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High blood pressure, often called the “silent killer,” affects nearly half of U.S. adults and remains a leading cause of heart disease, stroke and premature death, according to federal health officials. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show rates have remained high in recent years and continue to exceed national health goals. …

Since 2021, more than 300 grants have been issued to community organizations focused on eliminating health disparities. In the latest round of funding, $4 million was awarded to 28 organizations.  FEB. 4, 2026 – Direct Relief today announced that more than $67 million has reached community organizations in all 50 U.S. states to organizations working …

By Lara Cooper, Direct Relief Addressing the shortage of health workers and ensuring those workers are connected to the communities they serve is at the heart of a San Diego training program doing just that, one graduate at a time. The Laura Rodriguez Medical Assistant Institute, or LRMAI, is an education and training program of …

Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan has awarded $80,000 in scholarships to Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) education and training program. The scholarships will support the Laura Rodriguez Medical Assistant Institute’s (LRMAI) efforts to train future health care workers from the San Diego community and help address a local workforce shortage. To date, LRMAI has graduated six cohorts of medical assistants, totaling 118 alumni, with the …

SAN DIEGO, CA (October 13, 2025) — The Laura Rodriguez Medical Assistant Institute (LRMAI) celebrated 37 graduates who completed its medical assistant program and earned certificates, marking a major milestone in their health care careers. The class included three students graduating with honors and five who passed the National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) exam. This …

Estimado(a) paciente, Family Health Centers of San Diego ha sido notificado por los proveedores de seguro médico de Medi-Cal, como Blue Shield Promise, Molina y UnitedHealthcare, que ciertos pacientes están perdiendo su cobertura de seguro médico. Sin cobertura, es posible que tenga que pagar el costo total de las visitas al médico, visitas a la …

 Ubicado en el centro de Escondido, Escondido Family Health Center (EFHC) ofrece una amplia gama de servicios de atención primaria para los residentes del norte del condado. Los servicios de salud mental están disponibles en el Escondido Family Counseling Center, ubicado al lado. Hay estacionamiento disponible para los pacientes en el estacionamiento adjunto.   …

History Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, was once a leading cause of illness and death among children in the United States. Before the introduction of a vaccine in the 1940s, the disease affected more than 200,000 people each year. Thanks to widespread immunization efforts, reported cases dropped by over 90%. However, in recent years, …

  Escondido Physical Health & Wellness Center offers chiropractic, physical therapy, weight management and nutrition services to the residents of North County. Our expert care team can help you regain mobility after an injury, recover from surgery, manage chronic pain and help you meet your weight loss goals. Located on the first floor of Escondido …

Dos eventos se llevarán a cabo el 31 de mayo de 2025 de 10 a.m. a 12:30 p.m. El Cajon Family Health Center 525 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 y Logan Heights Family Health Center 1809 National Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113 Reciba una tarjeta de regalo de $50 por niño/niña después de …

¿Ya se hizo su examen físico para los deportes de otoño? ¡Usted puede obtener su examen físico en City Heights Family Health Center! DÓNDE: City Heights Family Health Center 5454 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego CA 92115 Clínica de Fisioterapia, Piso 3 CUÁNDO: sábado 27 de julio de 2024 9:00am – 12:00pm miércoles 7 de …

SAN DIEGO, CA – The Laura Rodriguez Medical Assistant Institute (LRMAI) proudly recognized 38 students who completed the medical assistant program and earned their MA certificates, marking a significant milestone in their health care careers. The graduates, from both the full- and part-time cohorts, included 10 students graduating with honors and six who elected to …