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LVHN to Offer Free Drive-Thru Flu Shots in November
… shot clinics in November. Vaccines will be administered at Dorney Park in Allentown on Saturday, Nov. 4, and Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Hecktown Oaks in Lower Nazareth Township on Sunday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. … Everyone … visiting LVHN.org/flushot and following the instructions, by scanning the QR code on postcards being mailed, or by calling 1-835-215-5438, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The line also will be open on the clinic dates (Nov. 4 and 5) 9 a.m.-3 p.m. … risk for illness, hospitalization and death from the flu,” said Alex Benjamin, MD , LVHN’s Chief of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. “Like many respiratory illnesses, influenza can be spread by infected individuals who are not showing …
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LVPG Welcomes New Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Practice
… Immunology — provides quality care for people of all ages. Before joining LVPG, Zemble was affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest as an independent physician for 13 years. … His academic credentials include a residency at Columbia University and fellowship training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. “My focus is on a variety of diseases under the atopic umbrella,” Zemble says. Among the conditions …
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Fireworks Safety Tips from the Burn Prevention Network
… part of the festivities. But these sparkling and booming devices aren’t necessarily safe for kids or adults. Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Cedar Crest is home to the Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) Regional Burn Center , where nearly 900 … preventable burn injuries. They have important safety reminders about burn prevention when it comes to fireworks: Tip #1: Avoid burns by wearing safety gloves and protective eyewear. Tip #2: The tip of a sparkler burns at more than 1,200-degrees F. Children should never handle or light any fireworks, including sparklers. Tip #3: Fireworks that did not go …
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Imagine a hospital where specialized care keeps you close to home.
… Imagine a hospital where specialized care keeps you close to home. The Highest Level Trauma Center At Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono, we … Level 3 Trauma Centers are really designed to take care of the moderately and severely injured patient. We see over 1,200 patients per year. Other health systems, other hospitals, have tried to replicate what we have done and they have been … Hospital-Pocono, all your care—cardiology and cardiac surgery—can be done right here. Just last year alone, we did over 1,000 cardiac catheterizations and 500 EP procedures at Lehigh Valley-Pocono. These are 1,500 patients that got world-class …
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Rates of COVID-19 Hospitalizations Rising Across our Region
… interstitial lung disease, cystic fibrosis and pulmonary hypertension) Dementia or other neurological conditions Type 1 or type 2 diabetes Down syndrome Heart conditions, including heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies or …
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Changes to LVH–17th Street Clinics Will Enhance Care for Patients
… organization that will enhance services at eight of the key community clinics primarily located on the Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–17 th Street campus to increase accessibility to care for the underserved and vulnerable populations, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. As of July 1, 2020, the following eight clinics will transition to the new organization called Valley Health Partners Community Health …
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Pharmacy Residents and Faculty
… Residents , Preceptors and Past Residents . What our residents say “I chose Lehigh Valley Health Network for my PGY-1 residency for a few different reasons, including the staff and rotation opportunities offered. One of the main reasons I … Residents , Preceptors and Past Residents . What our residents say “I chose Lehigh Valley Health Network for my PGY-1 residency for a few different reasons, including the staff and rotation opportunities offered. One of the main reasons I … of Pharmacy with an area of concentration in pediatrics. Throughout pharmacy school, she interned at UPMC Children's Hospital, Giant Eagle Central Fill Facility and Wilson's Independent Pharmacy. Her long-term career interests include …
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Transitional Skilled Unit (TSU)
… your recovery and include them in every step of the process. As a skilled nursing facility, we care for newly discharged hospital patients who might need more time to recover. Conditions we care for include stroke, joint replacement, … therapy and a full schedule of activities designed to support your individual progress. … If you are ready to leave the hospital but need more time to focus on your recovery from an injury or illness, the transitional skilled unit (TSU) may be …
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LVHN SELECT Medical Students Learn Their Medical Residency Assignments During Match Day 2024
… an orthopedic surgery residency. He is the son of pediatrician Kimberly Brown, MD, with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital and Valley Health Partners, a passionate advocate for children and families. “I am incredibly fortunate to be a …
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COVID-19 Treatments
… areas in Berks and Carbon counties. If you come to the emergency room, physicians will determine next steps in care. If hospital services aren't required, but you could benefit from enhanced monitoring while you are ill and recovering, that can now be done from the comfort of your own home through LVHN@Home, saving you the costs associated with a hospital stay. Patients who participate receive a customized kit like with the CARES program, however LVHN@Home kits include …
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Preguntas frecuentes: la vacuna contra la COVID-19
… reduce el riesgo de enfermedad grave y muerte. Por ello, los especialistas en pediatría de Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital alientan a los padres a vacunar a sus hijos. ¿Cuáles son los efectos secundarios más comunes de la vacuna en los …
