Community Events - Family Health Centers of San Diego

FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SAN DIEGO
Providing compassionate, affordable healthcare to uninsured families since 1970.
Family Health Centers of San Diego is a community health center organization that provides medical, dental, and mental
healthcare services to uninsured and medically underserved families. In 2007, Family Health Centers of San Diego cared for
over 112,000 individuals through 450,000 patient visits at our 24 locations in San Diego County.
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LOCATIONS
Beach Area Family Health Center
3705 Mission Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92109
Beach Area Women’s Health Center
3690 Mission Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92109
Chase Avenue Family Health Center
1111 W. Chase Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92020
City Heights Family Health Center
5379 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92113
Diamond Neighborhoods Family Health Center
220 Euclid Ave., #40
San Diego, CA 92114
Downtown Family Health Center
1145 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
Grossmont Spring Valley Family Health Center
Grossmont Spring Valley Dental Clinic
East County Family Counseling Center
8788 Jamacha Road
Spring Valley, CA 91977
Healthy Development Services -Central
1943 Main Street
San Diego, CA 92113
Healthy Development Services -East
1234 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92021
Health Education Department
1845 Logan Avenue
San Diego, CA 92113
Hillcrest Counseling Center
550 Washington St., #201
San Diego, CA 92103
HIV Coordinated Service Center
4040 30 th Street
San Diego, CA 92104
KidCare Express Mobile Medical Units
823 Gateway Center Way
San Diego, CA 92102
Logan Heights Family Health Center
Logan Heights Dental Clinic
1809 National Avenue
San Diego, CA 92113
North Park Family Health Center
Ciaccio Memorial Clinic
Hillcrest/ North Park Dental Clinic
3544 30 th Street
San Diego, CA 92104
Sherman Heights Family Health Center
2391 Island Avenue
San Diego, CA 92102
Teen Health Center
1643 Logan Avenue
San Diego, CA 92113
Coming In 2008
Chula Vista Family Health Center
251 Landis Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Community Events
Elected Leaders
visit Family Health Centers of San Diego
Congresswoman Susan Davis is a
long time supporter of Family Health
Centers of San Diego. This July she
toured City Heights Family Health
center and met with Dr. Laursen and
patients.
State Assemblymember Lori
Saldaña holds a press conference
at North Park Family Health
Center opposing efforts to cut
healthcare programs in the state
budget. Dr. Woolford stands
behind her to show his support.
Fiesta del Sol
Street Fair Focuses on Positive Change
We had a big presence at Fiesta del Sol to educate the community about
staying healthy. The Teen Health Center outreach staff set up a booth in
the fair’s Youth Zone (left) and our Logan Heights Family Health Center
crew offered health screenings and information (right).
Adelante-Volume 14, Issue 4-August/September 2008
Adelante is a free publication produced bimonthly by
Family Health Centers of San Diego, 823 Gateway Center Way, San Diego, CA 92102
GOVERNING BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
Wayne Anderson, M.D.
Scripps Clinic
Margarita Carmona
Community Representative
Barbara Carr
Community Representative
Jose de la Garza
Community Representative
Bertha Garcia
Mexican-American
Paralegal/Transcription
Janice Gilmore-See
La Mesa Spring Valley
School District
Alberto Hayek, M.D.
Whittier Institute
Cathie Lester, CPA
Tate & Associates
Robert Mendes, M.D.
Pfizer
Steven Olson
Community Representative
Stephanie Perez
Community Representative
Cláudia Schwartz
HR Results
Walter Scott
Community Representative
Donna Scully
Community Representative
Captain Cesar A. Solis
San Diego Police Department
Venus Thomas
Shoebox Accounting
ADVISORY BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
Mazda Antia, JD
Cooley Godward
Kronish LLP
Kevin Barrie
Union Bank of California
Amy Berry
Cox Communications
Leslie Bruce
MJE Marketing
Services, Inc.
John Burdick
Konica Minolta
Business Solutions
Fran Butler-Cohen
Family Health Centers of SD
Scott Duhs
Duhs Commercial
Randall Frazine
Jani-King of California, Inc.
David Garcia
Rancho Mesa Insurance
Services, Inc.
Janet Hoy
Sharp Health Plan
Christine A. Messier
Content Development and
Leadership Consulting
Kiernan Vaccaro
CBIZ Benefits and
Insurance Services, Inc.

Project Linus Brings Blankets
Thanks to the Project Linus volunteers, 85
Logan Heights Family Health Center
patients will have a new blanket to cuddle up
with this fall. Project Linus is a national
organization whose mission is to provide a
sense of security, warmth and comfort to
children who are ill, through the gift of
handmade blankets. Thanks, Project Linus,
for bringing
that security
and comfort
to our small
patients.
Staff members
Norma Ortiz, Helena Rodriguez, and Wanda Colon-Hector
hold blankets while Pat Silver and Rebecca Mikkelson of
Project Linus look on from behind.
