Dear LCH Friends,
During the last month or so, LCH has implemented community programs of which we could only dream of during the last 24 months of the pandemic. I am fond of saying that LCH is its people. In just two years, necessity and technology have converged and upended our assumptions about the nature of community. LCH’s people took on the challenge to experiment and evolve and we are back out in the community once again making a difference in the lives of others.
Be well,
Chief Executive Officer
(610) 444-7550 x295
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Nilsa Helps Her Son Improve Language Skills |
During an eighteen-month well child visit at LCH pediatrics, Nilsa learned that her son, Edson, had a speech delay. With resources, encouragement, and brand new books from Dr. Brenn, Edson's pediatrician, he has caught back up to his developmental language milestones. Great job, Nilsa and Edson! |
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Escalera STEM and Reality Check Events |
Students in our Escalera program had a blast demonstrating family friendly science experiments and learning about different career paths during our third annual STEM night at Avon Grove High School. New this year, the students also participated in Reality Check Night, where they had to manage a budget and make financial decisions based on a hypothetical career path. Learn more about Escalera at LCH. |
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Mental Health Awareness Fundraiser |
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, our very own Community Engagement Manager, Amanda Blevins, will be instructing a CycleGives ride at CycleBar West Chester to help raise awareness and support for behavioral health services at LCH! Space is limited, so sign up today!
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A Visit from Representative Houlahan |
U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan toured our Kennett Square location this month, sharing positive messages with our team about the importance of community health centers like LCH. Read recent press release on the visit.
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Mental Health Mythbusters |
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In our recent blog, our behavioral health team shares some common myths about mental health. Many people experience acute or chronic stress, depression, anxiety or other mental illnesses. This month is an opportunity to break the stigma and talk about mental health with our loved ones. |
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Talking with Children about Domestic Violence |
Talking about domestic violence with your child can be a difficult conversation, but it is an important one. Teach them early. Listen and learn. Join LCH and DVCCC as we read, "Say Something" by Peggy Moss. LCH Pediatrician Paula D. Brenn, MD, FAAP, and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Atley Aaron, CRNP, MSN, CPN, join in on the conversation after the story. |
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Clara Vazquez from DVCCC and Daphne Alos from LCH read in English. |
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Waleska Campos-Figueroa
from LCH and Maria Diodonet
from DVCCC read in Spanish.
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Meet Dr. Chioma, LCH Dentist |
Meet Chioma Onyeri, DMD, General Dentist at LCH. When we asked Dr. Chioma why she decided to become a dentist, she said, "I decided to become a dentist because I always loved a beautiful smile, which starts with a healthy mouth. And a healthy mouth results in healthy body." |
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National Nurse Week is May 6th to May 12th this year. Our nurses are at the core of our care at LCH. We are so proud to have such compassionate nurses on our team! Shout-out to Jenny Arroyo, Maria Ortiz Jeinny Garcia, Elle Thompson, Maria Conners, Jackie Jimenez-Schiff, and Krystel Robinson. |
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Earlier this month, we celebrated National Interpreters Day on May 4th. Thank you, Nefta Erroa and Jocelyn Martinez Ayala, for all of the work you do to connect, advocate, and educate our patients. Through interpreters, bilingual staff, and technology, all of our services are available in the language that is the most comfortable for our patients. |
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Teacher Appreciation Week |
Teacher Appreciation Week was May 2nd through May 6th. A shout-out to Mele López Espinosa and Lorena Baeza-Lara for the amazing work that they do as Escalera teachers, and to Karen Barreto-Cruz for her dedication to our evening GED program that is taught in Spanish. |
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Connecting in the Community |
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Mobile Home Property Tax Reassessment Program |
Have questions? Learn about the Mobile Home Tax Reassessment program from Caseworkers Clark Davis and Noe Fonseca by watching the video below. In-person outreach sessions are happening at St. Rocco's church on Monday, May 16th, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, June 4th, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For those that live closer to Oxford, the Oxford Library is hosting two Tuesday sessions: June 14th and July 19th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
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Visit our patient resources page for information and links to important community resources like food assistance and social services. Together, we are building a stronger, healthier, happier community for all.
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Our Mission: We change lives by serving southern Chester County as the leading provider of integrated health and community services.
Our Vision: A vibrant, equitable, inclusive, prosperous, and healthy community for all.
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