HealthConnect Blog

CHDC’s Integrated Approach to Overall Well-Being

December 1, 2025

We are proud to share that CHDC’s integrated approach to overall well-being has been featured in the December 2025 issue of the Route 422 Business Advisor! Learn how our Well-Being Navigators and expanded Behavioral Health team support patients on their health journeys and get a closer look at the many CHDC services that strengthen our community.

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Stress 101: Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

December 1, 2025

In the Q&A below, CHDC Behavioral Health Consultant Laura Galindez, LCSW, explains the effects of stress on the body and provides coping strategies and techniques to strengthen your mental health.

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Shapiro Update on SNAP: 11/3/2025

November 3, 2025

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

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Making Sense of Online Health Information

October 31, 2025

The internet has made health information more accessible than ever. But along with valuable resources, there’s also a lot of misleading information online and it can be hard to tell the difference.

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Understanding Medicaid

October 15, 2025

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.

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Flu Season is Here!

October 8, 2025

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.

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Living With #Hope4Hadley

September 29, 2025

In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, we interviewed CHDC OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner, Krista Dankiw-Ludwig, to learn more about her family’s journey. Over the past six years, Krista has navigated life as a brain cancer research advocate, healthcare provider, and most importantly, a parent.

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Community Health Update: 9/26/2025

September 26, 2025

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.

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Healthy Habits Start at Home

September 16, 2025

We want to encourage a healthy lifestyle for kids and their families, especially during September’s Childhood Obesity Month. A few healthy habits can make a big difference, and they don’t have to be difficult to start.

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60 Years of Impact

September 16, 2025

We’re celebrating 60 years of improving our nation’s health! Join us as we take a trip through the past, present, and future of CHDC. We invite you to watch this inspiring video, which reflects on the incredible history and impact of health centers like ours.

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