LCH named Level Three Medical Home
KENNETT SQUARE — La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) announced this week its new designation as a Level Three Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH). LCH has been a Patient Centered Medical Home since 2012, but was recently upgraded to the highest possible quality designation, level three.
For more than 40 years, LCH has provided health care and social services to low-income individuals across southern...
Ceppa named LCH’s new Primary Care Director
Dr. Federico Ceppa (left) with a patient during an on-site wellness visit at a local mushroom farm.
KENNETT SQUARE — Dr. Federico Ceppa, MD, who joined La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) as a physician in October 2015, was recently appointed to Director of Primary Care.
Dr. Ceppa lives out LCH’s mission of helping low-income families to stay healthy, build strong families, and lead productive lives....
LCH celebrates National Health Center week
The week of August 7 – 13 is dedicated to celebrating the work of the 1,300 health centers in the United States that provide care in 9,000 sites to 24 million patients (Health Resources and Services Administration). La Comunidad Hispana (LCH), southern Chester County’s own community health center to over 5,500 residents, is joining the celebration for the first time this year.
“We are really...
LCH to open dental clinic in So. Chester Co.
KENNETT SQUARE — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) granted Kennett Square’s La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) a $350,000 award to open a new dental center to serve southern Chester County.
This fall, low-income residents of southern Chester County will now have access to dental care—a service that is a crucial need in this part of the county. Many uninsured clients, who must...
La Comunidad welcomes new doctor in Oxford clinic
La Comunidad Hispana is welcoming Dr. Elaine Kirchdoerfer (known as Dr. K to her patients) to its Oxford satellite office. Oxford staff pictured here from left, Anel Medina, Registered Nurse, Dr. K., Physician, and Liliana Hernandez, Member Relations Specialist.
Dr. Elaine Kirchdoerfer, or “Dr. K.” as her patients call her, has joined La Comunidad Hispana’s (LCH) medical team at the new Oxford...
Exelon donates 150 coats for Operation Warm
A La Comunidad Hispana client tries on one of the new winter coats donated by Exelon for La Comunidad’s Operation Warm. A limited number of coats are available at the organization’s Kennett Square headquarters for those in need.
KENNETT SQUARE — La Comunidad Hispana’s Operation Warm recently received an additional 150 coats from Exelon.
“This winter has been especially cold,”...
La Comunidad to hold entrepreneur workshop
KENNETT SQUARE — For the second year, La Comunidad Hispana is hosting a series of workshops for Latino entrepreneurs.
“The first series of seminars was successful last year,” said Margarita Mirkil, President and Chief Executive Officer of LCH. “The workshops will give valuable information on those wanting to start a business or wanting to improve their existing venture.”
“How to Succeed...
La Comunidad gets $250K grant to expand health services
KENNETT SQUARE — La Comunidad Hispana has received a $250,000 award from the federal Health and Human Services department to expand behavioral health services.
“This award will allow us to serve more members of our community and expand the much needed services,” said Margarita Queralt Mirkil, president and chief executive officer of LCH. “About 700 applicants applied for funding and we...
Aguilera hired as LCH receptionist
Yasbeth Aguilera
KENNETT SQUARE — La Comunidad Hispana has hired Yasbeth Aguilera of West Grove as front office receptionist.
Aguilera is attending West Chester University and is studying business management. She previously was employed as member of member services representative for the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley in Kennett Square.
Alban winner of 2014 Legacy Award
Miguel Alban
WEST CHESTER — When Miguel Alban arrived in the U.S. in 2005, he couldn’t speak English, but in just a few short years, he’s become a pillar of the community in southern Chester County area, helping local hispanics, serving on various local boards. As such, Alban was named this week as the winner of Chester County Community Foundation’s 2014 Legacy Award.
Each...
