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Each year tens of thousands of Americans suffer from serious, often fatal, liver disease caused by Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B. While other cancers are declining, liver cancer is on the rise with the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) as the main contributor. There is an urgent need to address HCV in California, which according to …

Spirit of the Barrio Bolts Up Next Month! Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is excited to welcome the San Diego Chargers to our upcoming Spirit of the Barrio luncheon. Join us Friday, July 15 for a town hall discussion about the Stadium Initiative Project. The Chargers’ leadership will share the most current project …

Live Well San Diego Health care centers across the nation are experiencing a growing demand in the number of patients over the age of 55 that are looking to access medical, dental, mental health and support services. This aging population of patients comes with a special set of health care and support needs that intertwine …

According to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), 31 million Americans experience low-back pain at any given time. The cause of back pain can vary, including sprained ligament, strained muscle, ruptured disc or irritated joint. Other causes are sports injuries, accidents, poor posture and conditions such as arthritis, obesity and psychological stress. You may be one of …

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is excited to announce the opening of its newest clinic, El Cajon Family Health Center! The clinic, located at 525 E Main St. in the heart of El Cajon, is not far from Chase Avenue Family Health Center and will open a new access point of care for individuals and families …

The Bay Area Reporter The California HIV/AIDS Research Program has announced that it has funded three new demonstration projects – including two in the Bay Area – to learn more about PrEP for transgender women and men. “These studies will provide critical information on the implementation of PrEP among transgender people in California, and will …

The body is quite remarkable as it endures a significant transformation over the course of 40 weeks of pregnancy. Because of the many changes that take place during this time frame, it is important for the pregnant person to eat a balanced diet in order to obtain all the nutrients they need to nourish their …

Physical Rehabilitation Services Are Expanding This Summer! Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is excited to announce the expansion of our physical rehabilitation services. As a part of our commitment to provide affordable, high-quality care and support services to everyone, we are adding new service sites across San Diego County. Services will include chiropractic …

When someone repeatedly coughs or sneezes, the first assumption many people make is that he/she has a cold.  While both sneezing and coughing are common symptoms of a cold, it’s possible that the individual may in fact have allergies. Because allergy and cold symptoms are often identical, it can be difficult to tell them apart. To discover …

At Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD), integrity is an important core value. Questions such as, “What is the right thing to do?” and “What is fair?” are often heard in our meetings and in deliberations. When we first learned about the mission of the No One Left Behind (NOLB) organization, it resonated with …

San Diego LGBT Weekly It has recently been reported that over 20,000 individuals in San Diego County are affected by HIV/AIDS – this is a third of HIV/AIDS cases in the state of California. Often, those newly diagnosed are unsure where to turn for emotional and community support. Now, a new site – Poz Link – provides …

Colorectal cancer, also called colon cancer, is often called a “silent killer” because its symptoms, which include stomach cramps and unintended weight loss, generally don’t appear until an advanced stage. Also, unlike other types of cancers, it’s not often talked about in social circles or the subject of large-scale fundraising campaigns, which decreases awareness and education about it. …