February 3, 2023
Statement on the First Lady’s Visit to FHCSD from the Chief Medical Officer
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 …
January 11, 2023
Physical Health & Wellness is Coming to Lemon Grove
Lemon Grove Physical Health & Wellness Center Grand Opening Monday, January 23, 2023 7826 Broadway, Lemon Grove CA 91945 Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed for lunch: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. For more information, please call (619) 515-2376 or fill out the form below. The Lemon Grove Physical Health & Wellness Center will offer …
January 1, 2023
Hepatitis C is a slow-moving killer that can be stopped. What’s getting in the way?
Emily Alpert Reyes Field supervisor Jordan Spoliansky, left, chats with Michael Mendez, 47, a program participant, inside a UCLA Health mobile clinic that is part of a study assessing the effectiveness of a “one stop” mobile unit to link people who inject drugs to health services, including treatment for hepatitis C. (Christina House / Los Angeles …
December 14, 2022
CDC says long Covid has contributed to thousands of U.S. deaths
The agency’s report comes as Congress is considering whether to fund research and treatment. Kevin Barrett, in quarantine after his former hospital roommate tested positive for COVID-19, sits in bed as he recovers from an injury as registered nurse Scott McGieson looks at records in the room in the acute care unit of Harborview Medical …
December 9, 2022
FHCSD Hosts Covered California, Mental Health Leaders and Elected Officials to Promote Open Enrollment and to Tour Logan Heights Clinic
SAN DIEGO, CA – (December 9, 2022) Family Health Centers San Diego (FHCSD) hosted Covered California and elected leaders to promote open enrollment in Covered California health plans, and to address the increased need for behavioral health awareness and services across San Diego. Covered California Executive Director Jessica Altman, Senate President Pro-Tem Toni Atkins, County …
December 8, 2022
Opinion: Treatments for COVID-19 and the flu are effective, but not all communities benefit equally
FILE – In this Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, file photo, a patient receives an influenza vaccine in Mesquite, Texas. Amid all the focus on COVID-19 vaccinations, U.S. health experts have another plea: Don’t skip your flu shot. With U.S. schools and businesses reopened, international travel resuming and far less masking this fall, flu is likely …
November 22, 2022
Former Gubernatorial-Appointee and Experienced Public Affairs Professional Joins Family Health Centers San Diego
SAN DIEGO, CA – (November 22, 2022) Family Health Centers San Diego (FHCSD) has added Shea Benton to their team as Director of Government Relations, bringing over a decade of experience in government affairs and community relations to the organization. Benton comes with over a decade of experience in San Diego politics, economic development and …
November 16, 2022
UC San Diego Alumna Takes the Lead in Providing Care to the Underserved
Dr. Kristin Brownell shares her commitment to global health and social justice with the San Diego community Biological Sciences and School of Medicine alumna Dr. Kristin Brownell says UC San Diego was the perfect fit for her as a social justice warrior who loves biology, nature and teaching. “Learn along the way, and let the …
August 26, 2022
Are monkeypox cases on the decline?
IN-DEPTH: Are monkeypox cases on the decline? By Derek Staahl Friday, August 26, 2022 Learn more at 10news.com…
July 28, 2022
HHS Awards Over $49 Million in Funding for 36 Connecting Kids to Coverage HEALTHY KIDS 2022 Outreach and Enrollment Cooperative Agreements
SAN DIEGO, CA – (July 28, 2022) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), awarded $49 million in cooperative agreements to 36 organizations in 20 states authorized under the Helping Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable …
July 20, 2022
FHCSD Pride 2022
FHCSD has been recognized as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) every year since 2018, and we continue to strengthen our commitment to an inclusive environment for both our patients and staff. LGBTQ pride events happen across the country every June and July. It is a time for celebrating progress, …
April 29, 2022
April Refugee Health Assessment Program Newsletter
April 2022 Refugee Health Assessment Program Newsletter UkraineSince the start of the war, over 4.6 million have fled their home in Ukraine. The recent announcement from the Biden Administration allowing 100,000 refugees from Ukraine to settle in the U.S. and the increasing number of Ukrainian asylum seekers presenting at the U.S. border have placed Family Health …
