Good News Recap: April 2021 |
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Dear friends,
We are thrilled to share that Ronan Gannon will be joining the LCH team as Chief Executive Officer on May 3rd. Read our recent press release and watch a short Meet the Team Video in English or Spanish to learn more about Ronan. We can’t wait to introduce him to all of the amazing community partners and supporters that make southern Chester County such a vibrant place to live, work, and play.
COVID-19 vaccines are more readily available throughout the community, and we continue to vaccinate patients and community members. The time is now to get your vaccine! We encourage you to find a vaccination site nearest you to schedule your appointment today. Go to vaccinefinder.org/search or register with the Chester County Health Department. Please visit our COVID-19 resource page to learn more.
In good health,
The LCH Team
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Director of Human Resources
Interim Co-CEO
(610) 444-7550 X227
Director of Quality Care and Population Health
Interim Co-CEO
(610) 444-7550 X248
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Elvia Received the 5,000th Vaccine at LCH |
Congratulations, Elvia! To date, LCH has administered over 7,000 COVID-19 vaccines to the community and to our patients. We will continue our clinics and outreach until everyone has had an opportunity to receive a vaccine. Visit our COVID-19 resource page to learn more.
LCH is so proud to be a part of the vaccination effort in Chester County. It has truly been a team effort. The Chester County Health Department, the local hospitals and service agencies in southern Chester County…everyone is working together to get the word out about the importance of getting vaccinated and where people can go for vaccines. We are grateful to have such strong community partners.
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All of Us Research Program Continues |
We are all doing our part during the pandemic. That’s why LCH is collaborating with the All of Us Research Program, which helps researchers learn more about why people get sick and why people stay healthy. Spread the word about the the National Institute of Health’s All of Us Research Program. Health information from the community may help researchers learn more about factors influencing the health outcomes of COVID-19 and other conditions. Contact Clark to learn more about the program locally (610) 444-7550 X266.
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Oxford Chamber Ribbon Cutting |
LCH staff celebrated the opening of our new downtown location with a small ribbon cutting ceremony with the Oxford Chamber of Commerce this month. Many thanks to the chamber and to all of our neighbors for such a warm welcome! We are thrilled to join the downtown Oxford business community at our new health center location: 14 South 3rd Street Oxford, PA 19363. Read our press release on the new location and take a quick virtual tour. |
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Language Development through Reading |
LCH continues to distribute books to our youngest patients at LCH Pediatrics to promote early literacy and language development. Don't have a book at home? Create a story of your own! Or check out the great books and resources for reading that are available for all ages at our local libraries in Kennett Square, West Grove, and Oxford.
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Social Assistance Available at All LCH Locations |
The LCH Social Assistance team now has caseworkers available at all three of our locations in Kennett Square, West Grove, and Oxford--both in-person over the phone. Support is available to help connect community members to health insurance, job opportunities and workforce development, legal support, local resources, and more. Learn more about LCH Social Assistance. |
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Mobile home owners can lower their property taxes! Learn more how the United Way of Chester County can help. Download the flyer in English or Spanish. Our Social Assistance Team is here to help connect community members to the program.
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Eduardo, LCH Caseworker, explains the Pennie health insurance enrollment update in English and in Spanish. The deadline is May 15th, 2021. LCH is here to help any community member with questions or with the enrollment process. Call (610) 444-7550 option 8.
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Coffee Chats this Spring with LCH and DVCCC |
Plans are under way for monthly "Chats with friends" or "Charlas entre amigos" with LCH and the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County. The informal recorded discussions in English and in Spanish will include topics like setting boundaries, self-care, healthy relationships, and more. Stay tuned for the first session that will debut on our social media channels shortly! |
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Administrative Professionals Day was on April 21st. To our Member Relations Specialists: Maria, Brenda, Lupe, Norma, Yami, Bonnie, Jocelyn, Alejandra, Ruby, Monica, Jenny, Yuliana, Luz, and Andrea; to our Executive Assistant, Mariel, and to our Clinical Administrative Assistant, Shannon: Thank you!
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National Public Health Week was April 5-11. We are so proud to serve all of southern Chester County in our community health centers. Thank you to Barbara, our Director of Quality Care and Population Health and Interim Co-CEO, for leading the way! |
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Local COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics |
All individuals over the age of 16 are now eligible to receive the vaccine. The time is now to schedule a vaccine appointment or go to a walk-in clinic. Continue to watch local social media pages and press coverage for more events near you. Some of the upcoming events are posted below. You can also find appointments on vaccinefinder.org. LCH community appointments are posted weekly on our COVID-19 resource page. |
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The Chester County Health Department is hosting walk-in clinics. Vaccine is being administered without an appointment on 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝗻𝗱 from 9am - 5pm at:
- Exton Square Mall (former Sears store) for Johnson & Johnson and the Pfizer vaccines
- Longwood Gardens Drive Thru (overflow parking area) for Johnson & Johnson and the Moderna vaccines
Walk-ins also welcome on 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟯𝟬𝘁𝗵 at Brandywine Valley Active Aging – Coatesville from 10am – 2pm for the Moderna vaccine.
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Chester County Hospital will host a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine clinic for individuals 16 years of age and older at the Penn Medicine Southern Chester County Campus (455 Woodview Rd, West Grove, PA 19390) this coming Sunday, May 2nd from 8am to 4pm. Call (610) 883-5410 to make an appointment or click here to sign up.
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Our Mission: We change lives by serving southern Chester County as the leading provider of integrated health and community services.
Our Vision: A vibrant, equitable, inclusive, prosperous, and healthy community for all.
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