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Diaper Drive at Fall River WIC
Fall River WIC held its first diaper pantry on Wednesday, providing free diapers to families in need. The event was held in the parking lot of HealthFirst, the family care center where WIC is located.
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COVID-19 Updates
Recent state of emergency declared in Massachusetts
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Coronavirus prompts HealthFirst to move to phone, online appointments
In a building that offers community health care such as medical, dental and behavioral services, moving all but emergency visits to telehealth and telephone appointments has been a challenge, but is all part of the mission.
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HealthFirst to Offer Patients Free Rides with New Van
The HealthFirst Family Care Center, a community clinic located in the Flint, has known this for years. Having transportation for these patients has been on their wish list for just as long.
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HealthFirst in Fall River Gets Grant to Expand Dental Services
The dental program at the HealthFirst Family Care Center will receive a sizeable grant to expand its services and increase the number of patients it’s able to serve.
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For Fall River Nurse, Understanding Cultural Backgrounds Key to Patient Care
James Hodson lined up a small pin over a map of Central America and pushed it firmly into Costa Rica.
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A Smile For Santa: St. Nick helps Letourneau students kick their fear of the dentist
Letourneau School kindergartener Izael Melendez shows off his teeth and tells Santa Claus he brushed them before school.
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