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 …
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 …
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 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 …
