Mendocino Coast Clinics

11/26/2025

[Versión en español a continuación]

Mendocino Coast Clinics will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving.

If you need us while we are closed, please call (707) 964-1251 and ask to speak to the provider on call.

We wish you a happy and safe holiday!

Mendocino Coast Clinics se cerrará el jueves, 27 de noviembre y el viernes, 28 de noviembre en ocasión del Día de Acción de Gracias.

Si necesita contactarnos mientras estamos cerrados, por favor llame al 964-1251 y pregunte por el proveedor en guardia.

¡Le deseamos unas felices y seguras vacaciones!

11/24/2025

Nos complace anunciar que la Dra. Lily James se ha unido al equipo de pediatría de MCC.

La Dra. James cuenta con 25 años de experiencia en pediatría, habla inglés y español con fluidez y proviene de Gig Harbor, Washington, donde atendió a familias durante 18 años.

Originaria de la zona rural de Maine, la Dra. James está emocionada de regresar a la vida de pueblo y ya está conociendo la costa, visitando escuelas locales para comprender mejor los entornos donde sus pacientes aprenden y crecen.

Conocida como la "susurradora de bebés" en su práctica anterior, la Dra. James tiene un amor especial por el cuidado de recién nacidos y el apoyo a la lactancia. Le apasiona construir relaciones sólidas con las familias, ayudar a los niños a alcanzar su máximo potencial y crear conexiones significativas con sus pacientes.

Cuando no está cuidando niños, la encontrarán haciendo jardinería, senderismo, viajando o pasando tiempo con sus tres hijos adultos jóvenes.

¡Démosle la bienvenida a la Dra. James a MCC y a la hermosa costa de Mendocino!

11/24/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Lily James has joined MCC's pediatrics team!

Dr. James brings 25 years of pediatric experience, is fluent in English and Spanish, and comes to us from Gig Harbor, WA, where she cared for families for 18 years.

Originally from rural Maine, Dr. James is excited to return to small-town life and is already getting to know the Coast, including visiting local schools to better understand the environments where her patients learn and grow.

Known as the "baby whisperer” in her previous practice, Dr. James has a special love for newborn care and lactation support. She’s passionate about building strong relationships with families, helping children reach their full potential, and creating meaningful connections with her patients.

When she’s not caring for kids, you’ll find her gardening, hiking, traveling, or spending time with her three young adult children.

Join us in welcoming Dr. James to MCC and the beautiful Mendocino Coast!

11/23/2025

11/20/2025

Nothing says Fall like apples! For the November Recipe of the Month, our Registered Dietitian Susie has chosen a crisp and delicious apple walnut salad. It's perfect for lunch or a festive side dish at your Thanksgiving feast.

Apple Walnut Salad

Ingredients
• 8 c Mixed greens
• 3 Cosmic Crisp apples cored and thinly sliced
• 1 c Feta cheese crumbled
• 1 ½ c Walnut halves (you can also use candied walnuts or other nuts such as pecans)
• 3 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoon Maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon Dijon
• 3 tablespoon Olive oil
• Salt + Pepper to taste

Instructions
1. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar with mustard and maple syrup. Whisk in olive oil then season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. In a large bowl, add greens, apples and walnuts. Toss gently with ⅔ of the vinaigrette. Add in crumbled feta cheese, toss gently one more time. Serve in bowls with additional dressing as desired.

11/17/2025

Online sales are open NOW for our legendary Crab & Wine Crab Cake Cook-Off & Wine Tasting Competition! This year, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of this amazing event on Saturday, February 7, 2026! We'll be in the Big White Tent at the corner of Main and Spruce streets in Fort Bragg.

https://crabwinefestival.org/

This event sells out FAST, so reserve your seats now:

https://e.givesmart.com/events/KFo/

Come and celebrate with us! Cheers!

11/13/2025

The first 30 days of recovery can feel overwhelming — but also full of hope and growth. Our friends at SMART Recovery share an inspiring look at what those early days are really like:

https://smartrecovery.org/blog/the-first-30-days-from-struggle-to-growth

At Mendocino Coast Clinics, we’re here for you on your recovery journey, with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and support group meetings that connect you with others who understand. On Wednesdays, we host a group meeting from 6:00 to 7:00 pm in our conference room at 205 South Street. On Mondays, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm we host a group meeting for family and friends at 690 S. Main Street.

If you're ready to take the next step, or thinking about it, call or text us at (707) 969-7950. You don’t have to do this alone — we’re with you every step of the way.

11/11/2025

Renewing your Medi-Cal has never been more important. New changes to Medi-Cal: Starting January 1, 2026, Medi-Cal will be changing for undocumented adults, and we’re here to help you understand what that means.

If you already have Medi-Cal:

☑ Update your information
☑ Renew on time
☑ Missed the renewal deadline? You have an extra 90 days to renew and keep your Medi-Cal.

Don’t have Medi-Cal? Apply now! More information at: PartnershipHP.org, or call us at (707) 964-1251.

11/11/2025

Renovar su Medi-Cal nunca ha sido tan importante. Nuevos cambios en Medi-Cal: A partir del 1 de enero de 2026, Medi-Cal cambiará para los adultos indocumentados, y estamos aquí para ayudarle a comprender qué significa esto.

Si ya tiene Medi-Cal:

☑ Actualice su información
☑ Renueve a tiempo
☑ ¿Se le pasó la fecha límite de renovación? Tiene 90 días adicionales para renovar y conservar su Medi-Cal.

¿No tiene Medi-Cal? ¡Solicite ahora! Más información en: PartnershipHP.org o llámanos al (707) 964-1251.

11/07/2025

At long last, here are the winners of our Halloween costume contest! Our staff had a blast showing off their creativity and spirit. It was not easy to choose our top three, but here are this year's winners.

First place: Loteria (photo in two groups), our Sequoia Circle team
Second place: Care Bears, our Pediatrics team
Third place: 1970s, our administration team

Hope you all had a safe and happy Halloween!