County’s Health Department issues ‘raw milk’ warning

News release: Kimberton Whole Foods products linked to stomach problems The Chester County Health Department has issued a warning about raw milk products from Kimberton Whole Foods. An alert is being issued by the Chester County Health Department, which said an  an increase of severe gastroenteric symptoms among persons who drank raw milk supplied by Kimberton Farms Dairy. The distributor, Kimberton...

County to observe World AIDS Day

Residents reminded to take advantage of free testing The Chester County Health Department offers free, confidential HIV testing at the Government Services Center. In conjunction with World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, Chester County officials are urging residents to take advantage of opportunities for confidential, free testing. The Chester County Health Department is partnering with Family Services of Chester...

To stay healthy, give it your best shot

Free flu vaccines will be available Tuesday at city health center To increase access to good health, free flu shots will be available for community members – regardless of whether they have insurance – on Tuesday at the Coatesville Center for Community Health from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The shots will be provided by the Chester County Health Department for those who are unable to travel...

Coatesville Farmers Market growing by the week

Vendors offering a diverse assortment of local produce, specialty goods By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, The Times Residents shop for produce from local vendors during a recent Coatesville Farmers Market, which has run every Saturday since June 9. Blueberries to kohlrabi, German black bread studded with oats and pumpkin seeds to Morning Mojo coffee – it’s all available at the Coatesville Farmers...