Families First in the News

New class aims to create healthier parents
Seacoastonline | 12/19/19

Beating the holiday blues (with Dr. Djalayer)
Seacoastonline | 12/19/19

Hospital staff buy gifts for local families
Press release | December 2019

Self-Care steps for holiday stress (with Dr. Djalayer)
Seacoastonline | 11/24/2019

Artists of the Seacoast 2020 calendars in local stores 
Press release | November 2019

Artists of the Seacoast calendar raises funds for local health care
Seacoastonline | 10/5/19

Men are not immune from breast cancer
Seacoastonline | 9/26/19

Seacoast health centers earn quality awards
Press release | September 2019

New provider joins Families First, Goodwin health centers (Kelly Moore)
Press release | September 2019

Beware of mixing herbal remedies with prescriptions (with Dr. Kasra Djalayer)
Seacoastonline | 9/19/19

Abenaqui golfers give record-setting donation
Press release | August 2019

New pediatrician comes to the Seacoast (Dr. Colella)
Press release | July 2019

Acupuncture used to treat addiction, other ills 
Seacoastonline | 5/16/19

Families First welcomes new primary care provider (Dr. Djalayer)
Press release | May 2019

Family Morning Out supports parents, kids
Foster’s | 3/29/19

 

Call for artwork for 2020 Artists of the Seacoast calendar
Press release | March 2019

Banff World Tour comes to Portsmouth
Press release | March 2019

Parent and family programs coming to Somersworth
Press release | January 2019

New providers (Beams, Bacon, Kenney) join Families First and Goodwin
Press release | December 2018

Portsmouth Regional Hospital delivers Christmas
Portsmouth Herald | December 14, 2018

Newburyport Bank donates to nonprofits
Press release | December 2018

Anthem awards $15k to expand cancer screenings
Press release | November 2018

Health screenings for low-income women available
Seacoastline.com | November 2018

Greater Seacoast Community Health expands recovery services
Seacoastonline.com | 9/20/2018

Families First home visiting programs offer support
Seacoastonline.com | 8/16/18

Rochester pediatrician merges with Goodwin
Fosters | 7/27/18

Families First brings on new Director of Behavioral Health
Seacoastonline.com | 7/4/2018

Families First dentist receives fellowship award
Press release | June 2018

Celebrate Father’s Day with a 5K in Dover
Fosters | 6/13/2018

Nurses on the front lines of the opioid crisis
Seacoast Sunday | 5/3/18

Seacoast nurses celebrated for their dedication to care
Seacoast Sunday | 5/3/18

Optometrists donate eye exams at Families First
Press release | April 2018

Active Parenting classes coming to Somersworth
Press release | February 2018

A healthy legacy
Seacoast Sunday | 1/14/2018

Goodwin Health, Families First complete merger
Press release | January 2018

An advocate in New Hampshire: Public health hygienist develops programs…
RDHMag.com | November 2017

College-Bound with ADD/ADHD
Press release | November 2017

Shaheen: Affordable Care Act ‘very much alive’
Seacoastonline | 10/24/17

Health insurance marketplace topic of roundtable in Portsmouth
Union Leader | 10/24/17

Lessons from the field: Nonprofit mergers
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | 10/17/17

Race for a Cause benefits Families First 
Seacoastonline | 10/2/17

Goodwin, Families First merger called an evolution in health care
Seacoast Sunday | 9/24/17

Q&A with Goodwin Community Health CEO Janet Laatsch
New Hampshire Business Review | September 15, 2017

Families First to offer ADHD parenting groups
Seacoast Sunday | September 10, 2017

Families First, Goodwin awarded for quality
Seacoast Sunday | September 10, 2017

Jail programs help inmates fight addiction
Seacoastonline | September 8, 2017

Newburyport Five Cents Savings Charitable Foundation Shows Continued Support for Parent Education at Families First
Press Release | August 2017

Offsetting risk factors for kids
Seacoast Sunday| August 20, 2017

Hero of dental hygiene
New Hampshire Magazine | August 2017

Reducing the stigma of addiction
Seacoast Sunday | July 30, 2017

Children: The unseen victims of addiction
Seacoast Sunday | July 23, 2017

TD Charitable Foundation Awards $10,000 to Dental Center at Families First
Press release | July 2017

Agnes M. Lindsay Trust shows continued support for dental care
Press release | July 2017

Community health centers face uncertainty
New Hampshire Business Review | July 7, 2107

Family Morning Out comes to Seabrook
Press release | July 2017

Bank of America makes “Basic Needs” grant to Families First
Press release | June 2017

