It started out simply as a plea for help on social media. We’re bringing parts of the AIDS Quilt to town, and we’re looking for local panels. And after a few requests online, nothing. So then, reaching out to my old friend, the newspaper in hopes that our requests would reach a different (slightly older) […]
Month: February 2016
They say it takes a village to raise a child. So why not use a village to help educate parents and children to the importance of oral health? We already know it’s a problem. Tooth decay is the No. 1 chronic disease facing children in America. Nearly 1 in 4 children between the ages of […]
We’ve shown you our numbers — that out of 1,887 York County kids, our Kids Against Cavities staff found 2,351 cavities in 2015. In our second Pre-K Counts visit of 2016, we screened 27 kids and found 87 cavities. In an hour and a half last week, we screened 93 kids at VIDA Charter School in Gettysburg. […]
In York County alone, 92 people died from HIV in 2014, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Statewide, the number stood at 4,320. While the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s is over, HIV is still ever present in our population — though the use of medication helps make it a manageable chronic disease. This summer, […]
Did you know that at Family First Health we have “WOW” cards? It’s a chance for staff to nominate other employees who they see doing something the exemplify our guiding principals. What are our principals you may ask: “Patient Centered” – “Respectful” – “Serves Everyone” – “Fiscally Responsible” – “ Continuous Improvement and Innovation” – […]
