January 2024

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New Year, New Look!

2024 brings a New Year for all and a fresh new look for Community Health & Dental Care - as CHDC! We want our community to know CHDC is about Your Health. Our Community. Join us, and our mascot Dash, in celebrating our fresh new look but staying true to our mission offering all people access to quality, affordable healthcare right here in your community.

Help is Always Available

While the holidays can bring joy and happiness, people can struggle with overwhelming and difficult emotions year-round. The 988 Lifeline provides one-on-one support from skilled, compassionate counselors 24/7/365.

No judgement. Just help.


If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.


Learn more about the 988 Lifeline by clicking the button below.

988 Lifeline

Upcoming Events

Diabetes and You! Classes at CHDC

Tuesdays in January (1/09, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30)

9:30AM - 10:30AM

CHDC Office at the Coventry Mall


You're invited to attend a four-week diabetes education program right here at CHDC! Session topics include:


  • What is Diabetes?
  • Yes, You Can Eat with Diabetes!
  • Understand Medications and Monitoring
  • Fun with Movement!


For registration or questions, call Amanda at 484-224-9655.

CHDC Attending - Health and Wellness Fair

Friday, January 19th

6:30PM - 8:30PM

Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School


CHDC is participating in the Health and Wellness Fair at the Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School. Come visit the CHDC table to learn more about our services and meet our friendly staff members. This event is open to all members of the Pottsgrove Community!

For more information about CHDC News and Events, click the button below:

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Pennie - Health Coverage Made Simple

Open Enrollment Ends January 15th


Pennie has high-quality health plans at the lowest costs with "Open Enrollment" running yearly from November 1st to January 15th. It is the only place that provides financial savings to help lower your monthly premium and possibly out-of-pocket costs. Apply for 2024 health insurance coverage now!


For more information about Open Enrollment, call the Pennie Contact Center at 1-844-844-8040 or visit the Pennie website by clicking the button below.

Pennie Health Coverage Information

Important Health News

Health Awareness Month's in January


  • Glaucoma Awareness Month
  • Cervical Health Awareness Month
  • National Blood Donor Month


These awareness events encourage us to take the time to learn more about various health causes.

Glaucoma Awareness Month


Did you know that glaucoma usually has no symptoms in the early stages, but once symptoms show up the damage is already done. Are you at risk? CHDC Optometrist, Dr. Gwinn offers expert insights:

Schedule a vision appointment by calling 610-326-9460. To learn more about Glaucoma please visit the Glaucoma Research Foundation by clicking the button below.

Glaucoma Research Foundation

Cervical Health Awareness Month


Did you know that cervical cancer grows and spreads slowly often without symptoms. The main cause of cervical cancer is due to HPV. Anyone with a cervix is at risk! What can you do to prevent it? CHDC Physician Assistant, Kirstin Tarquini shares some tips:  

Regular screenings and the HPV vaccine can help prevent this disease. Interested in getting your screening at CHDC? Learn more about our OB/GYN services by clicking the button below.

CHDC Women's Health Services

National Blood Donor Month


Did you know that the month of January is a period of blood shortages? During the winter season many people stop donating blood due to the chilly weather and it being cold/flu season. However, donating blood is very important especially during this time.


Reasons to donate blood:

  • One donation can help two or more patients in need.
  • Every 2 seconds, someone in the United States needs blood.
  • People in car accidents, undergoing cancer treatment, and battling blood diseases are in urgent need of blood.


Blood drives supply 50% of all blood donations in the United States. Make a difference and donate! Find a blood drive near you by clicking the button below.

Find a Blood Drive

COVID-19 Updates / N95 Mask Distribution

CHDC is pleased to offer the 2023-2024 Moderna Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine at our Coventry Mall and Barto locations. The CDC recommends receiving 1 dose of the current updated vaccine. CHDC offers these vaccines for both patients and community members 6 months of age and older. Vaccination cards are no longer needed. To schedule an appointment, please email covidreg@ch-dc.org or call 484-941-9991.


FREE N95 Masks are available, by request, to patients and community members at all CHDC locations. Patients will be able to request and pick up masks 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.

COVID-19 Information at CHDC

Our Services

New Vision Appointments Now Available


Check "eye exams" off your to-do list! In addition to our convenient weekly hours, we now have appointments available on the first Saturday of each month. Our next Saturday vision appointment availability will be on January 6th, 2024.


Schedule Vision appointments for the whole family by calling 610-326-9460. To learn more about Vision and other CHDC services, visit ch-dc.org/our-services/vision-services/.

Locations and Services

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, located behind Boscov's)
  • 800 Heritage Drive, Pottstown
  • 700 Heritage Drive, Pottstown
  • 1315 Route 100 North, Barto

We're Hiring

Join Our Team!


We're hiring & want you to join our team! We are interviewing for the following positions: Pediatrician, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Dental Hygienist, and more.

Visit ch-dc.org/careers to see all open positions and apply.

Apply Now

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