Eastern Bank supports mobile health care program
Press release | June 2017

Families First employee named NH Hygienist of the Year
Press release | June 2017

Families First brings primary care to Seabrook
Press release | June 2017

A visit from the tooth fairy
NH Chronicle (WMUR) | June 8, 2017

Partnership for a healthy future
Seacoast Sunday | June 4, 2017

Merger of community health centers benefits all
(editorial) Portsmouth Herald | June 3, 2017

“Thumbs up” for increasing care
(editorial) Foster’s Daily Democrat | May 26, 2017

Goodwin, Families First to merge
Press release | May 2017

Families First director wins lifetime achievement award
Press release | May 2017

Northeast Delta Dental continues support for Families First
Press release | May 2017

A recovery success story
Seacoast Sunday | May 7, 2017

AHCA and substance abuse programs in NH
Seacoast Sunday | May 14, 2017

Families First Receives $2.5K Grant From Newman’s Own Foundation
Press release | April 2017

Bishop’s Charitable Fund supports dental care for low-income patients
Press release | April 2017

Defining health care practitioners
Seacoast Sunday | April 10, 2017

Second health care van allows Families First to expand services
Seacoast Sunday | April 10, 2017

Hampton students raise $1.2K for homeless health
Press release | April 2017

Families First adds new primary care provider
Press release | April 2017

What you need to know about teen wellness visits
Parenting NH | April 2017

Radio ads featuring Dr. Eric Samuel iHeart Media | Spring 2017

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Radio ads featuring Dr. Skip Homicz iHeart Media | Spring 2017

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Radio ads featuring patient Jo iHeart Media | Spring 2017

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College-bound with ADD/ADHD
Press release | March 2017

Families First panel warns of GOP health bill impacts
Portsmouth Herald | March 17, 2017

Optometrists donate time for screenings at Families First
Press release | March 2017

Former client becomes Partners in Health coordinator at Families First
Press release | March 2017

Robert’s Community Supper to benefit Families First
Press release | March 2017

Miss Cindy brings ‘dramatic’ dental health to Seacoast schools 
NHPR | February 17, 2017

Digital Prospectors Supports Local Community Health Center
Press release | February 2017

What you need to know about Temporomandibular Disorder 
Parenting New Hampshire | February 2017

The Provident Bank’s Community Charitable Organization supports school-based dental care 
Press release | January 2017

Families First receives grant from ADHA & the Wrigley Company Foundation
Press release | January 2017

NH Charitable Foundation pledges $60K to Families First
Press release | January 2017

Optometrists donate

Adventures in Parenting: Education at Families First
Portsmouth Herald | 1/20/17

HNH Foundation supports trauma-informed care at Families First
Press release | January 2017

Samuel P. Hunt Foundation donates $6K to Families First for dental supplies
Press release | January 2017

Radio ads featuring Dr. Eric Samuel iHeart Media | Spring 2017

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<p class=”post-title”>Radio ads featuring patient Jo iHeart Media | Spring 2017</p>

Hospital adopts families for the holidays Seacoast Sunday | 12/18/16 Doctor’s office on wheels Seacoast Sunday | 12/11/16 Families First chosen for $75K Hearst Foundations grant Press release | December 2016 Bank of America makes ‘Critical Needs’ grant to Families First Press release| December 2016 Fundraiser for Families First (LuLaRoe) Press release | December 2016 New thoughts on a mysterious tragedy (SIDS) Seacoast Sunday | 11/6/16 Families First fundraiser at Ten Thousand Villages Press release | November 2016 Families First calendar artists announced Press release | October 2016 Building a strong community one performance at a time Press release | September 2016 Portsmouth program makes Family Fun Night possible for struggling families NHPR | 9/20/16 Addiction affects the entire family Seacoast Sunday | 9/18/16 Race for a Cause at Pease will benefit Families First Portsmouth Herald | 9/14/16 A founder of city’s prenatal clinic retires from obstetrics Seacoast Sunday | 8/22/16 Senator visits Portsmouth health facility Portsmouth Herald | 8/10/16 ‘Silo’ mentality fails in treatment of addiction Seacoast Sunday | 7/31/16 Piscataqua Savings awards $5K to Families First Press release | July 2016 Families First receives $50,000 grant from Medtronic Press release | July 2016 TD Bank Awards grant to Families First Press release | July 2016 Staffing firm Digital Prospectors donates $15K to Families First Press release | July 2016 New primary care provider joins Families First Press release | July 2016 Agnes M. Lindsay Trust helps break down dental care barriers Press release | June 2016 Tackling diabetes with positive attitude Seacoast Sunday | 5/18/16 What we know about Suboxone (w/ video of Families First doctors) NHPR.org | 5/4/16 Addiction treatment in primary care NHPR.org | 5/4/16 Families First a great parenting resource Portsmouth Herald | 4/29/16 HealthcareGIVES announces grants to battle addiction Portsmouth Herald | 4/29/16 Families First hires Shanley to work with seniors Press release | April 2016 Optometrists donate time for screenings at Families First Press release | March 2016 Integrating behavioral and primary health care (see “Patient Self-Management” section) Social Work Today / March-April 2016 Families First dental director received recognition Seacoast Sunday | 2/28/16 Families First receives $10K CVS Health Community Grant Press release | February 2016 New program to help parents Seacoast Sunday | 1/3/16

