Flu Shots and Pregnancy With increased discussion of vaccination in the last few years, you might wonder about what vaccines to get and if they’re safe to receive while pregnant. There is strong evidence that a flu shot can be safely given during any trimester of pregnancy. A flu shot during pregnancy also has specific …

Overview Asthma is a common childhood disease that can cause wheezing, difficulty breathing and coughing. While we still do not know what causes asthma, we do know that it is a hypersensitivity of the lungs and is related to allergies and eczema. Over a lifetime, asthma can cause permanent lung damage. Every year, about one …

SAN DIEGO, CA – (July 27, 2023) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) was honored to welcome Assemblymember Dr. Akilah Weber, M.D., for a tour of the Oak Park Family Health Center and the Laura Rodriguez Medical Assistant Institute (LRMAI). The visit aimed to highlight the critical work carried out by FHCSD in providing …

El Cajon Urgent and Cardiac Center Opens in San Diego Blue Shield Promise and Family Health Centers of San Diego bridge critical care gap. By Blue Shield of California News Center Thursday, July 13, 2023 San Diego’s East County residents now have a more convenient and accessible option to address their urgent medical needs without …

SAN DIEGO, CA – (May 22, 2023) Last Friday, Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) held its second Spirit of the Barrio event of the year at Logan Heights Family Health Center. Hundreds of attendees enjoyed FHCSD’s famous tamale lunch during a panel discussion on one of the most pressing issues in our region …

While diabetes is often primarily thought of as a disease tied to nutrition, blood sugar and insulin, it impacts the entire body. One part of the body that can develop very dangerous symptoms, if not managed, are the eyes. Having diabetes increases your risk for several eye conditions, including glaucoma and cataracts. However, the primary …

Providing on-time vaccination throughout childhood is critical for providing immunity before children are potentially exposed to life-threatening illnesses. These vaccines are tested to ensure that they are safe and effective. While it is true that babies are born with immune systems that can fight most germs, some germs cause serious or even deadly diseases a …

SAN DIEGO, CA – (March 23, 2023) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) hosted Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50) at Hillcrest Family Health Center earlier this week. The Congressman toured the clinic and had a discussion with FHCSD’s top physicians and policy experts on how the federal government can support Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC). …

At the end of 2022, California became the second state in the country to ban the sale of a broad range of flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes, cigarillos and e-cigarettes. The ban was implemented after Californians voted to uphold SB 79, a 2020 law. Tobacco policy advocates cited the positive impact on preventing youth …

It is often said that having friends or family around is good for our health. Being an active part of a community — laughing, talking and having reasons to be out and interacting with others — can all be positive side effects of social support. However, the benefits go even further than one might think. …

SAN DIEGO, CA  – (February 20, 2023) This week, Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) became the third psychiatry residency program in San Diego to be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), joining the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and Naval Medical Center San Diego. “We’re incredibly proud to …

We are incredibly grateful and excited to welcome The First Lady to Family Health Centers San Diego (FHCSD). Dr. Jill Biden and President Biden have been fierce advocates for advancing cancer research and treatment for decades. With receipt of a $500,000 Accelerating Cancer Screening HRSA grant, FHCSD has been able to expand access to cancer …