Archives: Stories
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Dec 17, 2018
Integrated care for Lupe and her son
Guadalupe has been an advocate, cheerleader, and friend to him as he goes through the public school system and begins the challenging stages of adolescence. “Change is very tough for my son. He does not… Read the Article
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Jul 17, 2018
With integrated health care, Dawn hears again
A few years ago, Dawn received a cochlear implant which allowed her to hear well enough so that she was able to engage more fully with those around her. Sometime last year, her $10,000 sound… Read the Article
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Feb 27, 2018
A story of kindness and dignity
After several years of experiencing homelessness, a group of local Oxford churches learned of Kate’s situation and was able to make contact. The group of churches helped her find stable housing and employment. It had… Read the Article
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Jan 18, 2018
Many years of care at LCH
but he didn’t pay too much attention to it. He flew to Mexico and got married. During his time in Mexico, he was able to deal with the pain, which was less severe in the… Read the Article
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Jul 15, 2016
A woman with Lyme Disease receives care
Despite her many symptoms, she had no diagnosis of what was wrong with her, and she was feeling hopeless. Simply getting through the day was too much for her, and she was afraid she was… Read the Article
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Mar 15, 2016
LCH helps abused woman find a hopeful path
LCH screened Sonia for symptoms of depression and found that she was quite depressed and felt hopeless about her future. LCH staff were able to help Sonia by offering her counseling from our bilingual behavioral… Read the Article
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Mar 15, 2016
The road to overcoming depression during difficult times
Maria’s screening was extremely concerning – not only was she experiencing postpartum depression, but she also admitted to having had repeated thoughts of harming herself or her children. Maria’s caseworker introduced her that day to… Read the Article
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Dec 23, 2015
Primary care provider makes a startling discovery
The family did not have health insurance and had been terrified to seek medical help because of the possible costs, but their daughter’s pain had become so terrible that they finally felt they had no… Read the Article
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Dec 23, 2015
When life overwhelms, LCH’s coordinated services can help
She had been coming to LCH for health care for a little while, and during one visit she tearfully told her provider that she had lost her job due to her absences dealing with family… Read the Article
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Dec 21, 2015
Strengthening the workforce in Kennett Square
She is at the crossroads of local businesses in need of good employees, and low-income clients seeking employment. By getting to know each employer and each client well, she is able to act as a… Read the Article