Community
WHEN COMMUNITIES VOTE , THEY INFLUENCE POLICY DECISIONS THAT HAVE A BIG EFFECT ON THEIR HEALTH .
Born out of the Civil Rights movement , Federally Qualified Health Centers ( FQHCs ), known interchangeably as Community Health Centers ( CHCs ), are community-based organizations that provide comprehensive primary care and social services . Serving as one of the most trusted FQHCs in San Diego County , San
Ysidro Health ’ s mission is to improve the health and well-being of the communities it serves with access for all . Since 1969 , San Ysidro Health ( SYHealth ) has been committed to providing healthcare services to the communities most in need . Serving approximately 110,000 patients across San Diego County , of which 80 percent of the patients live at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level - addressing the root cause of health disparities is necessary .
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