Health and Wellness Blog

Celebrate National Hot Chocolate Day with Organic, Whole Ingredients

Winter is the perfect time to cozy up with a hot cup of cocoa. And what better day to indulge in this delightful treat than National Hot Chocolate Day? While many of us may reach for a packet of hot chocolate mix, there’s something special about making it from scratch. Not to mention, using organic, whole […]

Don’t Let Glaucoma Steal Your Vision: Learn How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent It!

As we age, our risk of developing various health conditions increases. Glaucoma is one such condition that affects the eyes and is, unfortunately, one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. If left untreated, it can rob you of your vision, so it’s essential to know the signs, symptoms, treatments, and prevention strategies to protect […]

Why Hiking is Great Exercise: Exploring the Trails in Los Angeles

Are you looking for a fun and adventurous way to stay active? Hiking might just be the perfect exercise for you! Not only is it a great way to get some fresh air and enjoy the outdoors, but it also offers a range of physical and mental health benefits. In this blog post, we’ll explore […]

The Secret to Maintaining your New Year’s Resolution

Addition Over Subtraction With the arrival of a new year people often make resolutions to lose weight or give up something to be healthy, but all too often we fall short of our goals. What if we made a new kind of resolution to keep us on track? Achieving your goals without telling yourself “no” […]

Family Care Specialists Named a Top Performer for Value-Based Healthcare

Los Angeles, Calif., December 5, 2023 – Family Care Specialists, one of the Altais family of medical practices, has been honored with the Integrated Healthcare Association’s (IHA) Align. Measure. Perform. (AMP) program Top 10% Total Cost of Care award, one of the program’s annual awards recognizing top-performing and most-improved provider organizations in clinical quality, patient […]

Altais Has Acquired Family Care Specialists

Family Care Specialists is one of the largest community-based and Latinx-led private medical groups in California OAKLAND, Calif.  (January 4, 2022) – Healthcare services and technology company Altais, has finalized the agreement to acquire Family Care Specialists Medical Corporation (FCS). FCS was founded in 1988 and provides all-age family healthcare to communities in the eastern and […]

COVID-19

COVID-19 Updates from Family Care Specialists Our top priority is the health and well-being of our patients.  Based on the guidelines from the CDC and local and state public health departments, we want to ensure that we continue to deliver safe, quality care while limiting further spread of COVID-19 virus.