Health Matters: Breastfeeding as a Foundation for Life August 15, 2018 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN August 2018 Breastfeeding is nature’s way of providing the best possible start for newborns, while helping new mothers bond with their babies […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Celebrating Our Healthcare Heroes August 15, 2018 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN August 2018 Did you know MCHC Health Centers cares for more than 45 percent of the population in Mendocino County? It’s true! […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: The Importance of Sports Physicals August 15, 2018 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN August 2018 Every August, a flood of anxious parents call our health centers, desperate to schedule a sports physical that will allow […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: The ABC’s of Skin Cancer July 15, 2018 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN July 2018 Summertime is a great time to enjoy the outdoors, and many of us like the look of a “healthy tan,” […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Men’s Health Screenings June 15, 2018 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN Summer is a great time to consider getting those screenings that help you stay as healthy as you can be. Finding a […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Pain Management and Opioid Addiction June 15, 2018 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN June 2018 Opioids are narcotic painkillers that have been used for years to treat pain. When brand name pills like OxyContin, Percocet, […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Sexually Transmitted Infections June 15, 2018 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN June 2018 Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have skyrocketed in California during the last five years. According to the Department of Health, common […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Eating Disorders May 15, 2018 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN June 2018 Many years ago, when I was thinking it would be great to lose a few pounds, I joked with a […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: May is Mental Health Month May 15, 2018 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN May 2018 Most of us intuitively know what scientific research is now proving: human beings are complex organisms, and it is difficult […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: High Blood Pressure – Know Your Numbers May 15, 2018 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN May 2018 Heart disease is a term used to describe several conditions, including coronary artery disease (the most common type of heart […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE