LAS VEGAS – FirstMed Health and Wellness, a local healthcare company, hosted a back-to-school fair to help FirstMed clients and their families prepare for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. The event was held today at FirstMed’s Shadow Lane campus on Shadow Lane and Alta.
The fair included giveaways of backpacks filled with school supplies, along with fun activities for the whole family. Guests enjoyed face painting, games, superhero characters, frozen treats by Kona Ice, music by DJ Benzo at KCEP 88.1 FM and raffles with prizes including bikes, Chromebooks and Amazon gift cards.
“Our back-to-school fair was more than school supplies—it was about showing our clients and their families that we care about them and are a resource they can trust,” said Erykah Cohen, Digital Media Manager at FirstMed Health & Wellness. “By easing some of the financial stress that comes with preparing for a new school year, especially for underserved and minority families, we helped children start the year with confidence and the tools they need to be successful.”
Throughout the event, FirstMed clients were able to receive healthcare services including vaccines, blood pressure checks and A1C checks.
FirstMed Health and Wellness Center is 501c3 Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) that provides comprehensive preventative and primary health care services and mental health services to low income and under-served families in Southern Nevada. It serves Medicaid subscribers at clinics in Central Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson.
To learn more about FirstMed Health and Wellness, visit https://fmhwc.org/.
ABOUT FIRSTMED HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Founded in 2009, FirstMed Health and Wellness Center is 501c3 Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) that provides comprehensive preventative and primary health care services and mental health services to the low income and under-served families in Southern Nevada. In 2023, FirstMed Health and Wellness Center was recognized among the top 5 percent of all FQHCs in the country, which is based on patient outcomes. The center is the only nonprofit in the U.S. to have both the FQHC and CCBHC certifications.
The organization has three clinics located at 400 Shadow Lane, 3343 South Eastern Ave. and 3940 North Martin Luther King Blvd. To learn more about FirstMed Health and Wellness Center’s services or to schedule an appointment, visit www.fmhw.org or call 702-731-0909.
