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FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SAN DIEGO’S<br />
<strong>ADELANTE</strong><br />
a-de-lan-te adv. — forward, ahead APRIL/MAY 2011<br />
Breaking Ground<br />
for the new<br />
City Heights<br />
<strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Center<br />
Melody age 6, a regular patient <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Centers</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong><br />
<strong>Diego</strong>, joins Mark Cleavenger and<br />
Aron Monroe from our construction<br />
team at the site <strong>of</strong> the new City<br />
Heights <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Center.<br />
The Campaign for Care...for more<br />
information see page 3!
FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SAN DIEGO<br />
Providing compassionate, affordable healthcare to uninsured families since 1970.<br />
<strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Centers</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> is a family <strong>of</strong> community health centers that provide medical, dental, and mental<br />
healthcare services to uninsured and medically underserved families. In 2010, <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Centers</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> cared for<br />
over 161,000 individuals through 598,000 patient visits at our 30 locations in <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> County.<br />
LOCATIONS<br />
Beach Area <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Center<br />
3705 Mission Boulevard<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, CA 92109<br />
Beach Area Women’s <strong>Health</strong> Center<br />
3690 Mission Boulevard<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, CA 92109<br />
Chase Avenue <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Center<br />
1111 W. Chase Avenue<br />
El Cajon, CA 92020<br />
Chula Vista <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Center<br />
251 Landis Avenue<br />
Chula Vista, CA 91910<br />
City Heights <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Center<br />
5379 El Cajon Blvd.<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, CA 92115<br />
Diamond Neighborhoods <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Center<br />
220 Euclid Ave., #40<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, CA 92114<br />
Downtown <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Center<br />
1145 Broadway<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, CA 92101<br />
Grossmont Spring Valley <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Center<br />
Grossmont Spring Valley Dental Clinic<br />
East County <strong>Family</strong> Counseling Center<br />
8788 Jamacha Road<br />
Spring Valley, CA 91977<br />
<strong>Health</strong>y Development Services -Central<br />
2114 National Avenue<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, CA 92113<br />
<strong>Health</strong>y Development Services -East<br />
1234 Broadway<br />
El Cajon, CA 92021<br />
<strong>Health</strong> Education Department<br />
1845 Logan Avenue<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, CA 92113<br />
HIV Coordinated Service Center<br />
4040 30 th Street<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, CA 92104<br />
KidCare Express Mobile Medical Units<br />
823 Gateway Center Way<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, CA 92102<br />
Lemon Grove <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Center<br />
7592 Broadway<br />
Lemon Grove, CA 91945<br />
Logan Heights <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Center<br />
Logan Heights Dental Clinic<br />
1809 National Avenue<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, CA 92113<br />
Logan Heights <strong>Family</strong> Counseling Center<br />
2204 National Avenue<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, CA 92113<br />
North Park <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Center<br />
Ciaccio Memorial Clinic<br />
Hillcrest/ North Park Dental Clinic<br />
3544 30 th Street<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, CA 92104<br />
North Park Pediatric Clinic and<br />
Development Center<br />
3514 30th Street<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, CA 92104<br />
Sherman Heights <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Center<br />
2391 Island Avenue<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, CA 92102<br />
Teen <strong>Health</strong> Center<br />
1643 Logan Avenue<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, CA 92113<br />
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Help our newborn patients and<br />
support our Baby Boutique!<br />
<strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Centers</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>’s prenatal program cares for<br />
2,000 moms and newborn babies each year. Many <strong>of</strong> the patients<br />
we serve struggle to purchase needed supplies and clothing for their<br />
newborn babies. With funding help from the Chargers Ladies Club,<br />
we started the Baby Boutique.<br />
