Breast Cancer Awareness Month

"For 40 years, Breast Cancer Awareness Month has helped raise awareness of breast cancer across the nation. It has encouraged millions to take action, resulting in increased early detection and advancements in treatment that have saved more than half a million lives." - National Breast Cancer Foundation

Learn more & get involved:

National Resources

• National Breast Cancer Foundation
• American Breast Cancer Foundation

Local Resources/Events

• Susan G. Komen, 2025 San Diego MORE THAN PINK Walk
• San Ysidro Health
• Cancer Detection Program (Direct Referral)
• Neighborhood Healthcare
• Every Woman Counts, El Cajon (Direct Referral)
• Every Woman Counts, Lakeside (Direct Referral)
• Every Woman Counts, Escondido

Filipino American History Month

Celebrated in October, Filipino American (Fil-Am) History Month honors the history, pursuits, accomplishments, and legacy of Filipinos in the United States. It also serves to provide a link between Filipinos in the U.S. and Filipinos in the Philippines by showcasing their shared culture and heritage. - Asian Art Museum

Learn more & get involved:

• Filipino American National Historical Society
• San Diego Public Library: Filipino American History Month Calendar of Events

Communities In Action: "Home Start's Communities in Action Program (CinA) helps San Diego families move toward safety, empowerment, and connection by providing tools and increasing options for self-determination, financial independence, and healthy choices.

This program offers a hand-up through support services designed to help move individuals and families towards self-sufficiency. Services are tailored to the client’s specific needs and each client is treated as a partner in the creation of individualized service plans." - Home Start Website

How to Refer

1. Sign in to CIE Partner Community
2. Search/Create Client
3. On the client record, find the referral.
4. Send Direct Referral

Mark your calendar for one of the sessions below!

• Oct 25 | 10-12pm: Escondido YMCA, Escondido
• Nov 8 | 10-12pm: Ronald Reagan Community Center, El Cajon
• Nov 22 | 10-12pm: Mira Mesa Senior Center, Mira Mesa
• Dec 9 | 6-7:30pm: Virtual Session, Zoom link provided

Major updates are coming to Medi-Cal that may impact seniors, people with disabilities, and undocumented adults.

Most members will keep their current coverage and continue to have access to medical, dental, vision, mental health, and preventive care services—including doctor visits, prescriptions, hospital stays, and more to support your overall health.

However, some groups will see changes starting in 2026 and 2027.

Changes include:



• Asset Limits Returning: Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Medi-Cal will again consider assets (like savings or extra vehicles) for seniors and people with disabilities.
• Enrollment Freeze: Undocumented adults (ages 19+) not currently enrolled won’t be able to newly sign up for full-scope Medi-Cal beginning in 2026.
• Dental Coverage Ends: As of July 1, 2026, non-emergency dental care will no longer be covered for undocumented adults.
• Monthly Premiums Begin: Starting July 1, 2027, certain undocumented adults must pay $30/month to maintain full-scope Medi-Cal.

Current Medi-Cal members are encouraged to renew on time to maintain their coverage. They should watch for mail and respond promptly to renewal packets or letters from their health plan or local county office.

211 San Diego and the Community Information Exchange (CIE) were honored to co-host this year’s Civitas Annual Conference, themed “Bridging Data and Doing!”. This dynamic partnership underscored a shared commitment to advancing cross-sector collaboration and driving innovation in health improvement nationwide.

The conference brought together nearly 800 attendees, including speakers, panelists, sponsors, industry experts, community partners, and advocates for change. As co-hosts, 211 San Diego and CIE worked closely with the Civitas team to curate 17 specialized tracks centered on the Community Information Exchange. These sessions explored key topics such as interoperability, social determinants of health, community voice, and the transformative impact of integrating social and health data.

William York, President & CEO of 211 San Diego, joined fellow leaders and stakeholders from across California on the main stage to share insights on how health and social service data exchange can enhance patient care—particularly through the lens of California’s Data Exchange Framework.

A heartfelt thank you to the CIVITAS Team, our partners, stakeholders, and attendees, for making this year’s conference a resounding success!

The CIE Partner Network works to improve the overall service delivery system for clients. Our meeting provides a forum for partners to share updates about ongoing CIE initiatives, share trends in our community, and collaborate on how we as a network are leveraging our partnership, data sharing, and the CIE technology platform to address the social determinants of health and increase health equity.

Join us for a range of content. Each month, we may dive into the latest technology projects, elicit feedback on the platform’s care coordination tools, or spotlight programs and supports for unique populations. The partner gathering is a space to engage with peers across our shared network. Join us on the 4th Thursday of every month (except November and December) at 9:00 am via Zoom.

211 San Diego Community Calendar

211 San Diego has an upgraded Community Calendar where you can share your events for free!

To start submitting events, you must first create an account. Events that align with the inclusion requirements will be published.