West Grove, PA – August 2, 2024: LCH Health and Community Services kicked off National Health Center Week with a Community Partner Picnic at its West Grove location on August 1st. The event brought together multiple community partners for networking, collaboration, and a tour of LCH, all while highlighting the vital role of community health centers in providing accessible healthcare.

The picnic featured various community partners, including Avon Grove School District, Avon Grove Library, YMCA Greater Brandywine, Maternal Health and Child Consortium, CCIU Migrant Ed. Program, KACS, and Oxford Neighborhood Services.

Attendees had the opportunity to tour the Pia Center for Behavioral Health, gaining insights into the behavioral health services offered by LCH. This state-of-the-art facility provides essential mental health support to patients, emphasizing the holistic approach LCH takes to healthcare.

Ronan W. Gannon, CEO of LCH Health and Community Services, expressed his gratitude for the support and collaboration: “We are honored to host this event and thankful for the ongoing support from our community partners. Together, we can continue to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of our community.”

National Health Center Week serves as an annual celebration to raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s health centers. This year’s theme, “Celebrating Health Centers: The Key to Healthier Communities,” was perfectly embodied by this kickoff event at LCH.  LCH will be celebrating each themed day including a Community Health Screening to celebrate Agricultural Worker Day, a giveaway for patients in partnership with Longwood Gardens on Patient Appreciation Day and treats for staff thanks to a donor and Herr Foods.

The Eagles Eye Mobile, powered by Vision to Learn, visited the LCH West Grove location during at the same time to offer free vision screenings and glasses to pediatric patients. This collaboration ensured that children received much-needed vision care, underscoring LCH’s commitment to addressing the comprehensive health needs of the community.

Kate Wickersham, LCH’s Director of Development, highlighted the importance of the event: “Our Community Partner Picnic was a tremendous success, bringing together organizations dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of those we all serve. These partnerships are critical to providing a safety net for the community and enhancing the services we provide at LCH. We’re excited to celebrate National Health Center Week with our partners, our patients, our staff and our supporters!”

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