Good News Recap: March 2020
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Thank you so much to all of those individuals who have made donations to LCH over the last couple of weeks. Your support means the world to us right now as we strive to keep our doors open and our community healthy.
To help LCH during the COVID-19 pandemic
,
click on “Most Pressing Need” from the drop-down menu.
And thank you to all of the LCH staff who are on the front lines in our centers and behind the scenes keeping our buildings open.
Watch this video
to see some of those shining faces.
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Watching Families Grow at LCH
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The first time Hiteshkumar Patel and his wife visited to LCH in 2017, they received life-changing news. The test came back positive: they were going to have a baby! At that point, Mrs. Patel decided...
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Project CURE Supplies LCH
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A huge thank you to
Project CURE
for their donation of gloves, masks, and gowns. Thanks to their quick action and generosity, LCH is well supplied and ready for these critical health times. We are so grateful to have them as neighbors. Project CURE is making an amazing impact in our local communities, across the country, and across the world.
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LCH Doors Open for Acute Care
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At this time, we have shifted to an acute care setting, with a focus on sick patients and patients with dental emergencies and women's health related concerns. But we are still here!
Visit
our homepage to see our current list of services or
download our bilingual service update flyer.
Please don't hesitate to call us with questions or concerns. Changes are ongoing, and we are adjusting our workflow with the safety and health of our patients and staff as our priority.
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Our
Social Assistance Team
can help anyone review their options and applications for unemployment compensation via phone. Call 610.444.7550 X7.
Are you an essential business in need of a workforce? Many members in the community are currently experiencing unemployment due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Contact
Clark
to share your current openings and connect further with potential employees.
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Emergency Care at LCH Dental Center
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During the pandemic, our dental team is available to see kids, teens, and adults who are having a dental emergency. This includes new patients who are not currently part of our practice. As a community health center, it is our mission and passion to be a resource for all.
Watch a brief video
for more details on the types of services we are currently providing.
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Pediatric Construction Under Way
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Despite the different business closings, it is our mandate to open our pediatric office in West Grove as soon as possible in order to spread out our patient population and minimize risk. We are hopeful to have our doors open by the end of April. Acute visits for
pediatrics
and well child visits for ages two and under are currently taking place in our Kennett Square location.
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LCH has seen a lot of positive engagement with two of our outreach initiatives: the
2020 Census
and
Absentee Ballots.
Even though community members are at home, many have access to online resources to fill out their forms. Keep spreading the word! Download our
bilingual census flyer
and connect with us on social media: #EverybodyCountsLCH #TodosContamosLCH
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Eliana Jarquin
Medical Assistant
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We are so proud of our direct service staff that are helping to keep our doors open by providing essential health care to the community. Meet one of these amazing people, Eliana.
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Celebrating our Health Care Champions
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March is a busy month in health care as we nationally recognize social workers, human resource professionals, registered dietitian nutritionist (RDNs), dentists, doctors, and dental assistants. Now more than ever we can see the integral impact that our team has on creating and maintaining a happy, healthy community for all!
Join
this amazing team and help change lives!
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The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages all of us to make small, healthy changes to our daily lives that will lead to long-term health and wellness. LCH's Family Fitness Program is still accepting new patients, with an anticipated first appointment at the end of April. Contact
Nefta
to learn more.
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March is
Colon Cancer Awareness Month.
Early detection can save lives. Talk with one of our providers today about the different tests available, and learn about screening options during COVID-19.
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Dear friends,
I would like to thank each and every one of our staff who is working tirelessly through this health emergency. I am incredibly proud of the LCH Team and their commitment to our community.
LCH is here for you! We are open and dedicated to providing excellent quality care to our members. Please call us if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to hearing from you.
I also encourage you to continue to stay informed about the current status of COVID-19 in our local community through the Chester County Health Department. They are on the front lines of the pandemic, and are the most trusted, most reliable source available to you and your family. Updates are posted daily on their
website
and
Facebook page
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Dr. Mariana Izraelson, Psyd., PMP
Chief Executive Officer
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Stay home.
Stay positive. Stay safe.
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Domestic Violence During COVID-19
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While practicing social distancing, home is not the safest space for everyone. The
Domestic Violence Center of Chester County
is available for everyone who needs help navigating a domestic violence situation during the pandemic. Call 1-888-711-6270. Find updated resources and tips on their
Facebook page
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Food Resources in the Community
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chool districts are working to ensure that food is available for kids. Check their social media channels and websites for updates. And local food pantries like
Kennett Area Communtiy Services
(KACS) and
Oxford Area Neighborhood Services Center
(NSC) are open but have new protocols in place. Check their websites for updates. Not sure where to start? LCH is here to help coordinate and connect you with whatever you need.
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The Southern Chester County Opportunity Network (SCCON) now has a
website.
Connect with local community resources and leaders to help create lasting, positive change for all.
Learn
about initiatives for the local response to COVID-19.
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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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Please join us across our social media channels as we work to connect and educate the community about healthy lifestyle choices and resources for all.
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Please join us across our social media channels as we work to connect and educate the community about healthy lifestyle choices and resources for all.
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Internet searches on Google are one of the biggest ways our patients find our services, and the more activity we have, the better! Click on the links to review one of our four sites and help us get the word out about LCH.
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