School officials to learn about accessible community health resources

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania – June 10^th, 2025 – LCH Health and Community Services (LCH) welcomed the Avon Grove School District Administrators to the West Grove Health Center for an interactive day of volunteering and creating resources for women and children in southern Chester County. The volunteer project was facilitated in partnership with the office of PA Representative Christina Sappey (158^th District/Chester County) who helped gather donations in support of the effort.

The LCH West Grove campus is centrally located in the Avon Grove School District and is easily accessible to the families of the nearly 5,000 students who attend one of the four schools. The West Grove Health Center is in the Jenners Village Professional Building just off Route 796. In this location, LCH offers primary care, pediatric care, dental services, women’s health, behavioral health services, and social assistance.

“By partnering directly with the schools of many of our patient families, we can create stronger community resources,” said Ronan W. Gannon, CEO of LCH Health and Community Services.

During the visit, school administrators split their time between volunteering and touring the health center. The school officials assembled diaper bags for patients of the West Grove Women’s Health Center and for prospective pediatric patients and period care kits. On their tour, administrators learned more about how to refer student families to the dental, pediatric, primary care, women’s health, social assistance, and behavioral health services offered at the location.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with LCH in support of the families we serve,” noted Dr. Scott DeShong, Superintendent of Avon Grove School District. “By working together, we can help remove barriers to care and strengthen the support that allows students to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.”

Supplies for the diaper bags and kits were gathered and donated by the office of PA Representative Christina Sappey. Representative Sappey’s district includes the Avon Grove School District, as well as several townships and boroughs served by one or more locations of LCH. A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since 2019, Representative Sappey actively engages with LCH to support local families and improve access to health care.

“I am very grateful for the local community and Avon Grove School District’s support of our Expectant Families Supply Drive. Their generous donations and giving of their time mean baby care and menstrual hygiene products will be available to women. These are essential personal care items, and unfortunately, they are very high-priced items, so women frequently go without. The items collected in this drive mean young women won’t miss school because they have their period, and new moms and babies get a healthy start.” shared Rep. Sappey.

“These partnerships with school officials and elected representatives are great examples of the LCH mission in action,” noted Gannon. “Local leaders throughout the community understand that high quality, accessible healthcare and social services are essential to optimal health and wellness. Together, we’re improving health outcomes for local children, parents, and families.”

LCH is actively seeking to engage with business owners, school officials, and government leaders in the Southern Chester County region who want to learn more about supporting and improving community access to healthcare.

About LCH Health and Community Services

LCH (LCH Health and Community Services) is a diverse, dynamic health care and patient services team that is dedicated to helping adults, teens, and children to stay healthy. LCH believes in quality, integrated, person-centered care that supports health and well-being for all. Founded in 1973, LCH has been changing lives for over fifty years. LCH accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance. Insurance or no insurance, LCH will take care of you. LCH evaluates our patients to determine their eligibility for discounted services. Our sliding scale fees are based on patient’s income and family size. LCH doesn’t turn anyone away due to inability to pay. www.LCHcommunityhealth.org

About Avon Grove School District

Avon Grove School District (AGSD) is a K-12 public school system that serves approximately 5,000 students in four schools: Penn London Elementary School (K-1); Avon Grove Intermediate School (2-5); Avon Grove Middle School (6-8); and Avon Grove High School (9-12). 

The District is located in a rural-suburban setting, 34 miles southwest of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and 18 miles northwest of Wilmington, Delaware. AGSD covers 67 square miles and consists of five townships and two boroughs; they include New London Township (1714), London Grove Township (1723), London Britain Township (1725), Penn Township (created from Londonderry Township in 1817), Franklin Township (1852), Avondale Borough (1894) and West Grove Borough (1893), which were created and organized in that order. 

About Representative Christina Sappey (158^th District/ Chester County)

State Representative Christina Sappey is a longtime resident of Chester County. As a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since 2019 representing the 158^th Legislative District, she is committed to protecting our quality of life and working to create opportunity for all. Her district office, located centrally in the 158^th District at the intersection of routes 82 and 926, is available to assist constituents with an array of state-related concerns. She welcomes the opportunity to hear from you.