San Ysidro Health (SYHealth), a trusted leader in delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare in San Diego County, is set to transform access to care in Southeast San Diego. Two new initiatives – the region’s first Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (SD PACE) and an after-hours Urgent Care facility – are planned for the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center, reinforcing SYHealth’s mission to serve underserved and diverse communities. These services are expected to launch in Spring 2026.
Since its founding in 1969 by seven mothers seeking medical care for their children, SYHealth has grown to serve over 161,000 individuals annually through a network of 50 program sites. Services include medical, dental, behavioral health, specialty care, and senior-focused programs like SD PACE.
The acquisition of the Jacobs Center in 2024 marks a significant step in SYHealth’s efforts to expand equitable healthcare. The first floor of the building will be dedicated to the new healthcare facilities, while the upper floors will continue to serve as a hub for nonprofit organizations and community-focused initiatives.
The 21,412-square-foot SD PACE facility will provide comprehensive care for seniors aged 55+ who are eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, particularly those with chronic conditions requiring coordinated support. By addressing physical, emotional, and social needs, SD PACE enables participants to live independently and remain connected to their families and communities.
With the capacity to serve over 500 seniors in Southeast San Diego, this new facility builds on SYHealth’s proven success. In 2023, SYHealth’s PACE program supported 2,724 participants, reducing hospitalizations, ER visits, and falls while improving overall health outcomes and quality of life.
The Jacobs Center will also house a 3,293-square-foot Urgent Care facility designed to fill a critical gap in after-hours healthcare access. Open evenings and weekends, the facility offers walk-in care for minor injuries and illnesses, such as cuts, burns, fevers, and infections. Advanced services, including imaging, rapid lab testing, and IV treatments, ensure patients receive comprehensive care without the need for an emergency room visit.
This new Urgent Care will alleviate overcrowding in local hospitals by addressing non-life-threatening conditions and will seamlessly coordinate follow-up care with SYHealth’s primary care clinics. Building on the success of similar facilities in Chula Vista and beyond, it ensures timely, affordable healthcare for all residents.
These projects represent more than expanded healthcare services. By creating up to 175 new jobs, SYHealth is investing in the economic and social vitality of the community. The Jacobs Center remains a cornerstone of the neighborhood, now further enriched by these innovative healthcare initiatives.
San Ysidro Health’s commitment to improving health and well-being is unwavering. With the launch of SD PACE and the Urgent Care facility, SYHealth reaffirms its mission to ensure no one is left behind.
For more information and to support SYHealth’s work, visit www.SYHealth.org.