The Emergency Room at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg is expanding to better serve our community. The following enhancements will be opening in late 2026:
- Increased capacity to 83 treatment beds to meet growing patient demand.
- Enhanced Level II Trauma Center with dedicated trauma and resuscitation bays to strengthen access to advanced emergency and trauma care.
- New 26-bed trauma recovery unit and on-site physical therapy gym to support patient recovery and rehabilitation.
- New hospital wing focused on emergency, trauma and recovery services.
- Emergency care for children and adults, with designated waiting room for kids and families.
- Expanded diagnostic and specialty care capabilities, including additional CT and X-ray rooms and specialized bariatric patient rooms.
- New helipad and improved patient flow, featuring modernized treatment spaces and operational enhancements to accelerate access to care.
- Investments in emergency, trauma, cardiac and stroke services, along with new patient and family amenities, to meet the region’s growing healthcare needs.
Take a sneak peek at the new experience with the below architectural illustrations.
