Preparing for Flu & Cold Season: Tips for Bay Area Families

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Preparing for Flu & Cold Season: Tips for Bay Area Families As the weather cools and the days grow shorter, our bodies become more vulnerable to seasonal illnesses.At Marin City Health and Wellness Center, with locations in Marin City, San Rafael, and Bayview Hunters Point, we’re here to help families across the Bay Area stay healthy and strong through flu and cold season. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, these simple prevention tips can make all the difference this fall and winter. 1. Get Your Flu Shot Early The best protection starts with prevention. Getting your annual flu vaccine is one of the easiest and most effective ways to reduce your risk.Vaccination not only protects you — it helps keep your loved ones and community…

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World Heart Day: Keep Your Blood Pressure in Check for a Healthier Heart

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World Heart Day: Keep Your Blood Pressure in Check for a Healthier Heart Every beat of your heart matters. On World Heart Day, we salute the incredible organ that keeps us alive—and remind ourselves how essential it is to protect it. One of the biggest threats to heart health is hypertension (high blood pressure)—often called the “silent killer” because many people have it without realizing it. At Marin City Clinic, we believe awareness, prevention, and action can help keep hypertension from taking its toll. What is Hypertension — and Why It Matters Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of arteries. When that pressure stays consistently high, it makes your heart work harder, damages blood vessels, and increases your risk…

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Nurturing Health: Celebrating Breastfeeding Awareness Month at Marin City Health & Wellness Center

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Nurturing Health: Celebrating Breastfeeding Awareness Month at Marin City Health & Wellness Center August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, a time to honor, educate, and support families through the nurturing power of breastfeeding. At Marin City Health & Wellness Center (MCHWC), we’re proud to offer holistic—and equitable—care to our community. Let’s explore how nurturing your baby also means nurturing yourself—your body, your smile, and your well-being. Breastfeeding & Health Equity: Care That Honors You Breastfeeding offers powerful benefits—from providing vital nutrients and immune support for infants to aiding postpartum recovery and reducing maternal health risks. At our San Rafael Women’s Health Center, lactation support is central to our maternal care model: nurturing both your physical well-being and your rights to equitable care.MCHWC’s mission extends beyond individual…

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National Health Center Week 2025 Celebrating 60 Years of Community Impact

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National Health Center Week 2025 Celebrating 60 Years of Community Impact Past • Present • Future 📍 Location: 100 Phillips Drive, Marin City & 6301 Third Street, San Francisco 📅 Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 As part of National Health Center Week (Aug. 3–9),Marin City Health & Wellness Center invites you to a community celebration honoring 60 years of impact by Community Health Centers across the nation. We’re bringing together patients, staff, board members, and local leaders—including a visit from our Congressman—to honor the legacy and future of accessible, community-based care. 🎉 What to Expect: • Brief remarks from leadership and special guests (including NACHC) • Healthy snacks & refreshments • Light games & activities • Blood pressure education • Optional A1-C screenings by our nurse practitioner Let’s…

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9 Ways to Stay Safe and Thrive in Summer

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9 Ways to Stay Safe and Thrive in Summer Summer in the Bay Area is full of sunshine, community events, outdoor fun — and, sometimes, extreme heat, health risks and stress. At Marin City Health and Wellness Center (MCHWC), we want to make sure you not only stay safe this season, but feel your best. Here are nine ways to protect your health, care for your well-being, and enjoy all that summer has to offer. 1. Hydrate Like Your Health Depends on It Hot weather and outdoor activity can dehydrate you fast. Dehydration can lead to headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and more serious health problems — especially for older adults, children, and people with chronic conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure. Stay hydrated by: Drinking water throughout the…

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Teen Talk: Mental Health, Social Media and Speaking Up for Yourself

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Teen Talk: Mental Health, Social Media and Speaking Up for Yourself Being a teen today isn’t easy. Between school, friends, family expectations, and nonstop notifications, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Social media can be fun and help you stay connected, but it can also increase stress, especially when it leads to comparing yourself to others or feeling like you’re not good enough. Add in pressure to do well in school, fit in, and plan for your future, and it’s no surprise that more teens than ever are struggling with mental health.At Marin City Health and Wellness Center (MCHWC), we understand the challenges teens face. And we want you to know you’re not alone. This post is your guide to understanding mental health, navigating social media…

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