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Thomas Kirkwood, MA
LVH–P Board of Directors
Principal and Director, Shawnee Group | Principal and Director, Virtual Internships
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Documentary About Teens in Crisis Airs Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m., on WFMZ-TV
… on WFMZ-TV , Saturday, Feb. 17, at 6:30 p.m. Four Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) and Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital colleagues are featured in the program: Elizabeth Mutter, DO , Chief, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; … the production of “Give Me Shelter: Teens in Crisis.” The Perruccis, longtime friends of Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, established the Michael & Christine Perrucci Center for Children’s Health and Wellbeing in 2022. The center focuses …
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Neil Mathews, MD
Program Director, Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship
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LVHN President and CEO Highlights New Hospitals, Institutes and Patient Experiences to Emphasize How Excellent Care Always Matters at 2022 Community Annual Meeting
… 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 … said the hospital’s Children’s ER demonstrates another example of meeting community need as it has grown from caring for 1,600 children a month in 2016 to a record 3,200 children in October 2022. “If you’re a parent, you appreciate the peace of …
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Alexandra Printz, MD
VHP Chief of Family Medicine and Specialties
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LVHN is Vaccinating Children Age 5-11 With the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
… 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.” … LVPG Pediatrics–Trexlertown LVPG Pediatrics–Richland Township Possible side effects The pediatricians at our Children’s Hospital offer the following guidance for parents: Common side effects of the vaccine are pain, redness and swelling in the …
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Team Care in the NICU: Collaboration on Complex Cases, like Pierre Robin Sequence
… 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 …
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Home Sweet Home Safety Tips
… with Teresa Romano, MD , a pediatric emergency medicine physician with Breidegam Family Children’s ER at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest , part of Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital , to discuss all things home safety. What dangers can be found in and around your home? Are there rooms or areas in … … 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 …
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Psychiatry Residency Facilities
… Psychiatry Residency Facilities Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest Get directions Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Cedar Crest is one of the largest and oldest licensed teaching hospitals in Pennsylvania. It’s a 729-bed tertiary care hospital and is recognized for its accomplishments as a leading community-based medical center Contact us If you have …
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Newsweek Ranks Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest Among Pennsylvania’s Best Hospitals
… 1200 South Cedar Crest Blvd … … Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Cedar Crest provides high-quality, compassionate care, and that level of care is being recognized among … is based on several factors: Nationwide Online Survey: More than 10,000 medical professionals, including doctors and hospital managers, were asked to recommend the best hospitals in and out of state, based on their expertise. Quality Metrics … and support staff who can help our patients make important decisions about care. The region’s most trusted children’s hospital As the first and most trusted children’s hospital in the region, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital offers the …
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Adolescent Medicine Program Grows to Meet Teen-Specific Health Needs
… Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital adolescent medicine program addresses the unique health concerns of children, teenagers and young adults ages 10-25 … MD, pediatrician and Assistant Director of Medical Education for Adolescent Medicine, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. “This really reduces barriers to care because often the issues adolescents face are multidisciplinary and have a … Director of Resident and Medical Student Education, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. Program clinicians collaborate regularly with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital doctors, …
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How Pediatric Rehab Can Help Your Child
… pathologist, and Sarah Smith, outpatient pediatric rehabilitation physical therapist with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . Are there symptoms to watch for that may indicate your child has a feeding disorder? What are the most common … … 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 …
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LVHN achievements
… Valley Topper Cancer Institute Continued construction of Hanover Hill Behavioral Health , a 144-bed behavioral health hospital located near LVH–Muhlenberg that will serve senior, adults and adolescents (a joint venture partnership between LVHN … and accredited early childhood education program serving children from birth to age 5 Broke ground for Lehigh Valley Hospital–Tannersville and Health Center at Tannersville in fall 2024, with expected completion in winter 2026 Received …
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Expanded COVID-19 Booster and Third Shot Guidance
… variants of COVID-19, like omicron,” said J. Nathan Hagstrom, MD , Chief of Pediatrics at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. “Data suggest that levels of protection from the initial series can decrease with time. Offering the Pfizer booster … to be hospitalized. “Last week, the highest number of children from our network tested positive for COVID-19: more than 1,300 children. This is more than twice what we saw the first week of December,” said Hagstrom. “And at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, hospitalizations for children with COVID also have doubled since November. Vaccinations, booster shots and third …
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Expert Multidisciplinary Team Treats Cleft Lip and Palate Throughout Childhood
