September 28, 2015
Family Health Centers of San Diego’s Free Smoking Cessation Classes Help 30 People “Kick the Habit”
SAN DIEGO, CA – (September 28, 2015) Since January 2015, Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) has helped 30 individuals kick the smoking habit thanks to hosting free smoking cessation classes in four clinics. The organization also used social media to help raise awareness about the positive impact of quitting smoking. More than 130 …
September 28, 2015
NCI Renews Funding for San Diego Universities
Community Health Centers to Work Together Joint effort will address cancer health care disparities among Hispanic/Latinos UC San Diego Health | Yadira Galindo and Beth Chee A collaborative program aimed at reducing the burden of cancer among Hispanic/Latinos in San Diego and Imperial counties through research and community outreach has received a $13 million grant …
September 23, 2015
Feeling Down? 5 Ways You Can Help Yourself
Many people experience ups and downs throughout their lives. This is common, and a person’s mood or frame of mind can vary depending on life, work and family situations. However, sometimes an individual can experience feelings that are more serious than just a bout of sadness or the blues. When an individual experiences consistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, …
September 15, 2015
End of Summer Sun Safety Tips
San Diego’s year-round sunshine allows residents to take advantage of a bounty of outdoor activities at the beach and local parks. Even though the prime summer months are over, the recent heatwave has made outdoor and beach activities even more appealing! While sunlight in the right dose is healthy, failing to adopt proper skin-care habits could …
September 14, 2015
Spirit of the Barrio, “San Diego’s Best Use of a Lunch Hour:” Panel of Experts to Address Homelessness & Affordable Housing in San Diego
SAN DIEGO, CA — (September 14, 2015) On Sept. 18, 2015, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) Spirit of the Barrio community luncheon will feature a panel of regional leaders as they address the status of homelessness and affordable housing in San Diego County. Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins, one of the four panelists, will …
September 8, 2015
Welcome to FamilyHealth Online!
Did you know that for 50 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons? Annually, our staff provides care to over 227,000 men, women and children through more than …
March 17, 2015
Spirit of the Barrio, “San Diego’s Best Lunch Hour:” Expert Panel Discusses Impact of a New Stadium Development Project
SAN DIEGO, CA — (March 17, 2015) On March 20, 2015, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) beloved and long-standing community luncheon, Spirit of the Barrio, will tackle the high-profile topic of a potential new football stadium, and how the project could impact the city’s economy, job development and the city’s image. Presented by …
February 24, 2015
FHCSD Wins Million Hearts Award
Family Health Centers of San Diego Wins Million Hearts Award One in 30 successful in achieving hypertension control rates over 70 percent Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) was named a recipient of the prestigious Million Hearts award today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Center for Disease …