Northrop Grumman and
the California Academy of
Science Keep
Us Connected
Thanks to Joe Cheu of
Northrop Grumman
Corporation and
Fabio Penny of the
California Academy
of Science for getting
us better connected by donating three
Tadiran Phone Systems!
These phone systems will be installed at
our Black Infant Health Program and new
Chula Vista Family Health Center helping
them better connect with the families they
serve.
Please visit the following websites to find
out more about these generous donors:
www.northropgrumman.com
www.calacademy.org
Everyone is Welcome at our Vision Clinic
What do you do if you lost your last pair of contacts and
you can’t drive or work without them
Who do you call if your child needs glasses,
but you don’t have hundreds of dollars for an exam,
frames, and lenses
You call Family Health Centers of San Diego’s Vision
Clinic where you would be welcomed and cared for.
We at Family Health Centers of San Diego
understand the importance of vision care. We are
proud to provide comprehensive vision services for
patients with basic and complex eye care needs. The
vision clinic at Logan Heights Family Health Center
offers the following services:
• Cataract Screening
• Comprehensive Eye Exams
• Contact Lenses
• Eyeglasses
• Glaucoma Screening
• Ophthalmology
• Optometry
• Punctal Plugs
• Retinal Photography
• Visual Field Testing
For more information about our Vision Services call:
(619) 515-2300.
Richard worked in sales
and marketing for
years. He struggled with
bipolar disorder, and then
hit rock bottom after
experiencing chronic
nervous system pain that
lead to an addiction to
pain medication. He lost
everything.
Today he is living in a shelter and is in the process of
rebuilding his life. Earlier this year, he came to Family
Health Centers of San Diego’s Logan Heights Vision
Clinic because he was “one contact away from losing
his sight.” He’d been wearing the same pair of
disposable lenses for months because he couldn’t afford
to buy more.
Through Family Health Centers of San Diego’s
Healthcare for the Homeless program, he got new
contacts and glasses. He also started treatment in the
dental department to repair a broken tooth. With good
vision and a charming smile, Richard is now able to
start looking for work.
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FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SAN DIEGO’S
Day at the Padres!
On August 17, Family Health Centers of San Diego
supporters gathered at PETCO Park for the
culmination of the 2008 Padres’ Challenge campaign.
While more than 50 sponsor representatives enjoyed
the game from the President and Commissioner’s
Suites, over 350 enthusiastic Family Health Centers of
San Diego fans celebrated from the stands. During pre
-game ceremonies sponsors were recognized behind
home plate and staff members lined up along the first
base line while the crowd watched a video about
Family Health Centers of San Diego on the giant
FriarVision screen.
Norma Armenta, Donna Brown, Janet Mitchell, and Isaac Brown
came to the game representing Kaiser Permanente.
Bob O’Mara, Robin Soto, Nate Oubre, Kevin Barrie, and Ceanne
Guerra say hello to the crowd from behind home plate.
Don and Yodel Yover smile
during the game representing
BAE Systems.
Russ Havens and Dale
Ganzow represent the San
Diego Business Journal.
From CA Bank & Trust,
Kathlyn Cancel and Michelle
Fernandez relax in the suite.
Anthony White joins
Jonathon and Reba Mackintosh.
Jaylen Hinson and Tamara
Black from Kaiser say hello.
San Diego National Bank’s
Anna Garcia and Barbara
Savaglio enjoy the game.
Family Health Centers of San Diego CEO, Fran Butler-Cohen (back
row) says hello to the Union Bank of California team Bryan and
Debbie Wilson, Kevin Barrie, and Richard Woods (front row).
Cory Hoff, Hector Manriquez, and Ken Flendro from General
Dynamics NASSCO cheer on the Padres.
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2008 PADRES’ CHALLENGE EVENTS
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C
PETCO Park Tour
A
D
Thanks to the Padres and Cox Communications, Padres’ Challenge
supporters went on a behind-the-scenes tour of PETCO Park. First, they visited the Sony Dugout Club where a
restaurant overlooks the home team batting cages (A). Next, they got to sit in the home team dugout (B). Upstairs,
they found the view from the press box impressive (C). And finally, our guests got a peek into the visitors’ clubhouse
(D) before they were treated to a reception in the Cox Communications PETCO Park Suite.
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Providers’ Challenge
Drs. Alan Zieg and Thao Tran hosted the 2008 Providers’ Challenge, inviting their Family Health Centers of San
Diego professional colleagues for a relaxing afternoon in support of the 2008 Padres’ Challenge. We were honored
to have our medical staff give back to this important campaign.
Dr. Paul Hubley and family (E), Drs. Margaret Garahan and Riad Mardoum with CEO Fran Butler-Cohen and Dr.
Zieg (F), Nurse Practitioner Lisa Goldstein and her partner Steve with Dr. Tran and Dr. Jennifer Shaw (G), and Nurse
Practitioner Mary Jo Navarrete with Logan Heights Clinic Director Janet Adamian (H).
