November 28, 2023
World and National Blind Golf Champion, Jeremy Poincenot, Inspires and Challenges at Family Health Centers of San Diego’s ‘Spirit of the Barrio’ Luncheon
SAN DIEGO, CA – (November 21, 2023) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) celebrated the grand finale of its quarterly series of events with the Spirit of the Barrio luncheon on November 17. The highly anticipated event, held at the Logan Heights Family Health Center, featured renowned inspirational speaker, national champion golfer and SDSU …
October 12, 2023
Over 500 people attend Family Health Centers of San Diego 17th Annual ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® Event
SAN DIEGO, CA – (October 11, 2023) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) hosted their 17th annual ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® event, which took place on Saturday, October 7 at Memorial Park in the Logan Heights neighborhood of San Diego. The event brought together people of all ages and sizes, providing …
July 31, 2023
Family Health Centers of San Diego Hosts Assemblymember Dr. Akilah Weber, M.D., at Oak Park Family Health Center and Laura Rodriguez Medical Assistant Institute
SAN DIEGO, CA – (July 27, 2023) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) was honored to welcome Assemblymember Dr. Akilah Weber, M.D., for a tour of the Oak Park Family Health Center and the Laura Rodriguez Medical Assistant Institute (LRMAI). The visit aimed to highlight the critical work carried out by FHCSD in providing …
May 22, 2023
Gun Violence Panel at ‘Spirit of the Barrio’ Luncheon Garners Widespread Support from Community
SAN DIEGO, CA – (May 22, 2023) Last Friday, Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) held its second Spirit of the Barrio event of the year at Logan Heights Family Health Center. Hundreds of attendees enjoyed FHCSD’s famous tamale lunch during a panel discussion on one of the most pressing issues in our region …
March 23, 2023
Congressman Scott Peters Tours Family Health Centers of San Diego’s Hillcrest Clinic and Discusses Legislation Supporting Federally Qualified Health Centers
SAN DIEGO, CA – (March 23, 2023) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) hosted Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50) at Hillcrest Family Health Center earlier this week. The Congressman toured the clinic and had a discussion with FHCSD’s top physicians and policy experts on how the federal government can support Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC). …
February 21, 2023
Family Health Centers of San Diego Joins UCSD and U.S. Navy as Third Psychiatry Residency Program to Receive Prestigious ACGME Accreditation in San Diego
SAN DIEGO, CA – (February 20, 2023) This week, Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) became the third psychiatry residency program in San Diego to be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), joining the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and Naval Medical Center San Diego. “We’re incredibly proud to …
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 …
