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 …
mayo 16, 2023
Diabetes y exámenes de la vista: por qué es importante
Aunque la diabetes a menudo se considera principalmente como una enfermedad relacionada con la nutrición, el azúcar en la sangre y la insulina afecta a todo el cuerpo. Una parte del cuerpo que puede desarrollar síntomas muy peligrosos, si no se controla, son los ojos. Tener diabetes aumenta el riesgo de varias afecciones oculares, como …
abril 27, 2023
Childhood Vaccines and Protecting the Community
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 …
marzo 23, 2023
Congressman Scott Peters Tours Family Health Centers of San Diego’s Hillcrest Clinic and Discusses Legislation Supporting Federally Qualified Health Centers
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). …
marzo 21, 2023
Tobacco Flavors Banned in California
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 …
marzo 8, 2023
¿Cómo impacta nuestra salud el apoyo de compañeros?
A menudo se dice que tener amistades o familia cerca es bueno para nuestra salud. Ser parte activa de una comunidad — reír, hablar y el tener motivos para salir e interactuar con los demás — pueden ser efectos secundarios positivos del apoyo social. Sin embargo, los beneficios son más grandes de lo que uno …
febrero 21, 2023
Family Health Centers of San Diego Joins UCSD and U.S. Navy as Third Psychiatry Residency Program to Receive Prestigious ACGME Accreditation in San Diego
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 …
