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Nursing Careers

… care today. Learn more and apply Image Pediatric RN Build your pediatric nurse career at the community’s only children’s hospital built just for kids – Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. Learn more and apply Image Graduate Nurse (GN) LVHN prepares you to be successful in your transition from nursing … world’s best nurses. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet recognition is the most prestigious designation a hospital can earn. Only 8% of hospitals in the nation hold this honor and, in the Lehigh Valley, only LVHN hospitals have …

Community Canvas

… display their passion for healthy living and their talent for art. A partnership between Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital and Lehigh Valley Art Spark – and in collaboration with Kellyn Foundation – Community Canvas gives students at … own school garden, creating a year-round healthy food experience. In Our Neighborhoods Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital ,  Kellyn Foundation  and  Buy Fresh Buy Local  are partnering with neighborhood corner stores to make it easier for … will be voted on by the audience, including the child artists, and will be awarded the Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital’s “golden spoon” trophy. The Community Canvas program costs families nothing but their time and support for what we …

Sarcoma

… cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels) and soft tissue. At Lehigh Valley Health Network’s cancer centers at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest and Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg , you’ll have the advantages of the latest advances in treatment. An orthopedic oncologist and surgical … cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels) and soft tissue. At Lehigh Valley Health Network’s cancer centers at Lehigh Valley Hospital--Cedar Crest and Lehigh Valley Hospital--Muhlenberg, you’ll have the advantages of the latest advances in …

Welcome to Lehigh Valley Health Network

… Weather Hazards You Need to Know About Image Health Tip Let’s Rock the Red on Feb. 3 Image Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital Your children mean the world to you. Find out how we take the very best care of them. Image Lehigh Valley Topper …

98 Days in the NICU

… She called her doctor as a precaution. Within minutes, she and her wife, Liana, were on their way to  Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest where they learned Tranell was 3 centimeters dilated. Tranell got medication for pain and to stop the … from specialized care in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Recently, the NICU at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital was designated Level IV – the highest level of care for fragile babies. Here’s what happened next when Sydney went … physician examined Sydney. Neonatologists, like Nachammai Chinnakaruppan, MD , with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital , looked for common problems of prematurity including immature lungs, brain, eyes and other systems. Neonatologists …

John M. Pierro, MBA

CEO Council
LVH–P Board of Directors
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Lehigh Valley Health Network

Bryan G. Kane, MD

Board of Trustees
Lehigh Valley Hospital Board of Directors
President, Lehigh Valley Health Network Medical Staff

Emergency Care

… or seems confused T ime – If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, call 911 immediately. Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Cedar Crest is designated as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, a designation awarded by the American Heart Association and The Joint Commission. Comprehensive Stroke Center certification means a hospital is ready 24/7 to deliver advanced stroke care. It is the highest level of stroke certification earned by meeting … or transferred to a facility that can provide a higher level of care Emergency care:  Trauma services Lehigh Valley Hospital provides trauma services to adults and children in four trauma centers LVH–Cedar Crest, LVH–Muhlenberg, …

Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

… (difficulty breathing), they may be suffering from allergies. Physicians affiliated with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital provide leading-edge care for infants, kids and teens suffering from allergies or asthma. …

Department of Emergency Medicine Information

… year. The emergency department at Cedar Crest has more than 89,000 patient visits per year. LVH-Muhlenberg is a community hospital located about 15 miles from the Cedar Crest site. The emergency department at this site has more than 59,000 patient visits a year. A large health network that is both a community hospital and a regional referral center. LVHN has more than 950 beds in operation. The department at LVH-Cedar Crest operates … recently gained status as a Level II trauma center in 2020. LVH-Cedar Crest provides the region’s only Children’s Hospital and PICU. ER residents train in the pediatric emergency room and the pediatric ICU. An aeromedical transport system …

Raising a Family

… Prenatal Exercise View classes Image Clases de embarazo, trabajo de parto / parto y posparto en Español Ver clases Image Hospital Tours for Expecting Parents and Siblings View tours Image Postpartum Support Groups View support groups Image …

What Parents Should Know About Pediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome

… (COVID-19) and has affected children in numerous states. Pediatric specialists at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital , the community’s only children’s hospital, are prepared to care for children with the illness. J. Nathan Hagstrom, MD, Chair, Department of Pediatrics , says … children have been treated in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and the pediatric inpatient unit at the Children’s Hospital. Less than 1 percent of children tested positive for COVID-19 among the nearly 26,000 tests ordered for Lehigh …

