In 1973, ChesPenn Health Services began as the Children’s Clinic of Chester and Vicinity, with just three employees working out of a double-wide trailer on Tilghman Street in Chester.
Their mission was simple but urgent: to provide quality healthcare for the children who needed it most. Fifty years later, that humble trailer has grown into a vital network of two Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) serving thousands of patients across Delaware County.
Today, ChesPenn stands as a trusted FQHC, offering comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health, and social enabling services — regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. The dedicated team includes doctors, dentists, therapists, social workers, educators, and more, united in their mission to serve low-income and medically underserved communities.
As ChesPenn Health Services celebrates National Health Center Week (Aug. 3-9) — a nationwide observance recognizing 60 years of improving America’s health — it reflects on ChesPenn’s journey “from one small trailer to a regional health service network.”
Join the Celebration
ChesPenn invites the community to celebrate its journey through the decades with events at both locations:
- 125 E. 9th Street, Chester
- 5 South State Road, Upper Darby
Special guests, local organizations, and raffles for patients and the community will be part of the festivities as ChesPenn Health Services honors the past and looks forward to a future of innovation in healthcare.
Learn more at ChesPenn and how it remains committed to expanding access, integrating technology, and delivering compassionate care to those who need it most.
