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Your Motherhood Partner During COVID-19 Outbreak

April
04
,
2020
| 12:05 AM America/New_York
BY KIRSTIN REED Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) remains vigilant as the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) evolves, and we are committed to being your partner in health – and in motherhood – during these unprecedented times. Obstetrician …
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Have access to a 3D printer? Make face shield components.

April
04
,
2020
| 05:51 PM America/New_York
BY RICK MARTUSCELLI If you have access to a 3D printer, you can help by printing headband components to create face shields that protect health care providers. You do not need to provide the clear portion of the shield. Download approved designs …
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LVH–Muhlenberg Celebrates a COVID-19 Victory

April
03
,
2020
| 12:54 AM America/New_York
BY KATIE CAVENDER This week, cheers could be heard down the halls of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Muhlenberg. Staff gathered around the doorway and windows of a patient’s room to watch a milestone moment – the …
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Help Us Color the World with Kindness

April
03
,
2020
| 10:42 PM America/New_York
BY KATIE CAVENDER Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital brings you an activity to brighten your day. Whether big or small, coloring can be a great stress-relieving activity. Download and print the PDFs below to begin coloring. What will you …
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Sick with COVID-19? Here’s how to take care of yourself.

April
03
,
2020
| 07:33 PM America/New_York
BY KATIE CAVENDER You were pre-screened for coronavirus (COVID-19), you were referred to a Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) Assess and Test location, and now you have the results: positive for COVID-19. You’re probably thinking to yourself …
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Brighten the Day of LVHN Patients and Caregivers

April
02
,
2020
| 08:50 PM America/New_York
BY AMANDA BIALEK During this difficult time, your words can make a difference in the life of a patient and health care provider. We are calling artists of all ages to create (non-denominational) inspirational get-well cards and/or letters to …
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Retired Nurse Makes and Donates Masks to LVHN EMS in Hazleton

April
02
,
2020
| 04:03 PM America/New_York
Earlier this week, LVHN EMS in Hazleton received a very generous donation of masks from a retired nurse in the community. When she saw the need for personal protective equipment (PPE) and LVHN's request for homemade masks from anyone who could …
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Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono Shows They're #LVHNCOVIDSTRONG

April
01
,
2020
| 09:13 PM America/New_York
Brian Nester, DO, MBA, FACOEP, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lehigh Valley Health Network, is visiting facilities across the health network to listen to colleagues' stories, hear their concerns and thank everyone for providing …
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Children "Chalk the Walk" at Cedar Crest

April
01
,
2020
| 06:13 PM America/New_York
Some of the children of our frontline health care providers at Lehigh Valley Health Network "chalked the walk" outside of Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest with messages of hope for our patients and gratitude to our providers (some of …
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“The Comeback Is Always Greater than the Setback.”

March
31
,
2020
| 10:02 PM America/New_York
This quote is a guiding mantra for LVHN Scheduling Operations Specialist Marissa Robbins, who has been with LVHN for five years. Robbins also is a Colleague Ambassador, a team of 1,500 LVHN superstars who share LVHN news and information at work and …
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LVHN Health Care Providers Are COVIDSTRONG

March
31
,
2020
| 08:01 PM America/New_York
We are grateful for all of our nurses, doctors and other frontline health care providers who are giving everything they have to keeping our communities healthy. And they in turn are grateful for everyone who is staying home and staying safe right …
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An Act of Kindness on a Colleague's Day Off

March
31
,
2020
| 06:51 PM America/New_York
LVHN's behavioral health department is working very hard together as a team to provide care that is needed for their patients during this critical time. Patti Moore is a nurse on the behavioral health unit, and she doesn't stop working, even …
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April
03,
2020
| 11:02 PM America/New_York
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Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG) is adapting to keep patients safe and continue to ensure they get the care they need when they need it during the coronavirus (COVID-19) …
April
02,
2020
| 12:00 AM America/New_York
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Technology innovations at Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) are making care more convenient during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. In the latest effort to utilize …
April
02,
2020
| 08:36 PM America/New_York
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This week, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) opened two new ExpressCARE locations – bringing care even closer to home. Both ExpressCARE facilities will serve Allentown in …
April
01,
2020
| 11:59 PM America/New_York
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At Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), we understand the importance of preventive screenings. However, at this time we are temporarily postponing all mammogram screenings, …
March
29,
2020
| 02:36 AM America/New_York
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Effective Monday, March 30 at 7 a.m., LVHN is updating visitation guidelines for our Family Birth and Newborn Centers due to increasing concerns about COVID-19 exposure from …
March
27,
2020
| 11:07 PM America/New_York
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The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is forcing everyone to take unusual steps at home and work. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is no exception. Health network officials …

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