Portsmouth Regional Hospital staff ‘adopt’ families for holidays Working toward a solution in the opioid crisis (letter to the editor) Opioid Epidemic: Families First to start using Suboxone Open Enrollment: ServiceLink, Families First offer free help Families First looks to address heroin epidemic Tackling the social root of clinical problems NH Staffing Firms Donate More than $12,000 to Families First Health & Support Center The Dental Plan Community services for all Mobile Health Services from Families First Families First expands dental care to seniors, veterans W-I-R-E-D: Help Your Teens Unplug

Families First recognized as a health center leader Artists of the Seacoast calendar ready for new year Feds Reward Ten Community Health Centers for Improving Community Health Do not try to do it all yourself at holidays How Do You Change a Life? Profile of Dr. Eric Samuel: ‘We are the quarterback of our patients’ health care’ Gov. Hassan applauds Families First at annual meeting Kisses to C&J, Riverworks Printing and David Lopatich Families First introduces ‘Marge” ‘Marge’ hits the road: New van brings health care to those most in need Samuel talks about being medical director at Families First Core Physicians’ dental van to provide needed oral care Gov. Hassan, Families First celebrate new health coverage Get ready for the new school year John P. was “wicked sick” Families First seeks donation of artwork for health center on wheels A medical home for Seacoast Families (p.12) Families First earns national recognition You’re on the ACA Exchange: Now what? Nameless donor meets $25,000 Families First challenge Dr. James: Reaching Her Goal of Working in an Underserved Area All around care Medicaid vote cheered by Families First executive Community shows belief in Big Blue Families First supporters give $25,000 Families First on Seacoast Currents (scroll to 1:04) Newer medicines can help diabetics keep the weight off Families First supporters give $25K, issue match challenge A Kiss for Big Blue Interview with executive director Helen Taft

Interview on ‘Don’t Dis My Ability’ In Portsmouth, ACA primer fails to draw much interest Health Care Signup Help: Families First Gives Assistance Misconceptions abound about Medicaid eligibility (letter to the editor) Families First raising funds for new mobile health care van New Families First calendar a vibrant tribute to Seacoast Set limits, outline expectations for the holiday season Help campaign to buy new van (editorial) Families First profile Medical van for homeless on life support Big Blue needs a hand helping homeless Medicaid debate heats up after snag in NH Senate Families First needs new van for health-care help Thumbs up to supportive Seacoast community Families First looks ahead during ‘challenging time’ Affordable care act starts with mixed reactions Area health officials voice support for more Medicaid Alzheimer’s Café an ‘exciting’ new option for support Affordable health care marketplace opens When to use the ER — and when not to Anthem decision on affordable health care hits home When your child doesn’t rise and shine (communicating with schools) Families First integrates physical, behavioral health care Rep. tours Families First to see impact of federal sequestration cuts Shea-Porter visits Families First Health Center Sequestration Worries Families First Health Center New Hampshire Health Centers Awarded Grants Families First wins contest funds at NHCF meeting Nonprofits ‘Make the Pitch’ for funding Families First to compete for Foundation grant Portsmouth Rotary recognizes ‘unsung heroes’ Support Medicaid expansion (op–ed by our Board chair) Oral health and public health are one and the same Nutritional Guidelines for Your Toddler Your child’s first dental exam (pp. 14-15)

Season of Giving: 4 NH Organizations to Support (p. 15) A season of joy … and stress DHHS Head Toumpas applauds Families First Families First puts smile back in patient’s life When homeless have nowhere to turn Families First featured on “Giving Matters” Billions set aside for health centers Key health care act benefit for women starts today Health classes help the homeless de-stress What do seniors need in a medical home? Donation helps Families First offer breast, cervical cancer screening Healthy movements at Cross Roads House Families First wins innovation award for helping patients to quit smoking Families First lauded for anti-smoking aid

