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LVHN Tightens Visitation Policy Amid COVID-19 Surge
… and low-level monitoring units to two visitors. Those visitors must be designated for the patient’s entire hospital stay, meaning only the selected individuals can visit. Visitors will be allowed from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. All visitors are always required to wear a mask covering their mouth and nose and should always remain in … one support person and one additional visitor at a time are allowed and both must be designated for the duration of the hospital stay. Visitation is allowed regardless of time of day at the discretion of clinical staff. A doula is allowed. … …
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LVHN Leaders Recognized as Women of Influence by Lehigh Valley Business
… into effective, capable and compassionate leaders. … … Karen Clark , DNP, RN, began her career as a nurse at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest in 1987 and returned to LVHN when she joined Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital in 2018 as Vice President of Patient Care Services. Working in health care has been a lifelong passion for Clark. …
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Fake Car Seats Are a Real Threat
… no one knows what’s going to happen with these counterfeit car seats during a crash.” … At Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital , we are committed to making sure parents get the information they need when purchasing a car seat that is designed … Shisslak advises, “so a counterfeit car seat doesn’t prevent you from taking your new bundle of joy home from the hospital safely.” “A car seat check takes one hour out of your day to ensure your baby’s ride will be a safe one,” Shisslak …
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Jefferson, Lehigh Valley Health Network Sign a Definitive Agreement to Combine
… expand health plan access that will help vulnerable, at-risk populations receive care to live well and stay out of the hospital. Lastly, the combination will strengthen financial stability, allowing for investments in innovative technologies … a rich legacy of providing patient-focused high-quality care. Based in Allentown, LVHN is a five-time Magnet designated hospital system, serving a dynamic and growing region with the third largest population in the state of Pennsylvania. The health network includes 14 hospital campuses (four in Allentown, two in Bethlehem, one in Easton, one in East Stroudsburg, one in Hazleton, two in …
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Lehigh Valley Physician Group Leadership
… Image David Burmeister, DO, MBA, CPE, FACEP President, Lehigh Valley Physician Group; Chair, Department of Emergency and Hospital Medicine; Chief Medical Executive, Acute Care Service Line Image James Demopoulos, MHA Senior Vice President and … J. Nathan Hagstrom, MD, MS, FAAP Chair, Department of Pediatrics; Physician in Chief, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital Image Steven L. Lewis, MD, FAAN Physician in Chief, Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute Image Thomas …
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St. Patrick’s Binge Drinking Risks
… binge drinking,” says emergency room physician Andrew Miller, DO , Medical Director, Emergency Room at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, and Chief, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, at Lehigh Valley Health Network. “For a man, that means … you have a drinking problem and then help you find the right help,” he says. … Allentown … Emergency Room at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest … St. Patrick’s Binge Drinking Risks …
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Start the School Year Off Right with Healthier Lunches
… eggs, nuts, seeds, beans, and tofu or other soy products. … The pediatric experts at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital offer this advice to help parents and caregivers teach the importance of good nutrition for kids of all ages. … Try …
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Peace of Mind Parenting in the Age of Screens and Social Media
… … Because every parent deserves a partner through parenthood, host Anne Baum, president of Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, talks with pediatric experts on all the latest topics in children’s health. … Because They’re Kids is available on …
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Little People, Big Deal
… . We’re open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. … Pediatric specialists from Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital will be hosting a virtual information session on child COVID-19 vaccination on Wednesday, Nov. 17, from 5:30-6:15 …
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Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hecktown Oaks Now Scheduling Appointments
… 3780 Hecktown Road … … Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Hecktown Oaks is scheduling appointments ahead of its July 1, 2021 opening. The newest campus located in the … services closer to home In addition to the practices listed above, patients can expect the services below beginning July 1. Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence – Areas of focus include orthopedics, ENT (ear, nose and throat), urology, …
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Lehigh Valley Health Network Bringing Health Center to Pennsburg
… and obstetric need. Pediatric specialty care – Specialty care just for kids from Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, including pediatric pulmonology, endocrinology and gastroenterology. Adult and pediatric rehabilitation * – … HNL Lab Medicine – Full-service medical laboratory providing testing and related services. *A service of Lehigh Valley Hospital … Lehigh Valley Health Network Bringing Health Center to Pennsburg …
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Doctors’ Day Is March 30
… Day is always celebrated March 30, commemorating the first time that anesthesia was used in surgery. There are more than 1 million practicing doctors in the U.S. LVHN proudly employs over 2,000 doctors throughout the region. … If you would like … your completed coloring page with doctors at LVHN, they can be returned by mail to the following locations: Lehigh Valley Hospital–17th Street Attn: Jessica Ruane, Volunteer Services Lehigh Valley Hospital–17th Street 1627 W. Chew St. Allentown, PA 18102 Lehigh Valley Hospital–Carbon Attn: Tammy Trimbur, Administration …
