Creating a sense of community through collaboration
Working together can build more than success
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
In this article we will explore the concept of creating community in the hopes of achieving a greater sense of connection and sustainability. As with any goal, we need to start with the end in mind. To do so, we must first define what it is that we are after.
Community is defined as a feeling of fellowship with others,...
Obamacare – what patients are asking
When patients ask, I answer and share them with you
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD, FAGD, Columnist, The Times
As a practicing dentist I have a ringside seat to the healthcare industry. I get asked a lot of questions about the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare – and I thought I would share some of these questions and my take on them.
Since this law is so flawed should we just ditch it and start over?...
Use Fire Prevention Week to stay safe all year
Observance offers ideal time to take precautions, state commissioner urges
HARRISBURG – State Fire Commissioner Ed Mann today urged Pennsylvanians to take steps to prevent fires in their homes and businesses during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6 through Oct. 12.
“This year’s theme is ‘Prevent Kitchen Fires’,” Mann said in a news release, adding that “kitchen fires are the leading cause...
County marks week for mental-health awareness
Annual national observance offers time to learn about local resources
To mark National Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) – held the first full week in October for more than two decades - Chester County Mental Health/Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (MHIDD) is working to increase awareness and understanding among all residents, a county news release said.
The observance, which...
Don’t overlook the need for rest and recovery
A few easy steps to help recharge your mind and body
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
School has started, the days are getting shorter and cooler, and the summer months are slowly winding down. For many people, this means the beginning of a busy time of year that doesn’t slow down until the summer months return once again. With this in mind, I want to discuss a very important concept...
County offering Worksite Wellness program
Businesses invited to sign up for 6 months of education, screening
Since most Americans spend the majority of their waking hours at work, the Chester County Health Department is encouraging county businesses, large, medium and small, to introduce a six-month start-up Worksite Wellness program.
“Bringing wellness directly to your business has the potential to benefit both employer and employee,”...
Celebrating the gifts of the spine
Health and well-being spring from your spinal column
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
The summer months are a time of great activity and celebration. It’s also a time when many people begin an exercise routine or take a closer look at their fitness goals. And, since the spine is the foundation for almost all activity, it’s important to understand and recognize some of the most important...
County health launches RoadMAPP Website
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Health Department announced that the Chester County Health Assessment: RoadMAPP to Health website was launched yesterday.
This project is a collaborative effort involving many health agencies and community organizations in Chester County who will assess the health of our community, identify the major issues, and develop a Community Health Improvement Plan to address...
County mosquitoes test positive for West Nile
Five townships produce first local evidence of virus in 2013, says Health Dept.
A Southern House Mosquito, one of a number of breeds of mosquitos known to carry the West Nile Virus.
Mosquitoes trapped in Birmingham Township have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV), the Chester County Health Department reported Thursday.
Tests on mosquitoes collected in Birmingham, Schuylkill, Thornbury, Upper...
What is sustainability?
It depends on how you look at it, but it can mean many different things
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
One of the more recent movements to gain momentum in popular culture is the idea of sustainability as a guiding principle. Many businesses, community organizations, and government agencies are beginning to have thoughtful conversations about how to create sustainability or to use sustainable...
