La Comunidad hires Domanska as nurse practitioner
Catherine Domanska
KENNETT — La Comunidad Hispana has hired Catherine Domanska as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.
“Catherine’s experience, background and education makes her an excellent addition to our professional staff,” Margarita Queralt Mirkil, President and Chief Executive Officer of LCH, said.
Domanska has Masters of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Nursing from...
Homeless man’s death offers somber reminder
After accepting help, 47-year-old opts to return to troubled lifestyle
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The sign doesn’t deter the homeless from setting up encampments in areas that are difficult to access but offer some protection from the elements.
State police from the Avondale barracks responded to the discovery of the body of Martin Rodriguez-Gonzales, 47, near Mill...
Advocacy groups to hold free expungement session
Workshop will be held at La Comunidad Hispana on March 6
Past brushes with the law don’t necessarily have to cloud a person’s future: La Comunidad Hispana’s (LCH) Legal Assistance Program is offering a free workshop on policies and procedures that will help qualified people expunge minor criminal records, a LCH news release said.
The workshop will take place on Thursday, March 6, at 5 p.m....
La Comunidad Hispana announces new board chairman
Paul F. Huberty will assume post previously held by Alice Moorhead
Paul F. Huberty
The senior vice president for strategic planning and marketing at Chester County Hospital will take over as board chairman of La Comunidad Hispana (LCH), the Kennett Square nonprofit announced in a news release on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
Paul F. Huberty, who is taking the reins from Alice Moorhead, said LCH offers quality...
La Comunidad Hispana celebrates 40 years
Honors four key contributors to organization’s growth, success
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
La Comunidad Hispana celebrated its 40th anniversary Thursday evening and honored four key contributors to the organization: from left Shelly Tucker, Peggy Harris, Mary Flores and Margarita Quinones, with LCH Board president Alice Moorhead and Margarita Queralt Mirkil, LCH’s President and CEO.
NEW...
El Ranchero prevails in heated competition
Restaurant’s salsa a crowd favorite at recent festival
Josefina Nino of El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant shows off the certificate the eatery received in the salsa competition.
Bragging rights for the best salsa went to El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant during last month’s ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! Event, a news release from La Comunidad Hispana said.
The debut faceoff featured seven...
La Comunidad Hispana receives funding
United Way of Southern Chester County awards agency $123,320
La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) has been awarded $123,320 by the United Way of Southern Chester County for 2013 and 2014, the agency announced Wednesday.
“I want to commend your agency on the fine work it does throughout the year in addressing the human service and health needs of our southern Chester County community,” the United Way...
La Comunidad Hispana announces new position
Erin S. Dallago will serve as vice president of development
Erin S. Dallago will serve as vice president of development for La Comunidad Hispana.
La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) in Kennett Square announced Thursday that it has a new vice president of development, Erin S. Dallago.
“LCH is a growing and expanding organization, and we’re going to need Erin’s expertise,” said Margarita Queralt Mirkil,...
Seeking to inject good health into community
Free vaccines will be available to needy in Kennett Square
The Chester County Health Department will provide free vaccines to uninsured and underinsured Kennett Square residents one day a month through September.
Free vaccines will be available in Kennett Square to uninsured or underinsured adults through the Chester County Health Department on select dates.
The vaccines for hepatitis A, hepatitis...
La Comunidad Hispana to offer help to aspiring citizens
Margarita Queralt Mirkil said only 35 percent of people eligible for U.S. citizenship follow through with applications.
Agency will provide free legal assistance to those interested in applying
La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) is hosting a free informational workshop for those wishing to apply to become U.S. citizens.
An information session will begin at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3 at LCH, 731 W....
