Author Archives: Liana

February is American Heart Month and, of course, Valentine’s Day. These two annual celebrations combine to flood social , storefronts and conversations with «heart» themes and decorations. With all this «love» in the air, Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is encouraging community members to conduct an annual check of their heart health by stopping in for a …

Love Yourself, Protect Yourself and Know Your Status Did you know 1 in 10 teenagers have been physically, mentally or emotionally abused by a boyfriend or girlfriend in the past year? Read our recent FamilyHealth Online blog entry to learn prevention tips. As part of this movement to encourage youth to «Love Yourself, Protect Yourself,» …

In the three decades I have led this organization, I have given hundreds of tours to potential employees, aspiring doctors and possible donors. I have toured medical students and heads of Fortune 500 companies, philanthropic groups and concerned citizens. In those tours, one of the more commonly asked questions is “Did you know Laura Rodriguez?” …

The air outside is chilly and the first wave of El Niño storms is behind us, which means winter in San Diego has officially arrived! Unfortunately, this also means flu season, which typically begins in October, is about to peak. Influenza, commonly referred to as the flu, is an infection that affects everyone differently and also varies from year …

The San Diego Union Tribune Opinion/Commentary | Joel John Roberts For 20 years, Jesse slept on the streets of San Diego. Until he arrived at PATH’s Connections Housing in downtown San Diego, where he slept in a safe bed and received care from Alpha Project, Family Health Centers of San Diego and Alvarado Parkway Institute. Jesse is …

Did you know that one of the top New Years resolutions is to quit smoking? Unfortunately, this is also one resolution that is broken the most each year. If you want to make 2016 the year you quit tobacco for good, join our FREE Tobacco Cessation program! Our group classes meet for a total of five sessions, each lasting 50 minutes …

Oak Park Family Health Center Now Open On January 18th, Family Health Centers of San Diego opened its newest clinic: Oak Park Family Health Center, located at 5160 Federal Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92105. This clinic is currently open part-time and features primary care services for children and adults. A wonderful addition to this diverse …

The open enrollment period for Covered California began in November and continues through January 2016. If you haven’t yet enrolled in a health plan, now is the time! If you need help in a Covered California insurance plan or have questions about how much you will have to pay for coverage for yourself and your family, …

It may seem like toddlers and kids always “on the go,” but recent research reported in Pediatrics, the Official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, indicates that obesity is rising in children due to a lack of physical exercise. This can lead to health issues later in life. It is recommended that children 1-3 years old participate …

So you made a resolution this year to be more involved in your community, to do some charity work or to ensure your social consciousness footprint leaves a lasting mark. Experts advise resolutions should start small. However, small should not be equated with meaningless. Margaret Mead said “Never underestimate the power of a small group …

The natural instinct for parents is to protect their children from harm and keep their minds and bodies healthy. This includes selecting nutritious food, teaching them good habits and making sure they stay active. However, sometimes parents may be inadvertently exposing their children to a dangerous environment and not even realize it. This is too often the case …

An estimated 35 million people worldwide, about 12 times the total population of San Diego County, are currently living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. This December 1, Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) joins others in honoring these individuals during World AIDS Day. On this day, people around the globe remember individuals who …