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The Housing Choice Voucher Program, also known as Section 8, is the federal government’s program for helping low-income families afford housing. Participants can choose housing that meets the requirements of the program and receive housing vouchers to help with their rental costs. Curious about Section 8 housing? Click here to learn more: https://www.benefits.gov/news/article/427

MHA has a training opportunity coming up later this year. Train to become a teacher for the Healthy Living Course.

Come learn about the latest news and activities at YOUR community healthcare clinic. Redwood Coast Medical Services (RCMS) will host their next virtual Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 6:30 PM. Ara Chakrabarti, RCMS CEO will share information related to:... Fiscal Year 2020/21 recap Plans for Fiscal Year 2021/22 Looking Ahead The Future of RCMS The meeting will include a time for community questions. The meeting will be held via the Zoom platform. Please register at this link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Mu4FhKWiRcCoaJ3WLxtyew

COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Point Arena on Monday, June 28, 4:00 to 4:30 PM. Walk in, no appointment needed. Ages 12 and up are eligible.

Stay cool and stay hydrated Let's prepare our families and loved ones for excessive heat this summer. Find tips at: https://www.caloes.ca.gov//Pages/Summer-Heat-Resources.asps

Recreational water users urged to be cautious about toxic algal mats in local rivers (Gualala River, Russian River and Salmon Creek). Please see the information below from the County of Sonoma.

Come learn about the latest news and activities at YOUR community healthcare clinic. Redwood Coast Medical Services (RCMS) will host their next virtual Town Hall meeting on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 6:30 PM. Ara Chakrabarti, RCMS CEO will provide timely updates related to:... - COVID-19 vaccines - Operations and finances - The future of RCMS The meeting will include a time for community questions. The meeting will be held via the Zoom platform. Please register at this link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HRgohQBoTwKAUxH7hgd0-A

Deep breathing is one of the best ways to lower stress in the body. This is because when you breathe deeply, it sends a message to your brain to calm down and relax. The brain then sends this message to your body. Those things that happen when you are stressed, such as increased heart rate, fast breathing, and high blood pressure, all decrease as you breathe deeply to relax. More info: https://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/uz2255

When we take care of our heart as part of our self-care routing, we reduce our risk of heart disease and set examples for those around us to do the same. #OurHearts

A Request from RCMS Did you sign up for the RCMS COVID-19 vaccine interest list but end up getting your vaccine someplace else besides RCMS? Please let us know, via email, so we can remove you from our list.... [email protected] This will make it easier for our vaccine schedulers in sending out future invitations. Also, as a reminder, you will need to get your second dose at the same location as your first dose. RCMS cannot provide a second dose if we did not administer the first dose.

CalFresh will stretch your food dollars. You can buy more fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods for the whole family. Eating more fruits and vegetables each day can help you and your family stay healthy. Applying is simple with assistance from the trained outreach staff at RCMS. We are here to help. For assistance contact Harm Wilkinson at 707-882-2189 ext 124 or visit our web page: https://www.rcms-healthcare.org/calfresh-outreach.html

Here’s to a wonderful 2021.

Have you heard the latest news from RCMS? Here’s the link to the newest edition of The Pulse, our newsletter. https://mailchi.mp/rcms-healthcare/the-pulse-december-31

Here are five ways to make brushing and flossing a fun and regular part of your child’s daily routine. https://www.aetna.com/health-guide/kids-brush-teeth.html

February is American Heart Month. When we take care of our hearts as part of our self-care, we set an example for others to do the same. How are you caring for your heart?... #OurHearts are healthier together.

Now available: The KGUA interview with Ara Chakrabarti and Barb Brittell discussing the COVID-19 vaccine. Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/kgua/ara-chakrabarti-and-barb

Happy Holidays from all of us at RCMS. As a reminder primary care is closed on December 25. Urgent Care services are available, but please call first 707-884-4005.