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Cancer Surgeon, Dr. Elizabeth Peralta, will be hosting a free discussion on the common genetic causes of cancer. The talk will take place:
Thursday, June 20, 2024 Bill Platt Training Room 38901 Ocean Drive, Gualala 2:00pm-4:00pm Dr. Peralta will also be joined by a representative from Myriad Lab to discuss different genetic testing options to screen for various cancers. We hope that you can join. Report from the May 22, 2024 Board Meeting
Drew McCalley, Board Treasurer As of the end of April, RCMS' financial results continue to be better than budgeted, and our financial position remains strong. Patient visits came in very close to budget overall in April. Primary Care visits continue to trail budget, while Urgent Care visits continue to run above budget. Part of this is due to new Primary Care providers spending some time seeing patients in Urgent Care for training purposes. Overall, patient service revenue remains above budget year to date. The bottom line was positive for the month, with expenses remaining below budget. Despite some financial challenges on the horizon for the coming year, due to impending cutbacks in state support for health care, we remain confident that we will be able to maintain our sound financial condition going forward. ![]() This month is all about encouraging men in to take care of their bodies by eating right, exercising, and working to prevent disease. The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of diseases including cancer, heart disease, and depression. HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL MEN'S HEALTH MONTH Tweak your diet Men's Health Month is a great opportunity to change the way you eat. Cut back on alcohol this month or up your intake of healthy fermented foods like sauerkraut and kefir. You can do anything for a month, and if you do it for a month, you can do it for life! Set some goals Use this month to take stock of your health now and think about where you want it to be. Do you want to lose weight? Gain muscle? Simply eat more vegetables? Set small and achievable goals and work with your doctor to make them a reality. Get educated Take this opportunity to read about the common health issues that are specific to men and how you can prevent yourself from getting hurt! Check out the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for information on health issues that men face. WHY NATIONAL MEN'S HEALTH MONTH IS IMPORTANT That checks out If you're stressing about a symptom—a busted knee, a persistent headache—it can be easy to get in a cycle of worrying about it. But going to the doctor can do two incredible things: one, it can figure out what's wrong, but two, it can keep you from worrying! Men's Health Month encourages you to get yourself checked out so you can feel better—and stop worrying. A conversation starter Men's Health Month gets people talking about health, which gets people acting about health. Gyms get joined, appointments get made, and resolutions get promised. It's a beautiful thing. Join in! An excuse for pampering Lots of things that are good for your body are also good for your soul! Play some golf, get a massage, take an extra-long nap. It's all healthy, and if anyone asks the occasion, you've got an answer at the ready: Men's Health Month! For more information please visit: 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:
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: ![]() 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: "The staff is professional and engaging. They made me feel comfortable. I would recommend this clinic. Excellent care and service. Thank you." "Care was exceptional and thorough." "I was treated respectfully, kindly, and professionally. As an out of town visitor I was a little scared at first, but the experience instead was helpful. Thank you!" "So glad you are here for us!" "I felt grateful for the care I received." ![]() 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 [email protected]g. The RCMS Board is committed to increasing transparency and communication with the community. Each month we will share a financial snapshot. Complete financial reports are available on our webpage via the link at the end of this post.
RCMS Treasurer’s Financial Snapshot by Drew McCalley As of the end of March, RCMS's financial results are close to budgeted levels, and our financial position remains strong. Primary Care visits continue to run below budget, while Urgent Care visits continue to run above budget. It appears that word has not yet gotten out in the community that RCMS Primary Care is now fully staffed, with wait times for appointments almost disappearing. Overall, patient service revenue remains above budget year to date. The bottom line dipped below budget temporarily, due to the timing of a major donation, but expenses remain below budget. Personnel expense is trending upward and will be over budget for the remainder of the fiscal year ending in June. Despite these financial challenges, we remain confident that we will be able to maintain our sound financial condition going forward. Details on the latest financial results can be found in the board meeting packet for April 24, 2024, on the RCMS Board page on the website. ![]() The following is an outline of comments from the CEO at the recent Redwood Coast Medical Services (RCMS) Board Meeting. Pharmacy Update This week one of the senior Managers of Genoa Pharmacy visited the pharmacy and had a meeting with us. We discussed the progress of the pharmacy over the last several months:
Organizational/Operational update
FY 2024-25 Budget
High blood pressure – or hypertension – is a major risk factor for heart disease. Half of Americans have high blood pressure, and many don’t know they have it. Have yours checked and talk to a healthcare provider about what your numbers mean for you.
Prevent and Manage High Blood Pressure Whatever your age, you can take steps each day to keep your blood pressure in a healthy range. You can help prevent high blood pressure—also called hypertension—by making healthy choices and managing other health conditions you may have. Prevent High Blood Pressure By living a healthy lifestyle, you can help keep your blood pressure in a healthy range. Preventing high blood pressure, which is also called hypertension, can lower your risk for heart disease and stroke. Practice the following healthy living habits: Eat a Healthy Diet
Manage High Blood Pressure Learn steps you can take to lower your risk for health problems from high blood pressure (also called hypertension), such as heart disease and stroke.
Blood Pressure Medicines Many people need to take medicine in addition to making lifestyle changes to help keep their blood pressure at healthy levels. How do blood pressure medicines work? Blood pressure medicines can work several different ways. Blood pressure medicines can keep blood pressure at a healthy level by1:
How do blood pressure medicines work? Blood pressure medicines can work several different ways. Blood pressure medicines can keep blood pressure at a healthy level by1:
Talk with your health care team about the best type of treatment for you. You may need to take more than one type of medicine to control your blood pressure. You can also talk to your health care team about how long it should take your blood pressure medicine to work. It is important to take your blood pressure medicine exactly as your doctor tells you to. Do not stop taking your current medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. Stopping your blood pressure medicine without first talking to your health care team could lead to serious health consequences. For more information please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/manage.htm or https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/education/high-blood-pressure/high-blood-pressure-education-month ![]() Please join us to celebrate our nurses for the effort, dedication, and sacrifice they all make every day. Nurses are essential members of America's healthcare workforce who provide care through every stage of life, working with patients at their most intimate and vulnerable moments. These committed professionals play a crucial role in caring for others and improving patients’ health across the nation. We have the best team! Thank you to our nurses for all that you do this week and every week. Thank you to our nurses!
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