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Voices From the Front Lines: Chelsea McHugh, RN, Emergency Room, LVH–Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street

June
04
,
2020
| 12:03 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 with …
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Proceed With Caution: A Guide to Pennsylvania’s Yellow Phase

June
04
,
2020
| 10:58 PM America/New_York
We’ve been waiting for this moment for 14 weeks, a major step toward recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Friday, May 29, 17 counties entered the green phase of recovery and eight counties entered the yellow phase, including Luzerne, Monroe and …
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CEO UPDATE: Getting You Back to EDs and ExpressCAREs

June
03
,
2020
| 12:57 AM America/New_York
How do we help you return to our emergency departments and ExpressCARE locations with confidence? It's the question LVHN President and CEO Brian Nester, DO, MBA, FACOEP answers in this week's video update. Watch the video or read the …
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How LVHN is Making Outpatient Care COVID-SAFE for You

June
03
,
2020
| 08:52 PM America/New_York
BY AMANDA BIALEK From the moment you call our access center to schedule your next appointment, you can be at ease about entering our offices to receive care during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Our team members at Lehigh Valley Health …
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LVPG Care Runs in the Family

June
03
,
2020
| 06:59 PM America/New_York
BY LISA MARIE HALECKY Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)–Geriatric and Internal Medicine providers Philip J. Benyo, MD, Daniel E. Benyo, MD, and Philip P. Benyo, PA-C, have moved to a new location, LVPG Geriatric and Internal Medicine-Brookhill …
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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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ExpressCARE–Hazleton Closes

May
29
,
2020
| 08:32 PM America/New_York
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) and Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG) announced that its ExpressCARE–Hazleton Shopping Center location has closed. “ExpressCARE was opened in Hazleton when there was a need to direct patients with minor …
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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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June
03,
2020
| 11:46 PM America/New_York
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Updated May 3, 2020 To keep patients and staff safe as more health care services reopen or ramp up during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Lehigh Valley Health Network …
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 …

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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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