From its beginnings as a small, volunteer-run clinic in 1972 to becoming one of Marin County’s leading community health care providers, Marin Community Clinics (MCC) has remained dedicated to making high-quality, compassionate care accessible to all.

Today, MCC serves more than 38,000 patients—nearly 1 in 6 Marin County residents—through over 236,000 visits annually. Through its Whole Family Care approach, MCC provides comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services, addressing not only immediate health concerns but also the broader needs that influence the well-being of individuals and families.

Beyond providing care, MCC emphasizes prevention, early detection, and chronic disease management—helping patients take charge of their health, manage ongoing conditions, and build healthier futures.

Our Patient Impact

Every year, MCC’s care teams make a meaningful difference through preventive screenings, vaccinations, and ongoing care for chronic conditions.

Preventive Care & Immunizations

• 2,612 patients completed mammograms
• 8,989 patients received flu vaccinations

Chronic Disease Management

• 12,884 patients received diabetes care
• 13,780 patients received hypertension care
• 14,006 patients received care for overweight or obesity

Cancer Screenings & Early Detection

• 7,167 patients received cervical cancer screenings
• 2,188 patients received breast cancer screenings
• 4,302 patients received colorectal cancer screenings

More Than Numbers. A Lasting Impact.

Behind every visit, screening, and treatment is a person, a family, and a story. These numbers represent more than health care services—they reflect earlier detection, ongoing support, stronger connections, and opportunities for healthier lives.

As MCC looks to the future, our commitment remains unwavering: to remove barriers to care, strengthen the health of our community, and ensure that every individual and family has access to the services and support they need to thrive.

Because health is more than a visit—it’s about building a healthier Marin for generations to come.

As Marin Community Clinics (MCC) celebrates 54 years of serving Marin County, we continue to strengthen our Whole Family Care approach, delivering comprehensive, coordinated, and patient-centered services that address the medical, dental, behavioral health, and broader well-being needs of individuals and families. This approach reflects MCC’s ongoing commitment to improving health outcomes, reducing barriers to care, and ensuring that every patient receives compassionate, high-quality care at every stage of life.

Building on this commitment, MCC achieves several significant milestones in quality and organizational excellence. MCC earns The Joint Commission Accreditation and Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Certification, recognizing its commitment to high standards of patient care, safety, and coordinated services. For the second consecutive year, MCC also ranks #2 among 125 Northern California health care organizations in Partnership HealthPlan’s Quality Incentive Program, reflecting its continued focus on quality improvement and patient outcomes.

MCC also launches its Just Culture initiative, fostering a workplace environment built on accountability, transparency, continuous learning, and teamwork. Together, these achievements reinforce MCC’s dedication to patient safety, clinical excellence, and building a stronger, healthier Marin community.

Marin Community Clinics (MCC) marks a significant year of leadership, achievement, and continued commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for Marin County residents.

In May 2025, Brenda Shipp, MBA, CHCO, OHCC, becomes MCC’s Chief Executive Officer, bringing more than 18 years of leadership experience in community health. Previously serving as Chief Operating and Compliance Officer at WellSpace Health, Brenda brings extensive expertise in health care operations, compliance, quality improvement, and strategic growth. Her leadership reflects a shared vision of strengthening organizational excellence, expanding access to care, and advancing MCC’s mission to serve individuals and families throughout Marin County.

“We were greatly impressed by Ms. Shipp’s experience, values, and vision,” said Dr. Nelson Branco, MCC Board Chair. “Her leadership is a natural fit for MCC’s mission and future.”

In June 2025, MCC also receives Partnership HealthPlan’s Primary Care Quality Improvement Program (QIP) Top Performer Achievement Award, recognizing the exceptional quality of care delivered by its providers and care teams during 2024.

MCC ranks #2 among 127 participating provider organizations, earning 92.65% of available quality incentives and more than $3.5 million in incentive payments. This achievement reflects MCC’s strong performance across key measures, including preventive screenings, chronic disease management, primary care access, appropriate use of resources, and patient experience.

Beyond this recognition, MCC continues to strengthen its commitment to quality through participation in additional initiatives, including the Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Quality Incentive Program and Perinatal Quality Incentive Program. These programs support coordinated care for patients with complex medical and social needs, as well as improved access to timely prenatal and postpartum services.

