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Causes: Community Clinics, Health
Mission: The organization's mission is to provide affordable health care services to the residents of the fall river area
Programs: Health care programs-the organization provides health and dental services to residents of the greater fall river community. The center has served three generations of families. Healthfirst's service area has grown over the past 38 years to include the portuguese, hispanic, cambodian, african american and brazilian portuguese populations. Accordingly, staff members reflect the various cultures we serve, ensuring easy access for all patients, regardless of language, income or cultural barriers to care. Healthfirst has always been a resource for people struggling through difficult times, whether unemployed, a single parent or a recent immigrant. Federal assistance means individuals are assured of the highest quality care, and healthfirst will continue to greet anyone in need with open arms. For 2016/2017 healthfirst saw 8,762 unduplicated medical patients with 30,256 medical visits and 4,974 unduplicated dental patients with 16,476 dental visits.