December 9, 2022
FHCSD Hosts Covered California, Mental Health Leaders and Elected Officials to Promote Open Enrollment and to Tour Logan Heights Clinic
SAN DIEGO, CA – (December 9, 2022) Family Health Centers San Diego (FHCSD) hosted Covered California and elected leaders to promote open enrollment in Covered California health plans, and to address the increased need for behavioral health awareness and services across San Diego. Covered California Executive Director Jessica Altman, Senate President Pro-Tem Toni Atkins, County …
November 22, 2022
Former Gubernatorial-Appointee and Experienced Public Affairs Professional Joins Family Health Centers San Diego
SAN DIEGO, CA – (November 22, 2022) Family Health Centers San Diego (FHCSD) has added Shea Benton to their team as Director of Government Relations, bringing over a decade of experience in government affairs and community relations to the organization. Benton comes with over a decade of experience in San Diego politics, economic development and …
July 28, 2022
HHS Awards Over $49 Million in Funding for 36 Connecting Kids to Coverage HEALTHY KIDS 2022 Outreach and Enrollment Cooperative Agreements
SAN DIEGO, CA – (July 28, 2022) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), awarded $49 million in cooperative agreements to 36 organizations in 20 states authorized under the Helping Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable …
March 29, 2022
FHCSD Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Healthcare Equality Index
SAN DIEGO, CA – (March 29, 2022) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) has received the designation of “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” and earned an evaluation of 100 in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 15th anniversary edition of the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey of health care facilities on policies …
February 15, 2022
HHS Awards Family Health Centers of San Diego $2 million to Increase Virtual Health Care Access and Quality
SAN DIEGO, CA – (February 15, 2022) Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded Family Health Centers of San Diego $2 million to increase virtual health care access and quality for underserved populations by enhancing telehealth, digital patient tools and health information technology. FHCSD will …
February 14, 2022
Family Health Centers of San Diego Recognizes National Donor Day
SAN DIEGO, CA – (February 14, 2022) In honor of National Donor Day, Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is joining hospitals, organ procurement organizations, workplaces and other groups across the nation to encourage community members to help improve and save lives by registering as organ, eye and tissue donors. According to organ donation statistics …
February 11, 2022
Molina Healthcare Donates $10,000 to Support Family Health Centers of San Diego
SAN DIEGO, CA – (February 11, 2022) Molina Healthcare of California (“Molina”), as part of its statewide effort to increase health equity, today presented Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) with a $10,000 donation for their Syringe Services Program, as well as a donation of blankets and hand sanitizers. Following the presentation, Nathan Fletcher, Chair …
November 22, 2021
Infectious Diseases Society of America Honors 199 Distinguished Clinicians, Scientists
SAN DIEGO, CA – (November 22, 2021) Christian B. Ramers, MD, MPH of UC San Diego School of Medicine and the Family Health Centers of San Diego has been named a Fellow by the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the nation’s leading infectious diseases professional society. Fellowship in IDSA is one of the highest honors …
November 22, 2021
Family Health Centers of San Diego Exceeds 150,000 COVID-19 Vaccinations and Anticipates Increased Requests for Boosters
SAN DIEGO, CA – (November 22, 2021) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) has reached a new milestone in its vaccination efforts by administering its 150,000th COVID-19 vaccine dose. Given the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) endorsement of Pfizer and Moderna boosters for all U.S. adults, FHSCD anticipates their vaccination sites will serve …
October 16, 2021
County of San Diego Honors 15th Annual ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® Health and Wellness Event
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 …
May 26, 2021
Family Health Centers of San Diego Surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 Vaccines Administered
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 …
May 3, 2021
Family Health Centers of San Diego and HHS partner to expand access to monoclonal antibody therapy to treat COVID-19 patients in San Diego
SAN DIEGO, CA – (May 3, 2021) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today that it has expanded access to monoclonal antibody therapy (mAb) at its facilities in the Central San Diego and South Bay region. The promising treatment has been …