Community health care programs on the chopping block Dental care demand rises Giving back: Calendar cover artist has ties to Families First Resist temptation to cut health care Hospital CEO speaks at Families First annual meeting FQHCs offer 2nd home for retired dentists (featuring Dr. Homicz) Families First’s home visiting program Growth of poverty spreads across Seacoast Getting the family organized key to successful school year Center offers resources for parents and children (news video) Families First’s Health Care for the Homeless Program (news video) NH state budget strains web of social services Families First honored, receives $25,000 grant Students serve Common Table meal, learn about homelessness Guinta tours Families First community health center Resources the issue with providing care for needy (letter to the editor) Cuts to community health centers are not prudent (letter to the editor) Community health cuts won’t save state money (letter to the editor) NH advantage dying in state legislature (letter to the editor) Community health center cuts will not save money (letter to editor) Health center cuts would cost more in long run (letter to editor) Fight to keep community health center funding (letter to editor) Health Centers Air Concerns Over Proposed Budget Cuts Tooth fairy tale: Local homeless man gets new lease on life thanks to new teeth The art of keeping time: Local artists participate in Families First art calendar fundraiser 16 Minutes: Open Doors to Health in New Hampshire (video) Families First blogs about winning grant from Tom’s of Maine Tobey and Merrill Insurance donates $7K to Families First Families First set sights on helping with eye exams Families First gets $345K grant from Foundation for Seacoast Health Keep cool: Families First offers anger help for everyday parenting

Families First can help anyone who needs a doctor (letter to the editor) Timely advice on making New Year’s Resolutions Charities deserve praise for survival Nonprofits defying a downed economy Mobile dental unit to serve homeless Drive-up dentistry: Families First holds ‘floss cutting’ for new services Community Health Center Week PSA (filmed at Families First) Stay-at-home Durham dad finds resource in Portsmouth parenting classes Social service agencies: Cuts would come at wrong time Families First wins $20K grant from Tom’s of Maine Local woman earns state honor Thumbs up to serving community Two local moms to receive Unsung Hero awards Kisses to Families First (scroll down to 4th item) Families First seeks $20K grant Families First needs public’s help in winning $20K grant for dental care Teen center to host forum on bullying, harassment

Community partnerships tackle health issues (letter to editor) Charities struggle and locals help out Ways for parents to deal with the holiday stress Free eye exams to help diabetics Portsmouth to receive stimulus funds Families First celebrating 25 years (editorial) Families First sees surge in those needing health care Families First health center celebrates 25 years of service Families First celebrates accomplishments at 25-year anniversary Memorial for homeless honors those who died this year Memorial service to honor homeless Mobile service visits Farmington to help homeless Exeter Hospital donates medical van to Families First Back-to-school help to be offered for families Sick, uninsured call for help (article and video) Need for mental health services on the rise Working overtime to meet health care needs Artist’s view of Port City wins cover of calendar Art exhibit downtown: Families First will benefit from calendar Review: Artists of the Seacoast exhibit Stimulus will help expand homeless health care Local help agency honors worker’s memory by donating to another Portsmouth shelter officials concerned for those who won’t seek assistance Health centers needed more than ever

Plugging the holes in health care Holiday Giving: I Support This Group Homeless program gets a boost Women’s group boosts aid for homeless Why good parents vote The ‘no’ way Remembering the homeless who have died Respects paid to area’s homeless at Prescott Park service We must invest in health care to improve it Elected officials help mark health center week Get on the back-to-school bus Pols support health care for the homeless Back to School is Cool Contact omitted in asthma story (letter to editor) Ears Wide Shut Thumbs up to … an advocate … A ‘guardian angel’ for parents The Power of Listening PHS senior aids nonprofit Baby blues Families First moms get makeovers Top 10 Reasons to Bring Your Child to a Playgroup at Families First Getting Some Respect Families First calendar artwork unveiled Families First offers course on Three social service agencies seek Hampton’s support What makes quality child care? Help Families First provide services (Letter to the Editor) Vote for articles (Letter to the Editor) Vote ‘yes’ to support Families First Make more time in your day Prepare for teen years while kids are young Are you stealing crucial life lessons from your teen?

How to Survive Your Own Family Seacoast calendar benefits community health center Are you making yourself angry? Unrealistic expectations and beliefs in parenting Families First gets six grants to expand its programs When your child’s other parent is your ex Support of ‘Scavengers’: Hunt for Health Raises $18K for Families First Scavengers descend on Portsmouth Scavenger hunt Saturday Only as strong as our most vulnerable Letting Go (as kids go off to college) Doing Good: Exeter Health gives $100K to Families First Families First, mayor celebrate health care Piscataqua Savings Supports Dental Center People and Places: “Dental Work” Baby social hour ‘Artists of the Seacoast’ calendar launches with exhibit Bullying 101 for Parents Medical bus provides homeless with health care Netting the Benefits: Nonprofits use the web as educational, donor tool Missing Link (Family Center seeks male volunteers) Harbour Women’s Health Reaches Out to Women (letter to editor) Brothers donate $250,000 to nonprofits