LCH Health and Community Services marked a significant milestone with the ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new on-site pharmacy. Attended by patients, staff, community leaders, and local residents, the event celebrated the launch of a critical resource designed to improve access to affordable medications for the region’s most vulnerable populations.

The ceremony featured remarks from Pennsylvania State Senators Carolyn Comitta and John Kane, as well as Pennsylvania State Representative Christina Sappey, who highlighted the importance of local partnerships in ensuring healthcare access for all.

The LCH Pharmacy is set to make a lasting impact by providing patients with affordable, accessible medications and fostering positive health outcomes. Through close collaboration between LCH clinical teams, pharmacists, and patients, the pharmacy aims to improve medication adherence—especially for individuals managing chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension. In 2023 alone, LCH served 1,136 patients with diabetes and 1,464 patients with hypertension, underscoring the urgent need for this integrated care approach.

LCH’s pharmacy program aligns with the broader success seen across community health centers nationally. A 2022 survey by the National Association of Community Health Centers revealed that 92% of health centers utilizing the program reported increased access to medications for low-income and rural patients, 69% expanded care coordination services, and 90% saw improvements in medication adherence and clinical outcomes.

"The LCH Pharmacy is a major step forward for our community,” said Ronan W. Gannon, CEO of LCH Health and Community Services. “By providing affordable medications and ensuring seamless communication between our clinical team and pharmacists, we are creating a healthier, more supported community where every patient has the tools they need to achieve better health

outcomes.”

LCH remains committed to addressing the unique healthcare challenges faced by its patients and

looks forward to the transformative benefits this pharmacy will bring.