Upcoming Events !

HealthFirst Offers Free Cancer Screenings

In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, HealthFirst Family Care Center, 102 County Street, Fall River is offering free breast examinations and education from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every Tuesday during the month of October. No appointment is necessary.

Uma Kolli, M.D., HealthFirst's Medical Director advises that, "Screening tests are the tools for early detection of cancer and have the potential to save one's life. Every woman, beginning at age 20, should have a breast examination as part of her routine physical examination."

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, other than skin cancer. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer according to the American Cancer Society. A representative from the American Cancer Society will be available during the screening sessions to provide information and education on early detection of breast cancer.

Mae Igi, HealthFirst's Physician Assistant notes that, "women take care of their families and friends, but often neglect themselves". She encourages women to, "stop by and learn how to take better care of you".

HealthFirst is a non-profit community health center whose mission is to ensure that all residents of Greater Fall River receive quality, affordable health care, regardless of their ability to pay. Dr. Kolli and her staff of internists, family practice physicians and pediatricians are always accepting new patients. The clinic is open seven days a week including evening hours. Having a primary care physician is essential to maintaining good health. Call (508) 679-8111 to schedule an appointment for yourself or your family.

Please contact Paula Harrison,
at (774) 627-1204 for tickets or more
information about this event!

Pictured from left to right: Joseph Borges Holly Bronhard Scott O'Brien Jennifer Preston representing Nancy Duncan Patti Shaker Robert Boisselle Julie Almond State Representative Michael Rodrigues

HealthFirst is pleased to announce the contestants who will be competing in the fox trot and swing for HealthFirst Family Care Center's "Stepping Out with HealthFirst II" fundraising event on Saturday evening, October 24 at Venus de Milo Restaurant in Swansea. The contestants were formally introduced at another HealthFirst fundraising event entitled "Cheeseburgers & Margaritas" that was held on Friday, June 12 at the Marine Museum in Fall River. They are all representatives of the local business and professional community and are active in many organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, Fall River Rotary and many others. Dance instructors from Christine's Academy of Dance in Fall River and Lestyn's Dance Academy in Raynham are generously donating their time and talent to this effort on behalf of HealthFirst.

News!

HealthFirst CEO, Julie Almond, introducing Congressman McGovern

U.S. Representative James P. McGovern and a patient.

The Congressman James P. McGovern visited HealthFirst on April 7 to announce that HealthFirst Family Care Center would be receiving $207,000 in federal stimulus funds that it will share with another community health center in the city. HealthFirst will use its share of the funding to support a new pediatrician and support staff.

Photos from past News & Events

Family Fun in the Sun" Day, 2007

HealthFirst and the WIC Program hosted a potluck luncheon on March 7th, 2008 in celebration of National Nutrition Month.

Carol Weber, Senior WIC Nutritionist, Senator Joan Menard and Gina Lombardi, R.D., HealthFirst's Nutritionist.	Carol Weber, Mayor Robert Correia and Gina Lombardi, R.D.
Mayor Correia and HealthFirst's Corporation Counsel Robert Marchand, Esq.	Colleen Kenyon, WIC Program Director and Nancy Hankins, HealthFirst's Payroll and Benefits Coordinator
Carol Weber and Janet Labelle, Legislative Aide to Senator Robert Kerry	Gina Lombardi, R.D. Offering information about healthy food choices to HealthFirst staff.

"Give Kids A Smile" event sponsored by the Children's Dental Access Program founded by the American Dental Association on February 8th. The event was designed to provide chair side education and preventive care to low-income children who do not have access to care. The children received free dental cleanings, examinations and fluoride treatments. Accepting Resolutions prepared by the House of Representatives and Senate in support of increased dental care for underserved children is Anila Ikhlas, D.M.D., Dental Director at HealthFirst.

(left to right) Pedro Amaral from the office of State Representative Michael Rodrigues, Brian Pearson from the office of State Representative Dave Sullivan, Ryan Phelan from the office of Senator Joan Menard, Dr. Ikhlas and Gene P. Alves, Chairman of the Board at HealthFirst.	Event participants
Event participants	Event participants

We invite you to contact us or call HFFCC at 508-679-8111 with any questions you may have.