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By Lara Cooper, Direct Relief Addressing the shortage of health workers and ensuring those workers are connected to the communities they serve is at the heart of a San Diego training program doing just that, one graduate at a time. The Laura Rodriguez Medical Assistant Institute, or LRMAI, is an education and training program of …

Dear valued patient, Family Health Centers of San Diego has been told by Medi-Cal health insurance providers, such as Blue Shield Promise, Molina and UnitedHealthcare, that certain patients are losing health insurance coverage. Without coverage, you may have to pay the full cost for doctor visits, ER/urgent care visits and prescription medications. These costs can …

SAN DIEGO, CA – (February 14, 2025) In honor of National Donor Day, Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is joining hospitals, organ procurement organizations, workplaces and other groups across the nation to encourage community members to help improve and save lives by registering as organ, eye and tissue donors. According to organ donation …

Friday, September 27, 2024 Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is welcoming six residents to our community-based Psychiatry Residency Program in July 2025. Join us for a virtual open house meeting to speak with leadership and learn more about this state-of-the-art program. FHCSD’s psychiatry team has hosted rotations for several other institutions, including general …

SAN DIEGO, CA – (March 12, 2024) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) kicked off their annual quarterly Spirit of the Barrio luncheon with an inside look at the Padres upcoming season. The program included an in-depth overview of Petco Park upgrades, an exclusive look at new Padres swag and took questions from the …

Starting January 1, 2024, Aetna will no longer be available under Medi-Cal in California. If you have Aetna through Medi-Cal and are a patient of Family Health Centers of San Diego, you must select a new Medi-Cal health plan by December 22, 2023. You may choose between the following Medi-Cal health plans: Blue Shield Promise …



Background Childhood obesity is an increasingly serious health problem in the United States. Nearly one in five children and adolescents are affected, putting many at risk for negative health outcomes. Obesity-related conditions include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, breathing problems such as asthma and sleep apnea, and joint problems. Obesity is complex …

Flu Shots and Pregnancy With increased discussion of vaccination in the last few years, you might wonder about what vaccines to get and if they’re safe to receive while pregnant. There is strong evidence that a flu shot can be safely given during any trimester of pregnancy. A flu shot during pregnancy also has specific …

Overview Asthma is a common childhood disease that can cause wheezing, difficulty breathing and coughing. While we still do not know what causes asthma, we do know that it is a hypersensitivity of the lungs and is related to allergies and eczema. Over a lifetime, asthma can cause permanent lung damage. Every year, about one …

SAN DIEGO, CA – (July 27, 2023) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) was honored to welcome Assemblymember Dr. Akilah Weber, M.D., for a tour of the Oak Park Family Health Center and the Laura Rodriguez Medical Assistant Institute (LRMAI). The visit aimed to highlight the critical work carried out by FHCSD in providing …

El Cajon Urgent and Cardiac Center Opens in San Diego Blue Shield Promise and Family Health Centers of San Diego bridge critical care gap. By Blue Shield of California News Center Thursday, July 13, 2023 San Diego’s East County residents now have a more convenient and accessible option to address their urgent medical needs without …