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Controlar el Estrés Durante el Brote de COVID-19
… Psiquiatra Courtney Chellew, DO, con LVPG Adult and Pediatric Psychiatry–Muhlenberg y Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital , recomienda comunicarse con un profesional de salud mental si hay una interrupción persistente en su capacidad de …
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Top Four Causes of Emergency Room Visits on the Fourth of July
… many can be prevented by exercising more caution,” says Biren Juthani, DO , a trauma/acute care surgeon at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono . … Dr. Juthani outlines the top four causes of ER visits seen throughout the Fourth of July holiday. … Heat … room locations for the emergency room closest to you. … East Stroudsburg … East Stroudsburg … Allentown … Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono … LVPG General and Trauma Surgery-Plaza Court … LVPG General and Trauma Surgery-1240 Cedar Crest … Top Four …
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Allied Health Careers
… care. See Total Rewards 3.8M+ Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG) visits One of America’s largest physician groups 1.5M+ Outpatient registrations Providing convenient care close to home 327K+ ER visits Providing care when it’s needed most … Acute admissions World-class care in our world-class hospitals 20K+ Colleagues The health care partners you deserve 14 Hospital campuses Serving communities across eastern Pa. 5 Health institutes Hubs of innovation, research and education 1 Children’s Hospital Region’s first health network built for kids Featured service lines Respiratory This team administers …
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Clínicas de Vacunas contra COVID-19 para Niños Menores de 5 años en LVHN–17th Street
… ahora pueden hacer una cita para que sus hijos de 6 meses a 4 años reciban la vacuna Pfizer-BioNTech en el Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–17th Street . La serie de vacunas contra COVID-19 de Pfizer-BioNTech incluye tres dosis, y cada una es una … semanas aparte y la tercera por lo menos dos meses después. … Las clínicas se llevarán a cabo dentro del auditorio del hospital LVHN–17th Street: Jueves, 1 de septiembre (2-6 p.m.) Jueves, 22 de septiembre (2-6 p.m.) Jueves, 17 de noviembre, (2-6 p.m.) Estas clínicas se …
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A Successful Pregnancy After Devastating First Birth
… didn’t have to worry anymore,” he says. Briel welcomes her baby Daughter Myla was born April 18, 2016, at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Cedar Crest, weighing 7 pounds, 4 ounces. “It was a wonderful outcome,” Sarno says. Rhoades now attends a …
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Your Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Questions Answered
… system disease that disrupts the flow of information within the brain and from the brain to the rest of the body. About 1 million people in the U.S. have MS, which destroys myelin, the protective layer around nerve fibers. The resulting … diagnosed with the condition. … Q: What kind of support does LVHN offer for patients with MS? A: LVHN is the region’s only hospital designated as a Center for Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Care by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. We …
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Emergency Medicine Residency Program
… ago at Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN). LVHN offers the unique benefits of residency training in both a community hospital and a regional referral Margaret Vido, DO Emergency Medicine Resident “It’s important to train in a program that … ago at Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN). LVHN offers the unique benefits of residency training in both a community hospital and a regional referral center. The hospital's high patient volume, dedicated teaching attendings and diversity of … Underrepresented in Medicine Scholarship . The Department of Emergency and Hospital Medicine is proud to offer four $1,000 scholarships for those whose backgrounds are underrepresented in medicine. Learn more . We welcome you to explore our …
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Lehigh Valley Health Network Nurses’ Documentary Honors Those on the Front-Lines Throughout the Pandemic
… patient outcomes, but also leaves an indelible mark on those in their care. From brightening birthdays spent in the hospital with COVID, to bringing loved ones together when difficult goodbyes were made – many virtually – these nurses … particular comes from nurse Nichole Persing, Director of Patient Care Services, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hecktown Oaks, who likened navigating the challenging time to the athletic endurance training she completed to … to pause and reflect on our shared experiences and find meaning in what we will carry forward.” … Easton … Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hecktown Oaks … Lehigh Valley Health Network Nurses’ Documentary Honors Those on the Front-Lines Throughout the …
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Joys of a Home Care Nursing Career: The Rewards Are Many
… transition. It gave me the opportunity to care for patients and their families one-on-one outside the structure of a busy hospital,” she says. … Foster grew up in Easton. In her early 30s, while raising five children, ranging in age from 2 to 10, … her oncology certification (OCN) and eventually transferred to the Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono. She loved the deep patient experiences and the intellectual challenges, providing hope and education to … advocate for other things that affect the health of our community.” … East Stroudsburg … East Stroudsburg … Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono … Lehigh Valley Home Care and Hospice - Pocono … Joys of a Home Care Nursing Career: The Rewards Are Many …
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Learning on the Journey: Marina Tyma’s Story
… of her dreams at Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN). Now a registered nurse and patient care specialist at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Hecktown Oaks , Tyma's story serves as inspiration for others who want to grow a career in health care. … Tyma … by people I meet, and I hope that along the way I inspire them too,” she says. … Easton … Bethlehem … Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hecktown Oaks … Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg … Learning on the Journey: Marina Tyma’s Story …
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Sleep Study Keeps Hazleton Trucker on the Road
… and body mass index (BMI) indicated a potential issue. Martinez wasted no time arranging a sleep study at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Hazleton Sleep Disorders Center . “A trucker has a short window to get this testing done and address any …