Together, these milestones reflect MCC’s dedication to strong leadership, continuous improvement, and clinical excellence. They also recognize the collective efforts of MCC’s providers, care teams, and staff, whose commitment to compassionate, coordinated care helps improve health outcomes and strengthen the well-being of the Marin community.

With a renewed focus on leadership, quality, and innovation, MCC continues building a stronger foundation for healthier patients, families, and communities.

2025 HRSA CHQR Honors: The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awards Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) badges to Health Centers nationwide that demonstrate excellence in access, quality, health outcomes, and health information technology. These prestigious honors highlight the achievements of clinics like MCC that are setting benchmarks in delivering patient-centered, whole-person care.

In 2025, Marin Community Clinic was awarded 2 Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) awards:

• High-Value Care
• Health Center Quality Leader-Bronze

MCC received these awards because we:

• Exceeded the Quality Score 18.0 based on the most improved quality measures in the top 20% of national health centers
• Fell below the Percentage Cost Growth Benchmark (2.54%) based on the growth rate of total costs per patient in the top 30% of national health centers

MCC was 1 of only 19 California clinics to be awarded the new High-Value Care award.

In June 2025, MCC also receives Partnership HealthPlan’s Primary Care Quality Improvement Program (QIP) Top Performer Achievement Award, recognizing the exceptional quality of care delivered by its providers and care teams during 2024.

MCC ranks #2 among 127 participating provider organizations, earning 92.65% of available quality incentives and more than $3.5 million in incentive payments. This achievement reflects MCC’s strong performance across key measures, including preventive screenings, chronic disease management, primary care access, appropriate use of resources, and patient experience.

Beyond this recognition, MCC continues to strengthen its commitment to quality through participation in additional initiatives, including the Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Quality Incentive Program and Perinatal Quality Incentive Program. These programs support coordinated care for patients with complex medical and social needs, as well as improved access to timely prenatal and postpartum services.

MCC Named Best Large Business of the Year

On May 14, 2025, Marin Community Clinics (MCC) was honored with the Best Large Business of the Year Award at the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce’s State of the City Business Awards. This recognition celebrates MCC’s contributions to the community and its ongoing commitment to providing accessible, high-quality, compassionate health care throughout Marin County. The award reflects the dedication of MCC’s staff, providers, and leadership to improving community health and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve.

Marin Community Clinics has opened a new 2,500-square-foot medical office at Vivalon in downtown San Rafael, strengthening access to quality care in the heart of the city. Expected to serve approximately 8,000 patient visits annually, the clinic features six well-equipped exam rooms and a compassionate, multilingual care team of 11, including physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and a social worker. Patients can receive a wide range of essential services, including immunizations, chronic disease management, reproductive health care, behavioral health services, and specialty referrals.

By partnering with Vivalon, a trusted community hub, MCC is bringing vital healthcare closer to where people live, work, and age—making it easier for all residents, especially vulnerable populations, to receive the care they need in a welcoming, accessible setting.

MCC Recognized for Excellence in Quality Care and Public Health

In 2023, Marin Community Clinics (MCC) received two prestigious Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Community Health Quality Recognition badges: Health Center Quality Leader and COVID-19 Public Health Champion. These national recognitions highlight MCC’s commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and its contributions to protecting community health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In July 2023, MCC completes the first phase of the renovation and expansion of its Fourth Street Dental Clinic at 411 Fourth Street in San Rafael, combining multiple suites into a more functional, coordinated clinical space designed to improve patient flow and support more efficient care delivery. Once fully completed, the project is projected to increase the dental program’s capacity by 78%, significantly expanding access to comprehensive dental services for Marin County residents, particularly underserved populations.

This multi-year investment reflects MCC’s continued commitment to reducing barriers to oral health care, strengthening its clinical infrastructure, and meeting the growing dental care needs of the community.

In 2022, Marin Community Clinics (MCC) earned three prestigious Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Community Health Quality Recognition badges: Improving Health Care Access, Health Center Quality Leader, and Advancing Health Information Technology (HIT) for Quality. These national recognitions highlight MCC’s commitment to expanding access to care, delivering high-quality health services, and leveraging technology to improve patient outcomes and strengthen community health.

