Our Coalition

We Care for the Health of Our Community

Meet our Coalition Members

When was the last time you heard of someone contracting polio? Or coming down with diphtheria? Or smallpox? That’s because doctors and scientists have been able to develop vaccines to protect world-wide populations against these deadly, crippling diseases. Thanks to vaccines, there are at least 14 diseases that most people don’t even think about anymore, unless their child isn’t vaccinated. Vaccines provide protection from disease – it’s really that simple. Diseases and illnesses like tetanus, hepatitis A and B, the common flu, rubella, Hib, measles, whooping cough, pneumococcal disease, rotavirus, mumps, and chickenpox can all be rendered moot thanks to vaccines.

At Mendocino Vax Facts, our number one mission is to help you help your children to stay healthy. How do we do that? By providing clear, relevant information. We seek to promote, inform and drive positive change in the health of our community.

Mendecino Vax Facts exists to deliver bias-free educational resources to Mendocino county residents. Our coalition consists of like-minded organizations providing unique services. We have all worked for the benefit of our shared community for a number of years and with deep roots established here, we have a vision to build awareness by delivering relevant resources and helping parents shoulder the responsibility of making immunization-related decisions.

Get The Facts Today To Keep Kids Healthy Tomorrow!

Coalition Members


Partnership HealthPlan of California

Partnership HealthPlan of California (PHC) is a nonprofit community-based health care organization that contracts with the state to administer Medi-Cal benefits through local care providers to ensure Medi-Cal recipients have access to high-quality comprehensive cost-effective health care. PHC provides quality health care to approximately 550,000 individuals. Beginning in Solano County in 1994, PHC now provides services to 14 Northern California counties - Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Marin, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Shasta, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, Trinity and Yolo.

Dustin Lyda
Associate Director of Communications and Public Affairs
Email: Dustin Lyda

Amanda Kim
Senior Project Manager
Email: Amanda Kim


Mendocino Coast Clinics

Mendocino Coast Clinics is a Federally Qualified Health Center, located in Fort Bragg on the beautiful Mendocino coast. We have been serving our community for nearly 30 years, providing a wide range of services to patients of all ages, regardless of insurance or residence status. MCC offers medical, dental, behavioral health, sexual and reproductive health, and pediatrics services, as well as a full service opioid use disorder treatment program. We also offer chiropractic and acupuncture services. We are proud to serve our community with the best care anywhere!

Lucresha Renteria
Executive Director
Email: Lucresha Renteria
mendocinocoastclinics.org


Redwood Coast Medical Services Inc.

RCMS opened in 1977, incorporated and licensed as a community clinic in 1978 and was designated in 1999 as a Federally Qualified Health Center 330(e). The RCMS Urgent Care Department is one of only a few clinics in California that is designated by the state as an Interim Stabilization Facility, allowing the clinic to receive ambulance transports.

The RCMS service area is designated by California as one of a total of 56 Rural Frontier Medical Service Study Areas (MSSA) as well as a primary Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA).

Since its inception, RCMS has played an integral role in the community and has a track record of developing programs to meet stated community needs.

Dawn McQuarrie
Director of Development, Outreach, Grants, and Risk/Compliance
Email: Dawn McQuarrie


Adventist Health Howard Memorial

Adventist Health Howard Memorial is a faith-based, not-for-profit health and wellbeing organization located in Willits, California. Operated as a 25-bed hospital with over 350 associates and over 20 medical staff members offering key service areas including a 24- hour emergency department, intensive care, laboratory, imaging, orthopedics, physical rehabilitation, surgery and retail pharmacy. Redwood Medical Clinic, located on the same property of the hospital, offers primary care, orthopedics, psychology and general surgery services for the community. As the hometown hospital and clinic for the community, they are pleased to provide healthcare to their friends, neighbors and loved ones in Northern California.

Shauna de Marquez
Director, Ambulatory Operations
Email: Shauna de Marquez


Anderson Valley Health Center

AVHC is a not-for-profit federally qualified community health center offering a broad range of services to children, teens, adults, and seniors, providing excellent and affordable health care to the people of Anderson Valley.

Cindy Novella
Medical Director
Email: Cindy Novella


HEALTHY Mendocino

Healthy Mendocino works to improve quality of life in Mendocino County by encouraging informed dialogue about the actional local residents and organizations can take to improve community health and serves as a central hub for cross-sector collaboration.

Miranda J. Ramos
Program Director
Email: Miranda J. Ramos


Baechtel Creek Medical Clinic

Baechtel Creek Medical Clinic has been serving inland Mendocino County since 1974. We are a Family Practice providing care to all ages, from newborns to centenarians. We value delivering high quality, compassionate medical care to our rural community. We strive to offer our patients rapid access to healthcare through same day acute visits, telehealth, referrals to specialists and preventative care.

Mills Matheson
Medical Director
Email: Mills Matheson


Mendocino Community Health Center

Mendocino Community Health Center (MCHC) is a community-based healthcare provider serving people of all ages and walks of life at its four locations in Mendocino and Lake Counties. MCHC is commited to providing compassionate, high-quality care offering medical (Pediatrics, Family Practice & Care for Her), dental, behavioral health and other specialty services.

Jasmin Pintane, MSN, RN, PHN
Director of Nursing
Email: Jasmin Pintane

Where to get Vaccinated

Childhood immunizations are administered at several locations in Mendocino County. Click here to see a list of locations and hours of operation.

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How to Pay for Immunizations

Resources are available for families who need assistance in paying for childhood immunizations. Learn more about ways to pay for vaccinations.

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