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LVHN Surprises Lehigh Valley Man With U.S. Senior Open Passes to Celebrate Recovery From Near-Fatal Golf Course Heart Attack
… club, to the quick response from club employees and the nearby Macungie Ambulance Corps to expert care at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, everything aligned in Henrick’s favor. After cutting his round short last Sept. 15 because he wasn’t … referred to as a “widow-maker” because of the high mortality rate, especially in cardiac arrest that occurs outside the hospital. Though the survival rate for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is less than 10%, Henrick was lucky. Like a tee shot … sales director from North Catasauqua is back at work, back on the course and back to living life. On Wednesday, June 1, at Brookside, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) celebrated Henrick’s recovery with a surprise connected to the 42 nd …
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Cameilia Baker Celebrates Her Rich Culture
… Cameilia Baker, MBA, is Administrative Director of Emergency and Hospital Medicine. She honors the history of the Black and African American culture during Black History Month in February … 2016, first to Program Director of Community Practice and Call Center and now my current role as Director of Emergency and Hospital Medicine. Prior to LVHN, I worked as a practice manager at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, where I …
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We Are Family: Vaccine Clinic Brings Vaccines to Hazleton
… 58 vaccinations were given. That number is in addition to those who have been scheduling appointments at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton’s vaccine clinic at 700 E. Broad St. in the city. The vaccine clinic is held from noon to 6 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. … Appointments can be scheduled by calling 1-833-LVHN-CVD (833-584-6283) or in the patient portal MyLVHN … We Are Family: Vaccine Clinic Brings Vaccines to Hazleton …
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On Top of Spaghetti, All Covered with Cheese
… their ongoing support. The 21-year-old from Minersville, among the first class of Project SEARCH Interns at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Schuylkill, talked with her instructors and hospital Executive Chef Ryan Stopp about learning how to make a spaghetti and meatballs dinner for her family, complete with … in her time here. She has come out of her shell and has been hands on learning all the areas of food preparation at the hospital. She is just great.” Project SEARCH is a transition-to-work program for young people with significant disabilities …
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Allergies
… called epinephrine, which can be lifesaving when given right away. If you use epinephrine, call 911 and go straight to the hospital. The best way to reduce symptoms is to avoid what causes your allergies. This is especially important for food and …
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Adolescent Bariatric Surgery
… offers you or your teen various benefits, including shorter recovery times. Teens stay in Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital following surgery, typically for two nights. Adolescents are typically recommended for sleeve gastrectomy (gastric …
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LVH-Hazleton Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Updates
… 700 E Broad Street … … For the most-recent information, please visit LVHN.org/vaccines . Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Hazleton’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic held on the first floor of the hospital will be closed Monday, July 5 in observance of the holiday. Clinic hours of 8 a.m.-4 p.m. will resume on July 7 and …
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LVH–Schuylkill Joins in Community Outreach in Western Schuylkill County
… 700 East Norwegian Street … … Colleagues from Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Schuylkill joined with a local church group, food bank and area businesses to help the people of western … provided recipes, hand sanitizer and other materials – along with an LVH–Schuylkill smile. … Pottsville … Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street … LVH–Schuylkill Joins in Community Outreach in Western Schuylkill County …
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Rotary Club of the Smithfields and LVHN–Pocono Foundation Hold 30th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
… Holiday Tree Lighting was held on Wednesday, December 8 at the Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Pocono. Over the past 29 years, the Holiday Tree Lighting has evolved to be the premiere holiday event in the … Christmas tree outside the Hughes Cancer Center while a gentle snow fell on the crowd. … East Stroudsburg … Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono … Rotary Club of the Smithfields and LVHN–Pocono Foundation Hold 30th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting …
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LVH–Cedar Crest Receives ‘Top Teaching Hospital’ Designation for Quality and Patient Safety
… Cedar Crest Blvd … … Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Cedar Crest was named a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group . The Leapfrog Group is a national watchdog organization of employers and other purchasers focused on health care safety and quality. The Top Teaching Hospital designation is given to the highest performing hospitals on the Leapfrog Hospital Survey . About 2,100 hospitals …
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Parenting: Creating a Safe Sleep Environment for Baby
… use a crib that has missing parts or has been recalled and not repaired. To check if your crib complies, call the CPSC at 1-800-638-2772 or visit its website at CPSC.gov . Earn a crib Families who are unable to purchase a crib may be eligible to earn a cribette by attending prenatal classes with the help of Lehigh Valley Health Network, Reilly Children’s Hospital and the national Cribs for Kids® program. You can learn more about the program by talking to your doctor, nurse …
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¡Santo cielo! Incendios forestales de Canadá afectan la calidad del aire de la región
… que el ambiente olía a quemado. La Dra. Jennifer Logan, MD , neumóloga pediátrica del Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital , contesta las preguntas más frecuentes sobre este fenómeno. … Como dice el refrán, "donde hay humo, hay fuego". El …