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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 …

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 …



California Medi-Cal Expansion California recently passed Senate Bill (SB) 184 to expand eligibility for full scope Medi-Cal to individuals between ages 26 and 49 years who do not have satisfactory immigration status (SIS). The expansion impacts two populations: New Enrollee Population: The new enrollee population consists of individuals who are 26 through 49 years of …

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 …

Background Childhood obesity is an increasingly serious health problem in the United States. Nearly one in five children and adolescents are affected, putting many at risk for negative health outcomes. Obesity-related conditions include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, breathing problems such as asthma and sleep apnea, and joint problems. Obesity is complex …

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is welcoming six residents to our inaugural community-based Psychiatry Residency Program starting July 2024. Join us for a virtual meeting to speak with leadership and learn more about the state-of-the-art new program. FHCSD’s Family Medicine Residency has supported family medicine providers with an interest in underserved populations for …

Flu Shots and Pregnancy With increased discussion of vaccination in the last few years, you might wonder about what vaccines to get and if they’re safe to receive while pregnant. There is strong evidence that a flu shot can be safely given during any trimester of pregnancy. A flu shot during pregnancy also has specific …

Overview Asthma is a common childhood disease that can cause wheezing, difficulty breathing and coughing. While we still do not know what causes asthma, we do know that it is a hypersensitivity of the lungs and is related to allergies and eczema. Over a lifetime, asthma can cause permanent lung damage. Every year, about one …

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 …

El Cajon Urgent and Cardiac Center Opens in San Diego Blue Shield Promise and Family Health Centers of San Diego bridge critical care gap. By Blue Shield of California News Center Thursday, July 13, 2023 San Diego’s East County residents now have a more convenient and accessible option to address their urgent medical needs without …

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 …