HealthFirst's medical and nursing staff work together to develop a plan of care that meets your unique health needs. Follow-up visits to your physician, nutritionist or social worker ensure that you're getting the proper care to improve and protect your health.

HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. provides quality medical, dental and related services including:
Adult and Family Medicine Cardiology Gastroenterology Dental Outreach Financial Counseling Laboratory Services Medical Case Management Nutrition Counseling Patient Assistance Program	Pediatrics Prenatal Program/Obstetrics Social Services Translation Services WIC Program X Ray & Specialty Referrals Health Education/Additional Programs

Adult and Family Medicine:

Our medical staff has been specially trained in Family Practice and Internal Medicine to handle a wide range of health needs. As part of our growing network of doctors, we have specialists on staff to treat patients with particular medical problems. We also provide laboratory services on site for your convenience.

Cardiology:

Internal Medicine and Cardiology Associate doctors rotate through HealthFirst twice per month to address your heart health needs.

Gastroenterology:

Physician from Trusdale Gastroenterology who specializes in treatment of disorders of the stomach and intestines provides care to patients atHealthFirst.

Healthy Smiles Dental Outreach Program:

Dental services are available onsite to HealthFirst patients on a limited basis. HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. offers the Healthy Smiles outreach program, which provides preventive and restorative oral health care to school children (including preschool) in the Greater Fall River area.

Laboratory Services:

Southcoast Health System staffs an onsite phlebotomy station to draw routine lab tests and deliver samples to Charlton Memorial Hospital for rapid results.

Medical Case Management:

As part of a holistic approach to individual and family care, registered nurses develop a plan of treatment with the physician, social worker, and nutritionist. A member of this team is always available to assist you with questions about your care.

Nutritional Counseling:

A Registered Dietitian works with physicians to develop a meal plan that works for you, while treating such conditions as diabetes, obesity, or simply promoting family health.

Patient Assistance Program:

We understand the difficulty in finding affordable prescription medications, yet we are concerned that financial barriers may hinder your ability to get well. Our patient assistance nurse utilizes a computerized program to access free medications for those who qualify.

Pediatrics:

HealthFirst Family Care Center’s growing staff of medical providers reminds all parents that school physicals are required annually. Appointments are available for all children of Greater Fall River on Tuesday, August 19th, Tuesday August 26th and Wednesday, August 27th. Each appointment also includes a dental examination or a referral to HealthFirst’s dentist. Call Linda Medeiros, Nurse Manager at 774-627-1244 to schedule an appointment or to obtain more information about the school physicals.

We offer complete medical care for children of all ages, including newborns. Our Board Certified pediatrician can help you keep your little ones healthy by providing excellent treatment for acute illness, as well as immunizations, checkups and routine screenings.

Prenatal Program/Obstetrics:

At HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc., Truesdale OB-GYN PC staff staff offers a complete prenatal program to help you enjoy a safe pregnancy and look forward to a healthy baby. Parents can expect answers to their prenatal questions, nutrition counseling, and peer support. We also offer free, confidential pregnancy testing. Once the baby is born, our board-certified pediatrician is on staff to support and care for you both at the hospital and at home.

Social Services:

A Licensed Social Worker is part of the case management team who provides a comprehensive approach to wellness. She assists patients with short term counseling and connects those requiring more intensive treatment with resources in the community.

Translation Services:

Our multi-lingual staff is as diverse as the population we serve, speaking English, Spanish, Portuguese, Khmer, and French.

HealthFirst employs a full-time trilingual medical interpreter who speaks English, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese.

A Cambodian interpreter is available part-time for patients who speak Khmer. Please tell registration clerk if you will need translation at your next appointment.

X-Ray and Specialty Referrals:

HealthFirst is closely connected with both Saint Anne's and Charlton Memorial Hospitals. We routinely refer patients to the hospital of their choice for x-ray and other diagnostic tests. In addition, our referral staff utilize the Medicall system at SSTAR that assists patients who need specialty care, but can't afford it.

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