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PARTNERS | HEALTHY CITY | HOW HEALTHY | VISION | SUMMIT | PRIORITIES | FUNCTIONS | CITY OF FALL RIVER |
In an
effort to emphasize the importance of increased physical activity, good
nutrition and summer safety for the entire family, the
HealthFirst Family Care Center held a Summer Safety Fair for the
entire community on May 20, 2006. Activities included music and dance
contests, a family story session provided by David Mello, Director of
Children’s Services at the Fall River Public Library, child passenger
safety and professional installation of children’s car seats by the Fall
River Police Department, tips from the Fall River WIC Program on summer
food safety, the American Cancer Society’s skin analyzing machine to
detect potential sun damage, face painting, games, prizes, refreshments
and more. “As a community health center, we strive to educate our
patients so that they take an active role in maintaining good health”,
stated James Quinn, M.D. Medical Director.
HealthFirst is a non-profit community health center whose mission is to
provide quality health care to those who would not otherwise have access
to care, especially those who do not have health insurance. Most third
party insurances are also accepted. The Center offers primary care
services for adults and children, obstetrics, cardiology, chronic
disease management, nutrition, social and laboratory services, dental
outreach and a WIC supplemental nutrition education program. |
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(Top row, left) Alex Islas has his face painted by staff member Missy Pacheco. (Top row, right) DJ Mike Cordeiro of MC Music Productions entertains the children with some active dance moves. (Middle row, left) Health First staff member Joanne Camara and social worker Linda Clukies, LICSW hand out literature. (Middle row, center) Pirate Captain Jack, played by Tony Medeiros of Funny Factory, holds Director of Community Relations and Development Paula J. Harrison hostage. (Middle row, right) Marin Vat tosses a basketball as WIC staff member Lisa Alves, right, watches. (Bottom left) Fernanda Menendes and Khalio Ayoud have their hands checked by Colleen Murray-Hackett, a representative of Senator Menard's office. (Bottom row, center) Chairman of the Health First Board of Directors Gene P. Alves offers fresh watermelon slices as board attorney Robert Marchand, Esq. walks by. (Bottom right) Abdul Almaleh eats a banana while father Hasson Almeleh holds his hand and mother Rasha watches. |
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