COVID-19 Updates

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, LCH is proud to be a Pennsylvania Vaccine Provider site for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccine. Currently we are giving shots to those in category 1A which includes people over the age of 65 and those 18-64 with certain conditions.

• Are you a current patient of LCH who falls into the 1A category? Please call us at (610) 880-3580 to schedule an appointment at an LCH vaccine clinic.
• Not a patient of LCH and you fall into the 1A category? Please fill out a Covid Vaccine Pre-Registration Form. You will be notified when and where vaccines are available.

While LCH is one of the vaccine locations, registering with the Chester County Health Department will give you a wider range of locations and vaccine opportunities. Please note that LCH is not maintaining a public waiting list at this time. While there is no timeline for how quickly we will move through the recommended vaccine phases, we look forward to supporting our community in this way. Continue to follow the Chester County Health Department’s Facebook page. For questions about COVID-19 Vaccine in Chester County, call the Chester County Call Center at: (610) 344-6225.

Overview of current LCH services during the pandemic.

Primary Care:

• Primary care visits are now available in person and via Telehealth.
• Chronic care appointments are now taking place in person for patients managing diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.
• Acute visits are still available. Examples of acute visit symptoms are: fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose; shortness of breath; chest pain; asthma attack; recent abdominal, back, joint pain or swelling; minor injuries, strains, sprains; minor acute procedures; wound checks; rashes/hives, tick bites, and allergic reactions; problems urinating; or any health related concerns.
• Routine physicals for adults are now available in person.
• Immigration physicals are available in person.
• New patients welcome. More information on primary care services in our Kennett Square and Oxford locations.

Pediatrics:

• We have decided to limit our routine well child visits to children who are six years of age and under at this time.
• We will also see children ages six and under who may need their vaccines updated, or if your school is requiring them.
• We will not be cancelling any of our already scheduled patients, regardless of age.
• Acute visits for all ages are still available in person or via Telehealth.
• New patients welcome. More information on our pediatric care in West Grove.

Behavioral Health:

• In person integrated behavioral health and outpatient therapy visits are available in person in our Kennett Square and West Grove locations.
• In person psychiatric medication management appointments are available.
• Integrated behavioral health, outpatient therapy, and psychiatric medication management are still available via Telehealth.
• New patients welcome. More information on our behavioral health services.

Dental:

• All appointment types are now available in person, but on a limited schedule in order to minimize the number of people in our facilities.
• Visits include: routine cleanings and check-ups; dental urgent care (lost fillings, tooth extractions—procedures that don’t require a drill but could potentially cause pain or infection if left untreated); and dental emergencies (dental pain, broken teeth, abscess, facial swelling, third molar pain-wisdom teeth, dental trauma due to injury, and any lost or broken fillings that are causing pain, bleeding).
• Dental visits are also available via Telehealth.
• New patients welcome. More information on our dental care services in West Grove.

Women’s Health:

• All routine visits are now available in person. Visits include: annual exams, cervical cancer screening, family planning, pregnancy testing, STD screening, prenatal care, menopausal care, resources for teens.
• In person and Telehealth appointments remain open for our current prenatal patients and patients with women’s health concerns.
• New patients welcome. More information on our women’s health services in West Grove.

Social Assistance:

• Caseworkers are available via phone and Zoom Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. There will not be face-to-face appointments until further notice.
• Caseworkers will continue to be available over the phone (610) 708-0300 option 8.
• LCH legal clinics will continue to take place over the phone.
• More information on our social assistance services.