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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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Health Awareness in January
Throughout the month of January, we are highlighting:
- National Blood Donor Drive Month
- Cervical Health Awareness Month
- Glaucoma Awaren
These awareness months encourage us to take the time to learn more about various health causes.
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Schedule Your Donation
January is National Blood Donor Drive Month. The month of January is usually a period of critical blood shortages. People stop donating blood during the holidays and when they get sick during cold and flu season. Blood drives also get snowed out during the Winter months.
Give blood in January and be entered to win a trip for 2 to Super Bowl LVII in Arizona!
To find a blood drive near you, download the blood donor app or visit: www.redcross.org/give-blood.html
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Glaucoma Awareness Month
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Did you know that more than 3 million people in the U.S. have Glaucoma. Glaucoma is called "the sneak thief of sight" since there are no symptoms and once vision is lost, it's permanent. At CHDC, we can do a vision screening to determine your risk factors to see if you are at high risk for glaucoma.
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Are you 21 or older and have a cervix? KRISTA WANTS TO SEE YOU FOR YOUR PAP SMEAR!
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for the majority of cervical cancer cases (more than 95%). The most common viral infection of the reproductive tract, HPV infects most sexually active women and men at some point in their lives.
Vaccination
The most effective and prominent weapon in the fight against cervical cancer is the HPV vaccination. Did you know the vaccination is available for boys as well as girls?
Symptoms
As per the health agency, symptoms during early-stage cervical cancer include irregular blood spotting or light bleeding between periods, postmenopausal spotting or bleeding, bleeding after sexual intercourse, and increased vaginal discharge, which can sometimes smell foul.
Screening
Vaccination is not a substitute for screening.
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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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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CHDC is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) which serves Pottstown and the surrounding communities. While serving 250 new patients each month, CHDC saw 2022 as a year of program expansion and growth in patient numbers. Staff, providers, patients, and community collaborations contributed to this success.
The CEO, Bridgette McGivern says CHDC is "Getting back to "normal" and never slowing down!" in the 2022 Community Health and Dental Care Annual Report which is now available: https://ch-dc.org/about/annual-reports/
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We wrapped up the collection for the Sharing Warmth Holiday Donation Drive for the Pottstown Beacon of Hope. Donations went to help the residents of the warming center this holiday season. We are so thankful for the generous CHDC employees and community members who donated HotHands Hand Warmers, Amazon Gift Cards, Cleaning Supplies, Coffee, Underwear, Socks, and Rain Ponchos.
We are thankful for each of our offices who rallied together to fill the donation boxes, the transportation team who collected the donations, and Gladys Rodriguez, who connected us with the Pottstown Beacon of Hope and delivered the donations. CHDC is filled with warm hearts who spread their joy to others.
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Department of Human Services Warns of Possible SNAP Scams
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is warning residents of a potential scam in which people, regardless of whether they are recipients of the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), receive a text regarding an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. If recipients are receiving text messages asking for personal information or information about their specific EBT benefits, it is a scam. DHS is asking recipients to contact DHS’s Fraud Tipline at 1-844-347-8477 to report the issue.
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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!
Ismaly Figueroa-Sepulveda
EFDA
Denise Marie
Merchant Patient Services Representative
Emily Seyler
Physical Therapy Assistant
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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. 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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We are hiring for a Digital Health Navigator. This is an excellent opportunity in the health care industry which offers outstanding benefits such as a salary, a $6,495 education award, loan forbearance, childcare reimbursements, counseling services, trainings, and a public health certificate. | | | | |
