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This July, we proudly recognize the dedicated team members at RCMS who are celebrating their work anniversaries. Your commitment to compassionate care and community well-being continues to make a lasting impact. Thank you for the energy, heart, and professionalism you bring to our mission every day--your contributions are truly appreciated!   RCMS is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) to join our dedicated team on California’s beautiful North Coast.
This is a unique opportunity to provide patient-centered primary care in a rural, mission-driven health center that values collaboration, compassion, and community impact. 🔹 Full-time position (4-day workweek) 🔹 Supportive, multidisciplinary team 🔹 Competitive salary and benefits 🔹 Employer retirement match 🔹 Meaningful work serving an underserved population Come be part of a team where your expertise is valued—and your work makes a real difference. Apply today and help shape the future of rural health care.  July is the time to elevate awareness about juvenile arthritis and help make a difference in the lives of the hundreds of thousands of kids in the U.S. who live with it.
Together with the JA community and partners, the Arthritis Foundation shines an even brighter light on the challenges of JA and the hundreds of thousands of kids in the U.S. who live with it. The goal of Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month is to spread the word that kids get arthritis, too. Most people are surprised to learn that arthritis isn’t “just an old person’s disease” and can affect children as young as just a few months old. The Arthritis Foundation and its partners lead advocacy and research to improve access to care and provide resources that support JA families. Foundation partners include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Childhood Arthritis Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA), Alpha Omicron Pi (AOII) and countless other organizations and individuals. Arthritis Foundation Childhood Arthritis Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA) While there is no cure for juvenile arthritis, the work of the Arthritis Foundation and its research partners have expanded the ways to manage and treat it.  Congratulations to Carmen Fuentes! Since joining RCMS in 2020, Carmen has been a vital part of our Front Desk Team. She brings warmth, professionalism, and a positive attitude to every interaction—qualities that make a real difference for both patients and staff.
Carmen was chosen for her outstanding teamwork, reliability, and the genuine care she shows every day. She consistently goes above and beyond to support our mission and the people we serve. Thank you, Carmen, for all you do! On Friday, July 4, RCMS Primary Care and Dental services will be closed in observance of Independence Day. Urgent Care will be on call—please call (707) 884-4005 before coming in. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday! 🎆   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: "A very compassionate medical team." "Thank you for being in the community. I appreciate the service." "Care was adequate - downgrading for long waiting time." "It was a good choice to go to RCMS Urgent Care. Did not get an infection which I was concerned about." "Urgent care staff were wonderful, very professional, and caring. I was in a lot of pain."  RCMS Treasurer’s Financial Snapshot by Drew McCalley
As of the end of April, ten months into our fiscal year, our financial condition remains strong. With a new full-time MD and a new full-time PA now seeing patients, Primary Care visits and patient service revenue were up in April, though still below budgeted amounts. Expenses also remained under budget, and this month they were more under budget than patient revenue, so the net was positive versus the budget. All of our other revenue sources remained stable, for now. As a result, the bottom line was positive for the month, although it remained substantially negative for the fiscal year to date. We expect May financial results to be very positive, due to some large non-operational revenues coming in during the month. Despite all of the news about potential cutbacks in federal funding for healthcare, we have ample cash reserves to withstand any funding cuts for an extended period of time. Details on the latest financial results can be found in the board meeting packet for May 28, 2025, on the RCMS website: Board Agenda and Packet  The following is an outline of comments from the CEO at the recent Redwood Coast Medical Services (RCMS) Board Meeting.
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 Redwood Coast Medical Services is now accepting applications for a new Chief Executive Officer. This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to guide a mission-driven rural health center on California’s North Coast and make a meaningful impact on community health.
If you’re an experienced leader passionate about rural healthcare and community well-being, we invite you to learn more.  What Is A Cataract?
A cataract is the clouding of the lens inside the eye that happens naturally over time. Cataracts are among the most common age-related eye conditions; it is estimated that over 60% of Americans will develop a cataract at some point during their lifetimes. What Are Risk Factors For Cataracts?Anyone can get cataracts. While most people don’t typically show symptoms until at least the age of 40, cataracts can also affect young adults or even children. Heredity, disease, eye injury and smoking could cause cataracts to develop at an earlier age. What Are Cataract Symptoms?Symptoms of a cataract may include:
How To Prevent Cataracts?Some steps you can take now to protect your eyes from the formation of cataracts is to wear UV blocking sunglasses, take nutritional supplements, quit smoking, and learn your family health history. Your vision is precious, and one thing that can help keep your eyes healthy is a comprehensive eye exam at least once every other year. For more information on eye health visit: Prevent Blindness American Academy of Ophthalmology |
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