Family First Health

Three local agencies are teaming up to give out hundreds of shingles vaccines to those who are at risk and cannot afford it.

The Pennsylvania Department of State secured the Zoster vaccines through a grant and they will be administered at a clinic held at Family First Health located at 116 S. George St., York on Friday, December 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Staff from Family First Health, the York City Bureau of Health and the York County Health Center will be on hand to administer the vaccines and provide other information.

Anyone who had chickenpox is at risk for getting the virus. Shingles causes a rash that can last up to a month, and can result in pain that could last for years. One out of three Americans will have shingles at some point in their lives. The older you get, the weaker your immune system gets, which increases your risk of getting shingles. So even if you feel healthy now, the vaccine is encouraged. The vaccine boosts your immune system to ward it off.

Vaccines are FREE for all York County residents who are 60 years of age or older and are underinsured or uninsured.

Walk-ins will be accepted, and appointments can be made by calling the York City Bureau of Health at 717-849-2299.

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o: 717-848-8155

Family First Health invites public to free Affordable Care Act enrollment sessions

Need a hand navigating the health insurance marketplace and options available through the Affordable Care Act? Family First Health is offering a free group open enrollment session for the community, where Certified Application Counselors will be available to assist with navigation of the marketplace.

Individuals who are currently employed, filing taxes in 2016, without health insurance, a resident of Pennsylvania and are not offered employer-based health insurance may be eligible for low-cost health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Find a list of documents and information you’ll need before enrolling in the health insurance marketplace at http://bit.ly/OpenEnrollmentChecklist.

 

Family First Health, George Street Center, 116 S. George St., York

• Noon to 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12
• Noon to 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19
• Noon to 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 17
• Noon to 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 14
• Noon to 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 21
• Noon to 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 28

 

South Central Community Action Programs, 153 N. Stratton St., Gettysburg

• 2 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3

 

Guthrie Memorial Library, 2 Library Place, Hanover

• 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 10

 

Hanover Wellness Center, 400 York St., Hanover

• 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 7

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About Family First Health

Founded in 1970, Family First Health is a non-profit, federally qualified health center dedicated to increasing access to affordable, quality health care. With sites in York, Hannah Penn Middle School, Lewisberry, Hanover and Gettysburg, Family First Health provides a broad range of primary health, dental care and social services to insured, uninsured and underinsured patients with the goal of improving the health of our communities as a whole. For more information, visit www.familyfirsthealth.org. Se habla español.

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MEDIA CONTACT
Sarah Chain
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o: 717-848-8155

 

Family First Health celebrates 45 years with Jazz Beats & Cajun Eats cocktail party

 WHEN
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015          

TIME
5:30 to 9 p.m.

WHAT
In honor of its 45th anniversary, Family First Health is bringing the Big Easy to one of downtown York’s most unique spaces for Jazz Beats & Cajun Eats, presented by UPMC Health Plan. This New-Orleans-themed celebration honors Family First Health’s work in the past 45 years of improving access to health care for all.

The cocktail party will feature Cajun-inspired food from Underground West chef Sean Arnold; an impressive silent auction; the sounds of Gumbo Junk, a New Orleans style brass band; a photo booth by MINT; and authentic Big Easy cocktails.

Thank you to our sponsors: UPMC Health Plan, WellSpan Health, Stewart & Tate Construction, athenahealth, Highmark Blue Shield, The Glatfelter Agency, Wagman Construction, Jack Giambalvo Motor Company and Merrill Lynch – Adams Baker Group.

WHERE
The Arnold Residence, 328 W. Mason Ave., York PA 17401

TICKETS
$45 each; available at JazzBeats.Eventbrite.com

 

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About Family First Health

Founded in 1970, Family First Health is a non-profit, federally qualified health center dedicated to increasing access to affordable, quality health care. With sites in York, Hannah Penn Middle School, Lewisberry, Hanover and Gettysburg, Family First Health provides a broad range of primary health, dental care and social services to insured, uninsured and underinsured patients with the goal of improving the health of our communities as a whole. For more information, visit www.familyfirsthealth.org. Se habla español. 

Family First Health staff and volunteers handed out 250 apples on Tuesday, Oct. 20, as part of its “Starts With Apples” pop-up on Continental Square in York. Coinciding with National Health Literacy Month and National Apples Month, “Starts With Apples” aims to empower individuals to take control of their health. Good health Starts With Apples, but the rest is up to you!

Check out coverage from CBS21.

And, browse photo galleries from the York Daily Record/Sunday News and the York Dispatch.

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Media Contact
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[email protected]
o: 717-848-8155

Family First Health hands out free apples for “Starts With Apples” campaign

WHEN
Tuesday, October 20, 2015

TIME
Noon to 1 p.m.

WHAT
Family First Health will host a pop-up Apple Handout Station in York’s Continental Square on Tuesday, Oct. 20 as part of its monthlong “Starts With Apples” campaign. Along with the apples, staff and volunteers will be handing out information on how to take control of your health.

October marks National Health Literacy Month and National Apple Month, which Family First Health is celebrating with the message that good health Starts With Apples, but the rest is up to you — ultimately, you need to be an active partner in your health care.

Health literacy is the ability to understand health information and make good decisions about your health, from preventative care to healthy food choices that go beyond the confines of the doctor’s office. For 45 years, Family First Health has been dedicated to connecting with the community to encourage improved health literacy and improved overall health.

WHERE
Continental Square, downtown York

BACKGROUND
The public can visit www.startswithapples.com for more information on becoming health literate and working with their health care team, and employers can download a free, digital “Get Healthy At Work” kit including posters, a health pledge and a templated award for employees committed to their health.

 

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About Family First Health
Founded in 1970, Family First Health is a non-profit, federally qualified health center dedicated to increasing access to affordable, quality health care. With sites in York, Hannah Penn Middle School, Lewisberry, Hanover and Gettysburg, Family First Health provides a broad range of primary health, dental care and social services to insured, uninsured and underinsured patients with the goal of improving the health of our communities as a whole. For more information, visit www.familyfirsthealth.org. Se habla español.

Today, a York-based family physician is taking on the role of president at the American Academy of Family Physicians.

The AAFP represents 120,900 physicians and medical students nationwide.

Dr. Wanda D. Filer was first chosen as president-elect of the AAFP in October 2014. As president of the AAFP, she will advocate on behalf of family physicians and patients for positive change in the U.S. health care system.

Read more from Central Penn Business Journal.

In a recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Family First Corp. has been named one of 1,184 health centers across the country to receive grant funding to improve and expand their services.

Family First, which has a location in downtown York at 116 South George St., was awarded $307,066 of the $500 million in Affordable Care Act funding doled out to nonprofit and public health centers. Family First CEO Jenny Englerth said the federal funding will be used primarily for behavioral health services.

Read more from the York Dispatch.

In light of the recent changes with the Affordable Care Act, more Americans have health insurance coverage these days, both here in Pennsylvania and across the United States. But a serious health care problem persists — a shortage of places that provide primary care and preventative services to those who need them most.

A key part of the solution lies in community health centers. Nationwide, these centers serve more than 23 million Americans. That means one in every 15 people living in the United States depends on a health center for care.

Read more in the guest column that CEO Jenny Englerth penned for the York Sunday News in honor of National Health Center Week.