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And the Survey Says...

7/29/2023

We send surveys to our patients to get their feedback on our service. The feedback helps us know what we are doing right and where we can get better.

The results of the survey are used by our performance improvement and quality improvement teams and are actively used to improve our delivery and provide you with the best possible service.

Here are some excerpts from our survey responses:

"As usual - everyone was wonderful."

"I very much appreciated the help and care I received. Care was attentive, caring, professional, and very knowledgeable. Thank you."

"I could have used a little more instructions on using crutches."

"Keep on keeping on! I feel fortunate to have you folks in my life!"

"Was treated very well in all departments."

Are you ready in case of fire?

7/28/2023

Visit Cal Fire

Prepare yourself and your family by following these steps from Cal Fire.

1. Get Ready
Being ready for wildfire starts with maintaining an adequate defensible space and by hardening your home by using fire resistant building materials.

2. Get Set
Create a plan with your family to evacuate your home should wildfire strike. Put together an emergency supply kit. Learn how to talk with your children about fire safety.

3. Be ready to go
Give your household the best chance of surviving a wildfire by being ready to go and evacuating early. Being ready to go also means knowing when to evacuate and what to do if you become trapped.

Visit Cal Fire for more information on evacuation checklists, signing up for local wildfire alerts, and more.

Annual Sports Exams

7/27/2023

RCMS provides annual sports exams for school aged youth. This year the exams will take place at:

Point Arena Medical Center
30 Mill Street, Point Arena
Wednesday, August 16
9am-12pm & 1pm-3pm
Call (707) 882-1704 for an appointment, space is limited.

This event is for sports exams only, no immunizations will be available.

Medi-Cal Keep Your Family Covered

7/15/2023

Keep yourself and your family covered. Log into your account to make sure Medi-Cal has your current address, email address, and phone number. For more information or to sign up for email and text message alerts, visit KeepMediCalCoverage.org.

If you have questions or need assistance with your renewal paperwork, RCMS has free assistance available. For more information call:

Harm Wilkinson 707.882.6992
Or
Javier Chavez 707.884.9670

Beware of Ticks

7/14/2023

Did You Know?

California is home to four types of ticks, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis)
Brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus)
Rocky Mountain wood tick (Dermacentor andersoni)
Western blacklegged tick (Ixodes pacificus)

After You Come Indoors

Check your clothing for ticks. Ticks may be carried into the house on clothing. Any ticks that are found should be removed. Tumble dry clothes in a dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to kill ticks on dry clothing after you come indoors. If the clothes are damp, additional time may be needed. If the clothes require washing first, hot water is recommended. Cold and medium temperature water will not kill ticks.

Examine gear and pets. Ticks can ride into the home on clothing and pets, then attach to a person later, so carefully examine pets, coats, and daypacks.

Shower soon after being outdoors. Showering within two hours of coming indoors has been shown to reduce your risk of getting Lyme disease and may be effective in reducing the risk of other tickborne diseases. Showering may help wash off unattached ticks and it is a good opportunity to do a tick check.

Check your body for ticks after being outdoors. Conduct a full body check upon return from potentially tick-infested areas, including your own backyard. Use a hand-held or full-length mirror to view all parts of your body. Check these parts of your body and your child’s body for ticks:

Under the arms
In and around the ears
Inside belly button
Back of the knees
In and around the hair
Between the legs
Around the waist

For more information please visit the CDC website:

CDC Tick Info

Take Action to Keep Your Medi-Cal Coverage

7/14/2023

Make sure Medi-Cal can reach you. Visit KeepMediCalCoverage.org to learn how to log in and check that Medi-Cal has your current contact information – and update it if you need to.

If you have questions or need assistance with your renewal paperwork, RCMS has free assistance available. For more information call:

Harm Wilkinson 707.882.6992
Or
Javier Chavez 707.884.9670

Join the team at RCMS

7/13/2023

RCMS is hiring!

Current openings:

Dental Hygienist
Front Desk/Reception
Medical Assistant
RN/LVN for:

Home Health
Primary Care
Urgent Care

Continuous Recruitment:

Medical Doctor
Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner

Learn More and Apply

RCMS is a Test to Treat Facility

7/12/2023

If you tested positive for COVID-19, please call RCMS at 707.884.4005 to make an appointment to begin early treatment.

For more information please visit the US Department of Human and Health Services.

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Mammogram mobile screening clinic - july 14

7/12/2023

RCMS and Partnership Healthplan of California have partnered to bring a mammogram van to Gualala. Space is limited so register now at www.alineamed.com/rcms. Appointments are made directly with Alinea Med. Appointments are required.

RCMS News and Events

And the Survey Says...

Are you ready in case of fire?

Annual Sports Exams

Medi-Cal Keep Your Family Covered

Beware of Ticks

Take Action to Keep Your Medi-Cal Coverage

Join the team at RCMS

RCMS is a Test to Treat Facility

Mammogram mobile screening clinic - july 14

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