N95 Masks and COVID-19 Rapid Testing Kit Distribution

FREE N95 Masks and COVID-9 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.

COVID-19 Vaccines

CHDC is pleased to offer both Moderna and Pfizer Covid vaccines at our Coventry Mall location. We offer 1st, 2nd, 3rd and booster doses for patients 12 years and older. Boosters are available 5 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.

In addition, CHDC offers Pfizer Pediatric Covid-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11 during a scheduled pediatric office visit. If the child is not a CHDC patient and but is interested in receiving a Covid vaccine, we periodically hold Covid-19 vaccine clinics at our Coventry Mall location. Your child will need to be registered for a clinic at our health center and an appointment will be made at that time. Stay tuned for announcements regarding upcoming pediatric vaccine clinics.

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

Event Recap: Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Expo & Job Fair

On April 26th, CHDC attended the Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Expo & Job Fair, with a special appearance from our very own CHDC mascot, Dash! This event is a great chance to connect with local organizations, businesses, and community members. 

Dash was able to assist the team in handing out CHDC resource guides, information, N95 Masks, and COVID-19 At-Home Testing kits. This was the largest Business Expo & Job Fair ever, with 50+ exhibits and over 500 people in attendance.

The Fresh2You Food Truck is Back for 2022

Tuesdays from 2PM - 4:30PM

June 7th through November 18th

Parked outside of the CHDC Coventry Mall Office

Kicking off the warm weather season, the Chester County Food Bank’s Fresh2You Mobile Market returns to CHDC. Starting on Tuesday, June 7th, the Fresh2You one-of-a-kind fruit & veggie truck will be parked behind CHDC’s Coventry Mall location every Tuesday from 2:00 – 4:30pm. 

Fresh2You accepts all forms of payment, including cash, credit/debit, FreshRx, SNAP/EBT and WIC or Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) checks. For customers shopping with SNAP/EBT or FMNP, Fresh2You can stretch your food budget by offering matching dollars in the form of Veggie Bucks. These can be used on any future purchases of fruits and vegetables during the Fresh2You season! Click the button below for more details about the Fresh2You food truck!

 National Nurses Week 2022

This year's International Nurses Day Theme for 2022 is “Invest in nursing and respect rights to secure global health”. Our Pottstown CDHC community reflects on the hard work, passion, and dedication that nurses and caregivers across the world embody every single day. Nurses are essential. They perform some of most important daily tasks in healthcare and are often the first point of contact for most patients. National Nurses Week serves to recognize their tireless and often thankless efforts. Community Health and Dental Care believes supporting nurses by investing in their jobs, leadership, education, safety, and wellbeing is crucial not just this week, but year-round.

National Diabetes Prevention Program at CHDC

The National Diabetes Prevention Program is for people who have been diagnosed with prediabetes to work on the prevention of Type 2 Diabetes. Participants are diagnosed through a combination of lab work and a if risk factor assessment. Involvement in the program requires a commitment to taking part in a class that meets regularly at CHDC. Our Care Management team of health care professional work with the class to provide personalized education and support, with the goal of preventing Type 2 Diabetes with lifestyle and health changes.

We are so proud of the participants in the program for their dedication and willingness to commit to lifestyle changes. Stay tuned for more information about the summer session of the NDPP at CHDC coming soon!

EatFresh Cooking Class at CHDC

CHDC patients interested in learning to prepare budget-friendly, healthy meals can sign up for the Chester County Food Bank’s EatFresh Cooking Program. For each class, EatFresh program participants receive a complimentary box of fresh, local produce and take part in hands-on cooking demonstrations and group discussions, as well as learning basic nutrition with an emphasis on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and other pantry staples. EatFresh classes currently alternate between online evening Zoom sessions and twice monthly in-person classes at CHDC’s Coventry Mall location. 

Pre-registration is required to participate in the program and space is limited. Contact Karen Kruza, CHDC Dietitian for more information.

Health Awareness Events in May

Throughout the month of May, we are highlighting:

• Healthy Vison Month
• National High Blood Pressure Education Month
• Skin Cancer Awareness Month
• Asthma and Allergy 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!

Going to the doctor, going to the dentist—all part of taking care of your health. But going to the eye doctor? Also important! Eye exams at every age and life stage can help keep your vision strong.

Many people think their eyesight is just fine, but then they get that first pair of glasses or contact lenses and the world comes into clearer view—everything from fine print to street signs.

Improving your eyesight is important—about 11 million Americans over age 12 need vision correction—but it’s just one of the reasons to get your eyes examined. Regular eye exams are also an important part of finding eye diseases early and preserving your vision.

Choose healthy meal and snack options to help you avoid high blood pressure and its complications. Be sure to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Talk with your health care team about eating a variety of foods rich in potassium, fiber, and protein and lower in salt (sodium) and saturated fat. For many people, making these healthy changes can help keep blood pressure low and protect against heart disease and stroke.

Starting on June 7 from 2 PM to 4:30 PM, the Chester County Food Bank with have their Fresh2You Mobile Market Food Truck with healthy fruits and vegetables parked at the Coventry Mall CHDC location every week. 

As a part of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, we want to help prevent the early signs of aging and skin cancer. Be sure to protect these often overlooked parts from UVA and UVB damage:

The Forgotten Five

1. Neck- While the front of your neck is protected, the back is out of site and vulnerable to the sun's ray's. 

2. Scalp- Exposed skin, including the crown need to be protected from sun damage. 

3. Ears- An SPF Coating keeps skin cancer at bay.

4. Hands- SPF Helps prevent early signs of aging.

5. Lips= Lip Skin is thin. Use a lip balm with sunscreen in it. 

Have you ever wondered who gets asthma? Asthma tends to run in families, which means that you are more likely to develop asthma if someone in your family already has it. Children with eczema or food allergy are more likely than other children to develop asthma.

Allergy to pollen, house dust mites or pets also increases your chance of developing asthma. Exposure to tobacco smoke, air pollution or other inhaled irritants can also cause asthma symptoms in those with an underlying tendency to asthma.

Around 25 million US residents suffer from asthma, a respiratory disease that has no cure, but is manageable and controllable. Each year, 1.6 million asthma patients visit hospitals in the emergency department, leading to over 170,000 hospital stays. 

About 32 million Americans have food allergies and 24 million either have Allergic rhinitis or nasal allergies. The most prevalent food allergies include peanut, milk, shellfish, and tree nut, and childhood food allergy often turns into a life-threatening chronic condition. 

The impact on these figures is even greater considering the caregivers and the communities besides the people who report the diseases. 

The National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month is dedicated to bringing greater attention to asthma and allergies. It aims to educate people about their causes, help them recognize their symptoms, and get diagnosed, and timely treated to ensure a healthy lifestyle. 

Michael Kane

Patient Transporter

Michelle Bauer

HR Administrator

Cesar Avila

Physical Therapist

Bernice Moser

RN Vaccine Coordinator

Alyshia Swinehart

Patient Services Representative