… are 18 years old, according to Wellington Davis III, MD, Chief, Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. “Cleft patients won’t get the care they need if they just have a surgeon who does a couple surgeries and sends them … to help treat speech and dental difficulties that result from oral birth defects. At the Dental Clinic at Lehigh Valley Hospital–17th Street, the collaborative team regularly consults with children and their families. “We all see the patients … family-oriented and super accessible.” The Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Surgery Program at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, which has grown by 15 to 20 patients annually since it began, treats a wide range of individuals. Most are born …
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Support for Parents and Guardians During the Baby Formula Shortage
… and supply chain issues have caused an urgent shortage over the last few weeks. “We at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital empathize with local families that are struggling with the formula shortage crisis,” says J. Nathan Hagstrom, MD , Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . “So many parents and guardians are struggling to get basic nutrition for their children, and we are here to help … Hepatology and Nutrition released a list of recalled formulas and potential substitutions , and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia also released a list interchangeable formulas around the same time. However, before making any …
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Hatim Omar, MD, Receives Adele Dellenbaugh Hofmann Award From American Academy of Pediatrics
… 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 …
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Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health: What Every Parent and Guardian Should Know
… just as crucial. To help support the kids in your life, Kristen Hoben, program manager of Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital ’s Weller Health Education program (which partners with schools to provide preventive health education for students across the region), and Thespina Godshalk, director of the Children’s Hospital’s School-Based Behavioral Health program (which provides mental health support to students in school districts … your home (such as firearms or medications) and restrict their access to them. “If your child needs to be admitted to the hospital or start taking medication, let them know there’s nothing to be ashamed of,” Hoben says. “Those two resources are …
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Providing Infectious Disease Expertise for Children
… treatments, pediatric infectious disease clinicians with Lehigh Valley Physician Group and Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital care for kids with an array of infections, such as osteomyelitis, salmonella, tick-borne illnesses, MRSA and … the services,” explains Tibisay Villalobos, MD , Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . … The team has specialized training in bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic infections from birth through …
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Pediatric Partners: Kids, Fever and COVID-19
… . Pediatric Partners is a recurring blog series written by pediatricians with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . Pediatrician Debra Carter, MD, discusses fever and children with COVID-19 infection. As we learn more about … PedsPartner app on your smartphone. PedsPartner includes a symptom checker and links to Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital locations and services, LVHN Find a Doctor physician directory and much more. Find it on the Google Play or Apple … , as well as Executive Vice Chair, Department of Pediatrics, Clinical Affairs, at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital ; Assistant Medical Director, Pediatrics, Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG); and Medical Director, LVPG–Lehigh …
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Childhood Cancer Awareness: What Parents and Guardians Should Know
… affect kids as well,” says Jacob Troutman, DO , pediatric hematologist oncologist with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . “The good news is that childhood cancer is rare, and survival rates have improved dramatically over the past 50 … remain in remission.” … At the Children’s Cancer and Multipurpose Infusion Center at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, Dr. Troutman and his colleagues provide personalized treatment and family-centered support. The program is part of …
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One-of-a-Kind Care in Pediatric Pulmonology
… Crest Blvd … 101 W 7th St … Suite 2700 … Suite 2C … The Pediatric Pulmonology Program at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital is unique in the region,“providing extremely focused, highly skilled pediatric care for all pulmonary diagnoses,” … congenital airway malformations and children on ventilators. “Lehigh Valley Health Network [LVHN] has the only children’s hospital in the region to have an aerodigestive team providing multidisciplinary care with GI and ENT clinicians,” Greenawald … Pulmonology, brings pulmonary expertise in sleep medicine to the robust LVHN Pediatric Sleep Center. Conducting about 1,500 pediatric sleep studies annually, “we identify obstructive sleep apnea typically caused by large tonsils or adenoids, …
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Construction of Larger Emergency Department, New Observation Unit at LVH–Cedar Crest Reaches Milestone
… 1270 South Cedar Crest Boulevard … … A topping-off ceremony was held today at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest as the last steel beam was placed on a state-of-the-art acute care facility. The project includes an … emergency care with an excellent experience. You also deserve the same quality care and experience if you remain in the hospital.,” said David Burmeister, DO, Chair, Department of Emergency and Hospital Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) . “This new facility will give you what you deserve.” The facility …
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Siblings Chalk the Walk and Share Inspirational Posters at LVH–Schuylkill
… Street … 700 East Norwegian Street … … … A series of chalked messages appeared on sidewalks leading to Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Schuylkill , catching the attention – and earning the appreciation – of LVH–Schuylkill health care employees. … and my aunt, plus my sister and mother-in-law at other health care facilities, the kids wanted to thank everyone at our hospital for what they are doing.” In addition to LVH–Schuylkill, the children also left their chalk art at an area nursing … which are posted in the LVH–Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street cafeteria. … 3975 … Pottsville … Pottsville … Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street … Family Birth and Newborn Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill … Siblings …