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October 28, 2015

Family First Health invites public to free open enrollment sessions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

Media Contact
Sarah Chain
schain@gavinadv.com
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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October 26, 2015

Family First Health to celebrate 45 years with Jazz Beats & Cajun Eats

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MEDIA CONTACT
Sarah Chain
schain@gavinadv.com
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. 

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promoting literacy table

October 21, 2015

CBS21: Health literacy promoted at apple handout

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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October 12, 2015

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

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Media Contact
Sarah Chain
schain@gavinadv.com
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.

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October 1, 2015

CPBJ: Dr. Wanda Filer named president of American Academy of Family Physicians

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.

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York Today article

September 29, 2015

York Dispatch: Family First Health receives Affordable Care Act funding

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.

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August 7, 2015

York Sunday News: Celebrating National Health Center Week

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.

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August 2, 2015

York Dispatch: Breast-feeding moms in York County to catch a break at work

Life will get a little easier for breast-feeding moms who work at eight York County offices.

York City’s health bureau announced Friday that it is distributing funds from a $50,000 grant to the eight locations for installation of private rooms or kiosks, including Family First Health’s George Street Center.

Read more from The York Dispatch.

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July 10, 2015

WebMD: The time to prevent osteoporosis is now

Women are about four times as likely as men to get osteoporosis. Your chance to prevent it is now.

Bone loss is a part of aging for both sexes. But it can have greater consequences for women, who typically have lower bone mass to begin with. Brush on up expert advice from Wanda Filer, MD, of Family First Health, in this piece from WebMD.

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