MCC’s 50th anniversary represents more than a celebration of its history. It reflects the dedication of generations of health care professionals, volunteers, community partners, and supporters who have helped make accessible health care possible for Marin residents.

As MCC enters its next chapter, its mission remains unchanged: to promote health and wellness through excellent, compassionate care for all, regardless of ability to pay.

In 2021, Marin Community Clinics (MCC) received two prestigious Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Community Health Quality Recognition badges: Improving Health Care Access and Health Center Quality Leader. These national recognitions highlight MCC’s commitment to expanding access to essential health services, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, and improving health outcomes for individuals and families throughout Marin County.

Alongside its pandemic response, MCC introduces a refreshed organizational brand identity, creating a more modern and unified look that reflects its evolving role as a comprehensive community health care provider. The updated branding strengthens MCC’s visibility and reinforces its commitment to accessible, compassionate care for Marin residents.

MCC expands its community outreach through a partnership with the Tamalpais Union High School District, providing health screenings and services at local high schools. This initiative helps connect students with preventive care, health education, and essential services, supporting healthier outcomes for young people.

In another important milestone, Marin County’s Infectious Disease Services transition to MCC, expanding the organization’s capacity to provide specialized care for patients with infectious diseases. This integration strengthens continuity of care and supports a more coordinated approach to serving patients with complex health needs.

MCC opened its Novato South Clinic, expanding access to comprehensive health care services for individuals and families in northern Marin County.

The new facility brought together dental care, radiology, laboratory services, pediatrics, and behavioral health in one location, improving convenience and supporting greater coordination among care teams.

The opening represented another important step in MCC’s evolution toward integrated, whole-person care, helping patients access multiple essential services within a connected health care setting.

MCC introduced Health Hubs, weekly community-based mini health fairs designed to connect residents with practical resources and preventive health services.

These events offered nutritious food, nutrition education, health screenings, and other wellness resources, reinforcing MCC’s commitment to addressing the broader factors that influence community health.

MCC launched its landmark Building a Healthy Future capital campaign, raising approximately $9.8 million to support the development of a modern, state-of-the-art medical and dental facility at 3110 Kerner Boulevard in San Rafael’s Canal neighborhood.

This investment represented a significant step toward expanding clinical capacity, improving the patient experience, and strengthening access to comprehensive health care for underserved communities.

As demand for accessible health care continued to rise, MCC expanded its clinic operations and strengthened its workforce. By 2003, the organization had grown to 80 paid employees, reflecting its transition into a larger, more established community health care provider.

Through a strong partnership with Marin General Hospital (now MarinHealth), MCC established a permanent clinic at 250 Bon Air Road in Greenbrae, located on the hospital’s grounds.

The move represented a major transition from temporary care settings to a stable, community-based health care facility. For the first time, patients could rely on a consistent location for comprehensive medical services, preventive care, and ongoing treatment.

Having a permanent home strengthened continuity of care, supported long-term patient-provider relationships, and established the foundation for MCC’s evolution into a comprehensive community health center.

MCC transitions from primarily volunteer providers to a professional staff and expands bilingual services for Marin’s growing Spanish-speaking population.

As the organization celebrated its 15th anniversary, the newly named Marin Community Clinic reached an important milestone by transitioning from a predominantly volunteer-based operation to a paid professional staff.

This transition strengthened the Clinic’s organizational capacity, providing greater consistency in staffing and supporting its ability to deliver reliable, ongoing medical services. Building on the dedication of its founding volunteers, the Clinic established a stronger foundation for meeting increasing patient demand and expanding its role in Marin County’s health care system.

Throughout the remainder of the decade, Medical Contact Services of Marin continued providing free, episodic medical care and health screenings to individuals and families who might otherwise have gone without treatment.

Supported by the dedication of volunteer health care professionals and local community partners, the clinics became an important source of care for underserved residents. Their commitment to serving people of all ages without discrimination helped build trust and establish lasting relationships within the community.

These formative years laid the groundwork for the organization’s evolution from a volunteer-driven initiative into a comprehensive community health care provider, while establishing a guiding principle that remains central to MCC’s mission: health care should be accessible to everyone.