Family 1^st Medical started in 1987 as a Division of Nova Industrial in New Minas. In 1989 it was established as an independent company. Family 1^st Medical is a Nova Scotia based family business managed by Kimberley Monette. Kimberley joined her Father Robert Farris (who still takes an active interest in the business) in 1992.

In 1996 the company’s head office moved into a large building on Commercial Street in New Minas. Family 1^st Sydney operation opened its doors in 2003 in a spacious location on the corner of Vulcan and Beech Street in Sydney. Family 1^st Medical Yarmouth opened in the community of Dayton in 2007, and in 2019 doubled its clinic space with a major addition to the building.

Family 1^stAntigonish has been servicing the community since 2010. All of our offices are staffed with qualified, caring individuals who enjoy providing exceptional service.

Family 1^st is a locally owned and operated company – proudly serving Nova Scotians.