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 …

Aunque la diabetes a menudo se considera principalmente como una enfermedad relacionada con la nutrición, el azúcar en la sangre y la insulina afecta a todo el cuerpo. Una parte del cuerpo que puede desarrollar síntomas muy peligrosos, si no se controla, son los ojos. Tener diabetes aumenta el riesgo de varias afecciones oculares, como …

Providing on-time vaccination throughout childhood is critical for providing immunity before children are potentially exposed to life-threatening illnesses. These vaccines are tested to ensure that they are safe and effective. While it is true that babies are born with immune systems that can fight most germs, some germs cause serious or even deadly diseases a …

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). …

At the end of 2022, California became the second state in the country to ban the sale of a broad range of flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes, cigarillos and e-cigarettes. The ban was implemented after Californians voted to uphold SB 79, a 2020 law. Tobacco policy advocates cited the positive impact on preventing youth …

A menudo se dice que tener amistades o familia cerca es bueno para nuestra salud. Ser parte activa de una comunidad — reír, hablar y el tener motivos para salir e interactuar con los demás — pueden ser efectos secundarios positivos del apoyo social. Sin embargo, los beneficios son más grandes de lo que uno …

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 …

We are incredibly grateful and excited to welcome The First Lady to Family Health Centers San Diego (FHCSD). Dr. Jill Biden and President Biden have been fierce advocates for advancing cancer research and treatment for decades. With receipt of a $500,000 Accelerating Cancer Screening HRSA grant, FHCSD has been able to expand access to cancer …

Lemon Grove Physical Health & Wellness Center Grand Opening Monday, January 23, 2023 7826 Broadway, Lemon Grove CA 91945 Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed for lunch: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. For more information, please call (619) 515-2376 or fill out the form below. The Lemon Grove Physical Health & Wellness Center will offer …

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The agency’s report comes as Congress is considering whether to fund research and treatment. By Krista Mahr Wednesday, December 14, 2022   Read the full article on politico.com…

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 …