Lehigh Valley Health Network Event Benefits The Spence Family Women’s Heart and Pregnancy Program and The Michael and Christine Perrucci Center for Children’s Health and Well-Being

On Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) donors hosted an event at Saucon Valley Country Club to support The Spence Family Women’s Heart and Pregnancy Program and The Michael and Christine Perrucci Center for Children’s Health and Well-Being. At “Sotto le Stelle,” guests enjoyed a four-course dinner paired with wines of Tuscany, selected by Chris Cree, Master of Wine.

“Both programs are unique and cross-disciplinary, bringing together leaders in their fields to improve the lives of women, children and families across our region,” said Bob Begliomini, PharmD, MBA, President, Jefferson Health–Lehigh Valley Region.

Learn more about each program:

LVHN’s Heart and Pregnancy Program, named after the Spence family following their gift in 2024, is the region’s first and one of only a few in the country. The program, part of Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute, gives women access to a specialized team that manages high-risk pregnancy and heart disease or a heart-related condition that develops before, during and after pregnancy.

Established in 2022, The Michael and Christine Perrucci Center for Children’s Health and Well-Being builds on Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital’s ongoing work throughout the region to improve health outcomes for children and adolescents. By centralizing resources and expertise, the Perrucci Center leads the coordination of efforts with community partners to provide health education and interventions for children of all ages.