Good News Recap: June 2021
Mission Moments
LCH Administers 10,000+ COVID-19 Vaccines
Earlier this month, LCH administered its 10,000th COVID-19 vaccine during a Pfizer vaccination clinic in our West Grove location. Clinical Systems Manager Jeinny Garcia, LPN, who administered the 10,000th vaccine, received a certificate, as well as Alexis Mora, the patient who received it, to celebrate the milestone. LCH is winding down is community vaccine clinics. Moderna vaccine appointments and walk-ins are available on Friday July 2nd, 9th, and 16th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. All are welcome!
LCH's First Escalera Cohort with UnidosUS Graduates from Avon Grove High School
Congratulations to all of the students in our first Escalera cohort who recently graduated from Avon Grove High School! In collaboration with UnidosUS, Escalera is a free after school program that focuses on college preparation, exploration of career and educational paths, and support throughout the college application process. Program enrollment is open for the upcoming school year. Contact Norma to learn more.
LCH Q and A & Healthy Tips
Chats Between Friends: Setting Healthy Boundaries
Daphne from LCH and Alyssa from DVCCC talk about how to set healthy boundaries in English.
Marisol from LCH and Clara from DVCCC talk about how to set healthy boundaries in Spanish.
Early Language Development
Watch this video and learn more about your child's language development along with some healthy tips during these stages (0-12 months, 18 months, and 4-6 years) with members of the LCH Pediatrics team in English and in Spanish: Pediatrician Paula D. Brenn, MD, FAAP, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Atley Aaron, CRNP, MSN, CPN, and Medical Interpreter Nefta Erroa.
Good News
Why I got the COVID-19 Vaccine
Listen to Ronan, Gonzalo, Beverly, Karen, Marcella, and other LCH staff and members of the community on why they got the COVID-19 vaccine. Together, we can share the impact that the vaccine is having on our community. Whether it's helping us and our loved ones return to normal life, feeling confident being together, or getting back to work without putting ourselves or anybody else at risk, each vaccine given is a step toward controlling the pandemic. Visit our COVID-19 resource page for more resources and information on our final community vaccine clinics during the month of July. Have a group interested in the COVID-19 vaccine? Contact Amanda to learn more about our on-site clinics and wellness checks.
Have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine? Melissa Gramajo, CRNP, and Colleen Lewis, RN, respond to questions and answers from the community in Spanish on Facebook Live.
Have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine? Mara Ortiz, LPN, and Marcella Hill, DNP, RN, CRNP, FNP-C, respond to questions and answers from the community in English on Facebook Live.
Visit the Esperanza Hope For All campaign with UnidosUS and the We Can Do This campaign with the CDC for more great resources on COVID-19 vaccines in English and in Spanish. The time is now!
Continue to follow the Chester County Health Department's Facebook page and website for continued guidance and best practices to keep our community safe and healthy.
Connecting in the Community
Mobile Home Tax Reassessment Program
Mobile home owners can lower their property taxes! Learn more how the United Way of Chester County can help. Download the flyer in English or Spanish. Our Social Assistance Team is here to help connect community members to the program. LCH will be hosting a Q and A session about the program in Spanish on Tuesday, July 6th, at 2:15 p.m. on Facebook Live. In addition to this virtual event, staff will be available to talk with the community about the program in person at the Avon Grove Library on July 7th from 4:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m. or July 8th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the Oxford Library on July 13th and 15th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The program is in partnership with United Way of Chester County, Legal Aid of SEPA, LCH, and local food pantries.
Summer Reading with LCH and Local Libraries
This summer, LCH will be partnering with the Avon Grove Library, Oxford Library, and Kennett Library for children's a story time in English and in Spanish. This month, we read "Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun" by Maria Dismondy with Kati from the Avon Grove Library and Nefta from the Pediatrics team at LCH. There are great stories just waiting to be read at our local libraries.
Pennie Health Insurance Extension
Pennie health insurance coverage has extended the COVID-19 Relief Enrollment to August 15th, 2021, plus additional savings for people who qualify. Our Social Assistance Team has trained navigators to help answer questions and to help with enrollment. Call (610) 444-7550 option 8 to schedule an appointment. There is no cost, and all in the community are welcome! Support is available at our three locations: Kennett Square, West Grove, and Oxford.
Did you know that LCH has workforce development? We work with individuals to understand their personal and professional goals, and connect with the resources needed to achieve these goals. This service is available for all members in the community. Contact Clark to learn more.
Our legal team is here to help the community. We have a number of upcoming legal immigration clinics that can help members with issues concerning ICE/Homeland Security, Political Asylum, DACA, Unaccompanied Minors, U-Visas, Special Cases, and more. Download our legal services flyer.
SCCON (Southern Chester County Opportunity Network) has a great list of current resources for the community. Follow SCCON on Facebook for updates.
Meet the Team
At LCH, we celebrate our Community Engagement Team at the end of June. A shout-out to LeeAnn, Amanda, Norma, Clark, and Laura for their energy and commitment to connecting with the community.
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