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Healthcare for the Homeless Day: Monday, August 7th
Leading up to National Health Center Week, our staff brought in donations for our Street Medicine Donation Drive! We collected items to benefit the Street Medicine Program, which works to provide primary and urgent care to those experiencing homelessness in Pottstown Borough wherever they reside- whether that be a tent in the woods, a homeless shelter, or on the street.
This was one of our most successful donation drives yet! Thanks to the generosity of our staff, the Street Medicine Program will continue to be able to provide healthcare and hygiene products to those experiencing homelessness in Pottstown.
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Agricultural Worker Health Day: Tuesday, August 8th
This year we put a unique spin on Agricultural Worker Health Day! Volunteers from CHDC visited Mosaic Community Land Trust at their Chestnut St. community garden to help with some weeding and cleaning. Thank you to Andrew Reid, Executive Director at Mosaic, who taught us all about the community garden and guided us in cleaning it up! We had a really great morning getting out and making our neighborhood more beautiful.
Mosaic's Community Gardens provide space to local residents to rent a garden plot and grow their own produce. These gardens become a space for the community to gather, spend time outdoors, and learn about produce from a variety of cultures. If you want to learn more about Mosaic Community Land Trust and their gardens, housing, and more, visit mosaicclt.org.
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Staff & Patient Appreciation Day: Wednesday, August 9th
Today and every day, we are grateful for our patients who choose Community Health & Dental Care as their healthcare home. So often, we are inspired by the people who walk through our doors, and feel lucky to be a trusted healthcare provider to our community. We are here to help patients achieve health in all areas of life, which is why we offer medical, dental, vision, physical therapy, behavioral health, and more! Our patients are at the heart of everything we do - thank you for choosing CHDC ❤️ Click below to enjoy our 2023 Patient Appreciation Video!
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We celebrated our CHDC staff on Wednesday with some fun "Dash" cupcakes during our monthly All-Staff Meeting! Throughout the week, our staff had the opportunity to enter the raffle for our "Health & Wellness" themed raffle basket. Our community is happier and healthier because of the many ways staff go above and beyond to provide the best possible care. Whether they've just joined the CHDC family or have given many years of service, we value our staff's commitment to us and the patients we serve. | |
Children's Health Day: Friday, August 11th
We wrapped up our National Health Center Week celebrations with a Community Health Fair at our Coventry Mall location on Friday! Hundreds of patients, community members, and some of our own CHDC family members joined us for an awesome afternoon. We had so much fun connecting with our community and celebrating National Health Center Week. We had:
- 100+ backpacks handed out
- 30 community organizations attending
- 5 CHDC services tables
- 1 fun-filled afternoon!
Special thank you to Kim Hudson from CBS3 Philadelphia for joining us and highlighting such a special week for Community Health Centers. Check out the video below to see CHDC (and some familiar faces) on the news!
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Thank you to all of our staff, patients, community partners, and sponsors who helped make this year's National Health Center Week our best one yet! We can't wait to celebrate again next year. | |
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CHDC Patient Education Series: The Importance of Colorectal Cancer Screenings
4 Dates to Choose From! (9/18, 10/16, 11/20, 12/18)
2:30PM - 3:15PM
CHDC Office at the Coventry Mall
Join us! Learn how early detection can prevent serious diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer and ways to reduce risk factors. Attendees receive:
- Educational Resources
- FREE Blood Pressure and Mental Health Screenings Available
- FREE Giveaways
- Light Snacks Provided
Click the button below to register online! You don't need to be a patient to attend this event. Registration is requested.
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CHDC Patient Education Series: The Importance of Breast Cancer Screenings
4 Dates to Choose From! (9/18, 10/16, 11/20, 12/18)
3:30PM - 4:15PM
CHDC Office at the Coventry Mall
Join us! Learn how early detection can prevent serious diagnosis of Breast Cancer and ways to reduce risk factors. Attendees receive:
- Educational Resources
- FREE Blood Pressure and Mental Health Screenings Available
- FREE Giveaways
- Light Snacks Provided
Click the button below to register online! You don't need to be a patient to attend this event. Registration is requested.
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CHDC and PMSI "Diabetes and You!" Program
Tuesdays in September and October (9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3)
9:30AM - 10:30AM
CHDC Office at the Coventry Mall
You are invited to attend the four-week Diabetes and You! program here at CHDC. Session topics include:
- What is Diabetes?
- Yes, You Can Eat with Diabetes!
- Understanding Medications and Monitoring
- Fun With Movement!
Join us for this diabetes education and support program! For registration or questions, please call Amanda at 484-318-6562.
