Health Care for Children Year-Round

Kids First Health Care provides health care services for infants, children and teens from birth to age 21 at the Early Childhood Center at Gregory Hill Preschool. The Gregory Hill ECC clinic is accepting new patients and has no zip code requirements. Kids First also helps families apply for and renew health insurance coverage for children through the Health First CO (Medicaid) and CHP+ programs. For an appointment or more information, please call 303-428-4384.

 

 

Staff

Ashley Fredrickson, Medical Provider

Ms. Fredrickson joined Kids First Health Care in July 2018. As the medical provider at the Gregory Hill location, Ms. Fredrickson provides a variety of health care services, including well-child checks, care for acute illness and injuries, care for chronic conditions, and reproductive health care, for children and teens. In 2014, she earned a Master of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Colorado College of Nursing. Prior to joining Kids First, she worked in family practice at Clinica Family Health for four years. She looks forward to seeing the children she serves grow, develop, and thrive because they are getting the physical and mental health care they need. Ms. Fredrickson is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Alicia Melven, MPH, Health Educator

Alicia joined Kids First in June 2021 after graduating with her
Masters of Public Health from Grand Canyon University, with her concentration in community health education and reproductive health. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Denver in 2016 and served as a Peer Health Educator during her time there. As a Health Educator at Kids First, she provides resources and education regarding nutrition, reproductive health, and asthma management. Alicia has previously worked in a variety of healthcare settings and spent time as a Caseworker for Head Start programs around Metro Denver, giving her vast experience serving diverse
populations of children and families. Alicia also has a passion for international health and development and has spent time living in countries like Nicaragua and South Africa to promote public and community health initiatives.

Bobbi Garcia-Abrego, Enrollment Coordinator

Ms. Garcia-Abrego has worked at Kids First Health Care since 2010. In her role as Enrollment Coordinator, she enrolls families and children in Medicaid, CHP+, and Kids First’s sliding scale; helps families sign up for Presumptive Eligibility (temporary Medicaid coverage); troubleshoots issues with public insurance enrollment; and provides referrals for community resources. Prior to serving at Kids First, she worked in medical billing, and in 2003, she obtained her medical assisting certification through Concorde Career College. Ms. Garcia-Abrego is bilingual in English and Spanish, and she adores serving her community.

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