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LVHN Now Accepts Geisinger Health Plan Insurance at All Locations
… care. … GHP members will have in-network access to inpatient and outpatient services at LVHN, including at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Dickson City , LVH–Carbon and former Delta Medix and Coordinated Health practice locations in that region (now … families access to the world-class care provided at LVHN’s five clinical institutes and Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital .” The LVHN agreement with GHP is effective Nov. 1, 2022. Geisinger Health Plan is offered by Geisinger Indemnity Insurance Company. The provider network may change at any …
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Cystic Fibrosis Center Offers Leading-Edge Multidisciplinary Care
… For the second year running, the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Center team at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital has received the Outstanding Care Center Partnership Award. Bestowed by the CF Foundation Delaware Valley Chapter, … plays a central role in advancing high-quality, evidence-based care. The CF Center at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital is the only site in the region – and one of about 130 nationwide – accredited as a core center by the CF Foundation. … research. The care that a child with CF receives at our center is equivalent to what they would get at a world-renowned hospital,” says Jennifer Logan, MD, a pediatric pulmonologist who became the CF Center director in July. … The CF Center …
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Raising Awareness for Sickle Cell Disease
… To raise awareness for sickle cell disease, Emily Hartman, patient care manager of Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital’s Children’s Cancer and Multipurpose Infusion Center , shares answers to common questions people have about this …
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Keeping Kids Safe on the Road
… bodies are much smaller and more fragile,” says pediatrician Lauren McCrillis, DO , with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . “When selecting a car or booster seat, the most important thing is choosing one that is appropriate for your …
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Dermatology Residency Program Alumni
… Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellow at LVHN Image Shane Swink, DO Class of 2022 – Pediatric dermatology, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Image Kristina Lim, DO Class of 2022 – Mohs surgery, Lehigh Valley Health Network Image Diana …
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Virtual Magic Made With a Pink Teddy Bear and a GoPro
… patient Petunia, gynecologic oncologist Martin Martino, MD, and David Burmeister, DO , Chair, Department of Emergency and Hospital Medicine, took students through the hospital and demonstrated the role of different health care providers they encountered on the way. Burmeister set the stage … care and experience. Experiencing abdominal pain, Petunia arrived at LVHN by MedEvac helicopter . Her journey through the hospital was about to begin. Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute While Martino was in the middle of a discussion on the …
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LVHN Offers Free Pediatric Flu Shots Throughout the Region
… says. According to pediatric infectious diseases physician Tibisay Villalobos, MD, with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, the flu vaccine is especially important for children under 3 and those children with medical conditions. “The … at Palmer Township First Floor Conference Rooms 3701 Corriere Road Easton, Pa. Tuesday, Nov. 15 | 3-7 p.m . Lehigh Valley Hospital–17th Street Cafeteria, First Floor 1627 W. Chew St. Allentown, Pa. Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 3-6 p.m. Health Center at … 4 320 West Pumping Station Road Quakertown, Pa. Sunday, Nov. 20 | 8 a.m.-noon Health Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Carbon First Floor Conference Room 2226 Blakeslee Blvd. Drive East Lehighton, Pa. Monday, Nov. 21 | 3-6 p.m. Health …
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Amirah and Her Team Take On 22Q
… infancy. The day after she was born, Amirah needed to be hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest for breathing problems caused by an elevated diaphragm (the muscle between the chest and the abdomen). … people realize,” says Yvette Janvier, MD, developmental and behavioral pediatrician with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . “Many children in our region have chromosomal abnormalities. With today’s technological advancements and the … genetic testing, we’re finding these disorders and working to address them much more quickly.” … Allentown … Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest … Amirah and Her Team Take On 22Q …
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Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for Children Under Age 5 at LVH–17th Street
… can now schedule Pfizer-BioNTech vaccinations for children age 6 months to 4 years by appointment only at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–17th Street . The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine series for this age group is a three-shot regimen, with … and a third at least two months later. … The clinics will be held inside the LVH–17th Street auditorium: Thursday, Sept. 1 (2-6 p.m.) Thursday, Sept. 22 (2-6 p.m.) Thursday, Nov. 17 (2-6 p.m.) They have been scheduled in a way that allows … it is best to reach out to your child’s pediatrician for support. … 3975 … 4020 … 4090 … Allentown … Lehigh Valley Hospital–17th Street … Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for Children Under Age 5 at LVH–17th Street …
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Holy Smokes! Canadian Wildfires Impact Region's Air Quality
… skies and some reported smelling smoke. Jennifer Logan, MD , pediatric pulmonologist at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital answers common questions about the phenomenon. … As the saying goes, “where there's smoke, there's fire.” The smoke …
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J. Nathan Hagstrom, MD, Appointed Regional Director for Mid-Atlantic Region Hemophilia Treatment Centers (HTCs)
… Director, the Mid-Atlantic Region’s Core Center for HTCs has transitioned to LVHN after being located at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for the last 14 years. Founded over 30 years ago, the Hemophilia Treatment Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Muhlenberg is one of approximately 150 HTCs in the United States. It’s also now a national leader in … care with the recent appointment of J. Nathan Hagstrom, MD , Physician in Chief of Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital and Chair of Pediatrics at Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), as the Regional Director for the Mid-Atlantic Region …
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… you have questions or concerns about your health. CCTs help you: Effectively manage your health Prevent unnecessary hospital stays Avoid trips to the emergency room (ER) Identify helpful community resources Assist with some of the social … child needs special care, our pediatricians work closely with pediatric specialists with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital so your child can receive the specific care they need. Advanced practice clinicians, such as certified registered …
