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New PSAs Emphasize Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes SAN DIEGO, CA – (November 30, 2018) Leading health organizations partnered this World Diabetes Day to raise awareness that more than 1 in 3 American adults have prediabetes, a serious condition that increases their risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart attack and stroke. Despite its prevalence, …

Taking ‘Pride’ in our Services Growing Communities – Together Growing to Meet Patient Needs FHCSD Welcomes EDCO EDCO is a family owned and locally operated waste collection and recycling company, serving numerous communities in Southern California since 1967. EDCO specializes in offering integrated, user-friendly waste removal and recycling programs to serve residential homes, multi-family properties, …

Are you currently exposed to cigarette smoke inside your home? Is there at least one person in your home who smokes sand at least one nonsmoker who lives with you? If you answered “yes” to these questions, you may be eligible to participate in a program offered at no cost designed to help you make …

May 2018 LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader Designation Family Health Centers of San Diego received their “LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader” designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). The designation was awarded in the 11th edition of the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). As the only community clinic in San Diego to receive the designation, we are …

SAN DIEGO, CA – On March 8, 2018, the CDC is broadcasting Línea de Ayuda (Helpline), a telethon-style event on San Diego’s Telemundo station ONSD between 5:00 and 9:00 p.m. local time. Línea de Ayuda will feature four 90-second spots with Angélica Vale, a Mexican-American actress and singer known as “Mexico’s Sweetheart.” Ms. Vale along …

SAN DIEGO, CA – (January 22, 2018) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) was recently granted $6,000 by the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) in partnership with Macy’s to further our work in HIV/AIDS prevention. The grant will be used by FHCSD’s Syringe Services Program (SSP), which focuses on harm reduction and safety education …

Family Health Centers of San Diego accepts donations of gently-loved baby items and children’s books which can be dropped off at the Hub located at 1643 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113. We can also schedule a pick-up time for larger donations. Also, we’d like to extend our gratitude to the following companies for hosting …

FHCSD thanks the generosity of the County Employees Charitable Organization for funding the purchase of a hyfrecator machine. This essential piece of equipment in our dermatology practice will allow providers to perform biopsies and other procedures in an office setting instead of referring patients out to other specialists. The ability to perform biopsies in-house allows …

Are you affected by secondhand smoke inside your home? Do you want to create a healthier environment by taking indoor smoking outside the home? Although tobacco use has declined in the United States over the past 50 years through the passage of tobacco taxes, laws to protect workers from secondhand smoke, adoption of ordinances to …

Diabetes is a chronic illness which impacts the way your body processes sugar, and it affects nearly 10% of all Americans. There are three main types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes, where your body is incapable of processing sugar on its own Type 2 diabetes, where your body is not very good at processing sugar …

Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) own Dr. Christian Ramers has been awarded the CalHEP (California Hepatitis Alliance) Clinical Champion Award for 2017. Through health policy, education and advocacy, CalHEP aims to reduce the burden of hepatitis B and C in California. Dr. Ramers is being recognized for his extraordinary work and leadership in …

We are re-running the article again from 2015 and 2016 to highlight the importance of consistent breast cancer screening. During the month of October, we continue our tradition and invite you to view upcoming mammogram events in your area. Pink, long associated with all things soft and girly, has become a man’s color each October. It …