily to all persons aged 12 and above in our Gualala Clinic, 46900 Ocean Drive. Vaccines are available weekdays 10 AM to 2 PM and weekends noon to 4 PM.

Asymptomatic Testing
If you would like asymptomatic COVID19 testing/screening (i.e., you have no symptoms), we are unable to offer this service at this time. We refer you to the Mendocino Public Health website for free testing options: https://www.mendocinocounty.org/community/novel-coronavirus/covid-19-testing.

Are You Having COVID19 Symptoms?
If you are having COVID19 symptoms, we will have you speak to a triage nurse/provider, who will make a plan for your care. Please call us at 707-884-4005.

How You Can Help
What you can do to help with this surge:
  • Get completely COVID19 vaccinated. It is not too late to get your second dose of vaccine, even if your first dose was months ago. Encourage your family and friends to be vaccinated – to help keep them safe.
  • Wear your mask in indoor public spaces, and when in crowds outside.
  • Manage any chronic health conditions which can help you be safer if you are infected with COVID19. Please contact RCMS to see your primary care provider if you need help.

We appreciate your understanding as we navigate this latest surge. RCMS will continue to review our capabilities and services related to vaccinations and testing in light of our case load.

Free Walk-In COVID Vaccine Clinic at RCMS in Gualala               No Appointment Needed

7/28/2021

 
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If you need a COVID19 vaccine or need the second shot in your Pfizer/Moderna series, please come get a shot at the Redwood Coast Medical Services (RCMS) Main Clinic, outside at the Triage House, at 46900 Ocean Drive in Gualala.

Vaccines are available at the following times – no appointment necessary:

  • Wednesday, July 28: 10 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, July 29: 10 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Friday, July 30: 10 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday, July 31: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday, August 1: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Monday, August 2: 10 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 3: 10 AM. – 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 4: 10 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 5: 10 AM – 2:00 PM

There has been a concerning rise in COVID19 in Gualala and surrounding communities. The hardest hit are the unvaccinated.

Please WALK IN and get your vaccine. Please be patient if there is a wait.

Pfizer (for persons 12 and older), Moderna (18 and older) and J&J (18 and older) will be available each day (while supplies last).

Please talk to your friends and family who may be hesitant to vaccinate and ask them to get vaccinated -- not only for themselves, but for the safety of our entire community.

Thank you to our volunteers who help at these events. We appreciate you.

Upcoming COVID Testing on the South Coast

7/21/2021

 
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Upcoming COVID testing options on the South Coast. These are hosted by OptumServe.

Point Arena
Friday July 23rd
9 AM - 12 PM
City Hall, 451 School Street, Point Arena

Gualala
Friday August 6th
9 AM - 12 PM
Gualala Community Center, 47950 Center St., Gualala

Please register online before arrival to get a patient number. You can do it online at this link: https://lhi.care/covidtesting

If you already have a patient number, just bring that with you.

Free Walk-In COVID Vaccine Clinic at RCMS in Gualala No Appointment Needed

7/21/2021

 
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If you need a COVID19 vaccine or need the second shot in your Pfizer/Moderna series, please come get a shot at the Redwood Coast Medical Services (RCMS) Main Clinic, outside at the Triage House, at 46900 Ocean Drive in Gualala.

Vaccines are available at the following times – no appointment necessary:
  • Wednesday, July 21: 10 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, July 22: 10 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Friday, July 23: 10 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday, July 24: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday, July 25: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Monday, July 26: 10 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Tuesday, July 27: 10 AM. – 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday, July 28: 10 AM – 2:00 PM


There has been a concerning rise in COVID19 in Gualala and surrounding communities. The hardest hit are the unvaccinated.

Please WALK IN and get your vaccine. Please be patient if there is a wait.

Pfizer (for persons 12 and older), Moderna (18 and older) and J&J (18 and older) will be available each day (while supplies last).

Please talk to your friends and family who may be hesitant to vaccinate and ask them to get vaccinated -- not only for themselves, but for the safety of our entire community.

Thank you to our volunteers who help at these events. We appreciate you.

CalFresh Benefits Expanded and More People Qualify

7/19/2021

 
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CalFresh benefits have never been higher or easier to get. The link below will take you to a website where you can find out more about CalFresh, see if your income qualifies for the program, and even apply on this site. If you need assistance with the application process, RCMS has two CalFresh Enrollment specialists on staff who can help you. Call Harm Wilkinson at 882-2189 ext 124 or Javier Chavez at 884-9670 ( se habla Espanol) for more information.
https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/1228

July 13 Radio Interview Replay Available

7/14/2021

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If you missed the interview with Ara Chakrabarti, CEO on KGUA 88.3 FM on Tuesday, July 13, you can listen to a reply available here https://soundcloud.com/kgua/ara-chakribarti-rcms-ceo-gives-covid-medical-center-updates-71321.

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The Pulse Newsletter

7/9/2021

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July 9, 2021 Edition
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Mendocino Countywide Vaccine Event, Tuesday July 13

7/8/2021

 
There is a special COVID-19 vaccine event next Tuesday, July 13th. Vaccines will be available from 9 AM - 5 PM at health clinics across the county. Mendocino County Public Health is very grateful to our partners for their work in organizing this event.

All clinics are walk-in, no appointments necessary. Pfizer vaccines will be available at all clinics, except at Adventist Coast where Moderna and J&J vaccines will be available.

Parents must print and sign the online consent form for minors but are not required to be present at the vaccination appointment.

Consent form: https://www.mendocinocounty.org/.../vaccination-clinics
For a full list of clinics and pharmacies offering COVID-19 vaccines in Mendocino County, please visit: https://www.vaccinateca.com/counties/mendocino.html
Questions? Contact the Public Health Call Center at 707-472-2759. Flyer with details below.
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Regular Vaccine Clinic at Ukiah Fairgrounds begins Friday, July 9, 2021

7/6/2021

 
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Mendocino County Public Health will operate a regular COVID-19 vaccine clinic every Friday at the Ukiah Fairgrounds, Fine Arts Building, beginning July 9, 2021. All vaccine types will be available from 9AM –1PM and 2PM –5 PM. Vaccines are free, and no registration is needed.

There is much to celebrate in Mendocino County with the reopening of businesses and more social opportunities to see our friends and loved ones. However, we continue to see new COVID-19 cases daily in communities across the county. Almost all of these cases have been among the unvaccinated. Health Officer Dr. Andy Coren recommends that the safest way to take advantage of the loosened social and business restrictions is to get vaccinated.

With this advice in mind, we intend to provide regular access to COVID-19 vaccines in the Ukiah Valley with the new Friday clinic. We are also grateful that the Mendocino Transit Authority is now providing free rides to vaccine sites across their service area. Proof of vaccination or appointment is all that is needed to get a free ride to a COVID-19 vaccine clinic. For Dial-A-Ride in Ukiah,call707 462-3881 or Fort Bragg 707 964-1800. For a full list of clinics and pharmacies offering COVID-19 vaccines in Mendocino County, please visit: https://www.vaccinateca.com/counties/mendocino.html.

Please contact the Mendocino County Public Health COVID-19 Call Center with any questions about COVID-19 vaccines or testing at (707) 472-2759 or visit our website at: mendocinocounty.org/community/novel-coronavirus.

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