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Program Improves Outcomes for Region’s Tiniest Babies

… receive it. The Small Baby Program at the Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital resuscitates and cares for babies born at 23, 24 and 25 weeks gestation. “Twenty-three through 25 [weeks] is that … a case-by-case basis, the treatment goal for discharge is typically around the baby’s due date. “Our goal is to keep the hospital stay as short as possible and minimize complications so that the child can have a healthy, bright future. Our … childhood hospitalizations and rehab care,” he says … The multidisciplinary NICU team at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital is committed to learning about new technology, research, equipment and protocols in the evolving field. “We’ve been …

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Bright Ways to Protect Kids From the Sun’s Harmful Rays

… for kids,” says Shane Swink, DO, with Advanced Dermatology Associates, partner of Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. “In fact, studies show that even one serious sunburn during childhood or adolescence more than doubles your risk of … your children from related health concerns in the future. “Especially during the summer, and all year round, the No. 1 thing I tell my patients and their parents is to wear sunscreen,” Dr. Swink says. “Like your phone, wallet and keys, you …

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Concerned About Your Child’s Development? Don’t Put Care on Hold

… meantime. And know that to continue to meet the community’s growing demand for treatment, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital continues to add services, service locations, therapists and training for therapists. “We really care about our …

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Meet the Resident: Alayna Craig-Lucas

… a family.” What makes your LVHN training program different from others across the country? Despite being part of a 13-hospital system, LVHN still maintains a sense of community. The LVHN Surgical Residency truly embodies what it means to be a … the region it cares for. What has been the most extraordinary part of your training experience so far? LVHN has a Level 1 Trauma Center, a children’s hospital, a transplant center and Regional Burn Center. The clinical experience and hands-on involvement from day one are …

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Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship Alumni

… of the Colon and Rectal Surgical Residency Our graduates Class of 2025 Sarah Martin, DO Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital Kevin McMahon, MD Summa Health System Class of 2024 Eric Bradford, DO Ana Lozano, DO Class of 2023 Hassan Hashmi, MD Richard Kalu, MD Private practice, Portland, Ore. Class of 2022 Alexander Bulanov, DO Mount Sinai Hospital, New York Michael Caparelli, MD Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin, N.J. Class of 2021 James Clarke, MD … Specialties, Kalamazoo, Mich. Kellen Welch, MD Summa Health, Akron, Ohio Class of 2019 Daniel Latta, MD Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa. Sheridan Morgan, MD Alaska Native Medical Center, Anchorage, Alaska Class of 2018 Michael Huck, …

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Back to School Safety Parent Info Session: Resiliency and Kids

… who cares about your student’s health and wellness as much as you do. Your partners at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital have tips and advice to help your child start the school year healthy and have a great year learning and thriving. … Safety: Resiliency and Kids Your child is headed back to school. Your health partner, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital, is here to help you and your child navigate the new normal. Join us as we discuss: Mental and emotional well-being …

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A Cochlear Implant

… during her first three years of life. During pregnancy, her mother fell into a three-week coma due to having both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. When Briella was born at 37 weeks in July 2014, she had multiple holes in her heart requiring surgical … The surgery had not been available in the Lehigh Valley until Chennupati recently came to Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital (Children's Hospital). Evaluation and commitment Kittle conducted numerous tests to learn more about auditory function in Briella’s …

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ExpressCARE Careers

… 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 …

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LVHN Cuts Ribbon to Open Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hecktown Oaks

… Suite 260 … Suite 250 … Suite 120 … Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) today cut the ribbon to open its first newly built hospital in almost 50 years with the completion of Phase 1 of Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Hecktown Oaks in Lower Nazareth Township, Northampton County. The campus on Hecktown Road just off Route 33 …

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Myth Busters – Childhood Vaccine Edition

… – was removed from all childhood vaccines except multidose influenza vaccine vials. At Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, we use single dose vials, and we are confident that all vaccines we offer can be safely administered to kids. “What …

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Family Birth and Newborn Center at LVH–Hazleton Receives Keystone 10 Designation

… 700 E Broad Street … … Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Hazleton has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Health as a Keystone 10 designated facility … physical, and emotional development through their entire life. In affiliation with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital , all LVH–Hazleton maternity staff completed specialized training and competencies led by Heather Garcia, RN, … and Newborn Center at LVH–Hazleton, go to https://www.lvhn.org/locations/family-birth-and-newborn-center-lehigh-valley-hospital-hazleton# For more information on Keystone 10, go to Keystone 10 Initiative (pa.gov) … 3162 … Hazleton … Family …

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Specialty Care

… to orthopedic and urologic concerns, and many more, including 30+ pediatric specialties at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . Regardless of your age or stage in life, our team is ready to provide the specialty care you need, close to home. …

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LVHN Free Drive-thru Flu Shots to be Offered at LVH–Hecktown Oaks

… session for drive-thru flu vaccinations will take place on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Hecktown Oaks in Lower Nazareth Township. This will be the first time LVHN has conducted drive-thru flu vaccinations at that hospital location, which opened in June. Shots will be given to adults and children six (6) months and older. LVHN … risk of illness, hospitalization, and death from the flu,” said Alex Benjamin, MD, LVHN’s Chief of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. “Getting a flu vaccine can also reduce the burden on the healthcare system that continues to respond …

