June 27, 2025
Expanding Access to Cancer Screenings through Community Mammogram Events
SAN DIEGO, CA – (June 27, 2025) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) continues its commitment to accessible, community-based care by providing free or low-cost mammograms to qualifying individuals through ongoing events across San Diego County. So far this year, FHCSD has hosted seven mammogram events, providing 159 screenings to community members — including …
May 30, 2025
Erica Alfaro Shares Message of Perseverance and Community at SOTB
SAN DIEGO, CA – (May 30, 2025) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) hosted its second Spirit of the Barrio luncheon of the year. The event was led by Erica Alfaro, an award-winning author, educational advocate and the proud daughter of migrant farmworkers. In front of over 350 attendees, Alfaro shared her inspiring story about …
April 1, 2025
FHCSD Launches 2025 Spirit of the Barrio with Padres Leadership and Community Leaders
SAN DIEGO, CA – (April 1, 2025) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) launched its first Spirit of the Barrio luncheon of the year, drawing over 300 attendees. Local elected officials and their representatives discussed the upcoming San Diego Padres season and hosted a Padres memorabilia auction, which raised more than $3,500. These funds …
March 19, 2025
FHCSD and LRMAI Host State Senator Steve Padilla
The Laura Rodriguez Medical Institute (LRMAI) was honored to host State Senator Steve Padilla for a tour of our facilities in late February. Senator Padilla had the opportunity to see both the classroom and the hands-on learning environment where students practice clinical skills, such as measuring vital signs. In a conversation with staff and current …
February 13, 2025
Family Health Centers of San Diego Recognizes National Donor Day
SAN DIEGO, CA – (February 14, 2025) 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 …
September 19, 2024
FHCSD and Partners to Receive a Proclamation for 18th Annual ¡Vive Tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® Health and Wellness Event
SAN DIEGO, CA – (September 19, 2024) On Saturday, October 5, 2024, Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD), in partnership with Healthy Americas and the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, will host the 16th Annual ¡Vive tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® health and wellness event at Memorial Community Park in San Diego from …
June 5, 2024
Protect Access to Care Initiative Officially Eligible for Ballot
California Voters will Decide this November on Historic Initiative to Improve Healthcare in the State The historic initiative to expand access to and improve healthcare for all Californians took another significant step forward this week as the “Protect Access to Care” initiative officially became eligible for the November 2024 ballot. California Voters will Decide this …
April 30, 2024
Initiative to Expand Access to Health Care Services
SAN DIEGO, CA – (April 30, 2024) Family Health Centers of San Diego is proud to be a member of the Coalition to Protect Access to Care. The coalition, made up of doctors, healthcare workers, community health centers, health plans and emergency responders, is supporting a proposed ballot measure to permanently use dedicated funding to …
March 12, 2024
San Diego Padres’ Leadership and All-Star, Mark Loretta, Invigorate Fans with First Look at Upcoming Season at FHCSD’s First ‘Spirit of the Barrio’ Luncheon of 2024
SAN DIEGO, CA – (March 12, 2024) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) kicked off their annual quarterly Spirit of the Barrio luncheon with an inside look at the Padres upcoming season. The program included an in-depth overview of Petco Park upgrades, an exclusive look at new Padres swag and took questions from the …
December 20, 2023
Family Health Centers of San Diego Named One of Ten Organizations Receiving ‘Know Diabetes by Heart’ Grant
SAN DIEGO, CA – (December 18, 2023) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) has been selected as one of the ten community organizations in the nation to receive a grant as part of the Know Diabetes by Heart initiative, a joint effort by the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association. This initiative …
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 …
