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- Birth Control
- Emergency Contraception (Morning After pill)
- Pregnancy Testing / Counseling
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing & Treatment
- HIV Testing
- UTI Treatment
- Yeast Infection Treatment
- Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Treatment
- Confidential Teen Services
- Interpreter Services
How We Help
- Private and confidential care
- Same-Day appointments may be available
- On-Site lab testing for many services
- Care for Teens and Adults
- Services available even if you are NOT a HealthFirst Patient
Contact Us
Our team is committed to providing accessible, compassionate care in a welcoming environment. Contact us to learn more or schedule an appointment.
Phone: (508) 679-8111
Did you know that teens in Massachusetts can get some sexual and reproductive health services confidentially?
Whether you have questions about birth control, pregnancy testing, STI testing, or your sexual health, our team is here to help.
Learn more about confidential teen services https://hcfama.org/patch-act/
Need an appointment? Call HealthFirst at 508-679-8111
Everyone deserves to feel respected, supported, and safe in their relationships. Healthy relationships allow both people to communicate openly, set boundaries and make their own choices.
Learn more about health relationships. https://www.loveisrespect.org/
Need an appointment? Call Healthfirst at 508-679-8111.
August
Did you know that many sexually transmitted infections (STIs) don’t cause symptoms?
Getting tested can help you take care of your health and protect your partner(s).
Learn more about STI testing from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health https://www.mass.gov/info-details/std-information-for-the-public
Need an appointment? Call HealthFirst at 508-679-8111
September
Consent means agreeing to something freely and clearly. A person has the right to say yes, no or change their mind at any time.
Consent should never involve pressure, fear, threats, guilt, or force. Healthy relationships are built on respect, communication, and listening to one another.
Understanding consent helps create safer and healthier relationships for everyone. Learn more at https://www.thehotline.org/resources/consent/
Need an appointment? Call HealthFirst at 508-679-8111
Boundaries are limits that help you feel safe, comfortable, and respected. They can be physical, emotional, or personal.
Healthy relationships respect boundaries, A caring partner, friend or family member listens when you express your needs and respect your choices.
Setting boundaries is an important part of self-care and healthy relationships. Learn more at https://www.helpguide.org/relationships/social-connection/setting-healthy-boundaries-in-relationships
Need an appointment? Call HealthFirst at 508-679-8111
October
Reproductive coercion happens when someone tries to control another person’s pregnancy or birth control choices.
This may include pressuring someone to become pregnant, preventing them from using birth control, damaging condoms, or making decisions about pregnancy without their consent.
Everyone deserves to make their own reproductive health decisions. Confidential support and resources are available.
If you have concerns about your safety or relationship, HealthFirst can help.
Need an appointment? Call HealthFirst at 508-679-8111
Healthy relationships are built on trust, respect and communication.
Warning signs of an unhealthy relationship may include controlling behavior, threats, isolation from friends or family, monitoring your activities, or pressure related to sex or health care decisions.
REMEMEBER: Abuse is never your fault. Support is available, and you don’t have to face these situations alone.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For confidential support, contact HealthFirst.
Need help? Call HealthFirst at 508-679-8111
Learn more by clicking the link. https://www.thehotline.org/resources/know-the-red-flags-of-abuse
November
There is a lot of information online about birth control, and not all of it is accurate.
One common myth is that birth control causes permanent infertility. In fact, most birth control methods do not affect your ability to become pregnant in the future once you stop using them.
The best birth control method is the one that fits your health needs, lifestyles, and goals.
If you have questions, HealthFirst can help you understand your options.
Need an appointment? Call HealthFirst at 508-679-8111
Learn more about birth control options by clicking the link. https://www.cdc.gov/contraception/about/index.html
Birth control is not a one-sized fits all. There are many options available, including pills, patches, rings, shots, implants, IUDs, condoms, and non-hormonal methods.
You can start, stop, or change methods if your needs change over time. No one should pressure you into choosing a method that is not right for you.
Healthfirst can help you learn about your options and choose the method that best fits your needs and goals.
Need an appointment? Call HealthFirst at 508-679-8111
Learn more about birth control options by clicking the link. https://www.cdc.gov/contraception/about/index.html
December
Emergency contraception can help lower the chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex or birth control failure.
It works best when taken as soon as possible. Emergency contraception does not end an existing pregnancy.
Call HealthFirst as soon as possible to find out if emergency contraception is right for you.
Need an appointment? Call HealthFirst at 508-679-8111
Learn more about emergency contraception by clicking the link. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/emergency-contraception
Many HIV and STI infections do not cause symptoms. Testing is the only way to know your status.
Knowing your status can help you protect your health and the health of your partner. Testing is confidential, and treatment and prevention options are available.
Talk with a HealthFirst clinician about which tests may be right for you.
Need an appointment? Call HealthFirst at 508-679-8111
Learn more by clicking the link. https://www.cdc.gov/sti/testing/index.html
January
Family planning means making decisions about if and when you want to have children. For some people, that means preventing pregnancy. For others, it means planning for a future pregnancy.
Your goals and plans may change over time, and that’s okay. HealthFirst provides support and care to help you make the choices that are right for you.
Need an appointment? Call HealthFirst at 508-679-8111
Learn more by clicking the link. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/family-planning-contraception
Taking care of your health before pregnancy can help support a healthy pregnancy in the future.
A preconception visit may include reviewing medications, health conditions, vaccines, nutrition and folic acid. It’s also a chance to ask questions and make a plan that works for you.
Whether you’re thinking about pregnancy soon or sometime in the future, HealthFirst can help you prepare.
