Press Releases

SAN DIEGO, CA (July 31, 2026) – Representatives from community clinics, health advocacy groups, provider organizations and community leaders gathered at Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) last week for a press conference urging voters to reject Proposition 44. Speakers warned that the measure could reduce access to care for millions of Californians who …

SAN DIEGO, CA – (May 15, 2026) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) hosted its second Spirit of the Barrio luncheon of the year on Friday, May 15, 2026, bringing together more than 350 community members for a conversation on mental health and resilience across our communities. The event marked the second gathering in a year-long celebration …

About three years ago, Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) identified a gap in access to urgent and cardiac care in the East County region of San Diego. Residents in this large, traditionally underserved area often had to travel long distances for help with mild to moderate chest pain or immediate medical needs. With …

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) hosted its first Spirit of the Barrio luncheon of the year on Friday, February 20, 2026, bringing together more than 350 community members for a conversation on advancing women’s health across the lifespan. The event marked the first gathering in a yearlong celebration of Spirit of the Barrio’s 40th anniversary. …

Chula Vista, CA — Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) celebrated the opening of new radiology services at its Chula Vista Family Health Center on Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by government, philanthropic, and community partners. The radiology expansion was made possible by a generous $556,000 donation from Molina Healthcare of California. Radiology …

Since 2021, more than 300 grants have been issued to community organizations focused on eliminating health disparities. In the latest round of funding, $4 million was awarded to 28 organizations.  FEB. 4, 2026 – Direct Relief today announced that more than $67 million has reached community organizations in all 50 U.S. states to organizations working …

SAN DIEGO, CA – (November 24, 2025) Covered California launched open enrollment for 2026 health coverage with a press event at Family Health Centers of San Diego’s City Heights Family Health Center. State leaders and community partners attended to help San Diegans understand their insurance options ahead of the January 31, 2026 enrollment deadline. Victoriano …

San Diego, CA — Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) today announced a grant of $250,000 for Health and Well-Being Innovations made possible through the Prebys Foundation’s over $4 million investment in community health across San Diego County. The funding will help FHCSD expand and enhance its Street Medicine Team (SMT), which delivers medical …

SAN DIEGO, CA – (October 17, 2025) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) hosted its fourth and final Spirit of the Barrio luncheon of 2025 on Friday, October 17, 2025, bringing together about 350 community members to explore how building a stronger workforce benefits everyone and helps the community thrive. The luncheon featured a panel …

SAN DIEGO, CA – (October 13, 2025) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) hosted its 19th annual ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! event on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Memorial Park in the Logan Heights neighborhood. The free community event welcomed more than 1,200 attendees and featured more than 30 booths offering …

SAN DIEGO, CA – (August 15, 2025) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) held its third Spirit of the Barrio luncheon of the year, bringing together more than 350 community members to explore the root causes of homelessness. The event featured a panel of frontline experts and community leaders who discussed collaborative, community-centered solutions. …

SAN DIEGO, CA – (July, 2, 2025) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) hosted a book distribution organized by Reach Out and Read San Diego (RORSD), helping bring books to pediatric medical providers across San Diego and Imperial Counties. The Dr. Seuss Foundation generously donated a total of 15,000 children’s books. The first 7,000 …