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      Diamond Neighborhoods Family Health Center Doctors of chiropractic use manual adjustments to the neck, back, and limbs to improve function and reduce pain. Chiropractors also educate their patients on health and wellness and offer other treatment recommendations for a healthy and active lifestyle. TREATMENT AVAILABLE FOR: Neck & back pain Sciatica Scoliosis …

SAN DIEGO, CA – (February 14, 2025) In honor of National Donor Day, Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is joining hospitals, organ procurement organizations, workplaces and other groups across the nation to encourage community members to help improve and save lives by registering as organ, eye and tissue donors. According to organ donation …

Despite being one of the most preventable types of cancer, cervical cancer remains a major health concern. The best way to reduce your risk is early detection through regular screenings; this way you can find any potential issues before they progress. What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer forms in the cells of the cervix, which …

  One of the most common practices that comes with entering a new year is the practice of creating New Year’s resolutions. Each year millions of Americans create goals and resolutions around improving their health and well-being. This can include goals to eat healthier, consume less alcohol, exercise more frequently or lose weight. However, recent …

Every October, we observe #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth to raise awareness about breast cancer, emphasize the importance of getting screened and educate our communities about prevention, early detection and treatment options. Why Awareness Matters According to the CDC, breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the U.S. and worldwide – accounting for approximately 25% of …

Friday, September 27, 2024 Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is welcoming six residents to our community-based Psychiatry Residency Program in July 2025. Join us for a virtual open house meeting to speak with leadership and learn more about this state-of-the-art program. FHCSD’s psychiatry team has hosted rotations for several other institutions, including general …

SAN DIEGO, CA – (September 19, 2024) On Saturday, October 5, 2024, Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD), in partnership with Healthy Americas and the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, will host the 16th Annual ¡Vive tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® health and wellness event at Memorial Community Park in San Diego from …

STD Rate on the Rise In recent years, there has been an increase in sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), sparking concern among public health officials. Recent reports found a 4.8% increase in STD diagnoses between 2020 and 2023. The only age groups to see a decrease in diagnoses were 18 and younger and 19 to 24. The …

Why it Matters With warmer weather arriving, being outside is a great way to stay physically active, spend time with loved ones and get some vitamin D. However, it is also important to protect yourself from the sun in order to avoid the risk of skin cancer. Learn more about sun safety and how to …

California Voters will Decide this November on Historic Initiative to Improve Healthcare in the State  The historic initiative to expand access to and improve healthcare for all Californians took another significant step forward this week as the “Protect Access to Care” initiative officially became eligible for the November 2024 ballot. California Voters will Decide this …

We were honored to recently have Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tour our City Heights Family Health Center on El Cajon Boulevard. As part of the visit, Dr. Cohen toured the residency program and the new El Cerrito Family Counseling Center that will be opening this summer …

Alcohol Misuse and Why it Matters Drinking too much alcohol can have a number of negative impacts on your health and quality of life, including increased risk of injuries, violence, legal issues, risky sexual activity, liver disease, some types of cancer and more. April is Alcohol Awareness Month and is a great time to learn …