Mendocino Coast Clinics

02/03/2026

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Here at MCC, we believe that everyone is deserving of a healthy, loving relationship.

Do you have questions about dating, or wonder how healthy your relationship is? Click here to take the quiz about healthy relationships:

https://www.loveisrespect.org/quiz/is-your-relationship-healthy/

Teens can find out more at loveisrepect.org, or text Blue Door at (707) 513-7575 with questions about relationships or to make an appointment to talk about what’s happening in your life. We are here for you!

02/01/2026

01/30/2026

01/29/2026

We are excited to announce that MCC's 25th annual Crab Cake Cook-Off and Wine Tasting Competition on February 7, 2026, is officially sold out! This silver-anniversary celebration is shaping up to be one for the history books!

https://crabwinefestival.org/

Heartfelt thanks to our amazing attendees, sponsors, chefs, wineries, volunteers, and supporters — you are the reason this event continues to thrive year after year. Mark your calendars for next year's Cook-Off: February 6, 2027! We can't wait to celebrate with you again!

01/27/2026

01/22/2026

Make your health a priority this year! Cancer screenings can save lives with early detection.

Did you know:

- Women aged 45-55 should get an annual mammogram, switching to every 2 years at age 55 and up.

- The recommended age to start screening for colorectal cancer is now 45. That doesn't mean you have to have a colonoscopy. Easy, non-invasive home test options are now available. Ask your provider what's best for you.

- Pap tests should start at the age of 25 to screen for cervical cancer. We now have self-collected tests that are done in clinic, as an alternative to traditional Pap tests. Ask your provider about your options.

Call us at (707) 964-1251 to make your appointment and kick off a happy, healthy New Year!

01/22/2026

¡Haz de tu salud una prioridad este año! Las pruebas de detección de cáncer pueden salvar vidas gracias a la detección temprana.

¿Sabías que?

- Las mujeres de 40 a 55 años deben hacerse una mamografía anual, y a partir de los 55 años, cada dos años.

- La edad recomendada para comenzar las pruebas de detección de cáncer colorrectal es ahora a los 45 años. Esto no significa que tengas que hacerte una colonoscopia. Ahora existen pruebas caseras sencillas y no invasivas. Consulta con tu médico cuál es la mejor opción para ti.

- Las pruebas de Papanicolaou para la detección del cáncer de cuello uterino deben comenzar a los 21 años. Ahora contamos con pruebas de auto-recolección que se realizan en la clínica, como alternativa a las pruebas de Papanicolaou tradicionales. Pregunta a tu médico sobre las opciones disponibles.

Llámanos al (707) 964-1251 para programar tu cita y comenzar un Año Nuevo feliz y saludable.

01/20/2026

For the second half of January, our wellness challenge is to avoid added sugar or sugar substitutes for 7 days. You can still have natural sugar from food like fresh fruit and unsweetened dairy products.

Don't forget that sugar can hide in plain sight, so read food labels carefully. Cane juice, corn syrup, dextrose, fructose, brown rice syrup, honey, agave, and fruit juice concentrate are all sugars.

Hidden sugars often show up in yogurt, cereal, granola, sauces, dressings, bread, and snack bars.

Choose any 7 days to complete the challenge and notice how your energy and cravings change.

01/19/2026

MCC is open our regular hours on Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 19.

Abriremos en nuestro horario habitual el Día de Martin Luther King, el lunes 19 de enero.

01/16/2026

MCC's Registered Dietitian Susie is starting off 2026 with an easy, make-ahead Recipe of the Month for chia pudding. Topped off with fresh fruit, or granola, or chopped nuts, it’s delicious, but it's also packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats.

It’s super easy to make, and it keeps in the fridge for about 5 days. Make a batch of chia seed pudding on the weekend, and portion it into individual jars or containers. You’ll have a quick, healthy breakfast ready for every day of the week!

Ingredients
Makes 1 serving

½ cup milk of choice
2 tablespoons chia seeds
½ teaspoon maple syrup or other sweetener

Optional toppings
Fruit
Chopped nuts or granola
Coconut flakes
Maple syrup

Instructions
In a lidded jar, combine the milk, chia seeds, and sweetener. Cover and shake to combine. Chill for a few hours, then give it a good stir to loosen any clumps. Continue chilling for 8 hours or overnight for the pudding to set.

Serve with toppings like fruit, nuts, coconut flakes, and maple syrup as desired.