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ASK THE EXPERTS: Cajon Valley Union, doctors discuss COVID-19 vaccine for kids By Mark Saunders Thursday, November 11, 2021 Read the full article on 10news.com…

Padres de familia no pierden el tiempo y vacunan a sus hijos en San Diego Su motivación además de proteger la salud, viajar sin preocupaciones. Por Tania Luviano Miércoles, 10 de noviembre de 2021 SAN DIEGO – Ni tardos ni perezosos, decenas de padres de familia madrugaron para que sus hijos entre 5 y 12 …

November 2021 Adelante: FHCSD’s Diabetes Programs An Update from the Chief Medical Officer Greetings FHCSD supporters, November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a time when we contribute to the national dialogue about the importance of diabetes prevention while highlighting information about diabetes management programs and services. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), …

San Diego’s Top Doctors 2021: The List For almost two decades, the San Diego County Medical Society (SDCMS) has worked collaboratively with San Diego Magazine to recognize physicians who are held in the highest regard by their peers. Votes and nominations are open to all physicians in San Diego. The voting physicians are asked to …

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) was awarded the Cigna Well-Being Award for their Employee Wellness Program for the third year in a row. The award honors workplaces that are making a difference in the health and well-being of their employees. The award is granted based on leadership, organizational foundations, policy and environment, program …

SAN DIEGO, CA – (October 16, 2021) On Saturday, October 16, 2021, representatives from the Office of County Supervisor and Board Vice Chair Nora Vargas joined Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) to celebrate the 15th Annual ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® health and wellness event at Memorial Community Park in San …

October 2021 Adelante: FHCSD’s COVID-19 Response A Note from the CEO Greetings FHCSD Supporters, Just a few short months ago, it seemed we were out of the pandemic woods. Yet today, we continue to face the challenges of COVID-19 and the Delta variant. I’m proud of the strength and resilience our community has demonstrated in …

They Shunned COVID Vaccines but Embraced Antibody Treatment Championed by doctors and conservative radio hosts alike, monoclonal antibodies for COVID are in high demand — even from those who don’t want a vaccine. By Benjamin Mueller Saturday, September 18, 2021 Lanson Jones did not think that the coronavirus would come for him. An avid tennis …

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations surge among unvaccinated San Diegans By KUSI Newsroom Thursday, July 22, 2021 SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – A significant increase in COVID-19 cases has prompted San Diego County public health officials Thursday to renew their efforts to get county residents vaccinated from the virus. In the past seven days, 3,465 COVID-19 cases were …

Unheralded Antibody Infusion Could Be Next Best Solution for COVID-19 Doctors say monoclonal antibody infusions have reduced COVID-19-related hospital stays by more than 75%. By Joe Little Monday, July 19, 2021 They weren’t in the spotlight early on, but medical providers believe monoclonal antibody infusions may be the way the country pushes through the next …

FHCSD has been recognized as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) every year since 2018, and we continue to strengthen our commitment to an inclusive environment for both our patients and staff. LGBTQ pride events happen across the country every June and July. It is a time for celebrating progress, …

SAN DIEGO, CA – (May 26, 2021) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is pleased to announce the administration of their 100,000th COVID-19 vaccine dose. FHCSD operates testing, treatment and vaccination locations at dozens of clinic sites throughout the County and has utilized existing relationships with low-income, medically underserved communities to support an equitable …