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Community Health Fair
Saturday, September 16th
11:00AM - 2:00PM
Montgomery County Community College South Hall
Join CHDC and the rest of the TriCounty Health Council for a FREE health fair, open to all members of the community! We will provide:
- Health Screenings
- Blood Pressure Checks
- Free Giveaways
- Activities for Kids
- Hands-Only CPR
- Food Trucks: Deezy's Famous Cheesesteaks Food Truck and Food From the Soul
We can't wait to see you there!
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3D Screening Mammograms from Tower Health and CHDC
Community Health & Dental Care and Tower Health have partnered to bring 3D Screening Mammograms to our Coventry Mall Pottstown, PA location. If you are due for your screening mammogram and would like to schedule an appointment, please call Tower Health registration at 484-628-8611. Please tell them you would like the CHDC Pottstown location.
Dates for CHDC Coventry Mall location:
September 19, 2023
October 26, 2023
November 17, 2023
December 15, 2023
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Health Awareness in September
Throughout the month of September, we are highlighting:
- National Childhood Obesity Month
- National Cholesterol Education Month
- Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
- National Infant Mortality Awareness Month
These awareness months encourage us to take the time to learn more about various health causes.
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National Childhood Obesity Month
September is Childhood Obesity Month! Did you know that 19.7% of youths between 2-19 years old are considered obese? That is 1 in every 5 children - approximately 14.7 million American children. Here at CHDC, our pediatric providers will work with you to support your child's wellness throughout the school year.
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National Cholesterol Education Month
Throughout September, we will be sharing some myths, facts, and educational materials about cholesterol for Cholesterol Education Month. Test your knowledge with our Cholesterol Myths Vs. Facts Quiz! Pick whether the 4 statements are Myths or Facts, and then check to see if you were right by clicking https://ow.ly/pgTI50PG6CJ
Schedule your yearly appointment with a family medical provider here at CHDC to talk about your cholesterol or any other concerns you may have. To become a new patient today, give us a call at 610-326-9460.
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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
During the month of September, we recognize Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! It's estimated that over 15,000 children will be diagnosed with cancer this year, which is still the leading cause of death among children.
The American Childhood Cancer Organization has a great toolkit of resources to learn more about childhood cancer, whether you or someone you know has recently been diagnosed or if you want to learn more. Visit: acco.org/we-can-help/ for more information.
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National Infant Mortality Awareness Month
This National Infant Mortality Awareness Month, we want to support soon-to-be and new parents in keeping their infants safe and sound. It is important that expecting parents receive proper prenatal care to reduce the risk of infant mortality.
Here at CHDC, our Obstetrics providers work with you to make sure your child has the best start possible. To schedule an appointment with our OB/GYN team here at CHDC, give us a call at 610-326-9460.
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COVID-19 Updates / N95 Masks | |
Covid 19 vaccines saves lives! CHDC is proud to offer vaccines to ages 6 and up. To schedule a vaccine appointment or for mask and test kit information, visit CHDC vaccine.com page. | |
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Integrated Appointments
Your time is valuable. We're here to help. Did you know you can schedule multiple appointments in one day? We created a fun Dash chart to show you which appointments you can schedule during the same trip to our office.
This way you can save time and get the health check ups from multiple departments. We offer a diversity of services. This is a great way to meet with multiple providers.
To schedule an appointment for an exam or a vaccination or to become a new patient of Community Health and Dental Care, call 610-326-9460 or visit our website for more information.
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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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Now Offering: Vision Appointments on Select Saturdays
Check "eye exams" off your to-do list this weekend! We have appointments available this Saturday, September 9th, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Schedule Vision appointments for the whole family by calling 610-326-9460. To learn more about Vision and other services at CHDC, visit ch-dc.org/our-services/vision-services/.
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Welcome to the CHDC Family! | |
Please join us in welcoming our newest medical providers and staff who have recently joined our CHDC family over the last month!
Lester Schadler
Patient Transport & Maintenance
Haiyi Xian
Dental Assistant
Eve Domish
Quality Optimization RN
Niya Grenevich
Behavioral Health Consultant
Bridgette Mundo
Certified Medical Assistant
Wydia Bronson
Patient Services Representative
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Join Our Team!
CHDC offers a stable employment opportunity with a growing company, and competitive base compensation along with health, dental, and pet insurance, paid time off, 401-K with company match,11 paid holidays, company paid life insurance, employee discounts and much more.
We are actively hiring for multiple positions within our health center! Visit our website for a list of open positions: ch-dc.org/careers/
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