Jenny Englerth
York Daily Record
July 1, 2025
When a neighborhood pharmacy closes its doors, the loss is far greater than a place to pick up prescriptions. Nearly one in four neighborhoods in the United States is now considered a “pharmacy desert,” with closures disproportionately impacting low-income, rural and Black and Latino communities.
The ripple effects threaten medication adherence, chronic disease management and even trust in the health care system itself. With several recent pharmacy closures in and around York City, we are seeing residents’ pharmacy access limited, especially in areas already facing non-medical health challenges like transportation, financial constraints and gaps in insurance coverage.
At Family First Health, we see these challenges play out every day in the lives of our patients. Delayed prescriptions or inaccessible medication can lead to complications, hospitalizations, and worsening health conditions. With more than 55 years of service in York, our mission has always been to remove the barriers that stand between our community and better health.
Jenny Englerth
As pharmacies close in York, accessible health care slips out of reach for many
We know that pharmacies play a vital role in keeping our neighborhoods healthy — offering easy access to medications, trusted health guidance, and preventative care close to home.
This moment calls for innovative, person-centered solutions, and Family First Health is ready to meet that challenge.
That’s why Family First Health will soon open Family First Pharmacy, expanding our integrated care model to make accessing prescriptions more affordable and convenient for all. Opening this on-site pharmacy builds on our legacy of putting patients first by offering trusted, personalized care and prescriptions all in one location.
Health care should never be out of reach. When care teams and medications are under one roof, we improve outcomes and change lives.
We invite every York resident, from longtime patients to downtown workers, to visit our new pharmacy this fall and experience how community-centered care can support health.
— Jenny Englerth is president and CEO of Family First Health.
See the full article here: Coming Soon Family First Pharmacy