Three Free Hernia Screenings in March

Hernias usually result from an internal organ that pushes through a weak point in your muscle or tissue. Often, they occur in the abdomen. You might feel pressure, dull pain or pinching that’s especially noticeable when you laugh, cough or lift something. Hernias usually become more serious and painful over time and eventually require surgery. 

For that reason – and because there are several kinds of hernias – it’s important to find out if the discomfort you might be experiencing is caused by a hernia. To help, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), part of Jefferson Health, regularly offers free hernia screenings, three of which are coming up in March at three locations.

Monday, March 9 | 4-6 p.m.
LVPG General, Bariatric and Trauma Surgery–Plaza Court
500 Plaza Court, Suite B
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301-8262
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Tuesday, March 10 | 4-6 p.m.
LVPG General and Bariatric Surgery–Hecktown Oaks
3794 Hecktown Road, Suite 250 
Easton, PA 18045-2344
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Tuesday, March 10 | 4-6 p.m. 
LVPG General Surgery–Tunnel Road
48 Tunnel Road, Suite 205 
Pottsville, PA 17901-3885
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If you discover you have a hernia, it’s reassuring to know that six of LVHN’s hospitals have been accredited as Centers of Excellence in Hernia Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation (SRC). SRC awards the Center of Excellence designation to hospitals that consistently follow best practices in hernia surgery. Some of the qualifications include leading-edge technology and surgeons who perform a high volume of hernia procedures, including complex cases. 

The hospitals earning accreditation are Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Cedar Crest, LVH–17th Street, LVH–Muhlenberg, LVH–Dickson City, LVH–Hazleton and LVH–Pocono.