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Safe Haven

… Keep your baby and your identity safe If you are unable to care for your newborn, you may surrender the baby at any hospital, police station or with an emergency medical services (EMS) provider at any EMS station as long as the infant is … … Keep your baby and your identity safe If you are unable to care for your newborn, you may surrender the baby at any hospital, police station or with an emergency medical services (EMS) provider at any EMS station as long as the infant is … you and for your baby. And no one ever needs to know. To speak with someone confidentially, call the Safe Haven hotline at 1-866-921-SAFE (7233) or visit secretsafe.org to learn the location of your nearest emergency room or police station. … Safe …

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LVHN Opens Health Center at Macungie

… kid-friendly draw rooms. … The Macungie campus is located at the former Weis Markets site at 3369 Route 100. Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Macungie, under construction on the same campus, is slated to open in 2024. It is the first of several … and health care services not currently available in the region. LVH–Macungie will be a licensed and accredited acute care hospital, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Other in-house hospital services will include lab, imaging and pharmacy. Imaging services, including X-ray, ultrasound, CT scan and MRI, …

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What Is Cystic Fibrosis?

… glands that make mucus and sweat,” says Jennifer Logan, MD , pediatric pulmonologist with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . “Mucus is normally slippery and protects the linings of the airways, digestive tract, and other organs and … Foundation (CFF), there are close to 40,000 children and adults living with CF in the United States and approximately 1,000 new people diagnosed with CF each year. From diagnosis to treatment, here’s what you need to know about CF. … There are …

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Toy Story, Holiday Edition

… best and worst gifts to give kids with Sarah Jones Sapienza, MD , pediatric surgeon with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital and Lehigh Valley Health Network Medical Director of Pediatric Trauma. Learn about toy safety and how to choose the … for the kids in your life. What are the main things gift givers need to keep in mind when they go shopping? What’s the No. 1 toy-related injury our emergency rooms see? Can I trust the labels on the toy packaging? If it says the toy is safe for …

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Congenital Heart Defects

… Congenital Heart Defects … According to the American Heart Association, about eight of every 1,000 babies born in the United States has a congenital (present at birth) heart defect – a problem that occurred as the … for congenital heart disease for your child or teen. These services are affiliated with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital. We are the region’s only associate member of the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA). Jump to: Patent ductus … the health status of the young adult with CHD. … According to the American Heart Association, about eight of every 1,000 babies born in the United States has a congenital (present at birth) heart defect – a problem that occurred as the …

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For Referring Physicians

… goal is to communicate and collaborate with you when you refer your patients. 888-402-LVHN (5846 Access for Physicians Hospital Main Numbers LVH–Cedar Crest : 610-402-8000 LVH–Muhlenberg : 610-402-8000 LVH–17th Street : 610-402-8000 … possible and is made available on a case-by-case basis. One-call Direct Admit (24/7) LVH–Cedar Crest: 610-402-6100, option 1 LVH–Muhlenberg: 610-402-6100, option 1 LVH–17th Street: 610-402-6100, option 1 LVH–Hazleton: 570-501-4000 LVH–Pocono: 570-420-5854 LVH–Schuylkill: 570-621-7002 …

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Lehigh Valley Hospital

… Lehigh Valley Hospital In 2024, many advancements occurred within Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH), which includes LVH–Cedar Crest, LVH–17th Street, LVH–Muhlenberg, LVH–Hecktown Oaks, LVH–Carbon and LVHN–Tilghman. Learn about the new and innovative care provided and improvements made at our hospital campuses to ensure you and … In 2024, many advancements occurred within Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH), which includes …

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Lehigh Valley Hospital–Macungie Officially Open March 12

… 3369 Route 100 … … The doors of Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Macungie are officially open to patients as of March 12 at 7 a.m. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) officials cut the ribbon at the new hospital on Friday (3/8) but were waiting for the green light from state Department of Health officials after final … LVH–Macungie provides more accessible health care in the region, complete with an around-the-clock emergency room. The new hospital is on the same campus where Health Center at Macungie opened in December 2023. The site is located at 3369 State …

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Kids and Hot Cars: What You Need to Know

… minutes . Rapidly rising temperatures According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) , more than 1,000 children have died in overheated cars since 1998. These cases frequently involve a child being forgotten or a child … physician Andrew Miller, DO , Chief, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital. “A child’s body temperature rises faster than an adult. This leads to a child becoming dehydrated and suffering a …

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Back to School COVID-19 Safety and Resiliency

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Program Improves Outcomes for Region’s Tiniest Babies

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Concerned About Your Child’s Development? Don’t Put Care on Hold

Meet the Resident: Alayna Craig-Lucas

Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship Alumni

Back to School Safety Parent Info Session: Resiliency and Kids

A Cochlear Implant

ExpressCARE Careers

LVHN Cuts Ribbon to Open Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hecktown Oaks

Myth Busters – Childhood Vaccine Edition

Family Birth and Newborn Center at LVH–Hazleton Receives Keystone 10 Designation

Specialty Care

LVHN Free Drive-thru Flu Shots to be Offered at LVH–Hecktown Oaks

Safe Haven

LVHN Opens Health Center at Macungie

Terms & Conditions of Use

What Is Cystic Fibrosis?

Toy Story, Holiday Edition

Congenital Heart Defects

For Referring Physicians

Lehigh Valley Hospital

Lehigh Valley Hospital–Macungie Officially Open March 12

Kids and Hot Cars: What You Need to Know

Back to School COVID-19 Safety and Resiliency

Op-Ed - Pediatric Cases of COVID-19 are Rising—Now is NOT the Time to Say Goodbye to Masks

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