Need an appointment? Call HealthFirst at 508-679-8111
Learn more by clicking the link. https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/planning-baby/getting-ready-pregnancy-preconception-health
February
Talking with your partner about sexual health is an important of a healthy relationship.
Choose a calm, private time to talk. Topics may include STI testing, birth control, condoms, consent, and future goals. Using “I” statements and listening without blame can help both people feel heard and respected.
Open communication can help partners make informed decisions together and support each other’s health and wellbeing.
Need an appointment? Call HealthFirst at 508-679-8111
Learn more by clicking the link. https://bwell.brown.edu/resource/talking-partner
Everyone deserves to make their own choices without pressure, fear, or control
If someone is pressuring you into sex, pregnancy, or decisions about your body, it is ok to say NO, leave the situation, talk to someone you trust, or ask for help. Your safety and well-being are important.
Support is available, and you do not have to handle difficult situations alone. HealthFirst can provide confidential care, information and resources to help you make the choices that are right for you.
Need an appointment? Call HealthFirst at 508-679-8111
Learn more about reproductive coercion by clicking the link. https://www.thehotline.org/resources/reproductive-coercion/
March
Positive pregnancy test? You have options.
A positive pregnancy test can bring many different emotions. No matter how you feel, you deserve accurate information and support.
Options may include continuing the pregnancy, making an adoption plan, or having an abortion. HealthFirst provides information in a respectful, nonjudgemental environment so you can make the decision that is right for you.
You do not have to navigate this alone. Our team can answer questions, discuss available resources, and help connect you with additional services if needed.
Need an appointment? Call HealthFirst at 508-679-8111
Learn more about your options by clicking the link. https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/pregnancy-choices-raising-the-baby-adoption-and-abortion
Supporting someone starts with listening.
Whether a person is making a health decision, asking questions, or exploring their options, they deserve accurate information, privacy and respect. Support means listening without judgement and helping someone feel heard and understood.
No one should be pressured, threatened, shamed or pushed towards a particular choice. Everyone deserves the time and space to make decisions that are right for them.
At HealthFirst, we are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care in a safe and supportive environment.
Need an appointment? Call HealthFirst at 508-679-8111
April
A positive STI test result can feel overwhelming, but many sexually transmitted infections can be treated or managed.
If your test is positive, a HealthFirst provider will explain your results, discuss treatment options, and answer your questions. Follow-up care may be recommended to make sure treatment is working and to protect your health.
In some cases, partners may also need testing or treatment. Getting the right care can help prevent complications and reduce the spread of infection.
Need an appointment? Call HealthFirst at 508-679-8111
Learn more about testing by clicking the link. https://www.cdc.gov/sti/testing/index.html
What are PrEP and nPep? Are you a candidate?
PrEP and nPEP are medications that can help prevent HIV, but they are used in different ways.
PrEP is taken before a possible HIV exposure and can lower the risk of getting HIV. nPEP is an emergency medication that is started after a possible exposure and must be started quickly.
A HealthFirst provider can help determine whether PrEP or nPEp may be right for you based on your individual needs and risk factors.
The sooner you seek care after a possible exposure; the more treatment options may be available.
Need an appointment? Call HealthFirst at 508-679-8111
Learn more by clicking the link. https://hivinfo.nih.gov/understanding-hiv/fact-sheets/post-exposure-prophylaxis-pep
May
Vaginal Symptoms? Testing can help.
Symptoms such as itching, odor, discharge, or burning may have different causes. Because symptoms can look similar, testing can help identify the cause and guide the right treatment.
It may be tempting to self-diagnose or repeatedly use over the counter treatment, but symptoms that continue or return should be evaluated by a provider.
HealthFirst offers confidential evaluation, testing, and treatment to help you get answers and feel better.
Need an appointment? Call HealthFirst at 508-679-8111.
Pelvic pain should be evaluated.
Pelvic pain can have many causes, ranging from minor conditions to health issues that require prompt medical attention.
If you have ongoing pelvic pain, it is important to talk with a health care provider. Evaluation can help identify the cause and guide appropriate treatment.
Seek urgent medical care if pelvic pain is severe or occurs with symptoms such as fever, fainting, heavy bleeding, or positive pregnancy test.
HealthFirst can help evaluate symptoms and connect you with the care you need.
Need an appointment? Call HealthFirst at 508-679-8111
Learn more by clicking the link. https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/chronic-pelvic-pain
June
Cervical Cancer Screening Saves Lives
Regular cervical cancer screenings is one of the ways to protect your health. Screening can find cell changes before they become cancer and can help detect problems earlier when treatment is most effective.
The type of screening you need and how often you need it depends on your age, health history, and previous test results. If you have had an abnormal result in the past, follow-up care is important.
If you’re not sure whether you’re due for screening, HealthFirst can help you understand current recommendations and schedule an appointment.
Need an appointment? Call HealthFirst at 508-679-8111.
Learn more about cervical cancer screening by clicking the link. https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/cervical-cancer-screening
HPV Vaccine: Cancer Prevention
The HPV vaccine helps protect against several types of cancer caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). It works best when given before exposure to the virus, but many older teens and adults may still benefit from the vaccination.
A health care provider can review your age, health history, and vaccine records to determine whether HPV vaccination is recommended for you.
Getting vaccinated is a safe and effective way to reduce your risk of HPV-related cancers and help protect your long-term health.
Need an appointment? Call HealthFirst at 508-679-8111.
Learn more by clicking the link. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/hpv/hpv-vaccine.html
