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While diabetes is often primarily thought of as a disease tied to nutrition, blood sugar and insulin, it impacts the entire body. One part of the body that can develop very dangerous symptoms, if not managed, are the eyes. Having diabetes increases your risk for several eye conditions, including glaucoma and cataracts. However, the primary …

Providing on-time vaccination throughout childhood is critical for providing immunity before children are potentially exposed to life-threatening illnesses. These vaccines are tested to ensure that they are safe and effective. While it is true that babies are born with immune systems that can fight most germs, some germs cause serious or even deadly diseases a …

At the end of 2022, California became the second state in the country to ban the sale of a broad range of flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes, cigarillos and e-cigarettes. The ban was implemented after Californians voted to uphold SB 79, a 2020 law. Tobacco policy advocates cited the positive impact on preventing youth …

It is often said that having friends or family around is good for our health. Being an active part of a community — laughing, talking and having reasons to be out and interacting with others — can all be positive side effects of social support. However, the benefits go even further than one might think. …

We are incredibly grateful and excited to welcome The First Lady to Family Health Centers San Diego (FHCSD). Dr. Jill Biden and President Biden have been fierce advocates for advancing cancer research and treatment for decades. With receipt of a $500,000 Accelerating Cancer Screening HRSA grant, FHCSD has been able to expand access to cancer …

Lemon Grove Physical Health & Wellness Center Grand Opening Monday, January 23, 2023 7826 Broadway, Lemon Grove CA 91945 Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed for lunch: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. For more information, please call (619) 515-2376 or fill out the form below. The Lemon Grove Physical Health & Wellness Center will offer …

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, …

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 …

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, …

As Chief of Pediatrics at Family Health Centers of San Diego, I wanted to share what our Pediatrics Department has been doing since the onset of the pandemic. Our friends at Cox Communications are matching donations made to pediatrics. As you read some of our stories, please consider making a gift today to support children …

Meet Dr. Marsha Spitzer Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Marsha Spitzer. Thanks for sharing your story with us Dr. Spitzer. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there. After medical school and pediatric residency training on the East Coast, I spent two years in Guam as a …

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