CHDC Welcomes a New Provider
We are so excited to welcome our new provider, Neliza Lao, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, FNP-C, CWOCN. She is a board-certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, and Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse. Ms. Lao earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines and her MSN-FNP from Chamberlain University in Chicago, IL. Ms. Lao’s education includes WOC Nursing Education Program at La Salle University and WOC Nursing Clinical rotation at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital – both in Philadelphia, PA. Additionally, Ms. Lao is a member of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society (Greater Lehigh Valley WOC Nurses), American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and American Nurses Association.
Primary care appointments for ages 18 and older are available with Neliza Lao, CRNP. To schedule an appointment, please call 610-326-9460 or visit our website. New patients are welcome for all CHDC services. Click here to read our press releases to learn more, and a member of our friendly staff will assist you.
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All Staff Picnic
Have you ever wondered what a CHDC All Staff Picnic looks like? Come take a look! We always look forward to this fun filled event every year. There was dancing, games, food, treats, raffles, crafts, and everyone’s favorite… the cornhole tournament. Watch the All Staff Picnic video to see us in action.
One of the best parts about working at CHDC are the monthly trainings and the biannual All Staff Celebrations. Staff members are recognized for their contribution and time commitment to our health centers. Join our team! It’s such a rewarding place to work.
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Pottstown Play Streets
CHDC attended its first Pottstown Play Streets event on Thursday, June 22nd at Pottstown Middle School! We had so much fun connecting with community members, sharing information about CHDC, and participating in some wholesome play. The Play Streets program temporarily closes streets to traffic in Pottstown neighborhoods and provides play equipment for children and offers educational information for parents about different community organizations. We look forward to visiting different neighborhoods with the Play Streets series throughout the summer. Stop by on July 13th at Barth Elementary School or July 27th at Chestnut Street Park and be sure to visit the CHDC table!
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Pottstown NAACP Juneteenth
On Saturday, June 17, the Pottstown NAACP hosted a Juneteenth celebration at the Ricketts Center. Juneteenth is a day to celebrate and honor Black culture and history, to reflect on and recognize historic events of the past, and hope for a better future.
The event was a community day filled with live music, vendors from local businesses, arts, children's activities, a vistit from our State Senator, Tracy Pennycuick, and finished with a delicious BBQ for all.
We were thrilled to be included in this annual celebration! To watch our video, click here.
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Eat Fresh Cooking Classes
Have you had a chance to check out our weekly EatFresh cooking classes? CHDC partners with the Chester County Food bank to bring this impactful and vibrant program to our Coventry Mall office! This six-week series of cooking classes offered in English and Spanish provide participants with recipes, cooking tips, and a 20 pound box of produce at the end of each class! Participants are encouraged to try out their cooking skills at home and emphasize whole foods in their cooking. Catch a glimpse of the class here.
Registration is still open! CHDC Patients, call 610-326-9460 ext. 158 (Lauren) or 610-326-9460 ext. 584 (Melanie) to register. Questions? Email emendez@chestercountyfoodbank.org or call 610-873-6000 ext. 132 (hablo español). Visit the News & Events page of our website for upcoming EatFresh cooking class dates throughout July.
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Diabetes and You!
Thank you to our patients who joined the CHDC and PMSI Diabetes and You! classes held in both March and June right here at our Coventry Mall location! These classes met once per week and covered the changes that diabetes can have on the body and how to use diet, medications, and exercise to manage it effectively. Not only is the class jam packed with useful information, but it is shared in a relaxed no-judgement fashion. Plus, there is the added benefit of learning what has worked for the other participants. One lucky winner from our June class won a free air fryer to bring home and cook up some healthy recipes! Stay tuned to our News & Events page for another class coming this fall.
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Take Action for 340B
Advocacy Alert! You can help.
Each day, patients across the country go without vital medications because of the high cost of prescription drugs. The federal #340B program enables health centers to provide patients with the most effective medication at affordable prices.
