Health Updates

Gov. Josh Shapiro took legal action this week to sue the Trump Administration for unlawfully suspending the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Health insurance is important to keeping your family healthy, but recent changes in Medicaid rules can make it feel confusing to know whether you’re still covered. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), CHDC is committed to making sure you and your family continue to have access to quality care regardless of changes to your insurance status.

Getting an annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your community from serious illness. The vaccine is updated each year to protect against current strains and is recommended for everyone 6 months and older. If you haven’t received a flu shot yet, there’s still time.

CHDC supports the following recent statements and recommendations made by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG). Please consult your CHDC provider for additional guidance.

To our CHDC patients, Montgomery County Health Department confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated Montgomery County child who had traveled internationally. Potentially exposed individuals have already been notified by the Health Department. What can you do to protect unexposed…