Awareness

Awareness

Lancaster Health Center stays in touch with patients through telemedicine

Dr. Matthew Weitzel of Lancaster Health Center uses telemedicine equipment funded through a Lancaster Cares grant. (Photo: Fosterjfoster Productions) James Reichenbach Soon after the novel coronavirus …

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By Susan Baldrige - July 21, 2020

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YWCA Lancaster delivers to keep Kepler Hall safe

A food program helped residents of Kepler Hall at YWCA Lancaster to shelter in place during the Covid-19 stay-at-home order. (Photo: Fosterjfoster productions) Stacie Blake, CEO, …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - July 16, 2020

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Milagro House keeps families fed during pandemic

Milagro House Program Director Shiobhian Doherty, and Mason, 8, enjoy a lighthearted moment. (Photo: Fosterjfoster Productions) Chris Duncan, executive director, Milagro House. (Photo: Fosterjfoster Productions) When …

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By Susan Baldrige - July 14, 2020

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Facing eviction due to Covid-19 income loss? This local network is ready to help

(Source: The Eviction Lab) Mike McKenna, president, Tabor Community Services (Source: Tabor) Local nonprofit leaders who deal with housing and household finance are breathing a sigh …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - July 10, 2020

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Clinic for Special Children keeps Amish informed on Covid-19

The Clinic for Special Children, 535 Bunker Hill Road in Strasburg Township. (Source: Clinic for Special Children) Dr. Kevin Strauss, medical director, Clinic for Special Children. …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - July 9, 2020

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Power Packs Project powers through pandemic

The Power Packs Project helps ensure that children in low-income households have healthy, nutritious meals. (Photo: Fosterjfoster Productions) Annette Rosa-Pabon, Lancaster regional program director, Power Packs …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - July 7, 2020

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SACA rises to Covid-19 challenge

Provisions for the Spanish American CIvic Association’s grab-and-go meals. SACA shifted to grab-and-go when Covid-19 made its community meal program impractical. (Photo: Fosterjfoster Productions) SACA’s Jacqueline …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - July 2, 2020

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Excentia: Caring During COVID-19

COVID-19 has hit Lancaster County hard.  But for Jaci Verghese, the virus hit way too close to home.  Recently, Jaci lost her mom when the elderly …

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By Brad Peterson - June 30, 2020