Hepatitis C virus (HCV) can lead to long-term health problems and even to death. In a Pharmacy Times Practice Pearls series, a panel of experts discussed new, curative treatment options and the restrictions to access. The panel also provided an overview of misinformation, a thorough understanding of the guidelines of HCV, and discussed the various restrictions in access …

  By Tarryn Mento People with underlying health conditions face a greater risk of death from COVID-19 and San Diego County health officials have pointed to hypertension as the leading factor in local fatalities. The most recent county data shows more than half of San Diegans who died from the illness suffered from hypertension, while one-third had diabetes, …

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Dr. Joe Sepulveda of Family Health Centers of San Diego covers medications for addiction treatment Collaborative Approach at the PDATF Quarterly Meeting – February 2020 Dr. Joe Sepulveda, M.D., ABPN, ABPM, FAPA, FASAM Assistant Medical Director Medical Director of Solutions for Recovery, Behavioral Health Centers Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program medications for addiction treatment (MAT) Program Family Health Centers of …

Dr. Christian Ramers of Family Health Centers of San Diego explains COVID-19 Dr. Christian Ramers, M.D., M.P.H., AAHIVS Medical Director, Laura Rodriguez Research Institute Chief, Population Health Director, Graduate Medical Education Family Health Centers of San Diego

Much like hospitals, health care providers who primarily serve the uninsured and low-income are hemorrhaging money. Nearly all have shed staff, some locations are closed and federal relief funding is not likely to cover the losses. By Maya Srikrishnan Hospitals aren’t the only part of the health care system hemorrhaging money during the coronavirus pandemic. …

SAN DIEGO, CA – (May 11, 2020) Health Net has awarded Family Health Centers of San Diego nearly $125,000 to expand telehealth capabilities at their community clinics. The grant will improve access to care and services which are critical to the vulnerable communities the organization serves during the current pandemic. “We are grateful to Health …

Dear Valued Supporters: These are unusual times, unprecedented even – we certainly have heard those words enough in the last few weeks. Family Health Centers of San Diego intends to be a leader in combating the spread of the coronavirus in our beautiful community, and we need your help. First, let me tell you about …

Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Christian Ramers explains why the border region is being hit hard by coronavirus SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – San Diego’s border region is disproportionately affected by COVID-19. The South Bay has the highest rates of COVID-19 in the County, particularly in Chula Vista, Bonita and National City. Dr. Christian Ramers of the …

Family Health Centers of San Diego received a $5,000 cash donation and $5,000 worth of PPE from the San Diego-based American Chinese Culture and Education Foundation By City News Service SAN DIEGO —  A community clinic conducting COVID-19 testing at its health centers across San Diego County received $10,000 in donations for personal protective equipment, …

SAN DIEGO, CA – (April 28, 2020) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) received a $10,000 donation from the American Chinese Culture and Education Foundation (ACCEF) and their supporters. The donation included $5,000 in cash and $5,000 worth of personal protective equipment (PPE), including N95 respirators, masks, protective coverall suits, goggles and hand sanitizer. …

From KPBS: Family Health Centers of San Diego, which operates community clinics in low-income neighborhoods, is launching pop-up COVID-19 testing sites at four locations across the county. Anyone who is already a patient of Family Health Centers and 18 years or older can receive a test, even if they are asymptomatic. The testing sites will …