Program areas at LCH Health and Community Services
LCH's mission is to improve the Health and wellbeing of people and communities by providing high quality healthcare, resources, and social Services. We offer accessible, equitable, and expert care, so that all of our patients and Community can thrive and be happy. LCH began in 1973 as a grassroots organization providing social Services to agricultural workers in southern chester county. Today, LCH offers primary care, women's Health Services, pediatrics, dental care, behavioral Health counseling, social assistance, outreach, chiropractic care, and educational support.
In fiscal year 2024, LCH assisted 1,117 unduplicated individuals 0-17 years of age. 6,016 unduplicated individuals 18-64 years of age, and 630 individuals 65 years of age and above. Of these individuals, 61% live at 200% or below federal proverty level. LCH caseworkers handled 6,142 appointments connecting patients to appropriate Services outside LCH's scope of Services. LCH's clients face several barriers to good Health, including lack of Health insurance, language barriers, poverty, low education, and lack of transportation in this largely rural part of chester county. Our bilingual staff work with clients to determine their range of needs and refer them both to inhouse LCH Services and to Services provided by other agencies in our Community. The LCH caseworkers assist with medicaid, medicare and private insurance applications, transportation, interpretation, referral appointment scheduling, and service agency connections.