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Please, Take Our Vaccine Hesitancy Survey
Are you hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine for any reason? Are you hesitant to receive other vaccines? Please tell us why by taking a brief survey.
Step 1: Text the word "DASH" to 610-906-8371
Step 2: Take the quick 3 minute survey to tell us your main concern for not wanting to get vaccinated.
That's it!
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Important COVID-19 Vaccination Update
CHDC is pleased to offer the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at our Coventry Mall location. We offer 1st, 2nd, and booster doses for patients 6 months of age and older. Bivalent boosters are available 2 months after the completion of your COVID vaccine series and your vaccination card is required upon scheduled appointment. To schedule an appointment, please email covidreg@ch-dc.org or call 484-941-9991.
N95 Mask and COVID-19 Rapid Testing Kit Distribution
FREE N95 Masks and COVID-19 Rapid Testing Kits are available, by request, to patients and community members at all CHDC locations. Patients will be able to request and pick up masks and testing kits at their appointment or by coming to the health center. If you are not a patient, please visit one of our four (4) health center locations to request and pick up your masks and testing kits. Masks will be limited to three (3) N95 Masks per person and Testing Kits will be limited to two (2) testing kits per person.
We are following the CDC guidelines for Covid-19 vaccinations. Protect yourself and others against Covid-19. Please continue to wear a mask, wash your hands, practice social distancing, and get vaccinated.
Vaccine Appointment Scheduling
To schedule an appointment, please email covidreg@ch-dc.org or call 484-941-9991
CHDC COVID-19 Vaccine Brochure
Find all of your COVID-19 Vaccine information in one place. Included in this brochure:
- 6 Things to Know about COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children
- Frequency Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccines
- What You Need to Know
- What Vaccines and Boosters are Offered at CHDC
- How to Schedule Your Vaccine at CHDC
- General Information
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CHDC and PMSI "Diabetes and You!" Program
CHDC Office at the Coventry Mall
Tuesdays in March (3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28)
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
You are invited to attend the four-week Diabetes and You! program here at CHDC. Session topics include:
- What is Diabetes?
- Yes, You Can Eat with Diabetes!
- Understanding Medications and Monitoring
- Fun With Movement!
Join us for this diabetes education and support program! This program is open to CHDC patients and community members. For registration or questions, please call Amanda at 484-318-6562
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3D Screening Mammograms
Community Health & Dental Care and Tower Health have partnered to bring 3D Screening Mammograms to our Coventry Mall Pottstown, PA location. If you are due for your screening mammogram and would like to schedule an appointment, please call Tower Health registration at 484-628-8611. Please tell them you would like the CHDC Pottstown location.
Dates for the Pottstown Coventry Mall:
- March 30, 2023
- April 26, 2023
- May 23, 2023
- June 26, 2023
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The Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities offers services and programs to help improve people's socio-economic stability. Some of the services offered are emergency rent, utility assistance, heating oil program, housing stability, and the food pantry.
The Community Health and Dental COE team will be located inside the main lobby at the Pottstown Cluster on the first Friday of every month to connect with the community.
Stop by!
Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities
57 N Franklin St, Pottstown, PA 19464 ·
First Fridays from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
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Health Awareness in March
Throughout the month of March, we are highlighting:
- National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
- National Nutrition Month
- National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week
These awareness months encourage us to take the time to learn more about various health causes.
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Rate My Plate
March is National Nutrition Month. We are planning a fun Social Media Campaign called “Rate My Plate”. CHDC staff will be submitting pictures of meals whether healthy or unhealthy for this campaign. We will post meal pictures on social media every Friday in March and ask for ratings and feedback. Please, engage by sharing your plates and comments.
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Quiz
Why isn't smoked marijuana a safe medicine?
A. You can't be sure what chemicals are in it.
B. Smoking anything can hurt your lungs.
C. It affects your thinking skills.
D. It alters your motor skills, making you an unsafe driver.
E. All of the above
Smokeless tobacco does not cause cancer.
