Good News: December 2021
Dear LCH Friends,

On behalf of LCH Health and Community Services, I am writing to share our annual report for this fiscal year, 2021.

Despite all the challenges of the pandemic this past year, the LCH team has maintained its strength and resilience as a medical home for over 8,000 community members in southern Chester County.

We are so grateful for your support of our work as we continue this unexpected journey of COVID-19. I hope you enjoy the report and take pride in the incredible difference that you make as a supporter and friend of LCH.

In good health,
Chief Executive Officer
(610) 444-7550 x295
Community Survey Closes Tomorrow
We Need Your Feedback
Share your thoughts with LCH on how we can continue to provide care for all in our community. This eight-minute community survey is a huge part of our strategic planning process. We serve the community, and we want to hear from you! The survey is available in English and in Spanish. Submit your survey by Friday, December 3rd.
Mission Moment
LCH Embraces Technology to Engage Diabetes Patients
Tu Salud (Your Health), a clinical study at LCH that explored the impact of integrating technology with patient care for people with diabetes with low literacy/low numeracy skills, showed that LifeScan’s OneTouch® Blood Glucose Meter and Spanish-Language Diabetes Management App significantly improved diabetes management for our patients. Read our full press release about the study, and reflections from the panel of healthcare professionals behind it.
LCH Q & A and Healthy Tips
Health Insurance Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment season is here. Whether you need health insurance for yourself, your children, or other members of your household, the process can be intimidating. Our caseworkers at LCH are also PENNIE navigators, available for free consultations and application enrollment appointments in English and in Spanish for anyone in the community. Click here to read our blog about open enrollment season, watch this short video in English or in Spanish about common health insurance enrollment questions, and schedule an appointment with an LCH Caseworker today (610) 444-7550 option 8.
Clark answers some common questions about health insurance enrollment in English.
Gabby answers some common questions about health insurance open enrollment in Spanish.
OpEd on the Importance of Health Insurance by Dr. Torradas
Read this powerful OpEd, "Want to live longer? Get insured" in English or Spanish by Jose Torradas, MD. The opinion article was was recently published in AL DÍA. LCH is working closely with community partners like Dr. Torradas in spreading the word about the importance and the impact of health insurance coverage for all in our community.
Meet the Team
Meet Beth, LPC, CADC, Associate Director of Mental Health
Meet Beth, who oversees our behavioral health services at LCH. We provide three different levels of mental health care across all three of our locations in English and in Spanish. Telehealth appointments are also available. The three levels are are: (1) Integrated Behavioral Health (2) Outpatient Therapy and (3) Psychiatric Medication Management. Learn more about Behavioral Health at LCH.
National Billing and Coding Day
On November 10th, we celebrated National Billing and Coding Day. Thank you, Phil, Brenda, Christa, Yokasty, and Liz! We are so grateful for the important work you do for our patients and our team.
LCH Holiday Hours
LCH will be closed on December 23rd, 24th, 31st, and January 3rd. During the week of December 27th, our services and call center will close at 5:00 p.m. instead of 8:00 p.m. We wish everyone a happy, healthy holiday season! Read more about how to contact LCH after hours on our patient resources page.
COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 Booster Shots: Appointments for COVID-19 booster shots are available for current LCH patients. LCH is not administering community vaccinations outside of our current patient base, but they are readily available in greater community now. Visit vaccines.gov and the Chester County Health Department to find the nearest location to you. Have questions? Talk with your provider!

COVID-19 Vaccines for Children ages 5-11: Pfizer vaccines are now available to everyone—including children ages five and up. LCH is not administering Pfizer vaccines, but the vaccine is readily available with the Chester County Health Department and vaccines.gov. Schedule today!
Making plans for the holidays? 
Get vaccinated now against the Flu and COVID-19 to create the safest environment for your travels and for the time you have planned with friends and family.
Visit the Esperanza Hope For All campaign with UnidosUS and the We Can Do This campaign with the CDC for more great resources on COVID-19 vaccines in English and in Spanish. The time is now!
Continue to follow the Chester County Health Department's Facebook page and website for continued guidance and best practices to keep our community safe and healthy.
Connecting in the Community
Domestic Violence Safety Planning
What is safety planning? Learn more about this important tool to have if you are in a domestic violence situation. Help is here at LCH Health and Community Services and with the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County. Watch our latest chat, or charla, in English or Spanish.
Volunteers are needed to support local free tax preparation support for our community. Contact Donna. Learn more.
SCCON (Southern Chester County Opportunity Network) has a great list of current resources for the community. Follow SCCON on Facebook for updates.
Support LCH
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.