How does it work? The community provides donations <strong>of</strong> new and<br />
gently used baby items for the boutique. Patients receive “Baby<br />
Bucks” at their post natal visits, and then shop at the boutique for<br />
items they need.<br />
Jasmine was born August 18, 2010<br />
weighing a healthy 7 pounds 2<br />
ounces. Jasmine’s father works in<br />
construction and his hours were cut<br />
this year. Thankfully everyone is<br />
welcome at <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Centers</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, regardless <strong>of</strong> income or<br />
insurance status. It was our honor to<br />
care for Jasmine and give her a<br />
healthy start.<br />
Two easy ways you can help<br />
1 - We need volunteers to work at the Baby Boutique once a month.<br />
Duties include organizing donations, creating gift packages, and<br />
stocking shelves.<br />
2 - We need donations from our wish list to stock our Boutique<br />
Diapers Sizes NB – 3<br />
Wipes<br />
Car Seats<br />
Strollers<br />
Playpens<br />
Baby Swings<br />
Clothing for 0-12 months<br />
Shoes for 0-18 months olds<br />
Diaper Bags<br />
Breast Pumps<br />
Baby Blankets<br />
Baby Washcloths<br />
Sippy Cups<br />
Pediatric Thermometers<br />
Baby Lotion<br />
Diaper Rash Cream<br />
Baby Wash<br />
Baby Powder<br />
Baby Bathtub Sets<br />
Bouncers<br />
Baby finger toothbrush<br />
Baby training Toilet<br />
Boppy/Nursing Pillow<br />
Foot Rattles<br />
Chimes for car seat<br />
Nursing Pads<br />
Lanolin Cream<br />
Learning Games (0-18 months)<br />
For information contact Barbara Fink at 619-515-2562 or barbaraf@fhcsd.org<br />
Adelante-Volume 17, Issue 1-April/May 2011<br />
Adelante is a free publication produced bimonthly by<br />
<strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Centers</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, 823 Gateway Center Way, <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, CA 92102<br />
GOVERNING BOARD<br />
OF DIRECTORS<br />
Wayne Anderson, M.D.<br />
Scripps Clinic<br />
Margarita Carmona<br />
Community Representative<br />
Barbara Carr<br />
Community Representative<br />
Jose de la Garza<br />
Community Representative<br />
Bertha Garcia<br />
Mexican-American<br />
Paralegal/Transcription<br />
Janice Gilmore-See<br />
La Mesa Spring Valley<br />
School District<br />
Cathie Lester, CPA<br />
Tate & Associates<br />
Robert Mendes, M.D.<br />
Pfizer<br />
Steven Olson<br />
Community Representative<br />
Stephanie Perez<br />
Community Representative<br />
Cláudia Schwartz<br />
HR Results<br />
Walter Scott<br />
Community Representative<br />
Captain Cesar A. Solis<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> Police Department<br />
Venus Thomas<br />
Shoebox Accounting<br />
ADVISORY BOARD<br />
OF DIRECTORS<br />
Mazda Antia, JD<br />
Cooley Godward Kronish<br />
Julie Beacock<br />
Intercare Insurance Solutions<br />
Amy Berry<br />
Cox Communications<br />
Leslie Bruce<br />
UCSD Extension<br />
John Burdick<br />
Konica Minolta<br />
Fran Butler-Cohen<br />
<strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Centers</strong> <strong>of</strong> SD<br />
Scott Duhs<br />
Duhs Commercial<br />
Randall Frazine<br />
Jani-King <strong>of</strong> California<br />
Fred Schlaffer<br />
BankCardDepot<br />
Pat Schwenke<br />
BAE Systems<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> Ship Repair
The Campaign for Care<br />
Help us Build the New City Heights <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Center<br />
We are bursting at the seams! Since 2002, when<br />
<strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Centers</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> (FHCSD) started<br />
providing healthcare services in City Heights, we have<br />
seen more than 500% growth in patient care. FHCSD<br />
recently received federal stimulus grant funds paving<br />
the way for us to expand and build a new City Heights<br />
<strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Center.<br />
The Campaign for Care is to close the $1.7 million<br />
funding gap that stimulus funds could not provide and<br />
are essential to complete this project. There are many<br />
ways to support! Please join us in our efforts to build<br />
a healthy community in City Heights. For giving<br />
opportunities, please contact Edith Glassey, Director<br />
<strong>of</strong> Philanthropy at edithg@fhcsd.org or 619-906-4508.<br />
The new clinic will be located at 5454 El Cajon<br />
Boulevard and will replace the current location at 5379<br />
El Cajon Blvd. and is slated to open in 2012. It will<br />
feature an adult clinic, a pediatric clinic, a women’s<br />
clinic, a dental clinic, radiology, and pharmacy. All <strong>of</strong><br />
these services are vital to improving the access and<br />
quality <strong>of</strong> healthcare for the residents <strong>of</strong> City Heights<br />
and the 16 neighborhoods surrounding the clinic.<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> County Employees’<br />
Charitable Organization Funds<br />
Mental <strong>Health</strong> for the Homeless<br />
