Redwood Coast Medical Services

01/22/2026

RCMS will close at 12:15pm Thursday, January 22. Our team will be in an offsite meeting. Urgent Care will also be closed. Please call 911 if you are experiencing a medical emergency.

We will be open for normal business hours on Friday, January 23.

Thank you.

www.rcms-healthcare.org

01/15/2026

The RCMS Patient Portal is a centralized hub for managing your healthcare journey efficiently. Accessing your medical records and staying informed about your health has never been simpler.

The RCMS Patient Portal is a centralized hub for managing your healthcare journey efficiently. Accessing your medical records and staying informed about your health has never been simpler.

Once on the login page, create your account or request a password reset if needed. The portal has several features, including reviewing recent test results and accessing pertinent medical information.

If a "PIN" number is requested but not provided, please contact Devin C. Delgrego by phone at (707) 884-4005 Ext. 1311 or email at PatientPortalSupport@rcms-healthcare.org.

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El Portal del Paciente de RCMS es un centro centralizado para gestionar su recorrido de atención médica de manera eficiente. Acceder a sus registros médicos y mantenerse informado sobre su salud nunca ha sido tan sencillo.

Una vez en la página de inicio de sesión, cree su cuenta o solicite un restablecimiento de contraseña si es necesario. El portal tiene varias funciones, incluida la revisión de resultados de pruebas recientes y el acceso a información médica pertinente.

Si se solicita un número "PIN" pero no se proporciona, comuníquese con Devin C. Delgrego por teléfono al (707) 884-4005 ext. 1311 o correo electrónico a PatientPortalSupport@rcms-healthcare.org

Just fill in your email address. If you have forgotten the email address you used to sign up, you will need to contact your practice.

01/13/2026

Taking your blood pressure at home helps you track your numbers. Here are helpful tips to ensure you are doing it correctly.

01/13/2026

Self care is giving you a chance to recharge.

Why Self‑Care Is a Positive Parenting Strategy, Not a Luxury

Children are deeply tuned in to their caregivers’ emotional states. When we’re overwhelmed or exhausted, they sense it and their behavior often reflects it.

That’s why self-care isn’t indulgent or selfish. It’s positive parenting.

Self-care doesn’t mean spa days. It can look like:
-Taking a deep breath before responding
-Noticing tiny moments of joy
-Setting boundaries and saying no
-Creating simple routines that reduce stress
-Asking for help
-Prioritizing sleep and nourishment

These small, intentional habits build emotional bandwidth. This helps parents stay calmer, more patient, and more connected.

📖 Read the full blog: https://first5mendocino.org/why-self-care-is-a-positive-parenting-strategy-not-a-luxury/

01/13/2026

Here is some good advice to reduce drinking sugary drinks.

01/13/2026

Preventing Medicare durable medical equipment fraud schemes

Medicare enrollees can protect themselves and taxpayer dollars from durable medical equipment fraud schemes. The OIG offers the following tips:

• If you receive a call from someone offering you free durable medical equipment or services that will be billed to Medicare, hang up immediately.
• Be suspicious of anyone who offers you free medical equipment and then requests your Medicare number. If your personal information is compromised, it may be used in other fraud schemes.
• If medical equipment is delivered to you, don’t accept it unless it was ordered by your personal physician. You can refuse the delivery or return it to the sender. You should also keep a record of the sender’s name and the date that you returned the items.
• Carefully review any explanation of medical benefits documents you receive. Look for any durable medical equipment or services you did not order or did not receive.
• Medicare enrollees should be cautious of unsolicited requests for Medicare numbers. No one other than your provider’s office should ever request your Medicare information.

The pervasive use of telemarketing and targeted internet and television ads can leave Medicare enrollees vulnerable to healthcare fraudsters and awareness of these schemes may be the best protection.

What is a Medicare scam?
A Medicare scam is when someone tries to trick you into giving away your Medicare number or personal information so they can steal your benefits or money. A caller or email sender may pretend to be from Medicare, offer fake services like free medical equipment, or say you need to "verify" your number. In other cases, they may try to trick you into signing up for a specific Medicare plan. If it sounds suspicious or too good to be true, it probably is.

How can I prevent Medicare fraud and scams?
These best practices can help you keep your account information safe and secure and stop scammers in their tracks:

1. Protect your Medicare number like you would a credit card: Don’t share your Medicare number—or your Social Security number—with anyone who contacts you unexpectedly. Only give it to your doctor, pharmacy, or trusted Medicare representatives. Medicare won’t call you unless you asked them to, and they won’t need your personal info if they do (because they already have it).
2. Dispose of your old Medicare card safely: If you get a new card from Medicare, cut up the old one right away. Medicare will never ask you to send it back. Some scammers may say you must return it—but that’s not true. Use scissors or a shredder to destroy it and begin using your new card immediately.
3. Be wary of “professionals” who push specific Medicare plans: Don’t talk to anyone who tries to pressure you into picking a certain plan. Medicare does not endorse or prefer any one plan—and anyone who says otherwise is not being truthful.
4. Don’t click on suspicious links: Scammers may send emails or texts that look like they’re from Medicare, but they’re fake. These messages can lead you to bogus websites that look real. If you get an unexpected email or text, don’t click any links or respond. Instead, just delete it.

If you need to update your Medicare information, log in to your Medicare account at Medicare.gov, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), or talk to a trusted advisor.

How do I report a Medicare scam?
If you think you or someone you know has been targeted by a Medicare scam, here’s how to report it:
• Call Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227).
• Contact the Senior Medicare Patrol at 1-877-808-2468 or file a report online.
• Report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at reportfraud.ftc.gov or call 1-877-438-4338 (TTY users should call 1-866-653-4261).
• Call the Fraud Hotline of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-447-8477.

www.medicare.gov

The official U.S. government website for Medicare, a health insurance program for people age 65 or older and younger people with disabilities.

01/09/2026

Need help or have questions? Our outreach and enrollment coordinators are here to help. Call Javier Chavez at 707.884.9670 or Harm Wilkinson at 707.882.6992 for assistance.

🗣️Did you miss your Medi-Cal renewal?
If you are an undocumented adult, you still have 90 days after your renewal date to turn in forms and keep your Medi-Cal. ✅
More information at: PartnershipHP.org

01/09/2026

A happiness calendar for January

January Happiness Calendar!

From the Greater Good Science Center, this calendar offers simple, science-based prompts to support connection, compassion, and well-being. One day at a time.

Today (1/8): Spend time with your loved ones.
A conversation, a walk, a meal together. It all counts.

Save this calendar and join us. Let’s make this month about compassion, connection, and care.

01/09/2026

A great way to start the new year with some new, healthy habits.

01/09/2026

01/02/2026

💙 January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Early detection saves lives.

Get screened today. 👉 dhcs.ca.gov/ewc