Important COVID-19 Vaccination Update for Children Ages 6 Months - 4 Years Old

Community Health & Dental Care is now offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at our Coventry Mall location for children ages 6 months through 4 years old. The vaccine is available to patients and members of the community.

CHDC is also pleased to offer both Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines at our Coventry Mall location. We offer 1st, 2nd, 3rd and booster doses for patients 5 years and older. Boosters are available 5 months after the completion of your COVID vaccine series and your vaccination card is required upon scheduled appointment.

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

Thank you,

CHDC Staff

3D Screening Mammograms

We have scheduled dates between September - December to have a mobile mammogram coach at CHDC's mall location. Here are the details:

Tower Health's (brand new!) 3D Mobile Mammogram Coach

Dates: 

• Thursday, October 13
• Friday, November 11
• Wednesday, December 14

Call Tower Health Registration to schedule an appointment at 484-628-8611.

CHDC will be participating! Stop the CHDC table on 10/22. 

From Pottstown to Poland

Our most recent physical therapy graduate was having difficulty with walking when he started. We helped him to recover and safely go on his much anticipated trip to Poland with his wife.

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.

Physical therapists diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from children to people at the end of life. Many patients have injuries, disabilities, or other health conditions that need treatment. Physical therapists examine each person and then develop a treatment plan to improve their ability to move, reduce or manage pain, restore function, and prevent disability.

Announcements

Happy Birthday to Community Health and Dental Care! We have been serving the community for 14 years. We couldn't have done it without you.

Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease for children in the U.S. During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, CHDC held a Go Gold event to raise awareness for childhood cancer. Raising awareness helps find better, safer treatments for kids fighting cancer. To learn how to throw a Go Gold event and help fight cancer, visit www.acco.org.

Health Awareness Events in October

Throughout the month of October, we are highlighting:

• Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• National Physical Therapy Month
• National Dental Hygiene Month
• National Depression Awareness Month
• World Mental Health Day

These awareness months encourage us to take the time to learn more about various health causes. Click the links to learn more and spread the word!

Every October, people all over the world show their support for everyone affected by breast cancer. More than a third of women don’t check their breasts. This is a month for us to help you remember to exam yourself and schedule your annual screenings. This Fall, CHDC and Tower Health are partnering to offer 3D Mammogram Screenings on their mobile unit. Call Tower Health at 484-628-8611 to schedule your appointment. 

As the weather cools in the fall, it’s tempting to be less physically active. October is the perfect time to focus on healthy self-care because we’re celebrating National Physical Therapy Month! Physical therapy is not just for injury recovery, but Its benefits include injury and illness prevention. Prestigious medical institutions also recognize the power of physical therapy in treating mental and emotional disorders. Let’s make this month all about taking care of ourselves.

National Dental Hygiene Month is observed every October to celebrate the work of dental hygienists and raise awareness of the importance of good oral health. An essential component to our overall wellbeing, good oral hygiene is one building block of a healthy lifestyle. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), oral diseases, which range from cavities and gum disease to oral cancer, cause debilitating pain for millions of Americans every year. Protecting your oral health by practicing good oral hygiene can substantially increase the likelihood of keeping your teeth for a lifetime. 

World Mental Health Day is meant to raise awareness about mental health issues, reduce stigmas surrounding mental illness, and encourage workplaces, institutions, and individuals to prioritize their mental health. It's important to take time for yourself to clear your mind, have fun and do things you enjoy, improve your sleep quality, process your emotions, promote relaxation, and reduce stress.

Depression can wear you out at the exact time you need all of your strength to fight. Trying to cope is extremely tiring — and it’s often difficult to know when others are suffering. That’s why, during October, we observe National Depression Education & Awareness Month. This important holiday helps teach us about the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for depression. It also lets all of us know that seeking help — either from a counselor, a trusted friend, or your community — is a sign of hope and strength.

Welcome to the CHDC Family!

Please join us in welcoming our newest medical providers and staff who have recently joined our CHDC family over the last month!

Minyong Chen, DMD

Dental Provider

Barbara Ann Cole

Dental Assistant

Lavender Greene

Patient Registration Representative

Oddessey Hudson

Certified Medical Assistant

Thomas Beideman, DPM, FACFAS

Podiatry Provider

Jenny Figueroa

LPN Vaccine Coordinator

Therese Rinaldi, DPM, FACFAS

Podiatry Provider

Scott Samuelson, DPM, FACFAS

Podiatry Provider

Latoya Nekia Kirkland-Johnson

Clinical Assistant