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Dr. Newell’s Challenge
Michael Estrada (I) is a happy five year old despite his need for constant medical attention. One of the reasons
Michael is all smiles is Dr. Chad Newell, Michael’s pediatrician at Logan Heights Family Health Center (J). At July’s
Spirit of the Barrio lunch Dr. Newell and Michael joined us to tell Michael’s story (K, L). Dr. Newell asked everyone
in attendance to dig deep to raise money to help with the healthcare needs of Michael and the thousands of kids like
him we see each year. Our generous Spirit of the Barrio supporters gave over $4,000, which was later doubled
through the 2008 Padres’ Challenge.
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Salute to Don Diego
VFW Volunteers!
Don Diego VFW volunteers take a moment to
relax before serving their tamales.
You’ve seen their smiling faces for years as
they fill your plate with those delicious
homemade tamales, beans and rice at the
Spirit of the Barrio lunches. They are the
dedicated volunteers of Barrio Logan’s Don
Diego chapter of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars, Post
7420. The
support we
receive from
t h e s e
incredible
volunteers is
key to the
success of
o u r
events.
Thumbs up to Carmen Clifton, Esther
Urbanksi, and JoJo Trujillo of Don
Diego VFW, Post 7420.
Their Spirit of the Barrio volunteerism is
just part of the more than 13 million
volunteer hours the VFW donates to
communities nationwide each year in an
effort to promote civic pride. Many thanks
to the dependable men and women of Post
7420 that show up early on Friday mornings
to make the Spirit of the Barrio a great
Raman Camacho, Miguel Saavedra, and Carmen Clifton stand
behind Pete Salcedo, Esther Urbanski, and Emma Lopez at a recent
Spirit of the Barrio luncheon.
Annual Sponsors
Presenting Adelante
Port of San Diego
Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians
Fiesta Grande
BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair
Cox Communications
General Dynamics NASSCO
Rancho Mesa Insurance Services
San Diego Chargers
SD City Fire Fighters, Local 145
UCSD Medical Center
Union Bank of California
Univision Radio San Diego
Clinic Benefactors
Coast Citrus Distributors
Continental Maritime of San Diego
CP Kelco
Duhs Commercial
Harborside Refrigerated Services
Molina Healthcare of California
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Sharp Health Plan
The San Diego Union-Tribune
UnitedHealthcare
Health Center Patrons
Anheuser-Busch Sales of San Diego
Anthem Blue Cross of California
CBIZ Benefits and Insurance Services
Coca-Cola Bottling Company of So. CA
Community Health Group
Health Net of California
Law Offices of David W. Brody
Lifesharing
Office Depot
ROK Enterprises
San Diego LGBT Pride
San Diego National Bank
Sharp Multicultural Services

Our bimonthly Spirit of the Barrio luncheon brings together local corporate, political and community leaders
for networking, entertainment, and the best tamales in town all to raise funds for families in need of
healthcare! Join us at our next Spirit of the Barrio on September 19, 2008.
Go to www.fhcsd.org or call (619) 515-2370 for more information.
Scenes from July 2008
Dr. Chad Newell accepts a donation
of children’s books from Kasey
Christie and Mary Montgomery of
General Dynamics NASSCO.
MC Vic Salazer from NBC 7/39,
announces the raffle prize
winners.
Supporters from UCSD Medical
Center enjoy their lunch while they
listen to guest speaker Gabriel
Wisdom.
Guests at the Cox Communications
table enjoy their tamales before the
program begins.
Dr. Chad Newell talks about all of
the ways the Spirit of the Barrio
crowd supports patients like Michael
Estrada who have found a medical
home at Logan Heights Family
Health Center.
Join us for our next luncheon
Friday September 19 ● 11:45am-1pm
Featuring Guest Speaker
Sandy Alderson
Sandy Alderson, CEO of the San Diego Padres, has seen the
business of baseball from inside and out, from rolling out
the tarp on the field to the Commissioner’s Office. Come
hear about the daily responsibilities of his position and what
goes on during the four months the Padres aren’t on the field.
1728 Newton Avenue
San Diego, CA 92113
$25 donation or table of 10 for $200
www.fhcsd.org or call (619) 515-2562
Guest Speaker Gabriel Wisdom
shares with the Spirit of the Barrio
crowd how to succeed in today’s
cyclical economy.
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ADELANTE
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In This Issue…
Padres’ Challenge A Huge Success!
Cover and Page 4.
Telephone Donations
Keep Key Programs
Connected
Page 3.
Don Diego VFW
Volunteers are Allstars
Page 7.
A Healthy Tip
from the
H EALTH EDUCATION
D EPARTMENT
Another reason to stock up on
your fruits and veggies‐
Have you ever heard of
antioxidants Antioxidants are
dietary substances including
beta carotene, vitamin C and E
and selenium that help prevent
damage to your body cells. They
also lower your risk of heart
disease, cancer and high blood
pressure. Fruits, vegetables and
whole grains have high levels of
antioxidants.