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      Diamond Neighborhoods Family Health Center Doctors of chiropractic use manual adjustments to the neck, back, and limbs to improve function and reduce pain. Chiropractors also educate their patients on health and wellness and offer other treatment recommendations for a healthy and active lifestyle. TREATMENT AVAILABLE FOR: Neck & back pain Sciatica Scoliosis …

Despite being one of the most preventable types of cancer, cervical cancer remains a major health concern. The best way to reduce your risk is early detection through regular screenings; this way you can find any potential issues before they progress. What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer forms in the cells of the cervix, which …

  One of the most common practices that comes with entering a new year is the practice of creating New Year’s resolutions. Each year millions of Americans create goals and resolutions around improving their health and well-being. This can include goals to eat healthier, consume less alcohol, exercise more frequently or lose weight. However, recent …

Every October, we observe #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth to raise awareness about breast cancer, emphasize the importance of getting screened and educate our communities about prevention, early detection and treatment options. Why Awareness Matters According to the CDC, breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the U.S. and worldwide – accounting for approximately 25% of …

Friday, September 27, 2024 Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is welcoming six residents to our community-based Psychiatry Residency Program in July 2025. Join us for a virtual open house meeting to speak with leadership and learn more about this state-of-the-art program. FHCSD’s psychiatry team has hosted rotations for several other institutions, including general …

STD Rate on the Rise In recent years, there has been an increase in sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), sparking concern among public health officials. Recent reports found a 4.8% increase in STD diagnoses between 2020 and 2023. The only age groups to see a decrease in diagnoses were 18 and younger and 19 to 24. The …

Why it Matters With warmer weather arriving, being outside is a great way to stay physically active, spend time with loved ones and get some vitamin D. However, it is also important to protect yourself from the sun in order to avoid the risk of skin cancer. Learn more about sun safety and how to …

Alcohol Misuse and Why it Matters Drinking too much alcohol can have a number of negative impacts on your health and quality of life, including increased risk of injuries, violence, legal issues, risky sexual activity, liver disease, some types of cancer and more. April is Alcohol Awareness Month and is a great time to learn …

Measles Cases on the Rise: What to Know An increase of measles cases around the country has made national news as the CDC issued a warning that the rapid increase of cases during the first quarter of 2024 “represents a renewed threat to elimination.” This year, there have already been more than 120 cases of …

In the latest podcast of This Week In Virology, Dr. Daniel Griffin a recently published commentary paper featuring our own Dr. Christian Ramers about how managing long COVID can impact provider burnout. The current landscape of clinician burnout is prompting the need for our healthcare system to revise its approach towards complex conditions such as …

The holidays can be a time of great celebration and making new memories with family and friends. However, often time these social gatherings can lead to overindulgence in alcohol and poor decision making. In fact, some of the highest rates of binge drinking occur during the holiday season. Binge drinking can have a negative impact …

Starting January 1, 2024, Aetna will no longer be available under Medi-Cal in California. If you have Aetna through Medi-Cal and are a patient of Family Health Centers of San Diego, you must select a new Medi-Cal health plan by December 22, 2023. You may choose between the following Medi-Cal health plans: Blue Shield Promise …