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Community HealthFirst Family Care Center to Provide Primary Care, Behavioral Health, and Dental Services
at Mascoma Community Health Center
HealthFirst Family Care Cen- ter, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) currently lo- cated in Laconia and Franklin, NH was notified on September 29, 2023, that the Health Re- sources & Service Administration (HRSA) approved its application to operate a third service site at the Mascoma Community Health Center (MCHC) in Ca- naan, NH. This notification is the culminationofanearlytwo-year collaboration between Health- First and MCHC leadership who worked diligently to develop a mutually beneficial and sustain- able plan where HealthFirst will lease the health center building, hire MCHC’s existing staff, and provide healthcare services to the greater Canaan region, effective November 1, 2023.
As community health centers, HealthFirst and MCHC share a common commitment to provid-
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ing exceptional healthcare ser- vices for the whole person. This exciting and strategic collabora- tion will ensure ongoing access to high-quality primary care, behavioral health, medi- cation-assisted treatment (MAT) and dental services
eral’s Charitable Trusts Unit, the New Hampshire Judicial Branch Probate Division, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. At Mascoma Community Health
added, “I am pleased to an- nounce that HealthFirst’s CFO, Ted Bolognani, will serve as the onsite Executive Director at MCHC. I am certain that hav-
depend on the Mascoma Com- munity Health Center for essen- tial medical services, and today’s announcement will help ensure that folks in Canaan and the sur- rounding communities continue to have access to the care they need,” said Senator Shaheen.
for individuals and families
in Canaan and the sur-
rounding areas. With this
ing Ted’s 12 years of experi-
ence working in an FQHC
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I was treated with courtesy and respect.
new designation as an FQHC, Center, located at 18 Roberts extremely grateful to Senators
partnership. I was proud to ad-
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to everyone on a sliding fee scale, offer residents of the Upper Val- woman Kuster, and Congress-
ship and am elated to see these
ensuring access to everyone who ley top-notch, convenient, and man Pappas for exerting their
two organizations work together
I had trust and confidence in the staff.
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needs it, regardless of their abil- affordable healthcare options. collective support on our behalf and expand federally qualified
I understood the information provided to me at my visit.
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ity to pay. “We are overjoyed to see this in advance of a looming gov- healthcare services to the Upper
I received clear information about the following:
Receiving HRSA approval collaboration with MCHC come ernment shutdown, which could Valley. I will never stop working
specialist referrals, lab results, medication(s) or test results.
was the final requirement of to fruition, allowing HealthFirst have caused further delay. Hav- to close the health care access
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this collaboration possible. Over site in Canaan, and expand- fering health care services in the nities face.”
nutrition, behavioral health, and self-management goals.
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the past 14 months, the partner- ing upon primary care services Upper Valley comes at a critical To learn more about Health-
I know that I can access care from this office during
ship was vetted by the New De- in an area that has had limited time when access to care is diffi- First Family Care Center, please
evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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partment of Health and Human healthcare services,” said Russ cult and appointment lead times
visit www.healthfirstfamily.org.
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Lobby and exam rooms were clean and comfortable.
Services, Governor and Execu- Keene, Chief Executive Officer are getting longer.” 1 2
and family?
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