Union Community Care

📢 We were there for PA CHW Rally Day! 📢 Community Health Resource Coordinators from Union Community Care joined over 170 public health advocates and allies at the State Capitol earlier this week for the PA Community Health Worker Collaborative’s 2nd Annual Rally Day! It was a day to share stories and highlight the impactful role they have in connecting you to the resources you need to get and stay healthy, including transportation, housing, financial assistance, food access, and healthcare coordination. In addition to hearing from The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Valerie Arkoosh, PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Executive Deputy Secretary Kristen Rodak, and Pennsylvania Community Health Worker Collaborative Executive Director David Wiles, our team also met with PA State Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El and PA State Senator Ryan Aument. The event helped raise awareness of the importance of continued funding for Community Health Workers across our state.

🎉 Please join us in a massive cheer for our marvelous Medical Assistants! 🎉Though we appreciate them every day, #medicalassistantweek gives us a chance to shine more light on these mighty team members. While these photos don’t include all of our Medical Assistants, we’re incredibly thankful for each and every one of them! These wonderful and warmhearted team members ensure you feel welcomed and whole. By walking side by side with you through your health journey, they serve as a bridge between you and your care team, making sure you feel supported and understood. To all of our Medical Assistants, we say a loud and proud thank you! Our appreciation knows no bounds for these healthcare heroes and all that they do.

Your voice, your health, your community! 🗳Today (October 21) is last day to register to vote for the upcoming election. We're part of a nationwide, nonpartisan initiative to help you get registered to vote. We've partnered with Vot-ER because we believe in the connection between health and voting - when more people in our community votes, health outcomes improve! 💪 We've have a link for you to our own Vot-ER page, where you can check your registration, register to vote, find a polling place, request a mail-in ballot, and more. Link to the place where you can check your registration, register to vote, find a polling place, request a mail-in ballot, and more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e4uEMnqm 🤝 While we encourage civic engagement, Union remains neutral—no endorsements, just support for the democratic process!

⭐ Double the Honors: Gold + Silver for Our Care Teams! ⭐ We're sending a loud and proud shoutout to our care teams who were recently recognized by the American Heart Association & American Medical Association for working hand-in-hand with our communities to support heart health and well-being! 🥇 Gold+ Recognition: Our Lancaster Downtown and Lancaster SouthEast teams were honored with the Gold+ award for guiding more than 70% of community members with high blood pressure to achieve control. 🥈 Silver Recognition: Our teams at Lancaster Bright Side, Lancaster Grandview Plaza, Lancaster Reynolds Middle School, Lebanon Medical, and New Holland Welsh Mountain were recognized with the Silver award for supporting healthy, vibrant communities by monitoring blood pressure and providing education on maintaining long-term heart health. Both the Gold+ and Silver recognitions are powerful and practical examples of how we are making healthcare accessible and empowering our communities to take control of their health. The teams prescribed low-cost blood pressure cuffs through our pharmacies, and with a collaborative, team-based approach, they provided community members the personalized support needed to effectively manage their blood pressure. 💙

🎉 Grant Announcement! 🎉 We have received a $600,000 grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSAgov), HHS to expand Behavioral Health Care for our communities! What does this mean for our communities? While we’re still finalizing the details of this expansion, we know the grant will help us increase access to Behavioral Health services, with a special focus on supporting individuals facing substance use challenges. Read more ➡ https://lnkd.in/e2mWuNjd

🎉 Let’s raise a resounding round of recognition for our phenomenal Physician Assistants! 🎉 While we celebrate them every day, we shine the spotlight on these dedicated team members a little brighter during #PhysicianAssistantWeek. These care providers see you for who you are—treating illnesses, supporting personalized health plans, and empowering you to make healthy choices that benefit you and those around you. To all of our Physician Assistants, we say a loud and proud thank you! Our appreciation knows no bounds for these healthcare heroes and all that they do. 🙌 🙌 🙌

More space, more care! By purchasing new administrative space on New Holland Avenue, we'll be using every inch of the former Groff Event Center for the care of our community! That means expanded services like primary care, behavioral health, maternal and child health, and social services—all in a walkable, accessible location. But before you read more, check out this sneak peek of our new admin offices at 454 New Holland Avenue! This is where our administrative team will work behind the scenes to ensure your care runs smoothly and seamlessly, so our providers can focus on supporting the health of our community. 📸 Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dkW8Xrx8

When you "Share Union Care," it's powerful. 💙 When Cariney Figuereo found out she was pregnant, she could have gone anywhere. But her choice wasn’t just about finding a doctor—it was about finding a place that felt warm and welcoming. So, she turned to a trusted friend who guided her to Union. "The care I’ve received here feels personal," Cariney said. "It feels like they really understand me and what I need." Excited about her growing family, Cariney proudly shared her experience with friends, so they too can feel the warmth and support she’s found at Union. "I am looking forward to Union walking with me through my pregnancy," she added. "I feel so supported that I’ve already told another friend who is pregnant to choose Union, too." Cariney’s story shows how much of a difference sharing Union Care can make! By spreading the word, she’s helping others find the same warmth and personalized care that made her feel at home. Want to "Share Union Care"? This link is a swift and simple way to refer someone to us as their health home ➡ https://lnkd.in/e9vHHTc3

🌟 We’re stoked to share that 𝐃𝐫. 𝐑𝐞𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚 𝐑𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧'𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫! 🌟 A familiar face, Dr. Ryan brings a clear vision for creating an accessible, equitable, patient-centered Dental Home where every community member feels seen, heard, respected, and cared for. Dr. Ryan joined Union in April 2021, bringing with her years of dental expertise and a deep commitment to community health. Want to learn more about Dr. Ryan’s career journey and how she supports our community? Check out our latest blog post, which also features a few fun facts! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eXvypb47

Our community is always evolving, and so are we! We just sent out our latest newsletter, and if you’ve read it, you’ve seen how we're moving forward together—growing and making a bigger impact to support each of you. Whether you’ve been with us for years or are just joining, we’re here for you, every step of the way. Missed it? It's okay, we got you! You can sign up here ➡ https://lnkd.in/ebqcZe4t