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2014 Report to the Community: Better Health, Better Care, Better Cost
… Alliance gives Greater Hazleton-area residents convenient access to specialized care. We now provide care at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)-Hazleton , the Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton and through Lehigh Valley Physician Group—Hazleton … practices in the Lehigh Valley. – Lehigh Valley Physician Group : Physicians and advanced practice clinicians: more than 1,000 Practice locations: more than 140 Specialties: 45 Visits (includes Lehigh Valley Physician Group—Hazleton practices): 1,945,764 Better Cost We embrace quality, because quality care costs less. We accomplished this in 2014 by: Achieving …
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LVHN Offering Second Dose of Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Shot for Both 65+ and Immunocompromised People
… the vaccine series. Despite continued decreases in COVID cases across the country, the U.S. is still seeing more than 1,000 COVID-19-related deaths every week. “Vaccination remains one of our most important tools to reduce the risk of serious …
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Requests for Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Can Start Sept. 20
… COVID-19 vaccines are designed to provide more focused protection against newer strains of the virus, including XBB.1.5, a more recent descendent of the omicron variant. The CDC recommends the following if it’s been at least two months since …
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Mary Lillman, LPN, with LVPG Pediatrics–East Stroudsburg, is honored as the Pocono Record’s Health Care Hero for November
… your patients. She has taken these values with her throughout her career, including the last two years at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Pocono. Lillman now loves working in the community where she lives, especially when it comes to building …
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LVHN Establishes Coronavirus (COVID-19) Patient Testing Centers Throughout the Region
… stay home. LVHN is providing free COVID-19 screenings online and by phone. Call the MyLVHN Nurse Information line at 1-888-402-LVHN or complete an LVHN Video Visit by downloading the MyLVHN app . We want to screen community members via … from others. If you are over 80, this is especially important. Other actions LVHN is taking to keep you safe Temporary hospital visitation policy. If you are sick, please do not visit any of our LVHN hospitals. Children under age 12 are not permitted in the hospital to visit. We are asking that patients pre-identify two people who can visit while they are in the hospital. …
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LVHN ahora ofrece vacunas contra COVID-19 para niños de 6 meses o más en las regiones de Hazleton, Schuylkill y Pocono
… … 700 E Broad Street … 206 E Brown Street … Wall Auditorium, third floor main lobby. Take Parking Garage elevator to 3H (3 hospital). … … … For English, click here. Las familias ahora pueden obtener las vacunas de Pfizer-BioNTech para niños de 6 … de vacunas: Fechas de Vacunación en Pottsville Clínica de Vacunas contra COVID-19 –Schuylkill Dónde: Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street , Auditorio Wall (tercer piso del vestíbulo principal) Mediodía-6 p.m. Lunes, 11 de julio Lunes, 1 de agosto Lunes, 26 de septiembre Fechas de Vacunación en East Stroudsburg Clínica de Vacunas contra COVID-19 –Pocono …
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Hackerman-Patz House Celebrates 10 Years
… commute was long,” Akillah says. “In addition to cerebral palsy, my son has multiple diagnoses. Being in and out of the hospital is very stressful, especially when you have to stay in the ICU looking at the same four walls for an extended … just feel the love.” … Support for anyone, from anywhere In its first year of operation, the Hackerman-Patz House served 1,300 guests. Since then, more than 100,000 guests from all over the United States and the world have visited. Some guests … demand. The house is filled to capacity nearly 75 percent of the time. During the pandemic, rooms were made available to hospital staff. Everyday miracles Gina Jones, a Staff Assistant since the house opened, says taking care of guests has been …
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Friends of Nursing Awards Honor the Power of Lehigh Valley Health Network Nurses and Health Care Professionals
… occupational therapist Lauren Reightler, OTD, helps people return to what’s most meaningful to them after they leave the hospital. Up to half of intensive care unit (ICU) survivors discharged to home struggle with physical, cognitive and … that I have and help to make it happen.” Reightler’s dream of starting a post-ICU clinic that connects patients in the hospital with ICU survivors became reality when she partnered with critical care pulmonologist Dorothea Watson, DO, two … award recipients. Danita Fenstermacher, Float Pool, LVH–Cedar Crest Hometown: Topton The Auxiliary of Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg Administrative Partner Award Cheryl Holzer, Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit, LVH–Cedar Crest Hometown: …
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Fellows and Leadership
… Fellowship Kelly Shak Vice President, Ambulatory and Post-Acute Operations Director, Administrative Fellowship Program – Hospital Operations Email: Kelly.Shak@lvhn.org Kelly Shak, MSPT, MBA, FACHE, is Vice President, Ambulatory and Post … … Fellowship Kelly Shak Vice President, Ambulatory and Post-Acute Operations Director, Administrative Fellowship Program – Hospital Operations Email: Kelly.Shak@lvhn.org Kelly Shak, MSPT, MBA, FACHE, is Vice President, Ambulatory and Post-Acute … Health Network. Currently, Kelly is responsible for strategic, fiscal and operational leadership of a diverse set of hospital operations including the Rehabilitation Services continuum of care. The Rehabilitation Division at LVHN includes …
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COVID-19 and Your Weight
… resources for patients with COVID-19,” Harrison says. “We now have a much better handle on the numbers and can track our hospital rates effectively.” With additional safety precautions, LVHN restarted bariatric surgery in early May. All bariatric patients are on a separate floor of the hospital than COVID-19 patients, and everyone who enters the building from colleagues to patients and visitors is screened …
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N.J. Man Bounces Back From Trampoline Injury
… to the tibia, or shin bone. Within an hour, he found himself being evaluated in the emergency room at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Muhlenberg. He would need to undergo surgery to repair the tendons the following day. “I’ve seen maybe two …