A. True, it is the tar in cigarettes that causes lung cancer, emphysema, and bronchial disorders.
B. False, smokeless tobacco (such as chewing tobacco and snuff) increases the risk of cancer, especially oral cancers.
True or False: All it takes to stop using drugs is willpower.
A. True
B. False
To view the answers and more valuable information, visit Drugs: The Shattered Myths by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
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What's your WHY?
We want to know what motivates you to improve your health. Our Physical Therapy department wants to help you meet your goals. Just tell us WHY.
Did you know Physical Therapy isn't just for adults? We also help with the developmental needs of infants and children. Physical therapists can have a profound effect on people’s lives. They help people achieve fitness goals, regain or maintain their independence, and lead active lives. Physical therapists are movement experts who improve quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education.
Contact our team if you have concerns about developmental or motor skills. We would be happy to do an assessment.
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Integrated Appointments
Your time is valuable. We're here to help. Did you know you can schedule multiple appointments in one day? We created a fun Dash chart to show you which appointments you can schedule during the same trip to our office.
This way you can save time and get the health check ups from multiple departments. We offer a diversity of services. This is a great way to meet with multiple providers.
To schedule an appointment for an exam or a vaccination or to become a new patient of Community Health and Dental Care, call 610-326-9460 or visit our website for more information.
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Employee Appreciation Day
March 3rd was Employee Appreciation Day. At CHDC we appreciate all you do for us, our patients, and community, every day. Thank you! We couldn't do it without your commitment, compassion, and resilience.
To view our Employee Appreciation Day video, click here.
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At CHDC, we believe everyone has the right to access quality healthcare. With three locations in Pottstown and our expansion into Barto, we offer a wide range of medical and dental services to take care of you and your family regardless of your insurance status.
Free Transportation and healthcare discounts are also available.
As a patient-centered healthcare center, our clients get a team of healthcare specialists, dedicated to you and your family. We address every area of your health at any one of our locations:
- 351 W. Schuylkill Road, Pottstown (in the Coventry Mall, next to Dick's Sporting Goods)
- 800 Heritage Drive, Pottstown
- 700 Heritage Drive, Pottstown
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1315 Route 100 North, Barto - To see pictures of our newly renovated location, click here.
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Free Transportation Services |
We've added a new stop in Birdsboro!
Community Health & Dental Care continually strives to provide the highest quality care for our patients.
At times, patients are unable to keep their
scheduled appointments due to unforeseen
transportation barriers.
Patients can schedule free shuttle service to and from any of our health center locations.
To view a full list of shuttle stops and program requirements, please CLICK HERE.
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Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries Can Save Thousands
CHDC's Case Management team will help Medicare recipients navigate the Medicare registration process and understand the Medicare buy-in program which helps eligible individuals pay for certain out-of-pocket healthcare costs. Individuals do not need to be a CHDC patient to take advantage of this free service. Seniors with limited income and resources may qualify to have their Medicare Part B premium paid for, saving thousands of dollars by receiving maximum benefits from the Medicare program. Medicare beneficiaries are encouraged to call and make an appointment with our Case Management team at 610-326-9460 ext. 117
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Welcome to the CHDC Family! | |
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Please join us in welcoming our newest medical providers and staff who have recently joined our CHDC family over the last month!
Terri Beidler
LPN Triage Nurse
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Join Our Team!
CHDC offers a stable employment opportunity with a growing company, and competitive base compensation along with health, dental, and pet insurance, paid time off, 401-K with company match,11 paid holidays, company paid life insurance, employee discounts and much more. For more information about this position, visit this link.
We are actively hiring for multiple positions within our health center! Visit our website for a list of open positions: https://ch-dc.org/jobs/
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Calling Medical Assistants and Certified Nursing Assistants
We are hiring for Medical Assistants and Certified Nursing Assistants. CHDC offers a stable employment opportunity with a growing company, and competitive base compensation along with health and dental insurance, paid time off, 401-K with company match, 11 paid holidays, company paid life insurance, employee discounts and much more.
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