Nov/Dec 2011 FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SAN DIEGO'S
Nov/Dec 2011 FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SAN DIEGO'S
Nov/Dec 2011 FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SAN DIEGO'S
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<strong>FAMILY</strong> <strong>HEALTH</strong> <strong>CENTERS</strong> <strong>OF</strong> <strong>SAN</strong> DIEGO’S<br />
Adelante<br />
A-DE-LAN-TE (ADV). -FORWARD, AHEAD <strong>Nov</strong>/<strong>Dec</strong> <strong>2011</strong><br />
In support of the Reach Out and Read program, Congresswoman<br />
Susan Davis and Clinic Director Janet Adamian read to children while<br />
they wait for medical appointments at our Logan Heights Family<br />
Health Center Pediatric Clinic.
Family Health Centers of San Diego’s Supporters<br />
Promote Reading, Health Care and Laughter<br />
Reach Out and Read<br />
Reach Out and Read San Diego<br />
encourages families to read together<br />
and promotes early literacy while<br />
building the relationship between<br />
parents and medical providers. At<br />
each well child medical appointment,<br />
children six months to five years old<br />
are given a developmentally and age appropriate book with an<br />
accompanying prescription for parents and children to read. This<br />
popular program makes taking medicine fun!<br />
Logan Heights Family Health Center Pediatrician Dr. Marsha Spitzer discusses the Reach Out and<br />
Read program with Congresswoman Susan Davis during a tour of the clinic.<br />
To donate gently used children’s books in English or<br />
Spanish for our pediatric waiting rooms, or to make a<br />
financial donation, please call (619) 515-2562.<br />
Cox Kids Foundation Grants Healthcare Support<br />
for Youth and Children in City Heights<br />
A young fan looks to Dora the Explorer as she poses for a photo with SpongeBob<br />
SquarePants and the San Diego Padre’s Pad Squad at Family Health Centers of San<br />
Diego’s Logan Heights Family Health Center.<br />
San Diego Padres’ Pad Squad<br />
Kudos to Cox Kids Foundation for their commitment to improve<br />
the lives of San Diego’s children and youth! This fall the foundation<br />
provided a generous grant to help cover uninsured pediatric visits at<br />
our City Heights Family Health Center. Now parents won’t have to<br />
worry about cost when their little ones are sick and need to see the<br />
doctor! Thank you to all our friends at Cox Kids Foundation for your<br />
caring partnership.<br />
Laughter is often the best medicine, especially when it’s caused by<br />
Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer and the<br />
San Diego Padres’ Pad Squad. Family Health Centers of San Diego’s<br />
Logan Heights Family Health Center played host to the group of<br />
entertainers in September when they dropped in to cheer up<br />
children and adults alike. Smiles were all around as they played<br />
with children and posed for photos.<br />
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Family Health Centers of San Diego’s<br />
Baby Boutique<br />
CareFusion employees bring baby supplies and enjoy cake<br />
and refreshments at the the HOLA Baby Boutique Shower.<br />
CareFusion’s HOLA Hosts Baby Boutique Drive<br />
Holiday Baby Boutique Program<br />
Family Health Centers of San Diego’s prenatal program cares for more<br />
than 2,000 moms and newborns each year. Many of these families<br />
struggle to purchase the supplies and clothing they need for their<br />
newborns. So, we created the Baby Boutique to help. Patients get<br />
“Baby Bucks” at their post natal visits and then shop for new and<br />
gently used items at the Baby Boutique.<br />
We’d be honored if you would “adopt” our Baby Boutique Program this<br />
holiday season. You can purchase new or gather gently used items<br />
from friends and family. Our wish list and drop off instructions are<br />
listed below. What a wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit and<br />
know that you are helping little ones in need.<br />
To participate or get more information, please contact us at<br />
foundation@fhcsd.org. You can also make a financial donation to the<br />
program online at www.fhcsd.org/donations.<br />
Holiday Baby Boutique Wish List:<br />
• Diapers<br />
• Pediatric Thermometers<br />
• Baby Blankets<br />
• Clothing for 0-5 year olds<br />
• Shoes for 0-5 year olds<br />
• Baby Lotion<br />
• Diaper Rash Cream<br />
• Baby Bathtub Sets<br />
• Diaper Bags<br />
