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… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

…   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, …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… . 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 …

… 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, …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… mind the hazards children may unknowingly come into contact with. The pediatric experts at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital unwrap a dozen tips to help you keep your little ones safe: 1. ​Prevent food-related burns. Keep hot foods and liquids away from the edges of counters and tables where curious tots can …

… in children age 5-11,” says J. Nathan Hagstrom, MD , Chair, Department of Pediatrics at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . “Preliminary research by Pfizer-BioNTech showed that the booster shot significantly increased the level of …