… up-to-date with his or her vaccinations. To help make getting those shots easier, VHP–Children’s Clinic at Lehigh Valley Hospital is organizing immunization clinics for children ages 4-18 on two upcoming dates. Appointments are required – see … Children ages 4-18 can receive immunizations. Does my child need to be a patient of VHP–Children’s Clinic at Lehigh Valley Hospital to receive care at an immunization clinic on Oct. 20 or Oct. 22, 2020? Yes, your child needs to be a patient of VHP–Children’s Clinic at Lehigh Valley Hospital to receive care at one of the immunization clinics. However, see FAQ #7 for additional information about children …

… and now their children,” notes Michelle Turnitza, RN, a local school nurse who also works per diem at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Schuylkill and volunteers at the hospital’s vaccine clinics. “It is encouraging that we have seen a growing number of school-age children attending our … where children can select from assorted LVHN goodies such as bright-colored bendies, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital Lego squeezy toys, crayons and coloring sheets and assorted stickers.  LVHN offered the special COVID-19 vaccination …

… to put them in their mouth,” says pediatric hospitalist  Richard Mazzaccaro, MD , with  Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . “While parents might not know the moment their child swallows them, as soon as they notice something is wrong or … from wearing clothing with magnetic accessories. If multiple magnets were swallowed, the child is usually admitted to the hospital for continuous monitoring and removal (if necessary). … The Pediatric Emergency Department at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital follows an advanced button battery activation protocol to make sure affected children are treated as quickly as …

… can affect kids as well,” says pediatric hematologist oncologist Jacob Troutman, DO , with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . “The good news is that childhood cancer is rare, and over the past 50 years, cancer death rates in children and … nurses and staff members at the Children’s Cancer and Multipurpose Infusion Center at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital offer personalized cancer treatment and supportive services to families across the region. The program is part of … of the latest treatments and having partnerships with other renowned pediatric cancer treatment centers, the Children’s Hospital offers families access to child-life specialists. These clinicians help meet the needs of children receiving cancer …

… ongoing challenges.” … To help children and their caregivers learn more about mindfulness, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital has partnered with the Shanthi Project to offer four consecutive Tuesday sessions free of charge for all attendees. …

… signs of distress,” says pediatric emergency medicine physician Susan Yaeger, MD , with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . “The best way to protect kids from drowning is taking preventative steps before they intentionally – or … trouble breathing, you should take them to the ER for evaluation.” … The clinicians at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital are no strangers to near drownings, and the staff at Breidegam Family Children’s ER are specially equipped to …

… in the ears or nostrils,” says pediatric hospitalist Richard Mazzaccaro, MD , PhD, with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . … To help parents and guardians protect their children, Mazzaccaro shares important information about water beads … they are experiencing any of the following symptoms, it is best to bring them to an emergency room (like the  Children’s Hospital’s Breidegam Family Children’s ER , which is the region’s only 24/7 emergency room specifically for kids) as soon as …

… Villalobos, MD , and pediatric emergency medicine physician Teresa Romano, MD , both with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital , share everything parents and guardians should know about RSV and what to do if your child becomes sick during the … If your child experiences any of the following symptoms, they should be seen at an emergency room (like the Children’s Hospital’s Breidegam Family Children’s ER , which is the region’s only 24/7 emergency room specifically for kids) as soon as … … If you need help deciding on the next steps for your child based on their symptoms, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital has a free Symptom Checker on our website, which can help you determine if your child needs to be seen by a health …

… Lehigh Valley Health Network’s (LVHN) President and Chief Executive Officer cited the expansion of one new hospital, the opening of two others, the construction of yet another and the establishment of two new Institutes as the tip … compassionate care as he addressed the organization’s Community Annual Meeting on Dec. 7. Speaking at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Cedar Crest , Brian A. Nester, DO, MBA , also presented the care experiences of several patients through … and our vow to deliver care with a compassionate, personalized touch.” Nester said several expansions at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Hecktown Oaks in Northampton County since it opened in June 2021 are the result of the number of people …

… Suite 1100 … David Hong, MD , has joined Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute and Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital as the first pediatric neurosurgeon in the Lehigh Valley. Dr. Hong is board certified by both The American Board of … with neurologic and spinal disorders. He completed his fellowship training in pediatric neurosurgery at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego. He also completed additional training in pediatric spinal deformity at Detroit Medical Center in … works closely with dedicated pediatric plastic surgeon, Wellington Davis, MD (also with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital), for many cases. … Dr. Hong partners with families to help them understand their child’s condition and recommend …

… E. Norwegian St. … 2633 MacArthur Rd. … … … Wall Auditorium, third floor main lobby. Take Parking Garage elevator to 3H (3 hospital). … … Para español, haga clic aquí. Families can now schedule Pfizer-BioNTech vaccinations for children age 5-11 by … in May 2021, and its original EUA in December 2020 included children age 16-18. “We at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital strongly encourage COVID-19 vaccination for children 5 years of age and older,” says J. Nathan Hagstrom, MD , Chief of Pediatrics at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. “The FDA has reviewed data for this age group and found the vaccine to be not only effective, but safe as well.” …

… exposures each year occur in children younger than 6 years old. That’s why specialists at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital offer this list of tips to help you prevent accidental poisonings in your home. Post the poison control center phone … can cause injury if a child swallows them. Visit LVHN.org/children to learn more about Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital and to find a health care provider for the kids in your life.   … Trexlertown … Allentown … 11 Tips to Help Prevent …

… It takes a true team to treat the clinical complexities present in the tiniest patients at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital. Two of them, twins Eva and Opal Bauer, were born in March 2021 with Pierre Robin sequence , a congenital condition … says Wendy Kowalski, MD, Medical Director of the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. “The safest thing is to be in a hospital where clinicians are trained to care for and manage these patients.”  The Level IV NICU at Lehigh Valley Reilly …

… sometimes this channel doesn’t work well. The pediatric ear, nose and throat team at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital says allergies, infections (caused by colds), and enlarged adenoids all can cause fluid to build up behind the … to learn more about how a pediatric ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist from Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital can help. … Allentown … Ear Tube Insertion for Children …

… Hatim Omar, MD , Chief, Section of Adolescent Medicine at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital , has been recognized for his outstanding career with the Adele Dellenbaugh Hofmann Award by the American Academy of … who has worked specifically with this patient population for over 27 years, came to Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital in January 2021 to provide specialized care to teens and young adults throughout the region. … Under his leadership, the Children’s Hospital’s adolescent medicine program focuses on the unique health concerns of patients ages 10-25, including: Acne and …

… Valley Reilly Children’s Hospita l. Hong completed his fellowship training in pediatric neurosurgery at Rady Children’s Hospital–San Diego. He also completed additional training in pediatric spinal disorders, including scoliosis. Hong previously … their children in the area and make sure they receive high-quality care,” he says. … At Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, Hong treats a wide variety of brain, skull, spinal cord and spinal disorders, including: Brain tumors Chiari …