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Providing the Gift of Time for Families After the Loss of a Baby
… Cameron and Kinsley, who were born at 21 weeks gestation in October 2020 at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital , the couple was able to spend more than 24 hours with their babies, who were placed in a bedside CuddleCot. A … with their baby a little longer before the baby is moved to a funeral home. “I gave birth on a Thursday, and we left the hospital Friday evening,” Kortney says. “The CuddleCot gave us time we will never get back with Cameron and Kinsley. The … dealing with their loss, the Nazareth couple made a donation for the purchase of an additional CuddleCot for Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg so more families experiencing infant loss may have the option to use one. With a CuddleCot, …
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One Family’s Double Battle With Cystic Fibrosis
… parent to child through the genes,” says Jennifer Logan, MD , pediatric pulmonologist with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . “For an individual to have CF, they must inherit two mutated CF genes – one from each parent. If both parents are carriers, there’s a 1 in 4 chance that their child will have CF.” … With only a vague understanding of what CF was at the time, the Hespells … were little hiccups here and there, but for the most part, she was a healthy kid.” … As CF carriers, the Hespells had a 1 in 4 chance that any additional child could be born with CF, but a more optimistic 3 in 4 chance that a child would be born …
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Community COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on June 2 at Stroudsburg Junior High School
… vaccinated can bring you one step closer to enjoying the activities you miss. “We at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital are encouraging parents to get their child vaccinated for their safety, as well as the safety of their family,” says J. Nathan Hagstrom, MD, Chief of Pediatrics at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . “The Pfizer vaccine has emergency use authorization for ages 12 and older and has been proven safe and effective. …
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Lehigh Valley Health Network–Pocono Foundation Hosts 31st Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
… Annual Holiday Tree Lighting was held on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono . Over the past 30 years, the Holiday Tree Lighting has evolved to be the premier holiday event in the … and apple cider. … 2831 … East Stroudsburg … East Stroudsburg … Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center … Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono … Lehigh Valley Health Network–Pocono Foundation Hosts 31st Annual Holiday Tree Lighting …
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What Is Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis?
… in children under the age of 16,” says pediatric rheumatologist April Bingham, MD , Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . “In these conditions, the immune system, which is supposed to fight against foreign invaders like viruses and … ways to perform daily tasks with ease. A diet that supports nutritional goals. … At Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, our pediatric rheumatology team’s mission is to ensure all your child’s physical and emotional needs are addressed …
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Is Your Student on (a Healthy) Track for Fall?
… this fall, now is the time to check wellness visits and immunizations off your to-do list. Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital helps parents navigate their child’s health care. … Recommended for infants, children, teens and young adults, these …
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Busy Jim Thorpe Mom’s Weight Loss Promotes Health, Confidence
… small amount of weight for her health insurance to cover the surgery and that in itself was a struggle, she says. On July 1, 2021, surgeon Michael Mahoney, DO , performed Berger’s laparoscopic bariatric surgery at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton . Berger, at 29, underwent a sleeve gastrectomy, where about 75 percent of her stomach was removed, leaving … the weight-loss chapter – and it had a happy ending. … 84 … 2549 … 1504 … Hazleton … Hazle Township … Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton … LVPG Surgery-Health & Wellness Center … Busy Jim Thorpe Mom’s Weight Loss Promotes Health, Confidence …
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Second Opinion for Pediatric Surgery
… Second Opinion for Pediatric Surgery … Second opinions: How we can help At Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital , your family has access to the most pediatric surgeons in the region. No matter the health issue your child is …
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LVH–Cedar Crest Marks Golden Anniversary, Hospital’s Longest Tenured Colleagues Recognized
… 1200 South Cedar Crest Blvd … … Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Cedar Crest is celebrating 50 years of being the region’s most trusted health partner and continues to fulfill the original vision of founder Leonard Parker Pool. Pool’s vision was to build a premier hospital to provide world-class care to the region. This meant the community could stay close to home while receiving the … to meet the needs of the community. It has blossomed from a single seven-story building in Salisbury Township into a hospital center that serves the entire region. LVH–Cedar Crest is home to the region’s first Comprehensive Stroke Center, a …
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LVHN Event Videos
… at Lehigh Valley Health Network, Patient Blood Management and Bloodless Surgery hosted an open house at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest with experts on patient blood management and “bloodless” medicine and surgery. Physician lectures topics … use of medications and new reflux treatment options. Because They're Kids: Summer Safety Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital experts cover topics like heat stress in active children, water safety, sun protection and insect bites. With these … option - compassionate care, close to home! Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence Reflux Event Event date: March 1, 2021 When lifestyle changes or medications no longer relieve chronic acid reflux, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) has …
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… nation’s most advanced health networks offering comprehensive care in more than 95 clinical specialties. LVHN comprises 15 hospital campuses plus numerous health centers, physician practices, rehabilitation locations Find Your Place in Primary Care … nation’s most advanced health networks offering comprehensive care in more than 95 clinical specialties. LVHN comprises 15 hospital campuses plus numerous health centers, physician practices, rehabilitation locations, ExpressCARE sites and other …