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It may seem like toddlers and kids always “on the go,” but recent research reported in Pediatrics, the Official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, indicates that obesity is rising in children due to a lack of physical exercise. This can lead to health issues later in life. It is recommended that children 1-3 years old participate …

So you made a resolution this year to be more involved in your community, to do some charity work or to ensure your social consciousness footprint leaves a lasting mark. Experts advise resolutions should start small. However, small should not be equated with meaningless. Margaret Mead said “Never underestimate the power of a small group …

The natural instinct for parents is to protect their children from harm and keep their minds and bodies healthy. This includes selecting nutritious food, teaching them good habits and making sure they stay active. However, sometimes parents may be inadvertently exposing their children to a dangerous environment and not even realize it. This is too often the case …

An estimated 35 million people worldwide, about 12 times the total population of San Diego County, are currently living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. This December 1, Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) joins others in honoring these individuals during World AIDS Day. On this day, people around the globe remember individuals who …

Baby Boutique Program Gives Families a Healthy Start Family Health Centers of San Diego recently expanded its Baby Boutique program to include both pre- and postnatal services. As part of the program, new and expecting mothers receive “Baby Buck Points” for every wellness checkup and class they attend. These points can be exchanged for much-needed …

Thanksgiving is a day for giving thanks and celebrating with loved ones. However, all too often this holiday is also synonymous with food! Whether you’re traveling to visit far-off relatives or enjoying a staycation in San Diego this long weekend, chances are you will be faced with the possibility of gaining a few unwanted pounds. But enjoying Thanksgiving …

Charitable giving is as defining for Americans as the proverbial “Mom and Apple Pie.” According to the National Philanthropic Trust, 95.4% of all Americans give to charity. Charities play a fundamental role in our nation, as it would be impossible for the government to fully fund all charities across the country. With 1.5 million registered …

Nicotine is a highly addictive substance found in tobacco products. Smoking nicotine increases your chance of developing heart disease, lung cancer, strokes and a host of other health concerns. But smoking doesn’t just harm your own body. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 2,500,000 nonsmokers have died from secondhand smoke in …

The open enrollment period for Covered California began on November 1, 2015 and continues through January 31, 2016. Covered California is a program that provides brand-name health insurance for California residents under the Affordable Care Act. The cost of each plan under the program is based on certain factors, including family size and income. Though every Covered …

Same High-Quality Care at a New, Low Cost As of November 1, the initial visit to Family Health Centers of San Diego for patients without health insurance is now just $25! This new standardized fee is another way we are furthering our mission of making high-quality health care more accessible to all San Diegans. Call …

Every year, Americans spend more than $7 billion on candy to celebrate Halloween. That’s a lot of mini candy bars! The majority of that candy ends up in the hands – and mouths – of excited children wearing costumes and ringing doorbells. Though sugar is present in many foods, such as crackers, sugar in candy …

Pink, long associated with all things soft and girly, has become a man’s color each October. It is the color of the gridiron. A color to remind us that beyond Sunday and Monday night football classes, a very real battle is waged each day across our nation, by women who have breast cancer. Why one …