Champions For Health

02/20/2026

❤️🩺 Thank You, United Way of San Diego County! 🩺❤️

Champions for Health extends our sincere thanks to United Way of San Diego County for attending our Love Your Heart Month blood pressure screening event.

We were honored to have your team join us in promoting heart health awareness and supporting preventive care in our community. Events like these help ensure more San Diegans know their numbers and take proactive steps toward a healthier future.

Thank you for being part of this important effort and for your continued commitment to improving lives across San Diego. 💙

United Way of San Diego County

02/16/2026

Happy Presidents Day from Champions for Health!

Today, we honor the leaders who have shaped our nation and reflect on the values that continue to move us forward, service, integrity, and a commitment to the well-being of our communities.

At Champions for Health, we are inspired by the spirit of service that defines this day. Through programs like Project Access San Diego and Community Connections, we work alongside dedicated physicians, partners, and supporters to ensure that access to healthcare is not a privilege—but a promise.

As we celebrate Presidents Day, we’re reminded that strong leadership starts with strong, healthy communities. Thank you for standing with us as we continue to advance wellness and equitable care throughout San Diego.

Learn more about how you can get involved at ChampionsForHealth.org

02/11/2026

Champions for Health is grateful to have our Board President advocate on behalf of San Diegan’s at the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) legislative “Day at the Hill”.
Thank you Dr. Carriedo for all you do!

SDCMS President-elect Maria Carriedo-Ceniceros met today with both of California's United States Senators on Capitol Hill as part of NACHC's legislative "Day on the Hill."

(from left to right) Maria Carriedo-Ceniceros, Ana Melgoza, San Ysidro Health VP of External Affairs, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff, Veronica Dela Rosa, SYHC, Executive VP of Operations, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, Alejandra Perez, SYHC, Director of External Affairs.

02/10/2026

🌟 Save the Date! 🌟
Champions for Health’s United in Wellness Gala: Soaring Towards a Healthier San Diego returns on June 27, 2026! Join us for a meaningful evening celebrating community, care, and impact across San Diego. 💙
🎟️ Tickets & details: UnitedWellness.givesmart.com
Interested in sponsoring? Message us or email Gabriela.Stichler@championsfh.org, we’d love to partner with you to make a difference!

02/05/2026

Project Access San Diego is conducting their annual training for partnering clinics. This training will equip your team with the knowledge and skills needed to send accurate and completed referrals, ensuring a smoother process for all. If you are not an active partner but are interested in learning about our program, do not hesitate to sign up for one of our slots! To register click here https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/963adcc4e67f45cea6aa8810c3631766

02/04/2026

Celebrating the women physicians who lead with heart, skill, and strength. Thank you for caring for our community every day. Champions For Health San Ysidro Health

01/30/2026

When barriers to care are removed, patients don’t just heal, they sore! Through Project Access, uninsured San Diegans receive specialty care with dignity, hope, and support. Learn how care takes flight by learning more about Champions For Health

12/31/2025

As we begin a new year, we’re celebrating the lives touched, care delivered, and hope shared, all thanks to YOU.

Happy New Year from Champions for Health! Here’s to another year of compassion, partnership, and impact across our community. 🎉💙

12/24/2025

As the year comes to a close, we’re grateful for the incredible community that makes our mission possible. Happy Holidays from Champions for Health, and thank you for helping us bring care to those who need it most. 💙

12/22/2025

Thank you to our partner Giving Back GB Magazine for giving us the opportunity to share our childhood memories.

From November 1st through Jan 15th, there are 29 holidays observed by 70 of the world’s major religions and they all include many different traditions.
In the December issue, the staff at Champions For Health reminisced about childhood memories and it centered around spending time with extended family, belonging to a shared tradition, and enjoying each moment.
https://gbsan.com/health-hope-peace/

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from Champions for Health.

Today, we pause with grateful hearts.

We’re thankful for the physicians who volunteer their expertise, the partners who believe in equitable care, and the supporters who make healing possible through Project Access. Because of you, more of our neighbors received life-changing specialty care, second chances, and hope for healthier tomorrows.

This season reminds us that compassion is powerful, and community is everything.

From our team to yours, thank you for being part of this mission. May your day be filled with peace, connection, and gratitude.

Happy Thanksgiving!
Together, we are champions for health.

11/11/2025

Today and every day, we salute our veterans, the neighbors, friends, and family members who remind us that freedom is never free. Thank you for your service and your example.

“We sleep safely at night because rough men stand ready to visit violence on those who would harm us.”
— George Orwell