YORK, PA – (August 5, 2024) – Family First Health (FFH) is pleased to announce that Jenny Englerth, CEO of Family First Health, has been selected from among hundreds of submissions to present at the 2024 Community Health Institute (CHI) & EXPO national convention in Atlanta, GA., hosted by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) in August. This event is the nation’s premier gathering of Community Health Centers, attracting healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing health equity and providing accessible primary care.
The 2024 CHI & EXPO will address significant challenges facing health centers amid a backdrop of Medicaid redeterminations and growing competition for primary care providers. It will offer a platform for health centers to share innovative solutions and best practices, while also focusing on new disciplines, collaboration, workforce development, technology, and innovative models of care that address both social drivers of health and emerging public health issues.
With more than 25 years dedicated to enhancing the health of vulnerable populations, Englerth has built an impressive career with federally qualified community health centers. As the President & CEO of Family First Health, a not-for-profit healthcare system, she spearheads efforts to provide high-quality, cost-effective care to both urban and rural communities throughout south-central Pennsylvania. Her expertise and influence have been recognized in leading media outlets, including ProPublica, WITF’s Smart Talk, MSN.com, Fox 43, ABC27, Yahoo! News, Central Penn Business Journal, and PennLive.
She will share how consistent storytelling and media engagement have positioned Family First Health’s leadership as community health advocates, leading to increased visibility and influence. The session will highlight the importance of aligning PR strategies with organizational goals, setting and monitoring KPIs, and developing innovative campaigns that engage new audiences and build credibility.
“I am honored to present at the 2024 Community Health Institute & EXPO. At Family First Health, we have seen firsthand the transformative power of strategic advocacy and taking control of our narrative to elevate our mission and amplify our health outcomes,” Englerth said. “I look forward to sharing our journey and insights on how health centers can leverage media relations, storytelling, and thought leadership to advance health equity, affirming our position as a provider, employer and partner of choice.”
Englerth, along with co-presenter Amanda Peterson Martin, Senior Account Director, Health and Human Services – Public Relations at GAVIN™, will lead the session entitled “Advocacy in Action: Engaging Stakeholders and Leveraging Strategic Publicity for Community Health Centers” on Sunday, Aug. 25, from 8:45 to 10 a.m. ET at the national convention in Atlanta, GA. This session will explore the integration of strategic public relations and community advocacy.
Family First Health (FFH), serves over 25,000 patients in Pennsylvania, and has used strategic media and public relations for more than a decade to elevate its mission, resulting in over $20.7 million in publicity value, leading to increased partnership opportunities, support from larger donors and funding sources, employee evangelism, and increases in patient trust and engagement.
To learn more about the CHI & Expo Conference and to register, click here.
About Family First Health
Founded in 1970, York Health Corporation, now Family First Health, is a non-profit, federally qualified health center dedicated to providing a broad range of primary health, dental care and social services at its sites on South George Street in York, Columbia, Gettysburg, Hanover, Hannah Penn K-8 School, Lebanon, and Lewisberry. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, Family First Health offers a reduced fee program for the uninsured and accepts most other health insurances. For more information regarding the programs and services offered through Family First Health, please visit the website at www.familyfirsthealth.org. Se habla español.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Amy Chamberlin | 717-801-4808 | achamberlin@familyfirsthealth.org