Family First Health, Bro2Go’s “Get Healthy” Initiative to Help Former Incarcerated Find Jobs, Navigate Insurance

Family First Health, a federally qualified health center in Central Pennsylvania has partnered with Bro2Go to create the “Get Healthy” initiative to provide health and social services to formerly incarcerated citizens. Health services will include assistance with enrolling in and navigating insurance, free blood pressure screenings, rapid HIV testing, and education on health and nutrition. Read more.

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