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COVID-19 Vaccinations Ages 12-15: What Parents Need to Know

May
14
,
2021
| 13:59 PM America/New_York
BY TED WILLIAMS In keeping with recent approval by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) now offers Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 12-15 at all COVID-19 vaccine clinic locations. With parent …
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Grace for Today

May
09
,
2021
| 04:26 AM America/New_York
BY EMILY SHIFFER Sue Weaver, 58, always prided herself on being “healthy as an ox” and never missed a mammogram. “I always took a lot of pride that I didn't take much medication, didn’t have diabetes, high blood pressure or cholesterol,” says …
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There’s little room for skepticism with COVID-19 vaccine, our lives are on the line

May
07
,
2021
| 15:42 PM America/New_York
I am an African American man and I had open-heart surgery four years ago. My risk for becoming severely ill with COVID-19 is high, and that scares me. I am first in line to receive a COVID-19 test every week at work, and you won’t see me without a …
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Don't Let Pelvic Pain Cramp Your Style

May
05
,
2021
| 15:08 PM America/New_York
BY KATIE CAVENDER Many women dread the week of their period because it's accompanied by pelvic pain. “It can be normal to have some pain and cramping with your menstrual cycle,” says Andrew Shoemaker, MD, with LVPG Obstetrics and Gynecology. …
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10 Questions With Hematologist Oncologist Ranju Gupta, MD

May
04
,
2021
| 14:38 PM America/New_York
BY EMILY SHIFFER Ranju Gupta, MD, hematologist and medical oncologist with LVPG Hematology Oncology–Muhlenberg and Lehigh Valley Cancer Institute, was honored by Lehigh Valley Business as a Circle of Excellence honoree in its 2021 Women of Influence …
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Vaccination Cards: What Are They Good For?

April
30
,
2021
| 17:17 PM America/New_York
BY KATIE CAVENDER At a COVID-19 vaccination appointment, you’ll receive a white paper vaccination card along with your shot. The card includes your name, the location of your vaccination and the kind of shot you received. But many people are …
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10 Questions with Cardiologist Deborah Sundlof, DO

April
29
,
2021
| 19:37 PM America/New_York
BY EMILY SHIFFER Yesterday, cardiologist Deborah Sundlof, DO, with LVPG Cardiology–Muhlenberg, was honored by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania with the Take the Lead award. The award honors female leaders in the local community, inspiring …
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LVH–Muhlenberg Celebrates 60 Years of Caring for Lehigh Valley Residents

April
29
,
2021
| 18:07 PM America/New_York
BY TED WILLIAMS On a sunny Saturday, April 23, 1961, the Rev. Dr. Charles M. Cooper, President of the Lutheran Ministerium of Pennsylvania, stepped to a podium erected on a terrace next to what is now Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Muhlenberg and …
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LVHN Volunteers Create Sanctuary Inside Broughal Middle School

April
27
,
2021
| 19:08 PM America/New_York
BY LIZ BARTOLAI A sanctuary awaits the teachers and staff inside Bethlehem School District’s Broughal Middle School.The Launch Pad, designed by Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN)’s Community Engagement team and Young Professionals group for the …
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What you need to know about the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

April
26
,
2021
| 18:24 PM America/New_York
Friday the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concluded their safety review of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine and determined that it is safe and effective in preventing COVID-19 saying, …
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Attend Virtual Mini Medical School

April
26
,
2021
| 12:44 PM America/New_York
Curious about diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative health? You can attend Mini Medical School virtually on April 29 and May 6 at 6 p.m. to learn from Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) experts. Registration is required for this free educational …
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Gut Check: Everything You Need to Know About Gut Health

April
23
,
2021
| 12:44 PM America/New_York
BY KATIE CAVENDERYour mother was right – you are what you eat. Gut health impacts so much more than your stomach. Mike and Steph discuss all things gut health – how to achieve it and how it impacts our overall health – with Usman Shah, MD, Lehigh …
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May
13,
2021
| 15:53 PM America/New_York
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Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) and Coordinated Health, part of Lehigh Valley Health Network, will hold its eighth annual Athlete of the Year awards as a virtual event, …
May
13,
2021
| 12:34 PM America/New_York
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Coordinated Health, part of Lehigh Valley Health Network, continues to provide award-winning care. Healthgrades awarded Coordinated Health–Allentown the Healthgrades 2021 …
May
12,
2021
| 19:21 PM America/New_York
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To help people in Luzerne County have greater access to COVID-19 vaccination, Coordinated Health–Pittston, part of Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), is offering the …
May
12,
2021
| 14:32 PM America/New_York
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Beginning Thursday, May 13, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) will offer the Pfizer vaccine to children ages 12-15 at all COVID-19 vaccine locations, pending the Centers …

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La falta de suministro de vacunas obliga a que las citas de la segunda dosis de vacunación Moderna del 23 de febrero sean reprogramadas

February
23
,
2021
| 13:35 PM America/New_York
Debido a la continua falta de suministro adecuado de vacunas recibidas del estado de Pensilvania y el impacto del clima nacional en las entregas, LVHN lamentablemente debe cancelar y reprogramar las citas de vacunación contra el COVID-19 para las …
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Póliza de Visitas Actualizada Effectiva el 17 de Noviembre

November
17
,
2020
| 11:54 AM America/New_York
Teniendo en cuenta la salud y la seguridad de los pacientes, el personal y la comunidad, a medida que aumentan los casos positivos y las hospitalizaciones debido al coronavirus (COVID-19), Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) está reimplementado su …
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Cómo tener el mejor Halloween de todos los tiempos durante la cuarentena

October
14
,
2020
| 18:15 PM America/New_York
PARA KATIE CAVENDER El año 2020 ciertamente nos ha dado un susto a todos, pero no dejes que te asuste para tener un Halloween aterrador y divertido. Es fundamental recordar: si tiene algún síntoma de enfermedad, quédese en casa, aléjese de los …
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