Children's ExpressCARE Service Now Open in Fogelsville

… and families in Fogelsville. Children’s ExpressCARE connects to specialty services at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital Common illnesses and minor injuries are treated quickly at Children's ExpressCARE. If it turns out a higher level of … is required, providers at Children’s ExpressCARE will connect families with specialists at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital to make sure kids get the specialized care they need. Learn more about minor illnesses and injuries treated at …

Heart of a Fighter

… or Lehigh Valley? They could travel for care or stay close to home. “We went right to  Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital ,” says Almeida. “After her diagnosis, my employer at the time wanted to send her in a helicopter to Philadelphia … and I told them, ‘There’s no way I’m leaving her side.’” … The pediatric cancer team at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital includes pediatric oncologists, oncology nurses, child-life specialists, social workers and pharmacists who … use every tool in his toolbox to do so,” says Almeida. … The  Children’s Cancer Center  at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital is part of the Children’s Oncology Group, a National Cancer Institute coalition of more than 230 children’s …

Obesity in Children: How Parents Can Help

… physical activity and other lifestyle issues,” says Kimberly Brown, MD , with the VHP Children’s Clinic at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–17th Street. To help combat this growing epidemic, parents can make these three positive changes in their …

LVHN's Child-Life Specialists Lift Spirits of Kids (and Their Parents) Facing Illness, Disease and Disabilities

… Child-life specialists at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital are behind-the-scenes heroes not only for patients but their parents as well. They provide fun distractions for … three examples of patients who benefit from what the Spirit of Children program brings to Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital 's child-life experience. Joni Joni was born prematurely and weighed under 3-pounds due to growth restriction. … Program , and the wonderful clinicians in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital, Joni gained weight quickly and is now a happy, healthy 4 year old. 18 months after Joni was discharged from the …

Keep Your Child Safe With These Window Safety Tips

… it is paired with windows,” says Pediatric Chief Resident Julia Vandenheuvel, MD , with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . “The most common injuries associated with window-related accidents include abrasions, cuts and bruises. However, … on the dangers that come with climbing out or jumping from windows. … The clinicians at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital are no strangers to injuries caused by falls from windows, and they have vast experience quickly evaluating and … Vandenheuvel says. “The injuries sustained from the falls ranged from minor to severe.” If a child comes to the Children’s Hospital’s Breidegam Family Children’s ER and has fallen 10 feet or more, they are seen quickly by a multidisciplinary team …

Thomas Kirkwood, MA

LVH–P Board of Directors
Principal and Director, Shawnee Group | Principal and Director, Virtual Internships

LVHN’s Nite Lites Gala Returns for the First Time in Three Years with a Hallows Eve Ball Theme

… of its annual black-tie fundraiser, Nite Lites. The event was held beneath a large tent on the campus of Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Muhlenberg in Bethlehem. This was the first Nite Lites since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “After three … this event.” Guests for the elegant fundraiser numbered about 900 with proceeds benefiting Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital , the region’s only children’s hospital. J.B. and Kathleen Reilly, after whom the hospital is named, were among those in attendance.    … The theme of this …

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Program Offers World-Class Cancer Care

… 1210 S Cedar Crest Blvd … Suite 1000 … The pediatric hematology-oncology program at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital is a proud part of the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), the largest international consortium of pediatric cancer … experts in childhood cancer across North America, Australia, New Zealand and Europe, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital offers clinical trials and cancer care using world-class research and protocols. “We have a fair amount of open … trial coming next year,” says Jacob Troutman, DO, a pediatric hematologist oncologist with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. “Our membership with COG allows us to gather information and learn by treating as many children as we can in …

COVID-19 Vaccines for Children: Your Questions Answered

… common questions, pediatricians  Kimberly Brown, MD , and  Jill Colabroy, MD , with  Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital , recently hosted a virtual information session for parents and guardians. … We’ve included the recorded session, as …

10 Questions with Pediatrician Kimberly Brown, MD

… … … Earlier this fall, pediatrician  Kimberly Brown, MD , with  Valley Health Partners–Children's Clinic at Lehigh Valley Hospital  and  Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital , was honored by  Community Services for Children  with the 2021 Donley Award. The award recognizes those who are …

U.S. Senior Open Junior Ticket Design Contest Open to Creative Kids

… 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd … … The United States Golf Association (USGA) and Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital  have teamed up to sponsor a colorful contest for kids in connection with the upcoming U.S. Senior Open Championship … and have their design featured on souvenir tickets to the Junior Experience, sponsored by Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. The Junior Experience is free for children and young teens attending the U.S. Senior Open and will include … their designs printed on all commemorative Junior tickets distributed at the Senior Open. Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital and Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) are proud supporters of the 42nd U.S. Senior Open Championship, which will …