The LCH Community Health Center in Kennett Square, PA
We are dedicated to helping adults, teens, and children to become healthy and stay healthy.
Our team of primary care providers, chronic care specialists, nurses, behavioral health consultants, case workers, medical assistants, and interpreters work as a team to provided integrated, Person-Centered Care to the greater Kennett Square community in southern Chester County.
Insurance or no insurance, LCH will take care of you. We evaluate everyone to determine eligibility for discounted services. Our sliding scale fees are based on your income and family size. We don’t turn anyone away due to inability to pay.
Location and Hours
LCH Health and Community Services Kennett Square is located on West Cypress Street, just outside of the Kennett Square Borough.
Hours
- Monday 8 am - 8 pm
- Tuesday 8 am - 8 pm
- Wednesday 8 am - 8 pm
- Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
- Friday 8 am - 12 pm
In addition to medical services in our Kennett Square health center, appointments are also available via Telehealth. ¿Habla español? Nuestros especialistas médicos hablan español y inglés.
Driving address Kennett Square: 731 West Cypress Street Kennett Square, PA 19348. NPI#1285984476. Our health centers are located in Kennett Square and Oxford, with our specialty services site located in West Grove.
In partnership with the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC), counselors and advocates from DVCCC are on-site in our West Grove and Kennett Square locations.
Call todayAcute & Primary Care
LCH believes in quality, Person-Centered care for all members of the community.
Primary and Acute Services
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Physical exams and wellness visits
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Annual check-ups play an important role in your health. LCH will help you build an ongoing relationship with your primary care provider here in Kennett Square, so that we can quickly understand and easily address changes to your health. Our doctors and medical specialists see all ages, but for infants, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with our pediatric office in West Grove.
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Immunizations
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LCH Kennett Square follows guidelines from the Center for Disease Control for vaccinations. They are an essential part of good health—for you, for your family, and for the community as a whole. Talk with your provider about the next vaccine you need, such as your annual flu shot, or the next series of immunizations that your child needs as he or she continues to grow. Don’t have insurance or worried that your insurance won’t cover it? LCH provides vaccinations for patients without insurance or those with minimal coverage on a sliding fee scale based on income level and family size.
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Diagnosis and treatment for chronic illness
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Your body is constantly developing throughout your lifetime, but do not put off seeing a doctor when it comes to changes like shortness of breath or chest pain. We can help screen, diagnose, and provide treatment for successful management of diseases like high blood pressure and diabetes. If addressed early, we may even be able to help prevent the onset of the disease.
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Minor injuries, aches, and pains
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The doctors and medical specialists on LCH Kennett Square’s primary care medical team can help with injuries and wound care that might be too serious to cure at home. If you are in a life-threatening situation, dial 911. But if you have a situation that does not require an emergency room visit, we can help.
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Behavioral health counseling
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Our dedicated team of behavioral health consultants work with our Kennett Square primary care providers to support your mental health and wellness. We have three levels of care: integrated behavioral health, outpatient therapy, and medication management. Our psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and behavioral health counselors are dedicated to supporting you through important behavior modification and lifestyle changes. Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Are you worried about the mental health of a friend or a family member? The LCH behavioral health team is here for you.
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Referrals to specialty care
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The medical world can be complicated. As your medical home in Kennett Square, LCH is your first stop on a supported journey through your health care needs, whether they are with LCH or another medical office. Our Social Assistance Team will connect and advocate for you in the next steps needed for your care.
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Sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases are a considerable risk for those who are sexually active. Our Kennett Square location provides STD testing, discusses results and care, as well as prevention methods for men and women. Interested in family planning and/or contraception? We can connect you to our Women’s Health Center in West Grove to talk through your options for birth control, or how to best get started with preparing for pregnancy.
We emphasize preventive care, and educate our patients on how life experiences and influences at work and at home can affect overall health.
Through our integrated electronic health record system, LCH Athena Health, service providers can understand social and environmental influences firsthand on each patient. The LCH team has a full understanding of a patient’s situation, and works together to help move the patients forward to the next level of health, independence, and confidence.
LCH is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance as a Level I Physicians Practice Connections ® – Patient-Centered Medical Home ™. LCH is a Federally Qualified Health Care Center (F and a Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) Deemed facility.
In 2013, LCH was in listed as one of the top five Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC's) out of the 40 FQHC's in the state of Pennsylvania.
