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Spring Clean Your Credit. Take Control Today
Your credit shapes the life you’re building. Starting fresh? Rebuilding after a rough patch? Saving for a car, a home, or a major goal? Wherever you’re starting, now’s the time to clear old mistakes and open new opportunities. Step 1: See Where You Stand Before you...
TrueCare Earns HRSA Quality Badge
TrueCare has been honored with the Health Center Quality Leader (HCQL) Silver badge. This recognition is for achieving the best overall clinical quality performance. The award also acknowledges progress with improving health outcomes for patients in rural and...
TrueCare Acknowledged as a Breastfeeding Friendly Health Center
TrueCare has been recognized as a Breastfeeding Friendly Health Center (BFHC) by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), California Breastfeeding Coalition (CBC), and California WIC Association. This status is especially endearing as we are the ONLY...
ABC 10 News – The Gift of Surgery
Fresh Start Surgical Gifts and TrueCare have partnered to host screening clinics that provide free medical evaluations for low-income children in need of reconstructive surgery and corrective medical care. The partnership between Fresh Start Surgical Gifts and...
Meet Our Providers: Kate Pakenham, FNP-BC
At TrueCare, our providers are passionate about helping our patients on their health journey, so they can live the best life possible. Meet Family Nurse Practitioner Kate Pakenham! She provides primary care services at our Encinitas location. Go behind the stethoscope...
Self-Care Tips for Postpartum Depression
We understand that pregnancy and childbirth can be a challenging time for new mothers. In this blog, we discuss postpartum depression and self-care tips to promote your own well-being. We hope that this information helps you feel more confident and empowered as you...
TrueCare Awarded Two Prebys Foundation Grants
TrueCare has been selected by the Prebys Foundation to receive two generous grants! One will help us support of the next generation of health care professionals and the other will fund expanded youth mental and behavioral health services. Medical Assistant Pathway...
SDBJ Honors TrueCare’s Briana Cardoza as Business Woman of the Year
TrueCare’s Briana Cardoza, Chief of Business Development, has been honored as a finalist by San Diego Business Journal as one of this year’s Business Women of the Year. The recognition acknowledges Briana’s strategic initiatives for driving positive change in our...
Flu Prevention and Treatment
The flu, or influenza, is an extremely contagious respiratory illness that is caused by a virus. Each fall and winter is considered flu season, and different strains of the flu can impact people in various areas across the United States. For most people, the flu...
Blue Shield of California Presents TrueCare with Leading the Way Award
TrueCare had the distinct honor of standing alongside over 50 other individuals and organizations who were recognized at Blue Shield of California’s inaugural “Leading the Way” Awards dinner. The honorees were celebrated for their remarkable contributions in advancing...
SDBJ – Two TrueCare Veterans Recognized as Top 50 Business Leaders
San Diego Business Journal has chosen two dedicated TrueCare health professionals as honorees for their 2023 Top 50 Veteran Business Leaders of Influence list. The recognition honors the best of those who work at San Diego businesses and have served our country. Paul...
Holiday Blues: Managing Your Mental Health During the Holidays
The holidays are typically portrayed as joyous times full of celebrations, laughter, and connecting with loved ones. But not everyone experiences the holidays in this way. Countless individuals in the U.S. and abroad experience the “holiday blues,” which can make the...
Eating Healthy During the Holidays
The holidays are a magical time of the year. However, the holidays also come with their fair share of stressors, including family commitments, travel, budgeting for gifts, and more. Additionally, food is always in abundance, which can add more temptation and stress to...

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