o secure a vaccine shot, constituents can pre-register by calling Congresswoman Scanlon’s office at 610-626-2020 or walk up in-person.
Delaware County is conducting public drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby and the U.S. Army Reserve site in Upland during the week of March 29.
Both sites use standard mid-nasal PCR Nasal Swab test kits. There are no out-of-pocket costs or co-pays for COVID-19 testing at either site; however, individuals with health insurance are asked to please bring an ID and their insurance card. Masks or face coverings must be worn.
Note: After several months of continuous testing, the Mercy Fitzgerald COVID-19 testing site will be permanently discontinued on Wednesday, March 31. No additional testing will be conducted in partnership with the County of Delaware as of 6 p.m. on Wednesday.
Also note: The AMI Expeditionary Healthcare partnered site at the former U.S. Army Reserve site in Upland has been extended for on additional month of testing. Originally scheduled to close on Saturday, April 3, the site will now remain fully operational through Friday, April 30.
Testing is free and is available for insured and uninsured individuals 12 years of age or older who live or work in Delaware County and have COVID-19 symptoms, were exposed to COVID-19, or are considered critical/essential workers. Individuals must pre-register at www.delcopa.gov/testing to receive a test at Mercy Fitzgerald.
COVID-19 test results typically take between 3-5 days. Faster results can be obtained by registering online through the MyHNLAccess portal. Details about the registration process can be obtained during your test and on the MyHNLAccess page that is linked at www.delcopa.gov/testing.
The Chester County Health Department Disease Investigation team may call those individuals who have a positive test result to complete an investigation.
Testing is free and available on a first-come, first-serve basis for individuals 3 years of age or older. Individuals are not required to show symptoms of COVID-19 in order to be tested and do not have to be county residents. No appointment is necessary, registration will be completed on-site.
The turnaround time for testing results is between 2-7 days. Individuals who test positive will receive a phone call from AMI while individuals who test negative will receive a secured-PDF emailed to them from AMI.
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital: 1500 Lansdowne Avenue, Darby, PA 19023
Monday, March 29: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday, March 30: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday, March 31: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
U.S. Army Reserve Center: 500 W. 24th Street, Upland, PA 19015
Tuesday, March 30: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday, March 31:9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday, April 1:9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, April 2: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 3: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Delaware County officially launched the Delaware County Emergency Rental Assistance (DELCO ERA) Grant Program on March 26. The program assists renters who have suffered disruption and loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over $37 million is available to residents to assist with past due rent and an outstanding utility bill.
The Borough of Yeadon’s Spring 2021 Newsletter is now available for viewing online.
Physical copies will be delivered to all residents in the near future, additional copies will also be available at Yeadon Borough Hall.
Delaware County Council and the Delaware County COVID-19 Task Force have partnered with community organizations across Delaware County to launch the Homebound COVID-19 Vaccination Program. This new program, part of the Delaware County Pandemic Plan, will help ensure that any homebound individual who cannot safely leave their residence is able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
The COVID-19 Task Force expects the program will vaccinate up to 500 homebound residents per week, based on the anticipated supply of vaccine provided from the State. A direct caregiver can also qualify to receive a vaccination. Language assistance is available.
The critical work of identifying homebound individuals by county agencies—including the Department of Human Services, the County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA), the Office of Behavioral Health and the Office of Intellectual Disabilities—and by our community partners is an ongoing process. The Task Force welcomes additional input from local organizations to help identify individuals for the program.
Individuals can call the Delaware County COVID-19 Call Center at (484) 276-2100, or by email covid19resources.co.delaware.pa.us, to add themselves or a homebound loved one, friend or neighbor to the “Homebound Roster” for an on-site at-home vaccination. Information needed includes the name of the person to be vaccinated, a phone number, zip code, and an email if applicable.
Read the full announcement at delcopa.gov.
The First Presbyterian Church of Lansdowne has decided to open up their thrift shop as a free store to clear it out for reopening later in the year. The shop has clothes, kitchenware, books, and other household items, and the goal is to give as much away as possible to families who need it.
