Connecting Chester's Residents to Healthcare Access
Linking residents to healthcare and vital resources.
Urgent Care Vs. Emergency Room
Urgent Care
Emergency Room
Emergency Room
- Urgent care clinics treat non-emergent medical problems that can develop unexpectedly and require immediate attention.
- Non-life-threatening issues
- Not a replacement for a primary care doctor
- Cost depends on insurance coverage
- Business hours vary
- Examples: Insect bites, Small cuts, Pink eye, Cold/Flu, Abdominal pain, Back pain, Allergic reactions, minor fractures from accidents and falls, broken bones on the hands and feet, vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration
Emergency Room
Emergency Room
Emergency Room
- The ER is designed to provide emergency care for serious and life-threatening conditions.
- Treats critical physical and mental concerns
- Accepts patients without insurance
- Open 24/7
- Examples: Heart attack, Stroke, Chest pains, Serious burns, Head injuries, Seizures, Severe headaches, uncontrolled bleeding, trouble breathing, gunshot victims, and any severe trauma/injury.
Primary Care Providers (PCP)
When should you visit your Primary Care Provider?
You should visit your doctor regularly, even if you feel fine. These visits help to find and prevent serious health problems that might not show clear signs at first. Your PCP is the best person to go to for routine health care. You can also see them for non-emergency health issues, such as reproductive health, eating habits, sleep troubles, managing stress, mental health, or minor sicknesses and injuries.
Health Ambassador Vs. Community Health Worker
What are the roles of Health Ambassadors?
Health Ambassadors (HA) are community members or individuals within an organization who are trained to promote health and well-being. They often serve as peer educators and resources for others. Health Ambassadors can take your information and connect you with a Community Health Worker.
What are the roles of Community Health Workers?
Community Health Workers (CHWs) serve as bridges between communities and healthcare providers. They assist individuals by educating them about health issues, navigating the healthcare system, and connecting them to local resources and transportation options. Additionally, CHWs can help complete public health insurance applications, locate healthcare providers, and schedule healthcare appointments.
Trusted Venues
What are trusted venues?
Trusted venues are places in the community where trained individuals, called Health Ambassadors, share relevant information about health and other helpful resources available nearby.
Trusted Venue Locations
Access Chester Community Center
Access Chester Community Center
Access Chester Community Center
701 Booth Street, Chester, PA 19013
(HA) Cathy McGowan
Bethany Baptist Church
Access Chester Community Center
Access Chester Community Center
1121 Tilghman Street, Chester, PA 19013
Chester Boys & Girls Club
Access Chester Community Center
Chester Boys & Girls Club
201 East 7th Street, Chester, PA 19013
(HA) Angie Johnson
Chester City Hall
Chester Education Foundation
Chester Boys & Girls Club
MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 1 E 4th Street, Chester, PA 19013
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
(HA) Daniella Suarez
Chester Education Foundation
Chester Education Foundation
Chester Education Foundation
419 Avenue of the States, Chester, PA 19013
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
(CHW) Barbara Muhammad
Chester Senior Center
Chester Education Foundation
Chester Education Foundation
721 Hayes Street, Chester, PA 19013
Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Delaware County Department of Health
151 W. 5th Street, Chester, PA 19013
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
(CHW) Samantha Collins
Keystone First Wellness Center
1929 W 9th Street, Chester, PA 19013 Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
(HA) David Ciocca, Thuy Hang, Josephine Anosike, James Brown, Deidre Cresta, Paul McDaid
Life in Christ Ministries Church
Sister Growing Strong (SGS) Ministry
Life in Christ Ministries Church
3012 West 3rd Street, Chester, PA 19013
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
(HA) Sheila Church
Masjids
Sister Growing Strong (SGS) Ministry
Life in Christ Ministries Church
14 E 7th Street, Chester, PA 19013
1105 Concord Ave, Chester, PA 19013
Sister Growing Strong (SGS) Ministry
Sister Growing Strong (SGS) Ministry
The Foundation for Delaware County - Baldwin Tower
804 Welsh Street, Chester, PA 19013
The Foundation for Delaware County - Baldwin Tower
The Foundation for Delaware County - Baldwin Tower
The Foundation for Delaware County - Baldwin Tower
1510 Chester Pike, Eddystone, Suite 300, 3rd Floor, PA 19022
WIC and Health Start Office
The Foundation for Delaware County -Ruth Bennett Learning Center
The Foundation for Delaware County - Baldwin Tower
The Foundation for Delaware County -Ruth Bennett Learning Center
1350 West 9th Street, Chester, PA 19013
Walk-ins are welcome on Wednesday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Expecting Mothers and Postpatum Help
Widener Chester Community Clinic
The Foundation for Delaware County - Baldwin Tower
The Foundation for Delaware County -Ruth Bennett Learning Center
1720 Melrose Ave, Chester, PA 19013
Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Health Care Providers
Services Available:
Medical Care, Dental Care & More
Community Health Worker
Contact Information
Nadira Taylor
Email: ntaylor@chespenn.org
Phone: 610-485-3800 Ext. 631
More info online at: https://chespenn.org/
Services Available:
Medical Care, Urgent Care, Emergency Care. Community Health Programs and other Support Service
Community Health Worker
Contact Information
Email:
Phone:
More info online at:
Services Available:
Medical Care, Urgent Care, Emergency Care. Community Health Programs and other Support Service
Community Health Worker
Contact Information
Aaliyah Rogers
Email: rogersaa@mlhs.org
Phone: 484-580-4625
&
Sydney Mclean
Email: mcleans@mlhs.org
Phone: 484-580-4672
More info online at: https://www.mainlinehealth.org/
Services Available:
Medical Care, Emergency Care, Behavioral Health & other Support Services
Community Health Worker
Contact Information
Email:
Phone:
More info online at: https://www.trinityhealthma.org/location/mercy-fitzgerald-hospital
Healthcare Organizations
Programs:
The Foundation for Delaware County offers community programs that aim to improve birth outcomes, maternal and child health, and family overall well-being. These programs include Healthy Start, the Nurse-Family Partnership, the WIC Clinic, Cribs for Kids, the Women and Children's Program, and Hope (Housing Opportunities Program for Equity).
Support Services Available:
The Foundation for Delaware County supports expecting mothers, women experiencing postpartum challenges, new parents, caregivers of young children, and pediatric care.
Contact Information:
Community Health Worker
Aleida Thorogood
Email: athorogood@delcofoundation.org
Phone: 610-497-7344
More info online at: https://delcofoundation.org/
Overview:
The Delaware County Health Department is a public health agency in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. DCHD works to improve the community's health through various programs and services, including the Community Health Improvement Plan.
Support Services Available:
Maternal and Child Health, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Testing, Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Respiratory Illnesses care, Mental Health Services and Vaccines and Immunizations.
Contact Information:
Wellness Line is Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Email: DelcoWellness@co.delaware.pa.us
Phone: 484-276-2100
More info online at: https://delcopa.gov/health/
Community Health Worker
Samantha Collins
Email: collinss@co.delaware.pa.us
The greatest wealth is health.
TOGETHER FOR CHESTER