Understanding Healthcare Part 2: Clinics
In Part 2 of this series, Understanding Healthcare, we’re discussing clinics, when to use their services, and a list of local resources for people living in East San Diego County. […]
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Understanding Healthcare Part 1: Hospitals and medical emergencies
Accessing medical care when you need it can be challenging. It’s important to know what your options are but it can be a confusing system to navigate, especially if English […]
Advancing Health Literacy Program
The Grossmont Healthcare District along with San Ysidro Health, Heartland Fire & Rescue, and other East County partner staff have recently supported community workshops to answer the questions about 9-1-1. […]
Grossmont Healthcare District awards scholarships to support East County high school students
At the March 17th, 2023 Board Meeting, the Grossmont Healthcare District (GHD) awarded $108,900 in scholarships to 44 local high school students. Students from 22 East County high schools were […]
City of El Cajon launches Community Care Program
Last year, the City of El Cajon voted to set aside $300,000 for the pilot program, known as El Cajon Community Care. This program in partnership with American Medical Response […]
Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement (“HOME”) Program
The Regional Task Force on Homelessness describes some of the causes of homelessness in a recent plan report as being due to “significant loss of affordable housing, wages and public […]
The Gap Minders interview CEO for a conversation about healthcare challenges and solutions
The Gap Minders is a show about tackling gaps and lifting lives. The podcast is hosted by leaders from the United Way of San Diego County and the San Diego […]
Event Recap: Fall Open House
Our Fall Open House on November 2nd, 2022 – rain or shine, power or no power – was quite a memorable one. For those who were able to attend, it really encompassed the resilience of the District’s 70 years of history in East County and the 20th anniversary of the Herrick Community Health Care Library.
Leadership attends ACHD 70th Annual Meeting
On September 14-16th, members of the Grossmont Healthcare District (GHD) leadership team attended the 70th Annual Association of California Healthcare Districts (ACHD) Meeting, representing one of the 76 healthcare districts […]
Grossmont Healthcare District $4 million grant recognized at Sharp Grossmont Hospital Groundbreaking event
On Thursday, August 11th, the Grossmont Healthcare District Board of Directors helped “break ground” on the site of the new Sharp Grossmont Hospital Neurosciences Center – a $58 million Sharp HealthCare ENVISION project.