Family 1st Medical
When it comes to comfort & safety,
family comes first.
Respiratory Clinics
New Minas, Truro, Port Hawksbury and Shelburne.
Home Elevators
In-home and light commercial elevators that reflect your style.
Wheelchairs & Walkers
Lightweight folding, rigid and tilt in space wheelchairs.
Top Selling Products
We carry the best in both respiratory and mobility products.
Oxygen Cylinder Exchange
We have Oxygen Cylinder exchange depots throughout the province. Locate one near you.
Equipment Rentals
Need a wheelchair, rollator walker, hospital bed or CPM machine? We rent an array of medical supply products.
Proud to be
A Family Business for more than 30 years
Family 1st Medical started in 1987 as a Division of Nova Industrial in New Minas. In 1989 it was established as an independent company. Family 1st 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 1st Sydney operation opened its doors in 2003 in a spacious location on the corner of Vulcan and Beech Street in Sydney. Family 1st Medical Yarmouth opened in the community of Dayton in 2007.
Family 1stAntigonish has been servicing the community since 2010. All of our offices are staffed with qualified, caring individuals who enjoy providing exceptional service.
Family 1st is a locally owned and operated company – proudly serving Nova Scotians.
Let us introduce ourselves
Robert Farris, Kimberley and Rachael Monette
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