Good News Recap: February 2020
Affordable Family Planning at LCH
As a recipient of Title X funding , we can provide community members reproductive health education, family planning options, pregnancy testing, and STD screenings at little or no cost. Insurance is not required, and same day/next day appointments are available. Help us get the word out by sharing this video . Learn more about our Women's Health Center.
Mission Moments
Everything Has a Solution: Carina
Seven years ago, Carina and her partner moved to southern Chester County. A few months later, a neighbor told them there was a place to help them with their medical and social needs. At that point the couple decided to go to LCH. Two years after her first visit, Carina gave birth to her first child....
A New Perspective: Cesar
Cesar first came to LCH for a brief period of time for medical care when he was not feeling well. Fifteen years later, Cesar reconnected with LCH during a scheduled wellness check and met with Dr. Cardasis, an LCH Primary Care Physician. He was grateful for the opportunity to complete a free health screening, and to learn about all...
Good News
STEM Night with ESCALERA
LCH's ESCALERA students and their families enjoyed an evening of fun STEM activities and a career panel session at Avon Grove High School. Read more about this great new program at LCH that is building tomorrow's leaders in Southern Chester County thanks to the national program model with UnidosUS .
Census 2020: Spread the Word
LCH is excited to share the importance of every community member filling out the census. For timelines and what to expect, read our bilingual intro flyer and watch a great Census overview video from the Chester County Planning Commission. Connect with us on social media with these hashtags: #EverybodyCountsLCH #TodosContamosLCH
Podcast: Healthcare for Immigrants
LCH is featured in a recent podcast by the Pennsylvania Action Coalition. Listen and learn about our service model and programs in place to provide the highest quality, most accessible, person-centered care to all, such as on-site health screenings, integrated behavioral health and social services, and Centering Pregnancy.
Meet the Team
Cristina Gonzalez
Clinical Administrative Manager
Cristina has been working with LCH for more than eleven years. She has been a part of the many changes we have made to provide more integrated health and social services for all. Cristina is originally from Guanajuato, Mexico. She learned about LCH in 1997, when she arrived in the United States... read more .
Catherine Domanska Elliott, WHNP-BC
Women's Health Medical Director
Catherine has been a part of the LCH team for over five years. Learn more why Catherine chose her career path in nursing in a recent Chester County Leadership feature in VISTA today.
Welcome New Staff
Welcome to LCH, Eliana, Evelyn, and Christa! Evelyn and Eliana will be joining the team as a Medical Assistants, and Christa as our Staff Accountant. Be a part our dynamic team that helps to change lives! View current openings.
Did You Know...
Children's Dental Health Month
February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Don't forget: Flouride prevents cavities! Flouride is found in most tap water and mouthwash. Watch this video to learn important oral hygiene tips from the LCH Dental Team and Dennis the Dinosaur.
Community Corner
From our CEO
I look forward to continuing to get to know southern Chester County and all of the amazing people who work diligently to make this community a healthy, safe place to live!

I welcome community announcements to our Good News Recap so LCH can help continue to connect our members with important resources and services. Please contact Laura by the 20th of the month for information to be considered for our e-newsletter.
Dr. Mariana Izraelson, Psyd., PMP
Chief Executive Officer
Lowering Taxes for Mobile Homes
United Way of Chester County, in partnership with Legal Aid of Southeastern PA, is hosting a pilot to help mobile home owners lower their property taxes. Learn more about how to request a free assessment and to start the tax appeals process.
Free Tax Return Help with VITA
Tax return support with certified IRS volunteers is available through VITA at no cost to community members. Click here for schedules and to learn more.
Save the Date: Cinco de Mayo
A fantastic event for the whole family! Save the date and your appetite for Saturday, May 2nd, 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in downtown Kennett Square with Casa Guanajuato to celebrate the rich Hispanic culture that thrives in our community.
Help Change Lives!
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.
Rate LCH on Google
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.