Join us online on Friday, November 13th as we celebrate the strength of our community and LCH's impact. Guests will receive a swag bag for a festive evening and an update on LCH's work in the community during the COVID-19 crisis. Purchase your tickets by November 9th to guarantee your swag bag! Read our recent press release about the plans for the event. #AmigosofLCH

Nefta, originally from El Salvador, came to the United States in 2015. In his home country, Nefta had volunteered as a medical interpreter, so he decided to apply for a position as a medical interpreter at LCH to give back to his new community. He has now been a part of the LCH Team as a medical interpreter for about four years. He mainly works at LCH’s Pediatric Center in West Grove.

LCH continues to collaborate with local mushroom farms and businesses to provide on-site health screenings for their employees. Thank you, To-Jo Mushrooms, Manfredi Cold Storage, South Mill, and many other local companies for investing in the health and wellness of your team. To learn more about having a wellness check at your workplace, contact Amanda Blevins.

LCH's Escalera staff were able to virtually present during the 12th Annual Latino Communities Conference with West Chester University. We spoke with students, staff, and other participants about this wonderful free program that builds career goals and opportunities for local youth. Learn more about Escalera at LCH.

Health Insurance Enrollment will begin on November 1st, and the LCH Social Assistance team is ready! Did you know Pennsylvania’s health care exchange is now a new system called Pennie? Our caseworkers have been trained in Pennie, so we can help the community understand and navigate it. Call LCH with questions and to schedule an in-person enrollment appointment (610) 444-7550 option 8.

We are in the process of planning our annual coat distribution for December 3rd and 4th, thanks to Concordville Nissan & Subaru’s Driving Away the Cold program and United Healthcare! Interested in getting involved? To minimize contact in our health centers as we continue to provide essential health and community services, we are accepting gift cards in place of coordinating coat drop offs this year. Contact Amanda Blevins to learn more.

Spread the word about the the National Institute of Health’s All of Us Research Program. The free program follows participants over the course of ten years in order to better understand patterns of illness and how the medical profession can better help underrepresented patients. Read our September press release.

Despite the limitations of the pandemic, we have been able to continue our legal clinics by phone through the Social Assistance team. New dates are available. Click here to download our legal services flyer and call (610) 444-7550 option 8 to reserve a space.

SCCON (Southern Chester County Opportunity Network) has a great list of current resources for the community, including food distributions through the local school districts. Click here to view their COVID-19 resource page. Follow them on Facebook for updates.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. LCH and DVCCC work hand in hand to connect community members to the support and resources they need. If you know anyone in a domestic violence situation, connect with us.

Visit our COVID-19 resource page for information about our services during the pandemic and connections to community resources. Follow the Chester County Health Department's Facebook page and website for important updates on the progress of COVID-19, and health tips for you and your family.