We are happy to announce we have received small amounts of the Moderna vaccine for the COVID-19 virus and were able to vaccinate the majority of our staff. The PA Department of Health (DOH) has provided vaccines to us which we very grateful for; however, we do not have enough to vaccinate the community per the DOH guidelines. We did create a form for people to sign up if they met the conditions to get the vaccine and within a few days we had nearly 10,000 people sign up. At this time, we took the form off our website because we do not have the supply at this time. Please contact your local hospital’s website and/or your local health department to inquire about signing up to receive the vaccine.
I also wanted to remind everyone of our new location in Barto, PA as we are accepting new medical patients. We are planning to begin dental hygiene services in February so please look out for our announcement when we will begin dental services at the Barto location located at 1315 Route 100 North, Barto. Please check out our website for the latest information and other great announcements!
Continue to stay safe everyone, we are still in a pandemic!
Warm Regards,
Bridgette McGivern, CEO
Community Health & Dental Care, Inc.
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Behavioral Health Educational Series |
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Behavioral Health Educational Series Part 1:
- Types of Opiates/Opioids – Natural vs. Synthetic.
- What is OUD and What Does it Look Like?
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What is MAT?
When: Thursday, February 25th, at 5pm
Where: Hosted via Zoom - Register Online
Who: Open to Everyone
This 3-part Behavioral Health series will focus on Opioid Use Disorder. We will host this in live Zoom sessions, meaning that you will be able to hear from our staff, ask questions, and learn how CHDC can help. You won't want to miss this! Part 2 coming in March and Part 3 coming in April - stay tuned!
Click the button below to check out this event and get the link to register!
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Working with the Chester County Food Bank, the Care Management Team has been combating food insecurity in our community by facilitating the enrollment, and bi-weekly coordination of fresh foods box deliveries to families homes or to be picked up at the Mall.
The Care Management Team also participated in Zoom Cooking Classes, managed the FVRX program and promoted the use of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Truck through the distribution of Veggie Bucks. We look forward to implementing some new initiatives directed at making heart healthy choices this spring.
Check out the 2020 Year in Review to see more accomplishments from the Care Management Team!
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The Case Management Team is helping our patients get the care they need! Check out this update from Linda Gambone, Supervisor of Case Management here at CHDC:
Community Health and Dental Case Management Team networked with Pottstown Hospital's Community Wellness Program manager in assisting our uninsured patients. Case Management provided the names of 10 uninsured female patients between the ages of 40 and 64 in need of a mammogram.
Tower Health arranged free mammograms to our patients. Out of the 10 females, 2 of them needed further diagnostic testing. Tower Health did not provide additional services beyond the mammogram. Case Management reached out to the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment (BCCPT) program.
Genuardi Family OB /GYN practice and Einstein Hospital is allotted the funding for the program. The funding allowed our patients to have further testing such as, needle biopsy and post mammograms. Both women are receiving treatment through Einstein Hospital, Genuardi Family OB / GYN, and PA BCCED at no cost to patient.
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Although Cervical Health Awareness Month has passed, it is important to take care of your cervical health year-round! Check out this blurb from our very own Board Certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, Krista Dankiw-Ludwig, CRNP:
Are you a female 21 or older? Have you had your pap smear or annual well woman exam? Cervical cancer is the 3rd most common gynecologic cancer. Cervical cancer is caused by the human papillomavirus or better known as HPV. There are many different strains of HPV (40) but about 15 of them are known to cause cancer; subtypes HPV 16 and 18 are found in over 70 percent of all cervical cancers and we screen for these ages 30 and older. We are fortunate in the United States to have access to pap smears which has reduced the incidence and mortality of cervical cancer by 75% over the past 50 years.
Schedule your pap and annual today with Krista Dankiw-Ludwig, CRNP, Board Certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. Call 610-326-9460 to schedule an appointment!
Source: Up to Date. Invasive cervical cancer: Epidemiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, and diagnosis
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CHDC Expands Dispensary Services with Pottstown Pharmacy Partnership
Community Health & Dental Care, Inc. and Pottstown Pharmacy have entered into a relationship to expand pharmacy services and medication discounts to patients in the Pottstown and surrounding communities.
CHDC patients can conveniently get their prescriptions filled either at the CHDC dispensary at the Coventry Mall, 351 W. Schuylkill Road, Pottstown 19465 or at Pottstown Pharmacy, 1501 East High Street, Pottstown 19464.
Pottstown Pharmacy also offers FREE DELIVERY service within our service area. Eligible patients who need access to medication at an affordable price- especially higher costs meds – can receive medication discounts. Eligible patients must be an established medical patient of CHDC and complete the required application to determine healthcare discount to be applied. Eligible patients applying for CHDC’s healthcare discount program may receive medications for as low as $5.00 a prescription. Referrals welcome.
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Throughout the month of February, we are highlighting:
- Children's Dental Health Month
- American Heart Month
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!
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Community Health & Dental Care Services |
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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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COVID-19 Health & Safety Precautions |
At Community Health and Dental Care, we are committed to a safe and clean environment as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Locations have been triple-cleaned, all staff are wearing masks, and seating in lobby and waiting rooms are socially distant.
We want to send a special thank you to Transcend Facility Management Company, LLC for all they do to ensure our CHDC facilities are clean and safe. Check out this cool video featuring our main office at the Coventry Mall.
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Octodent equipment have been installed in our dental facilities, and patients are being scheduled to allow for appropriate levels of social distancing in our facility. COVID-19 pre-screening includes temperature checks of all patients upon arrival for their scheduled appointment. All patients and staff are required to wear masks.
If you are an existing patient or looking for a new medical home, we invite you to schedule your next appointment by calling 610-326-9460.
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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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Welcome to the CHDC Family! |
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Please join us in welcoming our newest pediatric medical provider! |
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Community Health & Dental is proud to welcome pediatric medical provider Dr. Priya Venkatesh, MD, FAAP, to the Pottstown health center location at 351 W. Schuylkill Road, Suite G-15A, Pottstown, PA 19465, in the Coventry Mall.
Now accepting new patients, Dr. Venkatesh is a Board-Certified General Pediatrician with over 10 years of professional experience in Primary Pediatric Care and experienced in handling patients from newborn to 20 years. Dr. Venkatesh is also bilingual, speaking both English and Hindi.
To make an appointment, please call 610-326-9460 and a member of our friendly staff will assist you.
Dr. Venkatesh completed her internship and residency in pediatrics at DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Prior to completing her residency, Dr. Venkatesh earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MB, BS) from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital and Research Center in Bangalore, India and B.S. in Biology from MLA College, Bangalore University in Bangalore, India.
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