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 From KPBS: Drug users lined up outside a Friday morning mobile syringe exchange before it even opened. The weekly event across from the North Park Library drew a 53-year-old handyman with hands covered in grime, a 21-year-old cashier who counters his unhealthy substance habits with running and biking, and a social worker wearing flashy …

From KPBS: California is removing barriers to health care that keep some people from seeing a doctor. A law that began this new year extends the state’s Medicaid services, called Medi-Cal, to low-income young adults who may be in the U.S. illegally. The change expands full-scope Medi-Cal benefits, including medical, dental, mental health and vision …

From KPBS: San Diego is struggling to curtail its meth problem. Recently released data show meth-related deaths and use are at record highs despite an increase in border seizures and arrests. The government reports highlight methamphetamine’s continued grip on the region at a time when the opioid crisis is the nationwide focus. Keep reading… Listen …

From NBC 7: NBC 7’s Alex Presha is joined by Dr. Joe Sepulveda to discuss the addiction crisis in San Diego.

From KPBS: When California voters legalized recreational marijuana in 2016, they did so with the promise of new social and environmental programs — funded by cannabis tax dollars — that would help communities hit hardest by the “War on Drugs.” But two years into the state’s legal cannabis market, those programs are just barely getting …

From The City of San Diego: Over 25 Partners Offering Supportive Services and Housing Assistance Inside Region’s First Housing Navigation Center. San Diego – Delivering on his commitment to create a universal entry point for homeless services, Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer today joined representatives with the San Diego Housing Commission, Family Health Centers of San …

From 10News: SAN DIEGO (CNS) – The city of San Diego officially opened its first housing navigation center today in the East Village, serving a one-stop shop for homeless services, resources and support. The city has partnered with more than 25 organizations to offer services like triage, crisis management, benefit access and housing assistance. Keep …

From the Times of San Diego: The City of San Diego will debut a first-of-its-kind “one-stop shop” of services and resources for people experiencing homelessness Monday morning in East Village. The new Housing Navigation Center is a coalition of more than 25 partners that includes the San Diego Housing Commission, Family Health Centers of San …

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) has been awarded the 2019 Cigna Well-Being Award for their Employee Wellness Program. The award honors workplaces that are making a difference in the health and well-being of their employees. The company is evaluated on areas such as leadership, organizational foundations, policy and environment, program implementation and participation. …

SAN DIEGO, CA – (September 4, 2019) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) recently received the largest quality award in the nation from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), for their work in providing quality care to their patients. FHCSD CEO, Fran Butler-Cohen said, “We are honored to be recognized for …

Family Health Centers of San Diego Recognized for High-Quality Diabetes Education and Patient Support Services SAN DIEGO, CA – (August 8, 2019) The prestigious American Diabetes Association (ADA) Education Recognition Certificate for quality diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) service was awarded to Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) in July 2019. The ADA …

Millions of Americans are living with viral hepatitis, but most do not know they are infected. In honor of Hepatitis Awareness Month, be #HepAware19 and find out if you should get tested or vaccinated. Use the CDC’s Hepatitis Risk Assessment: https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/index.htm or find a testing event near you! Friday, May 17, 2019 Uptown Community Services …