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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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Voices From the Front Lines: Jonathan Goldner, DO Associate Chief Medical Officer, LVH–Pocono

May
21
,
2020
| 08:36 PM 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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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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