Can Breakfast Cereal be Part of a Healthy Diet?
Can Breakfast Cereal be Part of a Healthy Diet? Cold cereals are an easy, convenient food. Many try to promote the latest nutrition trend or tempt your kids with fun shapes and cartoon characters. But you may wonder: Are breakfast cereals as healthy as they claim to be and are they the best choice for…
Are We Genetically Programmed to Crave Sugar?
Are We Genetically Programmed to Crave Sugar? All the cells of the body, the brain in particular, require glucose (the simplest form of sugar) to function. Our brain’s feedback loops, sensory pleasures, and environmental factors, such as alcohol and poor sleep, all amplify our desire for a sugar rush. But recent studies suggest that some…
3/2/22: Important Vaccination & Mask Distribution Updates
FREE N95 Masks are now available, by request, to patients and community members at all CHDC locations. Patients will be able to request and pick up masks at their appointment or by coming to the health center. If you are not a patient, please visit one of our four (4) health center locations to request…
1/25/22: Important Vaccination & Mask Distribution Updates
CHDC will be participating in the HRSA Health Center COVID-19 N95 Mask Program. We are waiting for our shipment and are not yet distributing the N95 masks. We will update this page with more information; please check back often. No phone calls please. CHDC is pleased to offer both Moderna and Pfizer Covid vaccines at…
12/16/21: Important Vaccination Updates
CHDC is pleased to offer both Moderna and Pfizer Covid vaccines at our Coventry Mall location. We offer 1st, 2nd, 3rd and booster doses. Boosters are available 6 months after the completion of your Covid vaccine series and your vaccination card is required upon scheduled appointment. To schedule an appointment, please email covidreg@ch-dc.org or call 484-941-9991. In…
11/4/21: Important Vaccination Updates
CHDC is now offering the Pfizer pediatric vaccines for children ages 5-11 years old. To schedule, please email covidreg@ch-dc.org or call 484-941-9991. If the child is not a patient with us, they will need to register with our health center in order to receive the vaccine. Please call the number above to speak to a CHDC representative…
10/27/21: Important Vaccination Updates
CHDC is offering the COVID-19 vaccine booster shot of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine to recipients who completed their initial series at least 6 months ago. This booster shot is available for individuals who have gotten both doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. You must bring your vaccination card and insurance card (if applicable)…
9/30/21: Important Vaccination Updates
CHDC is offering the COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for the Pfizer vaccine to recipients who completed their initial series at least 6 months ago. This booster shot is available for individuals who have gotten both doses of the Pfizer vaccine only. You must bring your vaccination card and insurance card (if applicable) to receive a booster…
9/7/21: Important Vaccination Updates
***Important Vaccination Update*** In addition to offering the first and second dose of the COVID-19 vaccines, CHDC will also be administering third doses to those who qualify. Individuals who are moderately or severely immunocompromised can get the third dose, at least 28 days after the second dose. For everyone else, CDC recommends getting the third dose…