Find out what’s happening in February at LVHN and in the community
From educational programs to community events, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) has so much to share. Join our events to get to know LVHN doctors and clinicians, learn health tips and stay up to date.
We regularly update our program calendar, so be sure to check our full list of events or call 888-402-LVHN (5846) for program information.
And be sure to check out a sampling of observances in February for ideas on how you can make the most of them.
February has many observances related to health, health care and more. Here are some ideas for how you can celebrate:
When it comes to matters of the heart, some things are beyond your control, like the role your gender and your family history play in your risk for heart disease. However, there are some heart disease risk factors that you can control to decrease your chances of ticker trouble. Check them out here.
This year, Black History Month marks a historic milestone – the 100th celebration of a tradition dedicated to honoring Black excellence, resilience and cultural impact. This centennial year offers a powerful opportunity to reflect on a century of progress while recognizing the work still ahead. It’s a moment to uplift stories that shape our shared history and inspire a more equitable future.
National Cancer Prevention Month stands as a reminder that early action, expert care and unwavering support can change the course of even the toughest diagnoses. Julie Chang’s powerful story – her fight against stage 4 cancer and the medical and surgical teamwork that helped her push forward – shows what’s possible when innovation meets determination. Her journey offers both hope and a call to stay proactive about your own health.
Today is all about resilience, reminding us that everyone falls – but what defines us is how we rise again. Inspired by U.S. Figure Skating’s message of courage and perseverance, National Get Up Day encourages people to share their own “get up” moments and motivate others to keep moving forward. It’s also a perfect time to take proactive steps for your well‑being, like joining our Healthy Steps for Older Adults workshop to build strength, confidence and safety as you keep getting up in every season of life.
With help from our furry friend Punxsutawney Phil, we will find out whether winter will last six more weeks or call it quits early. If you’re rooting for an early spring because you’re feeling the winter blues, you’re not alone. If the winter season leaves you feeling SAD – or battling seasonal affective disorder (SAD) – here are some proactive ways you can cope until the sunnier, warmer weather makes its return.
Get “red-y” to show your support and help raise awareness of women’s No. 1 killer – cardiovascular disease – by wearing red today. Also, take some time to learn more about Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute’s Women’s Heart Program, and how this specialized program helps women assess their heart disease risk as well as develop a care plan that keeps their heart healthy during young adulthood, pregnancy, menopause and beyond.
What do pizza and CPR have in common? Any is better than none. Knowing CPR, especially hands-only CPR, could very well save the life of someone you love. Learn more here.
National Donor Day is a powerful reminder of how one selfless choice can save or transform multiple lives. It’s also the perfect moment to clear up common misconceptions – such as the false narrative that doctors and EMTs won’t work as hard to save your life if you’re a registered organ donor – that keep many people from registering as donors. Here is the truth about five common organ donation myths that keep many people from checking the organ donor box on their license.
Quiet Day is about taking a pause and appreciating the sound of silence – unless that silence is a result of not addressing your hearing problems. Hearing loss may have devastating consequences, such as dementia. Learn more here.