Primary & Acute Care
LCH believes in quality, person-centered care for all members of the community.
Primary and Acute Services
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Physical exams and wellness visits
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Annual check-ups play an important role in your health. LCH will help you build an ongoing relationship with your primary care provider here in Kennett Square, so that we can quickly understand and easily address changes to your health. Our doctors and medical specialists see all ages, but for infants, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with our pediatric office in West Grove.
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Immunizations
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LCH Kennett Square follows guidelines from the Center for Disease Control for vaccinations. They are an essential part of good health—for you, for your family, and for the community as a whole. Talk with your provider about the next vaccine you need, such as your annual flu shot, or the next series of immunizations that your child needs as he or she continues to grow. Don’t have insurance or worried that your insurance won’t cover it? LCH provides vaccinations for patients without insurance or those with minimal coverage on a sliding fee scale based on income level and family size.
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Diagnosis and treatment for chronic illness
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Your body is constantly developing throughout your lifetime, but do not put off seeing a doctor when it comes to changes like shortness of breath or chest pain. We can help screen, diagnose, and provide treatment for successful management of diseases like high blood pressure and diabetes. If addressed early, we may even be able to help prevent the onset of the disease.
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Minor injuries, aches, and pains
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The doctors and medical specialists on LCH Kennett Square’s primary care medical team can help with injuries and wound care that might be too serious to cure at home. If you are in a life-threatening situation, dial 911. But if you have a situation that does not require an emergency room visit, we can help.
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Behavioral health counseling
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Our dedicated team of behavioral health consultants work with our Kennett Square primary care providers to support your mental health and wellness. We have three levels of care: integrated behavioral health, outpatient therapy, and medication management. Our psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and behavioral health counselors are dedicated to supporting you through important behavior modification and lifestyle changes. Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Are you worried about the mental health of a friend of a family member? The LCH behavioral health team is here for you.
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Referrals to specialty care
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The medical world can be complicated. As your medical home in Kennett Square, LCH is your first stop on a supported journey through your health care needs, whether they are with LCH or another medical office. Our Social Assistance Team will connect and advocate for you in the next steps needed for your care.
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Sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment
CloseSexually transmitted disease testing and treatment
Sexually Transmitted Diseases are a considerable risk for those who are sexually active. Our Kennett Square location provides STD testing, discusses results and care, as well as prevention methods for men and women. Interested in family planning and/or contraception? We can connect you to our Women’s Health Center in West Grove to talk through your options for birth control, or how to best get started with preparing for pregnancy.
We emphasize preventive care, and educate our patients on how life experiences and influences at work and at home can affect overall health.
Through our integrated electronic health record system, LCH Centricity, service providers can understand social and environmental influences firsthand on each patient. The LCH team has a full understanding of a patient’s situation, and works together to help move the patients forward to the next level of health, independence, and confidence.
LCH is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance as a Level I Physicians Practice Connections ® – Patient-Centered Medical Home ™. LCH is a Federally Qualified Health Care Center (F and a Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) Deemed facility. In 2013, LCH was in listed as one of the top five Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s) out of the 40 FQHC’s in the state of Pennsylvania.