• Breast Pumps<br />
• First Set of Dishes and Utensils<br />
• Sippy Cups<br />
• Learning Games for Ages 0-5<br />
• Children’s Books<br />
• Car Seats<br />
• Strollers<br />
• Playpens<br />
• Baby Swings<br />
Holiday Baby Boutique- Delivery Details<br />
Please drop off your unwrapped donations on:<br />
Saturday, <strong>Dec</strong>ember 10, <strong>2011</strong> from 12pm – 3pm or<br />
Monday, <strong>Dec</strong>ember 12, <strong>2011</strong> from 10am – 2pm<br />
Family Health Centers of San Diego’s Baby Boutique<br />
1845 Logan Avenue<br />
San Diego, CA 92113<br />
Thank you to the Hispanic Organization for Leadership and<br />
Awareness (HOLA) for hosting a Baby Boutique drive at CareFusion.<br />
HOLA was founded nearly 3 years ago by Carlos Fonseca to promote<br />
the Hispanic culture within CareFusion. Their purpose is to enrich<br />
the work environment, develop leaders, raise awareness and actively<br />
participate in becoming a premier diversity company. This is the<br />
second annual Baby Boutique drive that HOLA has sponsored for<br />
FHCSD. Special thanks to HOLA co-chairs Tina Mena and Lenin<br />
Lopez for organizing this successful drive for the Baby Boutique!<br />
Donna Mannigel, Jane McGuire, Sue Brown, Brenda Ramsdell and<br />
Lacie Stuckey volunteer at the Baby Boutique with staff Crystal Ortega.<br />
Chargers Ladies Club Visit and Volunteer at the Baby Boutique<br />
Many thanks to the Chargers Ladies Club members Donna Mannigel,<br />
Jane McGuire, Sue Brown, Brenda Ramsdell, Lacie Stuckey for<br />
volunteering at our Baby Boutique. Over two years ago, this<br />
community-supported patient incentive program was created<br />
through generous fundraising from Nancy Turner and the Chargers<br />
Ladies Club. Their continued support helps patients attend their<br />
health education classes, follow through on well baby check-ups and<br />
attend important immunization visits. Thank you Chargers Ladies<br />
Club for helping our San Diego families stay healthy!<br />
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Family Health Centers of San Diego<br />
Promotes Getting Up and Taking Action<br />
¡Vive Tu Vida!<br />
Congressman Bob Filner joins the fun on stage with Zumba!<br />
Community members were treated to a healthy day of fun at<br />
the 5th annual “¡Vive tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving! Health Fair”<br />
courtesy of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and Family<br />
Health Centers of San Diego. This free family event promoted<br />
physical, healthy and active lifestyles in the Latino community.<br />
Free health screenings, health education and fun physical<br />
activities like Zumba, aerobics and tennis were available to<br />
the hundreds of visitors.<br />
No fair is complete without face<br />
painting for the kids.<br />
Community members utilized the free<br />
vision screening and testing at the fair.<br />
Dental Emergency!<br />
Our Dental Clinics are under attack! We recently learned that the<br />
Department of Health Care Services is planning to recoup almost<br />
a million dollars it paid Family Health Centers of San Diego to<br />
provide dental treatment to low income adults last year. We<br />
can’t take back the root canals or extractions- it is not fair for<br />
them to take back the payment! We are currently fighting this<br />
plan by the state and are asking you to contact your legislators<br />
and ask them to “stop Denti-Cal recoupment now!” For more<br />
information on the recoupment fight, please contact Government<br />
and Media Relations Manager Ben Avey at 619-798-3617.<br />
TAKE ACTION!<br />
Tell your state legislator to stop Denti-Cal<br />
recoupment now! Find your representative at<br />
www.legislature.ca.gov<br />
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Family Health Centers of San Diego<br />
Incredible Support for Exceptional Care<br />
Farrell Family Foundation Supports<br />
Kid Care Express Mobile Medical Unit<br />
We thank the Farrell Family Foundation for their support of our<br />
Kid Care Express Mobile Medical Unit. Through the mobile medical<br />
units, at-risk children and families who have difficulty accessing<br />
primary health care services can receive the medical attention they<br />
need. These services include well check-ups, preventive care, sick<br />
care, health screenings and referral services. The mobile medical<br />
units go to 70 locations throughout San Diego - at schools, community<br />
