Left to right: LCH Executive Assistant, Mariel Whitney; LCH Director of Development, Kate Wickersham; PA State Representative, Christina Sappey; Kennett Square Mayor, Matt Fetick; LCH Board Chairman, John RaJerty; SCCCC President & CEO, Cheryl Kuhn; Chester County Board of Commissioners Vice-Chair, Marian Moskowitz; LCH CMO, Joseph
A. Greco, MD; LCH CEO, Ronan W. Gannon; PA State Senator, John I. Kane; LCH Pharmacist, Rose Bender; Chester County Board of Commissioners Chair, Josh Maxwell; PA State Senator, Carolyn T. Comitta; Senior Constituent Advocate for PA Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan, Sari Shanken; LCH Director of Human Resources, Margarita Garay-Zarco; LCH Compliance and Risk Manager, Catherine Alvarez
LCH Health and Community Services marked a significant milestone with the ribbon cutting of its new on-site pharmacy. Attended by patients, staff, community leaders, and local residents, the event celebrated the launch of a critical resource designed to improve access to affordable medications for the region’s most vulnerable populations.
The ceremony featured remarks from Pennsylvania State Senators Carolyn Comitta and John Kane, as well as Pennsylvania State Representative Christina Sappey, who highlighted the importance of local partnerships in ensuring healthcare access for all.
The LCH Pharmacy is set to make a lasting impact by providing patients with affordable, accessible medications and fostering positive health outcomes. Through close collaboration between LCH clinical teams, pharmacists, and patients, the pharmacy aims to improve medication adherence—especially for individuals managing chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension. In 2023 alone, LCH served 1,136 patients with diabetes and 1,464 patients with hypertension, underscoring the urgent need for this integrated care approach.
LCH’s pharmacy program aligns with the broader success seen across community health centers nationally. A 2022 survey by the National Association of Community Health Centers revealed that 92% of health centers utilizing the program reported increased access to medications for low-income and rural patients, 69% expanded care coordination services, and 90% saw improvements in medication adherence and clinical outcomes.
“The LCH Pharmacy is a major step forward for our community,” said Ronan W. Gannon, CEO of LCH Health and Community Services. “By providing affordable medications and ensuring seamless communication between our clinical team and pharmacists, we are creating a healthier, more supported community where every patient has the tools they need to achieve better health outcomes.”
LCH remains committed to addressing the unique healthcare challenges faced by its patients and looks forward to the transformative benefits this pharmacy will bring.
