/ Community Newsletter

May 2026

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When Care Goes the Extra Mile

Patients who come to BCHC receive high-quality care from our dedicated clinical staff. But many also face challenges beyond the exam room that can significantly impact their health. We work to identify these non-medical, health-related needs—such as food insecurity, housing instability, and transportation barriers—commonly known as social determinants of health.

Once  identified, we connect patients with local resources, including food pantries  and other community-based organizations, to help address these needs.

In many  cases, we are also able to provide direct support thanks to the generosity of  caring partners and donors.

For example, donations of feminine hygiene products  from organizations like Help a Girl Out allow us to meet immediate needs with  dignity and compassion. But there are also times that our own  staff go above and beyond to meet these needs.  

We  saw this recently in Noelia, one of our Medical Assistants. One of her patients  did not have reliable transportation and had been on medical leave since  January while recovering from a bilateral mastectomy.

Noelia donated a box of frozen meals which were personally delivered to this patient after work.

Her compassion and generosity demonstrated to this patient a care that goes beyond the walls of the doctor’s office. This act of kindness showed this patient and her family that they are not alone.

We are proud of Noelia for embodying our mission and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve!

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BCHC Updates our Electronic Medical Record System

Exciting Update for Our Patients!  

Berks Community Health Center (BCHC) has partnered with Tower Health to share the same MyChart Patient Portal for your convenience. Many of our patients also visit Tower Health, so this change makes it easier for you to manage your care in one place. You will be able to login through Tower Health’s portal or BCHC’s portal MyClinicalCarePortal.com/BCHC and obtain the same information.

Through MyChart, you can:

  • View upcoming appointments
  • Check prescriptions
  • Access your medical records
  • Communicate with your care team

                …all for both BCHC and Tower Health services.

Important: BCHC and Tower Health remain two separate organizations. We are simply sharing the same portal to make your experience smoother and more connected.

Already enrolled in MyChart? You do not need to do anything further. You will automatically have access to your BCHC care.

Not already enrolled in Tower Health’s MyChart and need help enrolling? If you are not currently enrolled in MyChart, we are happy to provide you assistance.  Please ask a member of your care team how you can enroll and enjoy the many benefits it provides.

Learn more about the Patient Portal

BCHC Mission

To improve access and the health of our community through the delivery of coordinated comprehensive services for all residents of Berks County regardless of their economic status.

BCHC Vision

To have all residents of Reading and Berks County lead healthy lives through the delivery and coordination of affordable, comprehensive and culturally-sensitive patient- and family-centered healthcare.

BCHC Values

To achieve our mission and realize our vision, we embrace the following values:

Community Focus

Respect for People

Quality

Integrity