centers, public housing complexes, homeless shelters and<br />
neighborhood locations.<br />
A Tribute to Union Bank for Two <strong>Dec</strong>ades of<br />
Caring for Family Health Centers of San Diego<br />
Union Bank has generously supported Family Health Centers of San<br />
Diego for over two decades and we are deeply grateful.<br />
By supporting FHCSD’s mission of ensuring all persons have access to<br />
caring, high quality, affordable healthcare, we keep families healthy<br />
so adults can be productive and children can grow and thrive.<br />
Union Bank’s support truly impacts the health and well-being of<br />
many San Diegans. We honor and thank Union Bank!<br />
Hearts for Healing<br />
A Benefit Art Event for Family Health Centers of San Diego<br />
Gerrit Greve inspiring young artists to paint from the heart.<br />
Hearts for Healing connects local school<br />
students with Family Health Centers of San Diego<br />
through art. Under the direction of artist Gerrit<br />
Greve, students create uplifting and heartfelt works<br />
of art for auction at our event.<br />
Support Hearts for Healing<br />
For general event information and sponsorship<br />
opportunities, please contact:<br />
foundation@fhcsd.org or 619-515-2562.<br />
Event Sponsors<br />
SUNDAY<br />
January 29, 2012<br />
1 - 4pm<br />
Fairbanks Ranch<br />
Country Club<br />
15150 San Dieguito Road<br />
San Diego, CA 92130<br />
$30 per person<br />
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Family Health Centers of San Diego<br />
Year-End Giving<br />
When you make a year-end gift, you’re not just giving money.<br />
You are perpetuating your own values about the quality of life.<br />
You’re saying, “I see what Family Health Centers of San Diego<br />
is doing to provide accessible, quality health care to many of<br />
my fellow San Diegans. They are there to help those in critical<br />
need of medical care and helping keep our community a healthy<br />
place for all of us. I want to help FHCSD continue to take care<br />
of our friends.”<br />
The end of the calendar year, especially, marks the time when<br />
many people think about making charitable gifts. If you itemize<br />
on your income tax return, you’re able to deduct charitable<br />
gifts you have made during the past year.<br />
and you avoid all federal capital gains tax that would otherwise<br />
be due on the sale of your appreciated property.<br />
The availability of the income tax deduction helps you plan your<br />
year-end giving.<br />
We know that if you support us, it’s because you believe in<br />
what we are doing at Family Health Centers of San Diego.<br />
And for that, we thank you!<br />
For more information on year-end giving contact Edith Glassey,<br />
Director of Philantrophy at edithg@fhcsd.org or 619-906-4508.<br />
The income tax deduction. The income tax deduction helps<br />
because it makes the cost of donating less than the value received<br />
by the charity. Here is an example:<br />
Your neighbor, who is in the 31% federal tax bracket, makes a gift<br />
of $1,000. The cost of this gift calculates to be $690. The $310<br />
difference is the tax that the donor would have paid had no gift<br />
been made. Family Health Centers of San Diego of course<br />
benefits from the full value of the $1,000.<br />
You aren’t limited to giving cash. Just a reminder that IRA<br />
owners age 70 ½ or older may gift up to $100,000 from their<br />
IRA or Roth IRA to a qualified charitable organization such as<br />
Family Health Centers of San Diego with no tax consequences.<br />
Appreciated property is ideal for giving. Assets like stocks, bonds,<br />
and real estate that have gone up in value over time are excellent<br />
choices for gifts. The charitable income tax deduction is based (in most<br />
circumstances) on the value of the asset on the date of the gift,<br />
cut / tear along this line<br />
Year End Giving<br />
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YES! I’d like to make a year-end contribution.<br />
I care about the health of my community and I want to<br />
help Family Health Centers of San Diego provide vital,<br />
high quality medical care to underserved individuals<br />
in San Diego.<br />
Here is my contribution:<br />
$10 $25 $50 $100 Other $<br />
Visa MasterCard Discover AMEX<br />
Name:<br />
Address:<br />
City: State: ZIP:<br />
Phone:<br />
Email:<br />
Card #:<br />
Signature:<br />
Exp. Date: / CVV:<br />
Thank you for your generous gift!
