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 …
February 10, 2021
NAHH Launches Vacunas (Vaccines) Network
National Alliance for Hispanic Health Launches Vacunas (Vaccines) Network on COVID-19 and Flu Prevention and Vaccination in 18 Communities Effort supported by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) The Alliance will increase community-based access to effective prevention and vaccination services and deliver trusted and science-based bilingual information. Washington, DC. “With more than 27 million …
September 24, 2020
Family Health Centers of San Diego Recognized Among Top 20% of Health Centers for Overall Clinical Performance by HHS
SAN DIEGO, CA – (September 24, 2020) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) was recently recognized as a Health Center Quality Leader by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), for their continued work on providing quality care to their patients. “These quality improvement …
September 18, 2020
Assemblymember Gloria Names Family Health Centers of San Diego as Nonprofit of the Year
Gloria Recognizes Family Health Centers of San Diego for Their COVID-19 Response, Service to Low-Income Communities SAN DIEGO, CA – (September 18, 2020) For their longstanding efforts to provide affordable and high-quality health care to low-income and medically underserved communities throughout the region, California State Assemblymember Todd Gloria (D-San Diego) announced today that he has named Family …
August 31, 2020
Family Health Centers of San Diego earns “LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader” designation in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index three years in a row
SAN DIEGO, CA – (August 31, 2020) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) was designated an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC) for the third year in a row, achieving the maximum score of 100. The designation was awarded in the HRC’s annual Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), released today. …
May 11, 2020
Family Health Centers of San Diego Receives Grant from Health Net to Expand Telehealth Services
SAN DIEGO, CA – (May 11, 2020) Health Net has awarded Family Health Centers of San Diego nearly $125,000 to expand telehealth capabilities at their community clinics. The grant will improve access to care and services which are critical to the vulnerable communities the organization serves during the current pandemic. “We are grateful to Health …
April 28, 2020
FHCSD Receives Donation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from American Chinese Culture and Education Foundation (ACCEF)
SAN DIEGO, CA – (April 28, 2020) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) received a $10,000 donation from the American Chinese Culture and Education Foundation (ACCEF) and their supporters. The donation included $5,000 in cash and $5,000 worth of personal protective equipment (PPE), including N95 respirators, masks, protective coverall suits, goggles and hand sanitizer. …
September 4, 2019
Family Health Centers of San Diego Awarded Top Honor by HHS for Quality Improvements
SAN DIEGO, CA – (September 4, 2019) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) recently received the largest quality award in the nation from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), for their work in providing quality care to their patients. FHCSD CEO, Fran Butler-Cohen said, “We are honored to be recognized for …
August 8, 2019
San Diego Diabetes Education Service Program Merits ADA Recognition
Family Health Centers of San Diego Recognized for High-Quality Diabetes Education and Patient Support Services SAN DIEGO, CA – (August 8, 2019) The prestigious American Diabetes Association (ADA) Education Recognition Certificate for quality diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) service was awarded to Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) in July 2019. The ADA …
February 13, 2019
Family Health Centers of San Diego Launches Prescription Drug Locker System
The Self-Service Delivery System Removes Barriers to Access for Patients SAN DIEGO, CA – (February 13, 2019) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD), in partnership with Medical Center Pharmacy (MCP), has made it easier for their patients and residents of Connections Housing to obtain prescription medications. The secure locker system, located in the lobby …
January 31, 2019
Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) lanza programa de intervención para prevenir la diabetes tipo 2 en hispanos en San Diego
El programa de cambios en estilo de vida usa asesores comunitarios y apoyo de compañeros SAN DIEGO, CA – (El jueves 31 de enero de 2019) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) está implementando el Programa Nacional de Prevención de Diabetes (NDPP por sus siglas en inglés), que tiene como propósito facilitar que las …
January 31, 2019
Family Health Centers of San Diego Launches Intervention to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Among Hispanics in San Diego
Lifestyle Change Program Uses Community Coaches and Peer Support to Increase Healthy Eating and Physical Activity SAN DIEGO, CA – (January 31, 2019) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is implementing the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP), which is designed to make it easier for people with prediabetes to participate in high-quality, evidence-based lifestyle change …
