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… (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 … 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 Valley Health Network …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… adage “children are not little adults” holds true in dermatology. That’s one reason Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital is affiliating with Shane Swink, DO, and Advanced Dermatology Associates. Dr. Swink returns to the area after his pediatric dermatology fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Prior to his fellowship, Dr. Swink completed his internship and a three-year residency at … birthmarks, hemangiomas or other skin manifestations. … With operating room privileges at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, Dr. Swink has the environment and tools he needs to identify and treat these conditions. “Pediatric dermatologists …

… The Children’s ER at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital is seeing increasing numbers of children for overdoses of THC (which stands for tetrahydrocannabinol, the … candy or a cookie may seem harmless,” says J. Nathan Hagstrom, MD , Chair of Pediatrics at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, “but a child consuming just one of these items containing THC can be serious.” … Emergency rooms across the country … and if it was a purchased item, check the package to see how much THC it contains. Then call the poison control hotline at 1-800-222-1222. … The best bet is not to have them in your home at all. Absent that, store them in a safe place (the way you …

… Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital is home to a team of top-flight pediatric general surgeons performing the latest minimally invasive procedures, from … orthopedics, urology and plastic surgery as well as pediatric neurosurgery. Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital boasts the region’s largest group of surgeons from all these disciplines combined. “We are the only children’s hospital in eastern Pennsylvania that participates in NSQIP (the American College of Surgeons’ National Surgical Quality …

… 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 …

… Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital at Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is stepping up children’s dental care with a mobile van – fondly called … of LVHN’s commitment to all the people in our service area,” says Anne Baum , President of Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . “It’s one more way we are extending the high-quality care for which LVHN is known, to everyone, our entire … new van, Miles 2.0, is a second-generation effort made possible through a $500,000 grant from Capital Blue Cross. Miles 1.0 had to be discontinued at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. One dentist and a hygienist will work in two fully …

… 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 …

… That’s what makes the unhealthy choice the easy choice for kids when it shouldn’t be. Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital is proud to support the Kellyn Foundation on its mission to make the healthy choice the easy choice for kids by … both now and for years to come,” says J. Nathan Hagstrom, MD , Physician-in-Chief of Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. “We are grateful Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital can support its partner Kellyn, as we work together to achieve our shared mission of caring for the children in our …

… visits and physical exams. Our pediatricians have access to the vast resources of Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital , from leading-edge technology and treatments to the support of clinicians in a wide range of pediatric specialties. …

… 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 …

… As they say, raising a child takes a village. That’s why Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital launched a brand-new podcast, Because They’re Kids. Built for kids (and their parents), this new podcast features … Lancellotti, MD , a pediatrician with LVPG Pediatrics, and Thespina Godshalk, director of Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital’s School-Based Behavioral Health program. How can you support your child’s mental health and wellness? Are there … … Because every parent deserves a partner through parenthood, host Anne Baum, president of Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, talks with pediatric experts on all the latest topics in children’s health. … Because They’re Kids is available on …

… common and sometimes challenging to treat. To provide comprehensive care for these cases, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital recently launched a Pediatric Gastroenterology Motility Program. It offers an array of diagnostic and therapeutic … Pediatric Gastroenterology. Dr. Paul had been a general pediatric gastroenterologist with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital for several years when he decided that he wanted to focus specifically on motility disorders. That led him to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, where he completed advanced fellowship training in neurogastroenterology and motility. Now, Dr. Paul …

… to provide a well-rounded meal, so summertime means skipping meals and empty stomachs. Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital is fighting summer hunger by providing free lunches to kids through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), a … food insecurity in our community.” … Any child in Allentown age 18 or younger is eligible to participate in the Children’s Hospital’s free summer lunch program. No registration is required, and no personal information is collected. “Because almost … no registration or identification is required.” … When – Children can receive lunches Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. until Thursday, Aug. 24. Where – The program takes place inside the Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–17th Street School of …

… syncytial virus , poses a significant health threat to children, particularly for children who are under the age of 1 or who have chronic lung disease, congenital heart disease or a weakened immune system. … RSV is also the No. 1 cause of hospitalizations for children under the age of 1. While nearly every child will get RSV at least once by the time … activity (specifically in infants) Sneezing Sore throat “While RSV is more likely to cause a minor illness than a hospital stay, we don’t know how a child is going to be affected by RSV until they get RSV. That’s what makes RSV so scary …