Family First Health works hard to make sure our friends and neighbors are healthy and able to share in the warmth of the season. With a gift of good health during this holiday season, a child in our community could receive:
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Any contribution, in any amount that is most comfortable for you, makes an impact on the 20,000 community members of York and Adams counties that we provide medical, dental, and social services to throughout the year.
Why is access to medical care important? Well, ask Antron, a third grader who had dental insurance coverage but could not get an appointment to see a dentist. No matter how hard his mom tried, she could not get Antron a dental appointment to take care of his worsening tooth pain. Every office that she called which accepted their insurance plan told her they were not taking new patients.
Because Antron did not have access to dental care, he was often in the school nurse’s office for terrible tooth pain from these untreated dental problems. He was unable to focus in his classes. His dental problems restricted his diet until he could only eat foods that were not too hot or cold. Antron could not function — he was in too much pain.
One of our Family First Health Dentists saw Antron for a dental screening we held at his school. There, the dentist saw right away why Antron was in so much pain — four of his teeth needed to be pulled, four had cavities and there were also several abscesses. Without prompt dental care, Antron could be on the path to developing severe medical complications from these untreated dental problems.
Thanks to the Family First Health dental outreach program, we swiftly transitioned Antron into dental care at our school-based health center, where, with his mother’s permission, he began to receive treatment during school hours. This convenient scheduling removed another barrier to his ability to get care.
Today, because Antron finally has access to the dental care he needs, he is a healthy, happy third grader free from tooth pain. Antron’s little brother is starting dental care with us before he develops any serious dental problems.
Swift access to medical care helps people get the care they need when they need it, and preventative services stop problems before they start. We’re proud to have provided these services.
Please help children like Antron today. With your donation, we can continue to provide high-quality medical, dental and social services to those who need it most.
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