First Choice Health Centers

First Choice Health Centers is a medical clinic in East Hartford, CT. It operates as a community health center providing integrated care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. The clinic serves the East Hartford, Manchester, and Vernon communities with a wide range of specialties, including primary care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, infectious disease, dental, optometry, podiatry, and chiropractic services. Additional offerings include same-day doctor visits, chronic care management, dietitian and nutritional services, orthopedics, and school-based healthcare. The clinic also provides medication-assisted treatment for alcohol and substance use disorders, care coordination, and a mobile health unit. An on-site pharmacy operates under the 340B program, and the Parents as Teachers program is available to support families.

For more than 25 years, the organization has focused on breaking down social and economic barriers to wellness and healthy living. The clinic maintains 11 locations across East Hartford, Manchester, and Vernon. Leadership includes Jeffrey Steele as President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Mandy Wainscoat as Chief Medical Officer, and Sean Murphy as Chief Financial Officer. The clinical team is led by various directors, including Elizabeth Rodriguez as Clinical Services Director, Fabiana Silva as Clinical Director of Behavioral Health, and Rodcliffe Wint as Dental Director. A board of directors oversees the organization, with Zafar Rashid serving as Board Chair. The clinic’s approach emphasizes accessible, evidence-based healthcare delivered by dedicated professionals equipped to meet local community needs.

The East Hartford location sits on Ellington Rd, about a tenth of a mile from the Ellington Road highway. Nearby landmarks include the Growing Roots Community Garden and Burnham Brook, both about two tenths of a mile away. The USCIS Application Support Center is located about three tenths of a mile from the clinic, as is School Street. The John J. Allison, Jr. Polaris Center is about half a mile away.

First Choice Health Centers holds a rating of 3.90 based on 37 reviews. It has a steady record of repeat and referred customers, reflecting the trust placed in its services by the local population. As a community health center in East Hartford, it provides essential integrated care to residents of all ages, ensuring that access to healthcare is not limited by financial or social factors.

Services:

• Adult Medicine
• Behavioral Health
• Dental Services
• Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine
• Telehealth