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Community Update on Coronavirus Wraps, But You Still Have Access to LVHN Expertise

June
01
,
2020
| 10:26 PM America/New_York
BY KIRSTIN REED For the last 10 weeks, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) experts have joined PBS39 and WLVR News for Community Update on Coronavirus to give you the latest updates on COVID-19 in our community. While the show will no longer air …
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Fact or Myth: Will COVID-19 go away with warm weather?

May
29
,
2020
| 08:11 PM America/New_York
BY KATIE CAVENDER We still do not know if weather and temperature will affect the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). However, COVID-19 has spread throughout the world, including countries with warm humid climates. There is no direct data to …
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Voices From the Front Lines: Jennifer Hess, RN, Infection Preventionist, LVH–Pocono

May
28
,
2020
| 12:21 AM America/New_York
BY TED WILLIAMS The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected every aspect of our lives, none more so than those working on the front lines of this crisis – our health care heroes. Voices From the Front Lines is a series of interviews …
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Legionella and Dormant Water Systems: A COVID-19 Shutdown Health Risk

May
28
,
2020
| 08:53 PM America/New_York
BY KATIE CAVENDER As more and more counties move to the yellow phase of reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations are finding ways to operate safely. Companies are creating policies to offer guidance on wearing masks, cleaning and …
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COVID-SAFE Care in Breast Health Services

May
27
,
2020
| 11:20 PM America/New_York
BY AMANDA BIALEK Certain health screenings are lifesaving. At Lehigh Valley Health Network, Breast Health Services offers one of the most essential: mammograms. Our women’s health specialists are here to ensure you receive the care you need in a …
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VIDEO: Charting a Path to a COVID-19 Vaccine

May
27
,
2020
| 09:49 PM America/New_York
BY ELLYN SCHINDLER Vaccines are critical in the battle against coronavirus (COVID-19), as they are key to establishing herd immunity. Herd immunity occurs when most of a population is immune to an infectious disease. This provides indirect …
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Parenting: Creating a Safe Sleep Environment for Baby

May
26
,
2020
| 12:12 AM America/New_York
Updated May 26, 2020 BY SHEILA CABALLERO Parenting: Creating a Safe Sleep Environment for Baby Pregnancy is such an exciting time filled with hope and expectation. It’s also the best time to learn what your baby needs to have a great start …
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COVID-19 Can’t Keep a Good Race Down

May
26
,
2020
| 08:39 PM America/New_York
BY LINDSAY SCHNEIDER Summer is finally in the air, and that means the season of fundraising and awareness run/walk events is upon us. However, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed how certain organizations are orchestrating these …
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Reflecting on Memorial Day

May
23
,
2020
| 09:07 PM America/New_York
BY ALEXANDER ALEX, LT COL, USAF, MSC (RET) DIRECTOR, VETERAN HEALTH PROGRAM This weekend is Memorial Day weekend in the United States. Memorial Day is a solemn occasion where we honor service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in military …
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Do’s and Don’ts: Summer Picnics, Coronavirus-Style

May
22
,
2020
| 12:15 AM America/New_York
BY JENN FISHER We get it – you want to get out in the sunshine and enjoy a picnic with your besties (or at this point, even frenemies). But in the time of COVID-19 pandemic, certain traditions need to be rethought so that you can have fun without …
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Lip Reading, A Face Mask Challenge

May
22
,
2020
| 11:49 PM America/New_York
BY KATIE CAVENDER Face masks. They protect our community against COVID-19 (coronavirus), but they also have created a challenge for people who read lips. For them, not only are germs hidden away, language is too. Creative solutions Face …
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How LVHN is Making Surgery COVID-SAFE for You

May
21
,
2020
| 12:15 AM America/New_York
BY AMANDA BIALEK Did you put your surgery on hold due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak? Rest assured that your safety is our No. 1 priority at Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN). You can confidently reschedule your surgery knowing that …
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May
22,
2020
| 05:35 PM America/New_York
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HNL Lab Medicine is now offering antibody blood tests for the new coronavirus (COVID-19, also known as SARS-CoV-2). If you think you may have had COVID-19 or if you had known …
May
20,
2020
| 09:04 PM America/New_York
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During the COVID-19 crisis, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is acting as a trusted health partner by putting the safety of patients and our caregivers and staff first. …
May
19,
2020
| 05:33 PM America/New_York
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LVHN and Coordinated Health Rehabilitation Services have reopened for outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy services as well as outpatient cardiac …
May
18,
2020
| 11:51 PM America/New_York
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BY JENN FISHER LVHN Breast Health Services has reopened 15 locations to provide COVID-SAFE screening mammograms for women, age 40+. During the coronavirus (COVID-19) …

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Directrices de Visita Actualizadas Para el Centro Familiar de Nacimiento y Recién Nacidos de LVHN

May
18
,
2020
| 02:53 AM America/New_York
Efectivo el lunes, 30 de marzo a las 7 a.m., LVHN actualizó las directrices de visita para el Centro Familiar de Nacimiento y Recién Nacidos debido al aumento en la preocupación relacionada a la exposición a COVID-19 por parte de individuos …
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LVHN Anuncia Planes Adicionales Para Asegurar Cuidado y Mantener a los Pacientes y Proveedores de Salud Seguros Durante el Brote de COVID-19

May
18
,
2020
| 02:52 AM America/New_York
La pandemia del coronavirus (COVID-19) está forzando a todos a tomar medidas inusuales en casa y en el trabajo. El Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) no es la excepción. Oficiales del sistema de salud reconocen la constante batalla para proteger la …
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Coser o no Coser: Tú Puedes Ayudar a Suministrar Mascarillas Faciales (y otro PPE) Para LVHN

May
18
,
2020
| 02:52 AM America/New_York
POR JENN FISHER Durante la emergencia de salud del coronavirus (COVID-19), el suministro de equipo de protección personal (PPE, por sus siglas en inglés) es crítico. Las mascarillas faciales son un tipo de PPE necesario, que ayudan a proteger a …
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