ChesPenn hosts ACA Open Enrollment event, Nov. 20

ChesPenn Health Services is hosting an Open Enrollment Event at the Brandywine Center in Coatesville for anyone needing assistance in applying for insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act, Nov. 20. COATESVILLE — ChesPenn Health Services is hosting an Open Enrollment Event for anyone needing assistance in applying for insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).  Certified Application...

Community Dental, Ches Penn to merge operations

The new, combined leadership of Community Dental-Ches Penn gather in front of the Brandywine Center in Coatesville to celebrate the merger of the two organizations, allowing for more patients to be served in the local community. Pictured: Jaclyn Gleber, Karen Breitmayer, Tamara Fox,Mike Lucas, Candy Harkins, Susan Harris, Susan Sullivan, Regina Lewis COATESVILLE — Chester County Community Dental...

Meeting on heroin epidemic postponed

Organizers say free presentation will be rescheduled Kacie Erin Rumford A meeting scheduled for Wednesday night, April 30, to raise awareness about the heroin epidemic has been  postponed, its organizers said Wednesday. Andy Rumford, whose 23-year-old daughter, Kacie Erin Rumford, died of a heroin overdose a year ago at their Kennett Square home, founded Kacie’s Cause a short time later to educate...

Free workshop aims to help women land, keep job

Hosted by Wings for Success, session will be held Saturday at Brandywine Center If you’re a female job-seeker who wants to look the part, ace the interview, budget your paycheck, and succeed on the job, Wings for Success, a nonprofit that works to empower women in the community, wants to help. “Learning How to Get the Job (and Keep It): Setting Goals for Success,” a free workshop, will be held...

Health, education resources key in juvenile justice

Experts discuss ways to promote rehabilitation, avoid recidivism By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Lourdes Rosado, associate director of the Juvenile Law Center, spoke about ways to keep juveniles out of the criminal justice system. COATESVILLE – Especially in Pennsylvania, where more adults are serving life sentences for crimes committed as juveniles than in any other state, alternative...

Brandywine Center gains recognition for healthcare services

Brandywine Health Foundation facility selected as one of the best in the nation By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times The Brandywine Health Foundation’s Brandywine Center in Coatesville was honored by the Robert Wood Health Foundation Commission for its efforts in improving community health. COATESVILLE – The Brandywine Health Foundation’s Brandywine Center earned recognition from the...

Annual Brandywine Center party focuses on healthful fun

Five Coatesville-area advocates recognized as ‘unsung heroes’ Some of the youthful attendees at the Fifth Annual Brandywine Center Healthy Families Block Party were able to sink their teeth into the activities. From face-painting of children to drawing attention to community advocates, the Fifth Annual Brandywine Center Healthy Families Block Party offered a host of activities this past...