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November Newsletter

Published on November 14, 2019/ Posted by Kids First Health Care Staff

Check out our November newsletter for the latest news from Kids First Health Care, including: Colorado Gives Day 2020 Biz Bash Hiring information Staff awards Much more! View Newsletter…

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Improving the health and well-being of all children, regardless of their circumstances, through access to high quality health care.

Colorado Gives Day may be a month out, but early g

Colorado Gives Day may be a month out, but early giving starts today!

Make an impact today by supporting Kids First Health Care’s mission to improve the health and well-being of all children, regardless of their circumstances, through access to high quality health care.

Your gift helps continue Kids First’s mission and work enabling more equitable health outcomes for all children.

Donate now at https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/KFHC
#ColoradoGivesDay #WaveofGenerosity

Kids First Health Care was thrilled to have our am

Kids First Health Care was thrilled to have our amazing partners from @westyfoundation (WCF) come out to our Alto Community Clinic with a generous check to support our work supporting the health and well-being of infants, children and youth across Westminster!

We are so thankful for this generous funding, and the continued support and partnership of WCF.

Thank you!

Kids First is thrilled to welcome Greg Aliff as th

Kids First is thrilled to welcome Greg Aliff as the newest member of the Board of Directors!

Greg Aliff is President of GE Aliff Group LLC. Before retiring from Deloitte & Touche in 2015, he served as the firm’s Vice Chairman and Senior Partner, Energy & Resources. He led Deloitte’s U.S. Energy practice from 2002 until 2012, as well as the firm’s U.S. Sustainability Practice from 2013-2014.

Greg’s experience and expertise include financial reporting, risk management, strategy development and regulatory matters. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of two New York Stock Exchange traded companies, and previously served on the Board of Grid Alternatives, a non-profit headquartered in Oakland, CA, and the United States Energy Association. He is a certified public accountant and a board leadership Fellow of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD).

Greg is an avid hiker and enjoys fly fishing and traveling.

The Adams City High School Class of 1965 made a ge

The Adams City High School Class of 1965 made a generous donation to support patient care at Kids First Health Care's five pediatric clinics serving the children and youth of Commerce City.

Thank you, ACHS Class of 1965!

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Thank you to our amazing sponsors of Kids First He

Thank you to our amazing sponsors of Kids First Health Care's Third-Annual Back to Health Breakfast last week!

Event photos coming soon!

Kids First is thrilled to welcome Eddie Valdez as

Kids First is thrilled to welcome Eddie Valdez as the newest member of the Board of Directors!

Eddie Valdez is a dedicated public servant with over 20 years of experience in local government, serving communities across Arapahoe and Adams Counties. As Division Director of Operations & Community Connections at the Adams County Human Services Department, Eddie leads initiatives that strengthen community partnerships, improve operational effectiveness, and ensure responsible stewardship of public resources.

His professional background includes leadership development, contract and grant management, case management, and business and economic development. Eddie is deeply committed to advocating for the most vulnerable populations, working to ensure that services are accessible, compassionate, and responsive to real community needs. His values are rooted in public service and civic engagement, and he consistently supports efforts that build trust and collaboration between government and the people it serves.

In addition to his role at Adams County, Eddie serves on the volunteer board for the Local Government Hispanic Network (LGHN) Juntos Colorado Chapter and contributes to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Value Committee, helping guide long-term investments that reflect community priorities.

A Colorado native, Eddie earned his bachelor’s from Colorado State University–Pueblo. He and his wife, Vanessa, are raising three daughters, and he remains passionate about creating a stronger, more connected future for families across the region.

We are thrilled to welcome all of our patients bac

We are thrilled to welcome all of our patients back to school for the 2025-26 school year!

Students at our seven school-based health centers across Adams County can receive high quality, integrated health care services right inside their schools at no cost!

All patients, birth to 21, can receive high quality, integrated pediatric health care services at our community clinics in Commerce City, Westminster and Brighton on a year-round basis. We also have enrollment coordinators available to help families enroll in Medicaid and CHP+. No child is ever turned away for care, regardless of their circumstance.

Kids First Health Care had an amazing time welcomi

Kids First Health Care had an amazing time welcoming families back for the 2025-26 school year at @sd27j’s annual Back-to-School Event today! We enjoyed connecting with so many families, and letting them know about the high quality, integrated health care services that are available to all children in 27J!

Did you know?
- ��Kids First operates a school-based health center inside @brightonhighschoolbulldogs that serves not only students inside BHS, but serves ALL patients from birth to 21 across the community!

This unique opportunity provides Brighton High School students with access to the clinic for medical, mental and dental health care services from inside of the building during the school day – and through state funding, their services are provided at no cost.

Community members with children from birth to 21 can access the clinic from the outside door, which is located at 850 East Egbert St. (between South 8th Ave. and South 9th Ave.).

