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 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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Free Cervical (Pap) Screening On August 19 or September 27 get a free pap smear and HPV test, which can detect abnormal cells and help with cancer prevention. Experience a relaxing and essential visit to our Women’s Health Center with a serene atmosphere that includes flowers, candles, and gentle music during your cervical screening appointment. As a reward, you’ll receive a $20 gift card! Event Dates & Locations Mon, Aug 19 | 8 a.m.–5 p.m. MCHWC San Rafael Women’s Health Center 880 Las Gallinas Ave, Ste 2, San Rafael, CA 94903 Fri, Sep 27 | 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Marin City Health and Wellness Center 100 Phillips Dr, Marin City, CA 94965 Pap and HPV Tests A Pap (short for Papanicolaou) smear can detect potentially precancerous…

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