and Logan Heights Dental Clinic<br />
<strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Centers</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> is grateful<br />
to be the recipient <strong>of</strong><br />
two grants from the <strong>San</strong><br />
<strong>Diego</strong> County Employees’ Charitable Organization<br />
(CECO): a $7,500 award for our <strong>Health</strong>care for the<br />
Homeless Mental <strong>Health</strong>care Program to provide<br />
psychotropic medications to homeless persons who<br />
suffer mental health issues and a $6,191 award for a<br />
new dental treatment chair for the Dental Clinic at<br />
Logan Heights <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Center.<br />
Electronic Dental Records<br />
Roll Out A Success!<br />
In January, <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Centers</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
(FHCSD) completed the roll out <strong>of</strong> our new Electronic<br />
Dental Records system. The sophisticated system was<br />
developed in house under the leadership <strong>of</strong> FHCSD CIO<br />
Andres Gutierrez, Dental Director Ibrahim Sawaya, DDS<br />
and Senior S<strong>of</strong>tware Architect Das Vakamudi.<br />
The new system ensures every part <strong>of</strong> the patient’s dental<br />
treatment and care plan are recorded electronically. It<br />
also gives our three dental clinics new tools to track<br />
quality measures and improve care. Equally impressive,<br />
FHCSD’s dental staff implemented the new system<br />
without a drop in productivity! Congratulations to<br />
FHCSD’s IT and Dental teams for this great success!<br />
Taking care <strong>of</strong> one’s mental and dental health are<br />
critical to an individual's well-being and our patients<br />
appreciate their access to these services through<br />
<strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Centers</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>.<br />
CECO is a non-pr<strong>of</strong>it, employee-managed<br />
organization that gives 100 percent <strong>of</strong> the donations<br />
given by employees and retirees <strong>of</strong> County <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong><br />
<strong>Diego</strong> to local non-pr<strong>of</strong>it agencies.<br />
Patient Kevin<br />
Gonzalez is all<br />
smiles with<br />
Dr. Marco Alegria<br />
as they work with<br />
the new Electronic<br />
Dental Records<br />
interface during<br />
Kevin’s<br />
appointment.<br />
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Annual Sponsors<br />
Presenting Adelante<br />
Intercare Insurance Solutions<br />
Port <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
Sharp <strong>Health</strong>Care<br />
Viejas Band <strong>of</strong> Kumeyaay Indians<br />
Fiesta Grande<br />
Cox Communications<br />
CP Kelco<br />
General Dynamics NASSCO<br />
Molina <strong>Health</strong>care <strong>of</strong> California<br />
Rancho Mesa Insurance Services<br />
Scripps Mercy Hospital<br />
UC <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> <strong>Health</strong> System<br />
Union Bank<br />
Univision Radio <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
Clinic Benefactors<br />
BAE Systems <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> Ship Repair<br />
California Marine Cleaning<br />
Coast Citrus Distributors<br />
Community <strong>Health</strong> Group<br />
Continental Maritime <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
Duhs Commercial<br />
Imaging <strong>Health</strong>care Specialists<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> Chargers<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> City Fire Fighters, Local 145<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> Gas & Electric<br />
<strong>Health</strong> Center Patrons<br />
Anthem Blue Cross<br />
Bank <strong>of</strong> America<br />
California College <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
Care 1st <strong>Health</strong> Plan<br />
CBIZ Benefits and Insurance Services<br />
Correctional Alternatives<br />
C.W.Driver<br />
Davy Architecture<br />
Kaiser Permanente<br />
Law Offices <strong>of</strong> David W. Brody<br />
Lifesharing<br />
Office Depot Business Services Division<br />
OliverMcMillan<br />
san<strong>of</strong>i-aventis<br />
WAXIE <strong>San</strong>itary Supply<br />
Media Sponsors<br />
March 2011 Spirit <strong>of</strong> the Barrio<br />
Our bimonthly Spirit <strong>of</strong> the Barrio luncheon brings<br />
together local corporate, political and community leaders<br />
for networking, entertainment, and the best tamales in<br />
town, all to raise funds for families in need <strong>of</strong> healthcare!<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> Chargers Head Coach Norv Turner captivates the<br />
guests at the luncheon event.<br />
Dr. Chad Newell and six-year-old Ailed<br />
Sempoalt, a patient from Chase Avenue<br />
<strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Center in El Cajon.<br />
Advisory Board Members Janet Hoy and Kevin Barrie<br />
(center) are honored for their six years <strong>of</strong> service by<br />
