For over five decades, LCH Health & Community Services in West Grove has provided families across southern Chester County with accessible and personalized healthcare, writes Shannon Montgomery for the County Lines Magazine.
LCH, originally known as La Comunidad Hispana, was founded in 1973 by residents and clergy in Kennett Square who saw a need for bilingual support services for Latino families working in the mushroom industry.
It quickly became a trusted hub where immigrant families could find help, information, and resources. In 1985, LCH expanded into primary healthcare.
Responding to growing community needs, the organization became a Federally Qualified Health Center in 2012, enabling it to provide affordable care for all through a sliding-scale payment system. LCH rebranded as LCH Health and Community Services in 2021 to reflect its broader mission.
Today, LHC offers integrated, person-focused care in both English and Spanish at three locations in Kennett Square, Oxford, and West Grove, offering services ranging from primary and dental care to pediatric and women’s health.
“We’re very focused on outcomes, and part of having great outcomes is working on preventative health,” said CEO Ronan W. Gannon.
Read more about LCH Health & Community Services offering assistance throughout Chesco in the County Lines Magazine.
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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on VISTA.Today in November 2025.