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LVHN está Ofreciendo Vacunas de Refuerzo contra COVID-19 para Niños de 5-11 Años
… niños de 5-11 años,” dice J. Nathan Hagstrom, MD , Jefe del Departamento de Pediatría del Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . “Las investigaciones preliminares de Pfizer-BioNTech demostraron que en este grupo de edades la vacuna de refuerzo …
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When Brianna Roth’s Toddler Was Sick, She Entrusted His Care to the ER Team at LVH–Schuylkill
… and mother of two young children. This past summer, Roth’s intuition brought her to the emergency room at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Schuylkill when her 18-month-old, Paxton, became feverish, lethargic and extremely dehydrated. Even though … back, Roth admits that putting her trust in the ER at LVH–Schuylkill was the best decision she could have made. Priority #1 Paxton “We were taken back within 10 minutes of arriving,” Roth recalls. “And there was no question from the start that my … have been placed in more capable and caring hands that night.” … Pottsville … Pottsville … Emergency Room at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill S. Jackson Street … Emergency Room at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street … When …
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LVHN’s Health Center at Pennsburg Now Open
… LVPG Obstetrics and Gynecology Pulmonology , endocrinology and gastroenterology , through Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital LVHN Rehabilitation Services for adults and children ExpressCARE (Open every day of the year for minor injuries and …
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Three LVHN Leaders Among Lehigh Valley Business Power 100
… Medicine, Internship Program Director for LVHN's Emergency Residency Program, Chairman of the Lehigh Valley Physician Hospital Association, Senior Vice President for Physician Hospital Network Development and Chief Strategy Officer. Dr. Nester … and understanding the needs of her team have been crucial to her success as a leader. … Dr. Murphy oversees more than 1,300 physicians and 1,000 advanced practice clinicians in his role. He also builds and maintains relationships with many independent physicians …
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LVH–Cedar Crest Earns Top Safety Designation From The Leapfrog Group
… 1200 South Cedar Crest Blvd … … Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Cedar Crest is receiving national recognition for providing safe, high-quality care and is named a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, a national safety watchdog organization. … The Top Hospital Designation is among the most competitive awards American hospitals can receive, and each recipient must meet The …
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Lehigh Valley Hospital–Macungie Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
… 3369 Route 100 … … Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) officials today cut the ribbon on LVHN’s first neighborhood hospital – Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Macungie . The new hospital will begin serving patients soon, following the green light from state Department of Health officials after final …
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LVHN Tightens Visitation Policy Amid COVID-19 Surge
… and low-level monitoring units to two visitors. Those visitors must be designated for the patient’s entire hospital stay, meaning only the selected individuals can visit. Visitors will be allowed from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. All visitors are always required to wear a mask covering their mouth and nose and should always remain in … one support person and one additional visitor at a time are allowed and both must be designated for the duration of the hospital stay. Visitation is allowed regardless of time of day at the discretion of clinical staff. A doula is allowed. … …
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Fake Car Seats Are a Real Threat
… no one knows what’s going to happen with these counterfeit car seats during a crash.” … At Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital , we are committed to making sure parents get the information they need when purchasing a car seat that is designed … Shisslak advises, “so a counterfeit car seat doesn’t prevent you from taking your new bundle of joy home from the hospital safely.” “A car seat check takes one hour out of your day to ensure your baby’s ride will be a safe one,” Shisslak …
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St. Patrick’s Binge Drinking Risks
… binge drinking,” says emergency room physician Andrew Miller, DO , Medical Director, Emergency Room at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, and Chief, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, at Lehigh Valley Health Network. “For a man, that means … you have a drinking problem and then help you find the right help,” he says. … Allentown … Emergency Room at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest … St. Patrick’s Binge Drinking Risks …
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Start the School Year Off Right with Healthier Lunches
… eggs, nuts, seeds, beans, and tofu or other soy products. … The pediatric experts at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital offer this advice to help parents and caregivers teach the importance of good nutrition for kids of all ages. … Try …
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Little People, Big Deal
… . We’re open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. … Pediatric specialists from Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital will be hosting a virtual information session on child COVID-19 vaccination on Wednesday, Nov. 17, from 5:30-6:15 …
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Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hecktown Oaks Now Scheduling Appointments
… 3780 Hecktown Road … … Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Hecktown Oaks is scheduling appointments ahead of its July 1, 2021 opening. The newest campus located in the … services closer to home In addition to the practices listed above, patients can expect the services below beginning July 1. Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence – Areas of focus include orthopedics, ENT (ear, nose and throat), urology, …