Find out what’s happening in November 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 November for ideas on how you can make the most of them.
The month of November has many observances related to health, health care and more. Here is a brief list of observances and helpful information to keep you in the know:
Each November, the history, traditions, culture and contributions of Indigenous peoples are celebrated all month long. LVHN’s service area is located on the traditional homeland of the Lenape people, who are part of three federally recognized tribes (Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians and Stockbridge-Munsee Community).
Managing diabetes is difficult year-round, but it can be especially hard during the holidays. These tips can help you stay on track and keep your blood sugar under control this holiday season.
It was just a little cough – or at least that’s what Bernadette Lemke thought. However, instead of brushing it aside as nothing, she mentioned the cough to her primary care clinician during her regular wellness exam, and doing so saved her life. Bernadette’s story is proof that finding lung cancer early, whether it’s through a lung cancer screening or a regular checkup, can be the key to a successful outcome.
Due to its high mortality rate, low survival rate and late-stage diagnosis, pancreatic cancer is considered one of the most serious cancers. But LVHN remains at the forefront of the fight. Join our cancer experts on Nov. 11 when they will be discussing the latest advances in treatment as well as the region’s only clinical trial for an immunotherapeutic pancreatic cancer vaccine. You can register for the event here.
LVPG Pulmonology is helping patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) breathe easier with a minimally invasive lung valve procedure. Learn more here.
How can you help someone having a seizure? Follow the three S’s – Stay, Safe and Side. More details here.
As we celebrate careers in science, technology, engineering and math, LVHN remains dedicated to preparing future generations of nurses, physicians and other health care professionals – and Jamalia Torres stands as proof of this commitment. Here is how LVHN’s Health Care Futures program helped this young woman turn her curiosity about the medical field into a health care career.
Could you use a break from stress? We’ve got you. Learn how our mindfulness courses can help you keep your stress in check.
While many expecting families know about premature birth, you may have some questions about how prevalent it is, the risk factors, and what you can do to improve the likelihood that you will carry your pregnancy to term. Find all those answers and more here.
Do you need an antibiotic? Your doctor may advise you against one. If you are sick, your first instinct may be to run to your family doctor to get a prescription for an antibiotic. However, that may not always be the best option. Learn more here.
Have you been thinking about quitting smoking? Today is dedicated to you. These tips can help you get started with quitting. Because quitting nicotine is hard – especially if you’re trying to do it on your own – see how our Time to Quit Nicotine Cessation Program can support and assist you as you work toward becoming nicotine-free.