Chronic Care
Our specialists work with patients and their families on how to manage chronic diseases, such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
Schedule a Chronic Care consultation today
It takes lifestyle change to manage a chronic disease, and the whole family needs to understand how to support healthy choices for the health of the patient.
Care managers, health educators and social services staff work together to ensure the patient is making healthy lifestyle changes to manage their chronic diseases. LCH continues to bring awareness and resources to the community through outreach and programs.
Schedule an appointment in Kennett Square today
610.444.7550Care Management
Care Management will help you to keep your health top of mind.
This program will give you ongoing encouragement and resources from all the different support services at LCH. We all get so busy, and sometimes our health suffers from day-to-day stress.
Care Management at LCH includes an extra set of free appointments with our team of health experts that will help you reach your lifestyle and treatment goals. Just say yes to the program during your visit, and LCH will take care of the rest! We will contact you to coordinate your Care Management appointments for dates and times that best fit your schedule.
Commitments
- Free Telehealth appointments with a Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) at least four times a year.
- Face-to-face visits with your Provider (and BHC during the same visit) at least four times a year.
- Making a commitment to your lifestyle goals.
The doctors and medical staff at LCH Kennett Square are dedicated to providing care for the whole community, regardless of insurance status or income level. We accept most private insurances, Medicaid, and Medicare, as well as patients without insurance. Our sliding fee scale is based on income level and family size, so health services are accessible, affordable, and fair for everyone. Regardless of insurance, we screen every patient to see if they qualify for our reduced fee services.
Providers
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Joseph A. Greco, MD
Medical Director NPI#1083684252
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Jessica Fuentes, MSN, CRNP
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner NPI#1194199224
Jessica Fuentes, MSN, CRNP
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner NPI#1194199224
When did you join the LCH team?
I joined in November 2018.
Where did you go to school for your medical training?
I studied Nursing and got my Masters of Science at The University of California San Francisco and my Family Nurse Practitioner certification at Sonoma State University.
What type of medicine is your specialty?
I specialize in Family Medicine and Community Health.
Why do you like working at LCH?
I enjoy helping the community where I live and work. I believe that equal access to health care is a right and I appreciate that LCH provides exemplary care regardless of your social, economic or immigration status.
What is your most important health tip for patients?
Do one thing that makes yourself happy every day. People forget the importance of the mind, body, and spirit connection. We must take care of our whole-selves.
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Melissa Gramajo, CRNP
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner NPI#1982208088
Melissa Gramajo, CRNP
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner NPI#1982208088
When did you join the LCH team?
I began working at LCH as a Family Nurse Practitioner in the Kennett Square office in October 2020.
Where did you go to school for your health care training?
I went to The Ohio State University for both my undergraduate and graduate studies, where I studied and psychology and public health prior to advanced practice nursing.
What type of healthcare is your specialty?
Family medicine.
Why do you like working at LCH?
I am excited to work with a population that is so close to my heart.
What is your most important health tip for patients?
My most important heath tip for patients is to choose the healthier option that you can every day. For example, use the stairs over the escalator when going to the second or third floor in a building.
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Kate Hoffer, DNP, RN
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner NPI#1811590177
Kate Hoffer, DNP, RN
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner NPI#1811590177
When did you join the LCH team?
I joined in November 2020.
Where did you go to school?
The University of Pittsburgh (first for poetry, then nursing, then nurse practitioner!)
What is your medical specialty?
Family Nurse Practitioner.
Why are you excited to work at LCH?
The team-based and medical home model is really appealing to me. I like to be able to connect patients easily to as many services as possible.
What is your most important health tip for patients?
Try to make being healthy fun- if it feels like a chore, you won’t do it as often!
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Michelle Loftus, CRNP
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner NPI#1952992950
Michelle Loftus, CRNP
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner NPI#1952992950
When did you join the LCH team?
I joined LCH in September, 2021.
Where did you go to school for your medical training?
I earned both my Bachelors in Nursing Science and Masters in Nursing Science from Drexel University in Philadelphia.
What type of medicine is your specialty?
Family Practice.
Why are you excited to work at LCH?
I am excited to work at LCH because the mission of providing equal access to healthcare for all is a passion of mine. I am excited to form partnerships with patients and their families so we can work together to maintain and protect their health and well-being through evidence-based prevention and management measures.
What is your most important health tip for patients?
Be as active as you can because our muscles and joints like when we keep moving. If it is difficult to set aside time to be active, put on your favorite music and dance around your home. It can be a solo activity or group activity and it’s super fun. It is good for the mind, body, and spirit.
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