Health

United Way works to strengthen the building blocks of a good life – Education, Income and Health.

United Way’s work in Health improves people’s health by

  • Increasing access to treatment & services
  • Supporting basic health coverage & preventive care
  • Increasing nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices
  • Helping seniors and disabled residents maintain independent living
  • Investing in health education, screening, prevention and intervention strategies that help strengthen individuals and families
  • Ensuring the ongoing safety and well-being of individuals and families with access to temporary assistance in the event of a crisis


Our partners in Health

  • Adult Care
  • American Red Cross, SEPA
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • ChesPenn Health Services
  • Chester County Community Dental
  • Chester County Health Department
  • Chester County Hospital
  • Coatesville Senior Center
  • Creative Health Services
  • CVIM
  • CYWA
  • Domestic Violence Center of Chester County
  • Downingtown Senior Center
  • Family Service of Chester County
  • Handi-Crafters
  • Human Services
  • Maternal Child Health Consortium
  • Neighborhood Health Agency
  • Phoenixville Area Community Services
  • Phoenixville Senior Center
  • Planned Parenthood, SEPA
  • Residential Living Options
  • Safe Harbor of Greater West Chester
  • The COAD Group
  • The Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County
  • The Good Samaritan Shelter
  • The Salvation Army
  • VNA Community Cares Services
  • VNA of Pottstown
  • West Chester Senior Center


Themes & Trends in Health

  • Due to varying circumstances, there is a portion of the population that will be unable to attain self-sufficiency and will require ongoing support
  • A greater number of clients are now eligible for free or reduced fee health services
  • There has been a tremendous increase in the number of uninsured and undersinsured individuals
  • The face of “the poor” is changing drastically
  • Preventable health conditions are on the rise – STDs, overweight and obesity
  • Food programs are in high demand, particularly for low and fixed income individuals
  • People are making difficult choices between the most basic needs such as food, adequate shelter, and medical attention

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