SAN DIEGO, Calif., — Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) will welcome a panel of respected San Diego homeless advocates and business leaders as they discuss what is being done to address the immediate needs of the homeless population as well as concerns of the affected community. Speakers include: Dan Shea – National Restauranteur,…
For decades, San Diego’s vibrant and eclectic LGBTQ community has come together each summer to celebrate its uniqueness, diversity and achievements while acknowledging the struggles it still faces. From the historic Supreme Court decision that legalized same-sex marriage across the country and the growing visibility of the transgender rights movement, to the emergence of medication…
SAN DIEGO—Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) first Spirit of the Barrio luncheon of 2017 will feature a discussion about the current global refugee crisis and its impact on the region. San Diego has historically taken in more refugees than any other county in California, with record-setting numbers in 2016. The concentrated influx creates…
It has recently been reported that over 20,000 individuals in San Diego County are affected by HIV/AIDS – this is a third of HIV/AIDS cases in the state of California. Often, those newly diagnosed are unsure where to turn for emotional and community support. Now, a new site – Poz Link (www.pozlinksd.com) – provides a…
San Diego has a new anonymous online community resource in Poz Link (www.pozlinksd.com) for people living with HIV that provides valuable support and information that can be accessed from phone, tablet or computer. Poz Link is a free online and social community for individuals living with HIV and those who care about them. Developed by…
SAN DIEGO—Sept. 18, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) Spirit of the Barrio luncheon will feature a panel of regional leaders addressing homelessness and affordable housing in San Diego County. The discussion will also highlight what steps FHCSD is taking to combat homelessness, including improving access to homeless populations, outreaching to the homeless community…
Pride is a time to show support for equality by standing in solidarity with the LGBTQA community and its allies. Every July, San Diego celebrates this community with a parade and festival that attracts hundreds of thousands of supporters from around the county and the greater Southern California region. We are proud that many Family…
My favorite winter holiday mashup is of two pop icons from distinctly different generations singing a classic Christmas carol. Of course, I’m talking about David Bowie and Bing Crosby’s duet, “Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth”. Seriously. Find it on YouTube. You’ll be glad you did. In 1941 an American composer and teacher, Katherine Kennicott Davis,…
The city’s medical services director, Dr. James Dunford told a City Council committee Nov. 13 that more than 2.5 million dirty needles were properly disposed of since the start of the city’s Clean Syringe Exchange Program. Presenting the Safe Point San Diego Clean Syringe Exchange Program Annual Report for fiscal year 2014 Dunford then asked…
SAN DIEGO – Saturday, Aug. 16, Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) will present its eighth annual family health and fitness fair ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® This event promotes Hispanic family physical activity and good nutrition for better health and wellness for all members of the community. The event, which is…