Annual Sponsors<br />
A Salute to the Scripps Health<br />
Welcome to Scripps Health – our latest Spirit of the Barrio<br />
Presenting Adelante Sponsor. As a major contributor to this<br />
signature event, Scripps Health continues their leadership<br />
commitment as our partner in quality health care for all San<br />
Diegans. Thank you Scripps Health!<br />
September Event Highlights<br />
Port of San Diego Commissioner Bob Nelson (left) with<br />
Ben Avey, Government and Media Relations Manager.<br />
Presenting Adelante<br />
Intercare Insurance Solutions<br />
Port of San Diego<br />
Sharp HealthCare<br />
Scripps Health<br />
Viejas Enterprises<br />
Fiesta Grande<br />
Cox Communications<br />
CP Kelco<br />
General Dynamics NASSCO<br />
Molina Healthcare of California<br />
Rancho Mesa Insurance Services<br />
UC San Diego Health System<br />
Union Bank<br />
Univision Radio San Diego<br />
Clinic Benefactors<br />
BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair<br />
California Marine Cleaning<br />
Coast Citrus Distributors<br />
Community Health Group<br />
Continental Maritime of San Diego<br />
Duhs Commercial<br />
Imaging Healthcare Specialists, LLC<br />
San Diego City Fire Fighters, Local 145<br />
San Diego Gas & Electric<br />
Las Dalmas de San Diego, at luncheon with Founder Toni Fitzmaurice (second from the right).<br />
Health Center Patrons<br />
A.O. Reed & Co.<br />
Anthem Blue Cross<br />
Bank of America<br />
C.W. Driver<br />
California College San Diego<br />
Care 1st Health Plan<br />
Correctional Alternatives<br />
Davy Architecture<br />
Donate Life<br />
Jani-King<br />
Kaiser Permanente<br />
Law Offices of David W. Brody<br />
Office Depot Business Services Division<br />
OliverMcMillan<br />
sanofi-aventis<br />
WAXIE Sanitary Supply<br />
Media Sponsors<br />
Dee Dee Castro (center) from Viejas Casino enjoys homemade tamales with guests.<br />
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Family Health Centers of San Diego<br />
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San Diego, CA 92102-4541<br />
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In This Issue of Adelante - <strong>Nov</strong>/<strong>Dec</strong> <strong>2011</strong> Issue<br />
Family Health Centers<br />
of San Diego’s Holiday<br />
Baby Boutique Program.<br />
See Page 3 »<br />
Save the Date for<br />
January 29, 2012<br />
Hearts for Healing<br />
Benefit Art Event.<br />
See Page 5 »<br />
Locations<br />
Family Health Centers of San Diego provides services throughout San Diego.<br />
Beach Area Family Health Center<br />
Beach Area Women’s Health Center<br />
Black Infant Health Program<br />
Chase Avenue Family Health Center<br />
Chula Vista Family Health Center<br />
City Heights Family Health Center<br />
Community Circle East<br />
Diamond Neighborhoods<br />
Family Health Center<br />
Downtown Family Health Center<br />
Grossmont Spring Valley<br />
Family Health Center<br />
Grossmont Spring Valley Dental Clinic<br />
East County Family Counseling Center<br />
Healthy Development Services - Central<br />
Healthy Development Services - East<br />
HIV-Alcohol & Drug Related<br />
Intervention Services<br />
HIV Coordinated Service Center<br />
HIV Prevention & Outreach Center<br />
KidCare Express Mobile Medical Units<br />
Lemon Grove Family Health Center<br />
Logan Heights Family Health Center<br />
Logan Heights Dental Clinic<br />
Logan Heights Family Counseling Center<br />
North Park Family Health Center<br />
Ciaccio Memorial Clinic Hillcrest<br />
North Park/Hillcrest Dental Clinic<br />
North Park Pediatric Clinic and<br />
Development Center<br />
Postpartum Education Service Center<br />
Sherman Heights Family Health Center<br />
Teen Health Center<br />
Toddler Enrichment Program<br />
Veterans Village of San Diego<br />
Everyone is welcome at our health centers. Many patients qualify for programs<br />
that cover the cost of their care. If patients don’t qualify for a program, they will<br />
be charged a discounted sliding fee based on their income and family size. For<br />
more information, please visit www.fhcsd.org or call 619-515-2300.<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 Paralegal/Transcription<br />
Janice Gilmore-See<br />
La Mesa Spring Valley 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 />
San Diego 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 />
Leslie Bruce<br />
UCSD Extension<br />
Fran Butler-Cohen<br />
Family Health Centers of San Diego<br />
Scott Duhs<br />
Duhs Commercial<br />
Randall Frazine<br />
Jani-King of California<br />
Roxane Helstrom<br />
Consultant<br />
Spencer Hutchins<br />
West Wireless Health Institute<br />
Lisa Mednick<br />
Union Bank of California<br />
Brian Trotier<br />
The Terrasys Group<br />
Adelante-Volume 19, Issue 5-<strong>Nov</strong> <strong>2011</strong>/<strong>Dec</strong> <strong>2011</strong><br />
Adelante is a free publication produced bimonthly by Family Health Centers of San Diego, 823 Gateway Center Way, San Diego, CA 92102.
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