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Lehigh Valley Hospitals Earn Magnet® Redesignation for Fifth Time

September
17
,
2020
| 11:19 AM America/New_York
At Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), you’ll find the world’s best nurses. During the COVID-19 pandemic, LVHN nurses work tirelessly to provide the safest care possible to all patients. They are renowned for their compassion and emotional support, …
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Your Healthy Pregnancy Starts with Care From Healthy Beginnings Plus

September
15
,
2020
| 14:33 PM America/New_York
BY JENN FISHER Moms-to-be have a lot on their minds during pregnancy, mostly concerning the health of their baby. In the Hazleton area, women who are expecting a baby can get support from Healthy Beginnings Plus, a state-funded prenatal program …
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Coffee with Arielle: Press the Pause Button

September
15
,
2020
| 11:31 AM America/New_York
Arielle Arbushites, MSW, is a licensed social worker and manager of support services for LVHN Home Care and Hospice. In her video series, “Coffee with Arielle,” she offers tips and tools for emotional wellbeing and reminds us all that we’re in …
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Free Lunches for Allentown Children Extended Through End of Year

September
14
,
2020
| 15:49 PM America/New_York
BY KATIE CAVENDER Many children living with food insecurity rely on school lunches to provide a well-rounded meal. For these kids, remote learning means skipping meals and empty stomachs. With that in mind, the Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–17th …
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COVID-19 and Your Weight

September
11
,
2020
| 17:21 PM America/New_York
BY KATIE CAVENDER We all know that a healthy weight is an important part of overall health. Researchers are finding that people’s weight can also have a major impact on how their body is able to recover from COVID-19. Does my weight put me at …
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Thomas Meade, MD, Awarded Best Surgeon 2020 Readers’ Voice Award

September
11
,
2020
| 16:42 PM America/New_York
BY JENNY LEADER Orthopedic surgeon Thomas Meade, MD, is proud to be recognized by the residents of the NEPA region as The Citizens’ Voice 2020 Readers’ Voice Award: Best Surgeon. “It is a great honor to be selected by our patients as the …
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LVH–Hazleton and LVH–Schuylkill Receive Recognition with ACC Chest Pain Accreditation

September
10
,
2020
| 17:31 PM America/New_York
BY KATIE CAVENDER Chest pain – it may be a sign of a life-threatening medical emergency, or it may be an uncomfortable symptom of a minor and temporary ailment. Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Hazleton and LVH–Schuylkill have received industry …
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Asked and Answered – What tips do you have for packing a lunch that will be easy for my elementary school child to open all items?

September
10
,
2020
| 17:12 PM America/New_York
BY MANJU THOMAS, MD, LVPG PEDIATRICS–EASTON Packing lunch for an elementary school child should actually be elementary and not really complicated. It starts with using the right lunch box. Make sure it’s easy to carry, easy to open and easy to …
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Chadwick Boseman’s Legacy: Colon Cancer Awareness

September
03
,
2020
| 15:03 PM America/New_York
BY JENN FISHER For fans of actor Chadwick Boseman, the phrase “Wakanda Forever” has taken on poignant new meaning. News of the 43-year old Boseman’s death from colon cancer has dominated social media with questions about how someone so young …
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Asked and Answered – What type of mask should my child wear at school?

September
02
,
2020
| 16:42 PM America/New_York
BY SCOTT RICE, MD, LVPG PEDIATRICS–FOGELSVILLE From repurposed bandanas to store bought face masks, face coverings vary widely. The most important aspects concerning effectiveness of a mask are fit and fabric. Fit – Your child’s mask …
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School Partners: What you Need to Know for the Fall

September
01
,
2020
| 19:08 PM America/New_York
BY KATIE CAVENDER There’s no guidebook to parenting and there’s certainly no guidebook to parenting during a pandemic. But Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network and Coordinated Health are here to help. From face …
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Lehigh Valley Health Network Opens the First and Only Concussion and Head Trauma Program in the Pocono Region

August
31
,
2020
| 17:56 PM America/New_York
BY HANNAH ROPP Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is proud to offer the first Concussion and Head Trauma Program in the region. The program is being provided at 447 Plaza Court, Building 200, Suite B East Stroudsburg. The Concussion and Head …
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September
02,
2020
| 17:54 PM America/New_York
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BY HANNAH ROPP Coordinated Health, part of Lehigh Valley Health Network, is transitioning all patient records at most of its facilities to Epic electronic health records …
August
20,
2020
| 12:01 PM America/New_York
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BY KATIE CAVENDER Whether you need COVID-19 testing because you feel ill, have an upcoming procedure or need COVID-19 clearance for travel, school or work – Lehigh Valley …
August
04,
2020
| 15:21 PM America/New_York
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Due to extreme weather in our region, several Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), Coordinated Health and Lehigh Valley Physicians Group (LVPG) locations are closed or …
July
01,
2020
| 12:08 PM America/New_York
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Our new standardized screening process for patients and visitors at all LVHN hospitals begins July 1. Here are details about how the screening process works. Signs are now …

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Tu embarazo saludable comienza con la atención de Healthy Beginnings Plus

September
15
,
2020
| 14:33 PM America/New_York
PARA JENN FISHER Las futuras mamás tienen muchas cosas en sus mentes durante el embarazo, principalmente con respecto a la salud de su bebé. En el área de Hazleton, las mujeres que están esperando un bebé pueden recibir apoyo de Healthy …
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¿Planea viajar? Proceda con precaución

August
18
,
2020
| 11:59 AM America/New_York
PARA JANE DANISH Aunque los Centros para el Control de Enfermedades (CDC) y el Departamento de Salud de Pensilvania (PA DOH) desaconsejan todos los viajes no esenciales, hay ocasiones en las que es posible que tengamos que hacerlo. Los viajes …
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Dar a luz durante una pandemia

August
14
,
2020
| 16:20 PM America/New_York
Una nueva mamá de Hazleton comparte su jornada de maternidad durante COVID-19 Después de cinco años de intentar quedar embarazada, Mary Ribarchik y su esposo, Brad, fueron bendecidos con noticias emocionantes durante el verano de 2019 – esperaban …
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