diciembre 20, 2023
Family Health Centers of San Diego Named One of Ten Organizations Receiving ‘Know Diabetes by Heart’ Grant
SAN DIEGO, CA – (December 18, 2023) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) has been selected as one of the ten community organizations in the nation to receive a grant as part of the Know Diabetes by Heart initiative, a joint effort by the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association. This initiative …
noviembre 28, 2023
World and National Blind Golf Champion, Jeremy Poincenot, Inspires and Challenges at Family Health Centers of San Diego’s ‘Spirit of the Barrio’ Luncheon
SAN DIEGO, CA – (November 21, 2023) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) celebrated the grand finale of its quarterly series of events with the Spirit of the Barrio luncheon on November 17. The highly anticipated event, held at the Logan Heights Family Health Center, featured renowned inspirational speaker, national champion golfer and SDSU …
noviembre 20, 2023
Aetna Better Health of California: saliendo del mercado de San Diego
A partir del 1 de enero de 2024, Aetna ya no estará disponible bajo Medi-Cal en California. Si tiene Aetna a través de Medi-Cal y es paciente de Family Health Centers of San Diego, debe seleccionar un nuevo plan de salud de Medi-Cal antes del 22 de diciembre de 2023. Puede elegir entre los siguientes …
octubre 18, 2023
California Expands Medi-Cal: What to Know
California Medi-Cal Expansion California recently passed Senate Bill (SB) 184 to expand eligibility for full scope Medi-Cal to individuals between ages 26 and 49 years who do not have satisfactory immigration status (SIS). The expansion impacts two populations: New Enrollee Population: The new enrollee population consists of individuals who are 26 through 49 years of …
octubre 12, 2023
Over 500 people attend Family Health Centers of San Diego 17th Annual ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® Event
SAN DIEGO, CA – (October 11, 2023) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) hosted their 17th annual ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® event, which took place on Saturday, October 7 at Memorial Park in the Logan Heights neighborhood of San Diego. The event brought together people of all ages and sizes, providing …
septiembre 25, 2023
Childhood Obesity
Background Childhood obesity is an increasingly serious health problem in the United States. Nearly one in five children and adolescents are affected, putting many at risk for negative health outcomes. Obesity-related conditions include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, breathing problems such as asthma and sleep apnea, and joint problems. Obesity is complex …
agosto 23, 2023
Vacunas contra la gripe y el embarazo
Vacunas contra la gripe y el embarazo Con más discusión sobre la vacunación en los últimos años, es posible que se pregunte cuales vacunas debe recibir y si es seguro recibirlas durante el embarazo. Existe mucha evidencia de que una vacuna contra la gripe se puede administrar de manera segura durante cualquier trimestre del embarazo. …
agosto 3, 2023
El asma
Resumen El asma es una enfermedad común en la infancia que puede causar sibilancias (silbidos al respirar), dificultad para respirar y tos. Aunque no sabemos qué causa el asma, sí sabemos que es una hipersensibilidad de los pulmones y está relacionada con alergias y eczema. A lo largo de la vida, el asma puede causar …
julio 31, 2023
Family Health Centers of San Diego Hosts Assemblymember Dr. Akilah Weber, M.D., at Oak Park Family Health Center and Laura Rodriguez Medical Assistant Institute
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 …
julio 13, 2023
El Cajon Family Health Center opens new Urgent and Cardiac Care Center
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 …
mayo 22, 2023
Gun Violence Panel at ‘Spirit of the Barrio’ Luncheon Garners Widespread Support from Community
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 …
