Dr. Fernandes rejoined Family First Health in 2022. Dr. Fernandes earned her BA in Philosophy from Rutgers University, her Associates Degree in Nursing from Elgin Community College, her Masters of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner from Widener University, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree from West Chester University.
Alicia joined Family First Health in 2022.
She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from York College of Pennsylvania and her Masters of Health Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies from Lock Haven University.
Elizabeth “Liz” Leen, LCSW, joined Family First Health in July 2021. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Social Work from Shippensburg University and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a background in human development. Liz is also the program manager for the behavioral health department at Family First Health.
Helen Madea, LCSW joined Family First Health in 2021. Helen received her Bachelors in Social Work from Messiah College and her Masters in Social Work from Millersville University.
Anna Deraco, PA-C joined Family First Health in 2020.
Anna received her Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Loyola College in Baltimore, Maryland. She received her Master of Arts in Theology & Ethics from Duke University. Anna received her Bachelor of Science in the Physician Assistant Program from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona.
Anna was born and raised in Lebanon and is honored to serve her hometown community. She leads Walk With a Doc Lebanon, PA – a monthly group walk through Union Canal Tunnel Park.
Family First Health began offering optometry services at our George Street Center in early 2021.
Gregg Peters, OD joined Family First Health in late 2020.
Dr. Peters received his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Gettysburg College. He received his Bachelor of Science in Optometry and Doctorate of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry.
Dr. Peters is a member of the American Optometric Association, Pennsylvania Optometric Association, and the South Central Pennsylvania Optometric Association.
Ciara Rundle, PA-C joined Family First Health in 2020.
Ciara received her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, Minor in Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh. She received her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Lock Haven University.
Bradley Huffaker, DDS joined Family First Health in 2019.
Dr. Huffaker received his Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University. He received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from University of Maryland School of Dentistry.
Jamie Gallo, DMD joined Family First Health in 2019.
Dr. Gallo received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Ursinus College, Master of Arts in Biology from Saint Joseph’s University, and Doctor of Dental Medicine from Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry. She is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA), and York County Dental Society (YCDS.) In her last year at Temple, she participated in an Honors Oral Surgery program where she was able to get additional surgery experience, both in quantity and variety.
Jamie is married to her husband, Craig, super in love with their dog, Andee, and her hobbies include traveling to visit all the friends they’ve made though the years and trying new restaurants and foods!
