Justin Fatoohi is a 2014 GHD high school health scholarship winner and graduate of Grossmont Middle College High School. Justin is also a recent graduate of San Diego State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in chemistry, but he says he’s not done! Nearly four and a half years after receiving a GHD […]
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Grossmont Healthcare District Will Transition From At-Large to Zone-Based Elections
On October 19, 2018, the Grossmont Healthcare District Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 05-18, “Resolution of the Grossmont Healthcare District Outlining the Intention to Transition From At-Large To District-Based Elections Pursuant to Elections Code 10010(e)(J)(A).” This site will be updated with additional information as the process moves forward. Background Grossmont Healthcare District (“District”), like […]
read moreKids Care Fest will offer free health screenings for children at Lemon Grove Rec Center
The Grossmont Healthcare District (GHD) will present the 2018 Kids Care Fest, a free community health event open to the public. Featuring free health screenings, Kids Care Fest will be held Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Lemon Grove Recreation Center, 3131 School Lane, Lemon Grove. Kids Care Fest is an opportunity for children and their […]
read moreGrossmont Healthcare District continues food assistance support to East County residents
The Grossmont Healthcare District (GHD) is continuing its support of community organizations working to address hunger and food insecurity among residents in the East County Region with recent grants totaling $85,500 to three food distribution nonprofits, including Meals on Wheels, Jewish Family Service, and the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank. “We want to […]
read moreGrossmont Healthcare District continues support for community organizations serving homeless, refugee populations
The Grossmont Healthcare District (GHD) is continuing its support of community organizations that assist specialized populations in the East Region, including homeless and refugee groups, with recent grants to Crisis House and Survivors of Torture International. A $6,500 grant to Crisis House will help the El Cajon-based organization present Project Homeless Connect-East County (PHC), a […]
read moreGrossmont Healthcare District continuing to support community organizations addressing medical needs including addiction and heart conditions
The Grossmont Healthcare District (GHD) is continuing its sponsorship of community events that are assisting East County residents with recovery from addiction, heart and stroke conditions, and treatment of other medical needs. The GHD board recently approved sponsorships to three community organizations addressing these patient needs, including the McAlister Institute, American Heart Association and Grossmont […]
read moreGrossmont Healthcare District continues support of Burn Institute
The Grossmont Healthcare District (GHD) is continuing its support of the Burn Institute, a non-profit health agency dedicated to supporting burn survivors and reducing the number of burn injuries and deaths in San Diego County. The GHD board recently approved a $34,000 grant to support the Burn Institute’s community-based fire and burn prevention education program […]
read moreCreating Health Career Pathways for Local Students
The Grossmont Healthcare District (GHD) supports health-related programming in San Diego’s East Region, including equitable healthcare workforce development. Students thinking about a career in health may benefit from our partnerships with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Grossmont Union High School District (GUHSD), Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District (GCCCD), and other community partners to expand health career and education opportunities […]
read moreInsights from Our First Community Grants Program Workshop
Last month, Grossmont Healthcare District (GHD) kicked off its 2018-19 Community Grants Program for the benefit of community health care organizations serving the needs of local residents. Since 1996 when the program was established, the District has awarded over $52 million in grants and sponsorships. Those public monies have supported community based nonprofit organizations and […]
read moreAccess to care in rural areas of the Grossmont Healthcare District
The Grossmont Healthcare District (GHD) is continuing its support of Mountain Health & Community Services, a non-profit community health center that provides primary care services to low-income and medically underserved residents, many of whom live in rural San Diego County communities. In 2017, GHD approved a $70,000 grant that supports Mountain Health in providing dental […]
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