Advisory Board Chair Amy Berry (left) and Jennette<br />
Lawrence (right).<br />
4 Photos by Sean Capshaw, Resolusean Photography www.resolusean.com
March 2011 Spirit <strong>of</strong> the Barrio<br />
Our bimonthly Spirit <strong>of</strong> the Barrio luncheon<br />
brings together local corporate, political and<br />
community leaders for networking,<br />
entertainment, and the best tamales in town,<br />
all to raise funds for families in need <strong>of</strong><br />
healthcare!<br />
Jane Mitchell from Channel 4 <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> emcees<br />
the luncheon. Check out her new book “One On<br />
One” at www.janemitchelloneonone.com<br />
<strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Centers</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> Welcomes<br />
Intercare Insurance Solutions as<br />
Our Newest Presenting Adelante Sponsor<br />
<strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Centers</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong><br />
<strong>Diego</strong> is pleased to welcome<br />
Intercare Insurance Solutions<br />
as our newest Presenting<br />
Adelante Sponsor for the<br />
Spirit <strong>of</strong> the Barrio Luncheon<br />
series. Their support at the<br />
highest sponsorship means helps bridge the gap in the cost <strong>of</strong><br />
providing healthcare for many <strong>of</strong> our patients.<br />
Intercare Insurance Solutions is a full service corporate insurance<br />
brokerage and consulting firm providing services in employee<br />
benefits, wellness, retirement and risk management across a wide<br />
range <strong>of</strong> industries.<br />
Intercare is known for their ability to develop comprehensive<br />
insurance programs that are tailored to each company’s unique<br />
needs and integrated for maximum effectiveness. The company<br />
takes a holistic approach when evaluating the needs <strong>of</strong> their clients<br />
and they work diligently to design innovative insurance solutions<br />
that work in the best interest <strong>of</strong> their clients.<br />
Thank you, Intercare!<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> Job Corp Medical Office<br />
Support student volunteers Tosh Horne<br />
and Hector Rivas help serve tamales.<br />
Welcome New Spirit <strong>of</strong> the Barrio<br />
Luncheon Series Sponsors<br />
We also welcome our newest sponsors. Thank you for joining<br />
our family <strong>of</strong> corporate and business supporters who believe in<br />
our mission <strong>of</strong> providing accessible, quality and comprehensive<br />
healthcare to many <strong>San</strong> Diegans in need.<br />
Coach Norv Turner with the dedicated <strong>San</strong><br />
<strong>Diego</strong> Job Corps student volunteers.<br />
Photos by Sean Capshaw, Resolusean Photography<br />
www.resolusean.com<br />
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FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SAN DIEGO’S<br />
Presented by<br />
Friday, May 20, 2011<br />
11:45am – 1:00pm<br />
Our Spirit <strong>of</strong> the Barrio luncheon is held at Logan Heights <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Center<br />
where <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Centers</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> was founded in 1970. Hundreds <strong>of</strong><br />
supporters, including prominent corporate, political, and community leaders attend<br />
each event to enjoy our famous tamale lunch and be inspired by notable speakers.<br />
Tamales & Laughter<br />
Our prescription for the best way to start your weekend<br />
Featuring Three <strong>of</strong> Southern California’s Top Comedians<br />
Sarah Burford<br />
Chris Meza<br />
Sean Wherley<br />
Logan Heights <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Center<br />
1809 National Avenue, <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, CA 92113<br />
LUNCHEON TICKETS: $25 PER PERSON OR $200 FOR A TABLE FOR 10<br />
Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.<br />
To register visit www.fhcsd.org or call 619-515-2562<br />
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A Legacy <strong>of</strong> Caring<br />
We welcome you to the newest<br />
section <strong>of</strong> our newsletter, A<br />
Legacy <strong>of</strong> Caring. In this<br />
section we will be sharing<br />
ideas and information on how<br />
to make your “gift <strong>of</strong> a lifetime” to charitable<br />
organizations that make a tremendous impact on<br />
improving and saving lives in our community –<br />
organizations such as <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Centers</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong><br />
<strong>Diego</strong>.<br />
What Will You Leave Behind?<br />
Everyone leaves a mark on humanity. Our marks are<br />
made by the impression <strong>of</strong> our lives on others. A person<br />
is remembered for his or her character, kindness,<br />
generosity, and values.<br />
When we leave positive impressions behind, we enhance<br />
the lives <strong>of</strong> our friends and loved ones. We give them<br />
footprints to follow. Thoughtful estate planning is one<br />
