March 16, 2021
How COVID-19 Impacts Children: An Update from Dr. Marsha Spitzer
As Chief of Pediatrics at Family Health Centers of San Diego, I wanted to share what our Pediatrics Department has been doing since the onset of the pandemic. Our friends at Cox Communications are matching donations made to pediatrics. As you read some of our stories, please consider making a gift today to support children …
March 15, 2021
ALERT: Important Change to Public Charge Rule
Immigrants and their loved ones across California can seek and accept medical care, food assistance and public housing without fear or confusion about public charge consequences, thanks to changes in federal policy. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has stated that it will return to using policies in place before the 2019 Public Charge Final Rule. …
March 4, 2021
Research suggests COVID-19 vaccines can still protect against variants
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February 25, 2021
In-Depth: Vaccine expansion causes concern for doctors
Supply issues, exceptions leave doctors in doubt By Jared Aarons Read the full article on 10news.com…
February 23, 2021
In-Depth: How the FDA will expedite booster shots against variants
Approval based on bloodwork, not a Phase 3 trial By Derek Staahl Read the full article on 10news.com…
February 23, 2021
Targeting Vaccine To The Most Vulnerable Is No Speedy Task
Race Versus Time: Targeting Vaccine To The Most Vulnerable Is No Speedy Task By Yuki Noguchi Early in the pandemic, San Diego County recognized its COVID-19 relief efforts needed to reach its large Latino population, and set up a task force in June to lay out plans — well ahead of when vaccines became available. Last …
February 22, 2021
Providers Must Follow Stringent Dose Handling Guidelines
Fragile COVID-19 Vaccine Providers Must Follow Stringent Dose Handling Guidelines By Tarryn Mento The COVID-19 vaccine does not care to be disturbed. It likes the cold, hates the light and prefers not to be shaken, but swirled. The vaccine finds a happy home in a tabletop pharmaceutical-grade freezer at Family Health Centers of San Diego. The unit that’s …
February 16, 2021
FHCSD’s proposed housing project
Family Health Centers of San Diego’s proposed housing project By Laura Riebau In November 2020 and on Jan. 13, 2021, Anthony White, Director of Community & Government Relations for Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD), David Whisenhunt, Vice President of Physical Facilities, Family Health Centers of San Diego and Matthew Winter AIA, LEED AP, …
February 12, 2021
Launching A COVID-19 Vaccination Site
The Many Logistics And Challenges Of Launching A COVID-19 Vaccination Site By Tarryn Mento The placement of neon green tape along a National Avenue sidewalk was a decisive move. The color, location and purpose were all carefully selected for queue control at a new vaccination site — a tip Victoriano Diaz picked up after nearly …
February 10, 2021
La Alianza Nacional para la Salud Hispana lanza la Red de Vacunas
La Alianza Nacional para la Salud Hispana lanza la Red de Vacunas sobre COVID-19 y la influenza en 18 comunidades Esfuerzo apoyado por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC por sus siglas en inglés) La Alianza aumentará el acceso comunitario a servicios efectivos de prevención y vacunación y diseminará información …
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 …
