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… “Caring for patients in their homes gives you a different perspective; you get to see what you don’t understand in the hospital,” she says. “You see where they live and what their neighborhood is like so you can incorporate all that into your …

… says pediatrician Maria Aramburu de la Guardia, MD , with LVPG Adolescent Medicine and Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . “These complex and chronic medical illnesses, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder … disclose information that may not be as easily disclosed with the parent in the room.” … Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital’s Adolescent Medicine Program focuses on the unique physical, developmental, emotional and behavioral health …

… and was one of three Black doctors in the Chicago area at that time. He also was the founder of the first Black-owned hospital, Provident Hospital and Training School for Nurses, founded in 1891. Provident Hospital was the first medical facility in the United States with an interracial staff. Mary Eliza Mahoney was the first …

… age 6 months and older during two drive-thru flu shot clinics in October. Vaccines will be administered at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Hecktown Oaks in Lower Nazareth Township on Saturday, Oct. 11, and the Integrated Health Campus in Upper … vaccine significantly reduces your risk of getting seriously ill,” says Alex Benjamin, MD, Chief of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, LVHN. “Our annual shot clinic makes it easy and convenient for not just individuals, but entire …

… the same, you will have the support of the strength and breadth of LVHN, including: The community’s only children’s hospital at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, which offers 30 specialties and the only Children’s ER at LVH–Cedar … CH established the first sports medicine program in the region, and CH sports medicine physicians dedicate more than 1,000 hours annually to “on-field” coverage, providing injured athletes the fastest access to the best care . Lehigh Valley … CH established the first sports medicine program in the region and CH sports medicine physicians dedicate more than 1,000 hours annually to “on-field” coverage, providing injured athletes the fastest access to the best care. Lehigh Valley …

… health care professionals provided care that saved Abdo’s life. LVH–Pocono colleagues lined the hallways and exit of the hospital, waving, cheering, holding balloons and singing celebratory music as Abdo made his way toward the hospital lobby, where he was greeted with open arms by his wife Stella. Once outside, the father of two children thanked the hospital staff for their support and well wishes. “This welcome is beyond words. It brought tears to my eyes, heart and …

… 1200 South Cedar Crest Blvd … … Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Cedar Crest has been recognized with a 2025 NRC Health Excellence in Patient Experience Award, one of just three other hospitals in the nation in the large hospitals category to receive this award. Hospital rankings are determined by real-time Net Promoter Scores for the question, “Would you recommend this facility?” Rankings are based on responses received by NRC Health between April 1, 2024–March 31, 2025, out of 168 eligible facilities. This selection criteria excluded specialties and children’s …

… part of the festivities. But these sparkling and booming devices aren’t necessarily safe for kids or adults. Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Cedar Crest is home to the Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) Regional Burn Center , where nearly 900 … preventable burn injuries. They have important safety reminders about burn prevention when it comes to fireworks: Tip #1: Avoid burns by wearing safety gloves and protective eyewear. Tip #2: The tip of a sparkler burns at more than 1,200-degrees F. Children should never handle or light any fireworks, including sparklers. Tip #3: Fireworks that did not go …

… Neck Surgery at Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN). Dr. Samy comes from University of Cincinnati/Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, where he served as neurotology/skull-base surgery division chief and director of the Neurotology …

… shot clinics in November. Vaccines will be administered at Dorney Park in Allentown on Saturday, Nov. 2, and Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Hecktown Oaks in Lower Nazareth Township on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. For the past 26 … shot can be administered in the arm or the leg for children under 2 years of age. … 3339 … 4208 … Easton … Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hecktown Oaks … LVHN to Offer Free Drive-Thru Flu Shots in November …

… in the Dominican Republic and elsewhere every year for the past 10 years or more. He plans to return to Good Samaritan Hospital in La Romana, Dominican Republic, to do more surgeries this coming February. … “It’s about giving back,” Dr. … and Shirvinda Wijesekera, MD, and Glenn Russo, MD, both of Connecticut Orthopaedics and affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital, in addition to Evan Mostafa, MD, a fourth-year orthopedic surgery resident from Montefiore. The patients, all …

… specialty consultations. When additional treatment or hospitalization is needed, patients can be seamlessly connected to hospital-based services. The connection works in both directions. After a hospital stay, health centers help patients continue their recovery close to home. Follow-up appointments, rehabilitation, … across the region, increasing access to expert care and helping patients receive many services without traveling to a hospital campus. … The impact of health centers can be seen across our area: 58 health centers serve communities in the …

… visit is not just a general checkup,” says pediatrician Apurva Ravindra Jain, MD , with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital , part of Jefferson Health. “It’s a comprehensive visit where we look at physical growth, developmental progress, … age to ensure they are on track with their development. The typical schedule is as follows: Newborn visit 2 weeks to 1 month 2 months 4 months 6 months 9 months 12 months 15 months 18 months 2 years 2½ years 3 years Then annually thereafter … become available 9 months: No routine vaccines (a brief break) 12-15 months: Hib (booster), PCV13, MMR, Varicella, HepA #1 15-18 months: DTaP and HepA #2 Ongoing: Annual flu vaccines and age ‑ appropriate boosters Spacing vaccines appropriately …

… family friendly sun protection products,” says pediatrician Kimberly Brown, MD , with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, part of Jefferson Health. … Sun damage doesn't start in adulthood – it starts in childhood. In fact, children …

… Immunology — provides quality care for people of all ages. Before joining LVPG, Zemble was affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest as an independent physician for 13 years. … His academic credentials include a residency at Columbia University and fellowship training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. “My focus is on a variety of diseases under the atopic umbrella,” Zemble says. Among the conditions …

… LVPG Obstetrics and Gynecology Pulmonology , endocrinology and gastroenterology , through Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital LVHN Rehabilitation Services for adults and children ExpressCARE (Open every day of the year for minor injuries and …

… interstitial lung disease, cystic fibrosis and pulmonary hypertension) Dementia or other neurological conditions Type 1 or type 2 diabetes Down syndrome Heart conditions, including heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies or …

… 1200 South Cedar Crest Blvd … … Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Cedar Crest is receiving national recognition for providing safe, high-quality care and is named a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, a national safety watchdog organization. … The Top Hospital Designation is among the most competitive awards American hospitals can receive, and each recipient must meet The …

… an orthopedic surgery residency. He is the son of pediatrician Kimberly Brown, MD, with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital and Valley Health Partners, a passionate advocate for children and families. “I am incredibly fortunate to be a …