means we have to make a mark in the sand, to help<br />
others recall our values.<br />
An estate gift makes a positive statement. When you<br />
include a charitable organization, such as <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong><br />
<strong>Centers</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> in the final disposition <strong>of</strong> your<br />
estate, you declare to your family and friends that you<br />
believe in and care about our mission and our work.<br />
Your parting gift becomes a clear declaration <strong>of</strong> your<br />
values.<br />
An estate gift provides needed funding. Estate gifts are<br />
especially valuable, not only because they tend to be<br />
larger than annual gifts, but because they <strong>of</strong>ten fund<br />
needed programs and help to establish beneficial<br />
services not otherwise possible.<br />
An estate gift encourages imitation. There’s something<br />
about a well-planned estate gift that influences others to<br />
“go and do likewise.” Your gift may be the motivation to<br />
unlock resources from others.<br />
Thank you for considering <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Centers</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong><br />
<strong>Diego</strong> as you plan your gift <strong>of</strong> legacy. If you have<br />
questions, please contact Edith Glassey, Director <strong>of</strong><br />
Philanthropy, at edithg@fhcsd.org or (619) 906-4508.<br />
Please note that all information contained in this section <strong>of</strong> our newsletter is presented as an educational service.<br />
It is not designed or intended to replace the advice and counsel <strong>of</strong> your personal pr<strong>of</strong>essional advisors.<br />
Youth Volunteers Organize Book Drive<br />
for Pediatric Waiting Room and<br />
Women’s Clinic at<br />
Logan Heights <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Center<br />
Logan Heights <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Center’s Nurse<br />
Practitioner Mary Jo Navarrete receives book<br />
donations from Samantha Becorest and Natalie<br />
Espinosa, youth co-founders <strong>of</strong> the Torrey Hills Book<br />
Exchange. The Torrey Hills Book Exchange collects<br />
donations <strong>of</strong> gently used books on the third Saturday<br />
<strong>of</strong> each month at the Torrey Hills Shopping Center.<br />
<strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Centers</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> is one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
beneficiaries <strong>of</strong> their monthly book drive, and the<br />
books will be distributed in the patient waiting rooms<br />
at our 12 clinics.<br />
ICARE<br />
An Innovative Approach<br />
The County <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> recently selected <strong>Family</strong><br />
<strong>Health</strong> <strong>Centers</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> (FHCSD) and Community<br />
Research Foundation (CRF) to lead an innovative pilot<br />
project that dramatically changes the way we provide<br />
physical and mental healthcare services to individuals<br />
with serious mental illness.<br />
For many years, mental health and primary care services<br />
were delivered in “silos”. Patients had to go to two<br />
separate, non-collaborating providers to get services. As<br />
a result, patients did not get all the care they needed and<br />
providers never had complete information about the<br />
patient’s health.<br />
Through our new Integrated Care Resources (ICARE)<br />
Project, FHCSD will establish patient-centered medical<br />
homes for at least 300 individuals with serious mental<br />
illness, providing for both their physical health and<br />
mental health care needs. CRF will provide the mental<br />
health services for another 300 patients and coordinate<br />
their access to physical health care at FHCSD.<br />
For information, contact Nora Cole at 619-515-2318.<br />
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In This Issue. . .<br />
The Campaign for Care<br />
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Electronic Dental Records<br />
Roll Out A Success!<br />
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Car Donations<br />
We are looking for vehicle donations!<br />
Please remember <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Centers</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> when you are ready to make a<br />
car donation.<br />
ICARE<br />
An innovative pilot project that changes the way we provide<br />
healthcare services to individuals with serious mental illness.<br />
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Spirit <strong>of</strong> the Barrio<br />
Pictures from the March luncheon and what to expect for the<br />
May event.<br />
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It’s easy. As long as you have a clean title,<br />
we'll take care <strong>of</strong> the rest, including vehicle<br />
pick-up! Please call 888-877-4342 for<br />
more information or to donate your car.
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