Unfortunately, since 2020, drug manufacturers have restricted access to vital drugs that treat:
- Respiratory Conditions
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Mental Health
- HIV
- And more conditions
The #340B program allows health centers, like CHDC, to provide eligible patients with access to medications at affordable prices. The #340B savings are reinvested to increase access to high quality care for patients in our communities.
Community health centers like ours across the country are depending on #Congress to provide clarity and stop manufacturers' attacks on the #340B program.
How can you help?
Contact your Members of Congress today to ask them to support keeping medicine affordable through 340B Together, we can ensure that Congress and the public understand how important the 340B program is to the viability of health centers!
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PA Donor Day
Organ and tissue donation is a critical public health issue in the state of Pennsylvania, with more than 7,000 patients in need of a life-saving organ transplant. On Aug. 1, we’re partnering with Donate Life Pennsylvania to educate and register donors. Learn how you can get involved.
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Welcome to Kindergarten
It's time to register for Kindergarten at Pottsgrove Elementary for the 2023-24 school year!
This is a great time to schedule an appointment at CHDC to make sure your child is prepared for the upcoming school year.
Check these items off of your To Do List:
- Be up to date on immunizations
- Ask their care provider to fill out medical action plans (asthma action plan, seizure or diabetes care plans)
- Complete any health screenings
Register Online: https://bit.ly/PGSDKREG
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3D Screening Mammograms
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 the Pottstown Coventry Mall:
July ---- No Mammo event being held.
August 10, 2023
September 19, 2023
October 26, 2023
November 17, 2023
December 15, 2023
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You're Invited! FREE Community Health Fair at CHDC
Mark your calendars for Friday, August 11th! We're celebrating National Health Center Week with our annual Community Health Fair at our Coventry Mall office. We will be offering health screenings, information, giveaways, raffles, activities for kids, refreshments, and more!
We are still seeking local community organizations to participate in our Health Fair! This is a great opportunity to share information about your programs and services while connecting with our patients and community in a really fun setting. If you represent a community organization interested in attending our Community Health Fair, please send an email to kgroff@ch-dc.org by Friday, July 14th.
We will be celebrating Community Health Centers throughout the week of August 6-12 and sponsorship opportunities are still available!
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Health Awareness in July
Throughout the month of July, we are highlighting:
- UV Safety Month
- World Hepatitis Day
These awareness months encourage us to take the time to learn more about various health causes.
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UV Safety Month
Did you know the sun emits UV-A and UV-B rays which can damage your eyes and skin? Unprotected sun exposure can cause vision problems and damage to your eyes, cause premature aging of the skin, or skin cancer. You can protect yourself by staying in the shade, covering up, or using the right amount of SPF 30 sunscreen.
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World Hepatitis Day
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, most commonly caused by a viral infection. Every year, more than a million lives are lost to hepatitis. The World Hepatis Day campaign declares, "We’re not waiting for change – we’re fighting to make it happen." They emphasize the importance of testing and treatment, because hep can't wait.
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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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Free Transportation Services |
We've added a new stop in Birdsboro!
Community Health & Dental Care continually strives to provide the highest quality care for our patients.
At times, patients are unable to keep their
scheduled appointments due to unforeseen
transportation barriers.
Patients can schedule free shuttle service to and from any of our health center locations.
To view a full list of shuttle stops and program requirements, please CLICK HERE.
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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!
Maria Govea
Dental Assistant
Neliza Lao
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Shanell Massenburg
Patient Pre-Registration Representative
Michael Romano
Insurance Verification Patient Services
Melodie Velez
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. For more information about this position, visit this link.
We are actively hiring for multiple positions within our health center! Visit our website for a list of open positions: https://ch-dc.org/jobs/
We even made a video to show you what it's like to work for us!
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Digital Health Navigator
We are hiring for a Digital Health Navigator. This is an excellent opportunity in the health care industry which offers outstanding benefits such as a salary, a $6,495 education award, loan forbearance, childcare reimbursements, counseling services, trainings, and a public health certificate.
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