COVID-19 Vaccines and Testing |
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COVID-19 Vaccines
CHDC is offering the first, second, and third doses of the COVID vaccine. In addition, we are offering the Pfizer pediatric vaccines for children ages 5-11 years old. If the child is not a patient with us, they will need to register with our health center in order to receive the vaccine. Please call the vaccine scheduling number below to speak to a CHDC representative for additional information. For specific vaccination information, visit the COVID information center on our website at: https://ch-dc.org/coronavirus-covid-19/. To schedule a vaccination, please email covidreg@ch-dc.org or call our vaccine scheduling number at 484-941-9991.
COVID-19 Testing
COVID testing is also available at our health center. To schedule a COVID test, call our health center at 610-326-9460.
Thank you,
CHDC Staff
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CHDC Has a New Patient Portal!
All patients need portal access. Our new portal offers patients the ability to access their health information 24/7. If you are a patient who has not yet registered for our new portal, visit https://ch-dc.org/patient-portal/ to learn more.
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CHDC Welcomes New Vision Provider Dr. Marie Gwinn
We are so excited to welcome Dr. Marie Gwinn, OD, to our staff here at CHDC! Now accepting new vision patients, Dr. Gwinn comes to CHDC as an experienced optometrist provider at the Coventry Mall location. In addition to general optometry, Dr. Gwinn is skilled in specialty care, including pediatrics, learning-related vision disorders, myopia management, specialty contact lenses, and medical optometry.
To make an appointment, please call 610-326-9460 and a member of our friendly staff will assist you.
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CHDC Welcomes Dietitian Karen Kruza
We are so excited to welcome Dietitian Karen Kruza to the CHDC team! Karen will be working with patients to help improve health outcomes in our community.
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Provider Spotlight:
Natalia Massias, CRNP, FNP-C
Q: What brought you to CHDC?
A: CHDC being a FQHC is what made me apply to the job because it would give me the opportunity to provide care for patients in an underserved area.
Q: When did you know that you wanted to become a Family Nurse Practitioner?
A: I knew I wanted to be a family nurse practitioner after volunteering in my college’s health clinic my first year of nursing school. I loved how I would be able to follow the same patients, provide health education in a way that is easy to understand, and help motivate patients to live their healthiest life.
Q: What is your favorite part of your job here at CHDC?
A: My favorite part of my job at CHDC is getting to work with a diverse patient population, which always makes each work day interesting and allows me to see a variety of conditions/cases.
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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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Health Awareness Events in January
Throughout the month of January, we are highlighting:
- Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
- National Blood Donor Month
- Glaucoma Awareness 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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More than 13,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer each year, but the disease is preventable with vaccination and appropriate screening. HPV vaccines can help prevent infection and a Pap test can find cell changes to the cervix caused by HPV. |
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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. To find a blood drive near you, visit: www.redcross.org/give-blood.html |
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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. The best way to protect your sight from glaucoma is to get a comprehensive eye examination. Then, if you have glaucoma, treatment can begin immediately. |
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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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Community Health & Dental Care Services |
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Have you seen our CHDC Behavioral Health Commercial? |
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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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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! |
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Dr. Marie Gwinn
Optometrist
Karen Kruza
Registered Dietitian
William Ortiz
Clinical Assistant
Jennifer Shoemaker
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Lydia Donahower
Intern
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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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