No images? Click here We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and we are wishing you a healthy and happy new year! HIV/AIDS Awareness MonthDecember is HIV/AIDS Awareness Month. Here at LCHC, we offer free HIV testing and results counseling, as well as support groups designed to provide assistance with and access to HIV/AIDS resources. For more information about our HIV/AIDS services or testing, please call the HIV/AIDS program at 872-588-3332. Get Your COVID-19 Booster ShotU.S. COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are increasing, and deaths have increased by over 45% in recent weeks. The new bivalent COVID-19 booster protects against severe illness and long-term complications from the virus. Plan to get your booster before you travel or attend a large event. We are also offering vaccines for children ages 5 and up. Call today to schedule vaccines for the whole family! Get to Know Our ProvidersNick Eckert, MDNick Eckert, MD, is one of 6 residents in Lawndale Christian Health Center's Family Medicine Residency program. During his undergraduate at Lee University in Tennessee, Nick was inspired when he learned of LCHC's mission to promote health and wellness – fused with faith – within the Lawndale community. Now, as a family medicine doctor, Nick cares for patients at LCHC's main clinic with support and compassion. Nick states, "LCHC places community health as its primary objective, and this is a holistic approach that I believe should be done everywhere". Nick is committed to creating a collaborative bond as he connects with his patients through active listening, openness, and communication. To him, a doctor's visit isn't just a time to meet a patient's physical needs, but also a space to address spiritual wellness. "I want my patients to know that no matter what their past experience with the medical system has been, I can be a person that will listen to them. I'm willing to work with them to get them where they want to be physically and spiritually." Want to join our team? We're Hiring! Current job openings include: Cafe Assistant, IT Support Technician, Home Visit Social Worker, and more. Click here to learn more and apply! Medicare Advantage | Switch or Drop PlansEvery year from January 1st to March 31st is the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period. During this time, if you have an existing Medicare Advantage plan, you can switch to another Medicare Advantage plan or drop your plan to return to Original Medicare. You can switch plans during this time whether or not you have drug coverage, and can choose a plan with or without drug coverage. Questions? Please call our insurance hotline at 872-588-3100 to ask about making changes to your Medicare Advantage plan. Our BIGGEST Fitness Deal Ever!Take advantage of Lawndale Christian Fitness Center's BIGGEST New Year's deal ever: get 6 months of individual membership for just $50! We are also waiving the $15 enrollment fee when you sign up with autopay between Jan. 1st and Feb. 28th, 2023 and pay in advance for 6 months. That's a total savings of $55! Membership includes access to our world-class facilities, equipment, and group fitness classes within a supportive and loving gym community. Sign up online or in person between 1/1–2/28 to take advantage of this amazing deal! What's happening in Lawndale? Check out our community events calendar! PHOTO CREDIT: Bernardo Barrios |