June 5, 2020
#WhiteCoatsforBlackLives
Family Health Centers of San Diego joins medical professionals from across the country in a moment of silent reflection and commitment to improve the health and safety of black people. #WhiteCoatsforBlackLives Watch on CBS8…
June 5, 2020
Hepatitis C Practice Pearls: Risk Factors, Testing
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) can lead to long-term health problems and even to death. In a Pharmacy Times Practice Pearls series, a panel of experts discussed new, curative treatment options and the restrictions to access. The panel also provided an overview of misinformation, a thorough understanding of the guidelines of HCV, and discussed the various restrictions in access …
June 1, 2020
Hypertension is Leading Factor in Local COVID-19 Deaths
By Tarryn Mento People with underlying health conditions face a greater risk of death from COVID-19 and San Diego County health officials have pointed to hypertension as the leading factor in local fatalities. The most recent county data shows more than half of San Diegans who died from the illness suffered from hypertension, while one-third had diabetes, …
May 23, 2020
Dr. Christian Ramers discusses COVID-19 on Univision San Diego
From Noticias Ya – San Diego: No hay evidencia de que los remedios caseros funcionen contra el Covid-19… Posted by Saddam Aguayo on Friday, May 15, 2020 Las pruebas de Covid-19 llegaron para quedarse… así será la nueva realidad para detectar esta enfermedad. Posted by Saddam Aguayo on Wednesday, May 20, 2020
May 22, 2020
Dr. Joe Sepulveda Covers Medication Assisted Treatment
Dr. Joe Sepulveda of Family Health Centers of San Diego covers Medication Assisted Treatment Collaborative Approach at the PDATF Quarterly Meeting – February 2020 Dr. Joe Sepulveda, M.D., ABPN, ABPM, FAPA, FASAM Assistant Medical Director Medical Director of Solutions for Recovery, Behavioral Health Centers Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program Family Health Centers of San Diego
May 21, 2020
Dr. Christian Ramers explains COVID-19
Dr. Christian Ramers of Family Health Centers of San Diego explains COVID-19 (05/19/2020) Dr. Christian Ramers, M.D., M.P.H., AAHIVS Medical Director, Laura Rodriguez Research Institute Chief, Population Health Director, Graduate Medical Education Family Health Centers of San Diego
May 14, 2020
Clinics Serving the Most Vulnerable Are at Risk
Much like hospitals, health care providers who primarily serve the uninsured and low-income are hemorrhaging money. Nearly all have shed staff, some locations are closed and federal relief funding is not likely to cover the losses. By Maya Srikrishnan Hospitals aren’t the only part of the health care system hemorrhaging money during the coronavirus pandemic. …
May 11, 2020
Family Health Centers of San Diego Receives Grant from Health Net to Expand Telehealth Services
San Diego, Calif., – Health Net has awarded Family Health Centers of San Diego nearly $125,000 to expand telehealth capabilities at their community clinics. The grant will improve access to care and services which are critical to the vulnerable communities the organization serves during the current pandemic. “We are grateful to Health Net for their …
May 7, 2020
COVID-19 Donation Request
Dear Valued Supporters: These are unusual times, unprecedented even – we certainly have heard those words enough in the last few weeks. Family Health Centers of San Diego intends to be a leader in combating the spread of the coronavirus in our beautiful community, and we need your help. First, let me tell you about …
May 7, 2020
FHCSD’s Dr. Christian Ramers Discusses COVID-19 with Local Media
Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Christian Ramers explains why the border region is being hit hard by coronavirus SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – San Diego’s border region is disproportionately affected by COVID-19. The South Bay has the highest rates of COVID-19 in the County, particularly in Chula Vista, Bonita and National City. Dr. Christian Ramers of the …
