Author Archives: Liana

According to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), 31 million Americans experience low-back pain at any given time. The cause of back pain can vary, including sprained ligament, strained muscle, ruptured disc or irritated joint. Other causes are sports injuries, accidents, poor posture and conditions such as arthritis, obesity and psychological stress. You may be one of …

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is excited to announce the opening of its newest clinic, El Cajon Family Health Center! The clinic, located at 525 E Main St. in the heart of El Cajon, is not far from Chase Avenue Family Health Center and will open a new access point of care for individuals and families …

The Bay Area Reporter The California HIV/AIDS Research Program has announced that it has funded three new demonstration projects – including two in the Bay Area – to learn more about PrEP for transgender women and men. “These studies will provide critical information on the implementation of PrEP among transgender people in California, and will …

The body is quite remarkable as it endures a significant transformation over the course of 40 weeks of pregnancy. Because of the many changes that take place during this time frame, it is important for the pregnant person to eat a balanced diet in order to obtain all the nutrients they need to nourish their …

Physical Rehabilitation Services Are Expanding This Summer! Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is excited to announce the expansion of our physical rehabilitation services. As a part of our commitment to provide affordable, high-quality care and support services to everyone, we are adding new service sites across San Diego County. Services will include chiropractic …

When someone repeatedly coughs or sneezes, the first assumption many people make is that he/she has a cold.  While both sneezing and coughing are common symptoms of a cold, it’s possible that the individual may in fact have allergies. Because allergy and cold symptoms are often identical, it can be difficult to tell them apart. To discover …

At Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD), integrity is an important core value. Questions such as, “What is the right thing to do?” and “What is fair?” are often heard in our meetings and in deliberations. When we first learned about the mission of the No One Left Behind (NOLB) organization, it resonated with …

San Diego LGBT Weekly It has recently been reported that over 20,000 individuals in San Diego County are affected by HIV/AIDS – this is a third of HIV/AIDS cases in the state of California. Often, those newly diagnosed are unsure where to turn for emotional and community support. Now, a new site – Poz Link – provides …

Colorectal cancer, also called colon cancer, is often called a “silent killer” because its symptoms, which include stomach cramps and unintended weight loss, generally don’t appear until an advanced stage. Also, unlike other types of cancers, it’s not often talked about in social circles or the subject of large-scale fundraising campaigns, which decreases awareness and education about it. …

Now Open: Chula Vista Family Counseling Center  As part of our commitment to expanding mental health services to communities across San Diego, we have opened a new location in Chula Vista that is dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services to individuals and families. No referral needed! Call today to meet with a mental health …

We are excited to announce Spirit of the Barrio, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s iconic and beloved bimonthly fundraising luncheon, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2016! This quintessentially San Diegan experience is a grassroots event that features homemade tamales, professional networking time and the joining together of colleagues for an informative, entertaining discussion …

As most Californians agree, we love our cars. We depend on them and we need them to drive us all over the 4, 526 square miles of our county! We accept the fact that to stay in the driver’s seat, we need regularly scheduled tune-ups or oil changes. The question in my mind is why …