Dr. Homes, Interim Chief Medical Officer at Coast Community Health Center

Dr. Holmes, Interim Chief Medical Officer at Coast Community Health Center. He was the original CMO when the Bandon Clinic opened at the present facility in 2014.

Dr. Holmes is a Board Certified Family Physician. He attended the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, and completed his residency at the Community Hospital of Sonoma County.

Dr. Holmes is skilled in chronic care management and has dedicated much of his career to addressing the needs of patients with complex medical problems. He has also worked to help families and patients with hospice and palliative care.

Dr. Holmes believes medical care is a human right. He believes that the most important thing in medicine is the connection with patients. He is adamant that it takes every member of the healthcare team to serve the patient well.

We know Dr. Holmes will serve as Interim CMO with the same dedication and integrity he has maintained throughout his career. Thank you, Dr. Holmes, for stepping into this role to serve our community!

    • MAY 7, 2018
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    • FEBRUARY 12, 2018
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    Health center care team welcomes new professionals

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    • MAY 7, 2018
    • 0
    Asparagus: Many Ways

    Asparagus: Many Ways

    When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to eat it! You can show your children or grandchildren how to prep asparagus. They can snap off the woody ends of asparagus, wash vegetables under cool running water, and season with salt and pepper and a little vegetable oil. Asparagus: Spears of Health Asparagus

    • APRIL 4, 2018
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    King of the Cruciferous: Broccoli

    King of the Cruciferous: Broccoli

    Snacks and finger foods with a kick! Kids love to eat these tiny “trees” with hummus in their lunch boxes and guests will enjoy how broccoli makes for easy finger food with dips or sauces. One serving is only ½ cup cooked which means you double your nutrients when you consume an average-sized portion of

    • FEBRUARY 27, 2018
    • 0
    Cabbage: Health Benefits May Surprise You

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    Did you know the USDA reports cabbage is the second most economical vegetable, (after potato), on your grocery list? With lots of beneficial vitamins and nutrients, you’ve got a munch-worthy veggie to bring to the table. Humble Head of Cabbage   Say hello to a most-underused vegetable with a list of health benefits that may

    • FEBRUARY 12, 2018
    • 0
    Health center care team welcomes new professionals

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    The health care team at Coast Community Health Center welcomed a new nurse practitioner in January. Family Nurse Practitioner Randell Smith joins a primary care team dedicated to preventative care in support of each patient’s needs. “It’s rewarding, especially in rural health clinics, to be a resource and point person for primary health care. Developing