Families will need an appointment for a 15-minute slot between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Families will need to supply their own boxes and bags. For safety, no children will be allowed in the shop.
To schedule an appointment, call Pastor Nancy at 610-622-0800, ext. 1
Senior Community Services’ Caregiver Support Program presents its eighth annual Caregiver Academy – a free of charge opportunity for caregivers to attend
educational and informative programsfor those fulfilling the role as a family caregiver.
For questions contact Diana Twisler, Caregiver Support Program Manager, at DTwisler@scs-delco.org
Register by e-mailingdtwisler@scs-delco.org or by calling 484-540-0372.
**The First 25 caregivers to register will receive a tool related to one of the presentations being held on April 8th, April 22nd, May 6th, May 20th, June 3rd and June 17th, from 4:00PM – 5:30 PM on Zoom.
Download Program Flyer as PDF
Yeadon residents can take advantage of the opportunity to learn, grow and increase your skills. The Goodwill Job Resource Center is located at 201 E. Baltimore Ave, Lansdowne, PA 19050. The center provides a variety of training and employment tools to offer maximum opportunity for program participants to reach their full potential. These individualized programs and services include:
Goodwill will customize a plan for individuals based on their interests, skills and education. Each individual will receive the necessary job training and support from Goodwill to be successful at his or her job, earn a paycheck, become self-sufficient and know the independence and dignity that work brings.
Every 42 seconds of every business day, a person served by Goodwill earns a good job. Every 13 seconds, another person accesses Goodwill opportunities to build careers and strong families.
Goodwill Job Resource Center offers a free comprehensive career platform with tools and guidance to help you find your next job fast! Become a better candidate by perfecting your resume, exploring our self-assessments, and practicing your interview skills. Call the Job Center at 610-623-2973 or email Agnes Bedard at abedard@GOODWILLDE.ORG to set up your appointment for your future right now!
Delaware County will be conducting public drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby and the former U.S. Army Reserve site in Upland during the week of March 22. Both sites use standard mid-nasal PCR Nasal Swab test kits.
There are no out-of-pocket costs or co-pays for COVID-19 testing at either site; however, individuals with health insurance are asked to please bring an ID and their insurance card. Masks or face coverings must be worn.
Testing is free and is available for insured and uninsured individuals 12 years of age or older who live or work in Delaware County and have COVID-19 symptoms, were exposed to COVID-19, or are considered critical/essential workers.
Individuals must pre-register at www.delcopa.gov/testing to receive a test at Mercy Fitzgerald.
COVID-19 test results typically take between 3-5 days. Faster results can be obtained by registering online through the MyHNLAccess portal. Details about the registration process can be obtained during your test and on the MyHNLAccess page that is linked at www.delcopa.gov/testing.
The Chester County Health Department Disease Investigation team may call those individuals who have a positive test result to complete an investigation.
Testing is free and available on a first-come, first-serve basis for individuals 3 years of age or older. Individuals are not required to show symptoms of COVID-19 in order to be tested and do not have to be county residents.
No appointment is necessary, registration will be completed on-site.
The turnaround time for testing results is between 2-7 days. Individuals who test positive will receive a phone call from AMI while individuals who test negative will receive a secured-PDF emailed to them from AMI.
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital: 1500 Lansdowne Avenue, Darby, PA 19023
Monday, March 22: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday, March 23: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday, March 24: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday, March 25: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, March 26: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
U.S. Army Reserve Center: 500 W. 24th Street, Upland, PA 19015
Tuesday, March 23: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday, March 24: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday, March 25: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, March 26: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 27: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Individuals who suspect they are positive or believe they have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 should self-quarantine while they await test results. Individuals who live with other people should self-quarantine in a private room and use a private bathroom if possible.
Individuals with questions can call the COVID-19 Call Center at (484) 276-2100 or send their questions via email at Covid19Resources@co.delaware.pa.us.
For the latest vaccine information, visit delcopa.gov/covid.
A Public Safety Committee Meeting will be held on Saturday, March 27 at 9:30 am.
The meeting is open to public participation via Zoom using the information below:
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