For patients from the community, the clinic accepts Medicaid, CHP+, private insurance, as well as patients who are uninsured. No child is ever turned away due to a family’s circumstance or ability to pay.

For more information or an appointments at the health center, please call 303‐655-8924.

Kids First Health Care had an amazing time welcomi

Kids First Health Care had an amazing time welcoming families back for the 2025-26 school year at Adams 14's annual Back-to-School Resource Fair on Sunday, August 3! We enjoyed connecting with so many families, and letting them know about the high quality, integrated health care services that are available to all children in Adams 14.

Did you know?

- Kids First operates school-based health centers in all secondary schools in Adams 14, including Adams City High School, Lester Arnold High School, Adams City Middle School (Summit Heights Junior High) and Kearney Middle School! Students at these schools can access NO COST health care services during the day inside the school! Think of it as a doctors office conveniently located inside the school and exclusively serves the students at that school at no cost.

- Kids First has a community clinic that serves ALL patients from birth to 21 at 7190 Colorado Blvd., Suite 450. We are open year-round, and provide high quality, integrated medical and mental health care, as well as enrollment support with Medicaid and CHP+.

- Kids First also provides school nursing services in Adams 14, ensuring that students across the district receive exemplary care and are able to show up to class, ready to learn each day!

Thanks, Adams City High School, for hosting Kids F

Thanks, Adams City High School, for hosting Kids First Health Care today and tomorrow for our annual back-to-school staff meeting!

The entire team is excited to welcome patients back for the 2025-26 school year!

Kids First is thrilled to welcome Polly Anderson a

Kids First is thrilled to welcome Polly Anderson as the newest member of the Board of Directors!

Polly is the Vice President of Strategy and Financing at the Colorado Community Health Network, the association for Colorado’s Community Health Centers. Polly has more than 30 years experience in health policy, nonprofit management and communications.

Polly believes health care is a right and is very passionate about health care access and coverage. She lives in Wheat Ridge with her husband and daughters and has a menagerie of pets and animals on her urban farm.

Wishing everyone a safe, happy and healthy 4th of

Wishing everyone a safe, happy and healthy 4th of July weekend!

Kids First Health Care clinics will be closed Friday, July 4 and Monday, July 7.

Thank you, @adamscountyco, for the wonderful SPARC

Thank you, @adamscountyco, for the wonderful SPARC ARPA Grant Recipient Breakfast celebration!

Kids First Health Care's Executive Director, Whitn

Kids First Health Care's Executive Director, Whitney Gustin Connor, attended a joint meeting of the Adams County and Jefferson County Boards of Health for presentations by health care leaders on benefits of Medicaid for county residents and the risks of potential federal funding cuts.

Read more on 9News - https://bit.ly/4jdBYgF

Kids First is thrilled to welcome Tania Baxter as

Kids First is thrilled to welcome Tania Baxter as the newest member of the Board of Directors!

Tania, Founder of Baxter Enterprises, provides Fractional COO services to nonprofits and mission-driven businesses. A seasoned operations leader, she brings deep expertise in team development, organizational strategy, and equitable access initiatives.

Fluent in Spanish, Tania has a strong connection to the communities served by Kids First Health Care. She has designed and led programs that build partnerships between local farmers and food justice initiatives, helping expand access to nutritious food and essential services for underserved families. Her leadership has been recognized with the 2020 Leader of the Year award and the Business of the Year award from the City of Northglenn, Colorado.

Tania also serves on the advisory board for the UCCS Executive Women in Leadership program, helping to shape curriculum that supports the next generation of diverse leaders.

In 2024, she summited Mount Kilimanjaro, an experience that reflects her adventurous spirit, commitment to personal growth, and belief in the importance of work-life balance. For Tania, the climb was more than a challenge—it was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when you push beyond perceived limits.

Thank you to the everyone who came out to celebrat

Thank you to the everyone who came out to celebrate the official ribbon cutting celebration of Kids First Health Care's Alto Community Clinic at Maiker Housing!

It truly takes a village, and we are so thankful for the support of our amazing community partners!

@westminsterpublicschools
@westminster.colorado
@adamscountyco

What a wonderful morning with the Westminster Rota

What a wonderful morning with the Westminster Rotary Club!

Great food, great friends and great conversation about meeting the needs of Westminster kids and families through increased access to housing and health care!

Kids First Health Care is thrilled to offer a vari

Kids First Health Care is thrilled to offer a variety of Summer Wellness Classes that are low or no cost at the Commerce City Community Clinic, as well as at the Alto Community Clinic!

Check out the class descriptions on our website!

https://bit.ly/4jXtgE7

It's National Infant Immunization Week! We are th

It's National Infant Immunization Week!

We are thrilled to highlight the importance of protecting children two years and younger from vaccine-preventable diseases.

@cdcgov and the @ameracadpeds recommend that children stay on track with their well-child appointments and routine vaccinations to provide protection against potentially life-threatening diseases.

Call Kids First Health Care today to schedule your child's appointment!

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