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… Villalobos, MD , and pediatric emergency medicine physician Teresa Romano, MD , both with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital , share everything parents and guardians should know about RSV and what to do if your child becomes sick during the … fever Mild irritability or decreased activity (specifically in infants) Sneezing Sore throat However, children under 1 year old and kids with chronic lung disease, congenital heart disease or a weakened immune system can become very sick from … If your child experiences any of the following symptoms, they should be seen at an emergency room (like the Children’s Hospital’s Breidegam Family Children’s ER , which is the region’s only 24/7 emergency room specifically for kids) as soon as …

… their appearance is debilitating for some children and teens. The Chest Wall Program at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for such conditions, including: Pectus excavatum, a chest that … says Sarah Sapienza, MD, a pediatric surgeon and director of the Chest Wall Program. “At Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, we have taken extra steps to ensure that we are performing the safest possible version of pectus excavatum repair.” Along with Dr. Sapienza, other pediatric surgeons who are part of the Children’s Hospital’s VAPER team include Daniel Relles, MD, and Marybeth Browne, MD … VAPER involves implanting a bar that lifts the …

… 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd … … At Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, the division of pediatric surgical specialties has the area’s most board-certified Pediatric General and Thoracic … and appendicitis to complex and congenital conditions of the chest and abdomen.” In addition to being the only children’s hospital in eastern Pennsylvania that participates in the American College of Surgeons’ (ACS) National Surgical … children, often requiring surgical repair. The pediatric general and thoracic surgeons at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital specialize in minimally invasive repair techniques for inguinal hernias and hydroceles. This can allow for smaller …

… to any student and is hurtful to everyone involved. “Bullying is a widespread problem among children and teens, with 1 in 5 students reporting they’re being bullied,” says Kristen Hoben, program manager, Weller Health Education at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . “Bullying can take several forms – physical, verbal, social and cyber, but regardless of form, bullying negatively … at home, since children often model what they see in the home.” … 2935 … Allentown … Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital … Helping Students and Schools Take Action Against Bullying …

… The Michael and Christine Perrucci Center for Children’s Health and Well-Being builds on Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital’s ongoing work throughout the region to improve health outcomes for children and adolescents. By centralizing … provide health education and interventions for children of all ages. … 2814 … Allentown … Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital … Lehigh Valley Health Network Event Benefits The Spence Family Women’s Heart and Pregnancy Program and The Michael …

… Crest Blvd … … PO Box 689 … All aboard! A beloved model train that once called the pediatric unit at Jefferson Abington Hospital home headed northbound to its new and final destination – Breidegam Family Children's ER at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. On Monday, July 28, Jefferson Health and Lehigh Valley Health Network colleagues came together to celebrate the … We truly can’t thank Elaine enough for her generosity,” says Anne Baum, President, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. “When we heard we would be making changes to our pediatric unit at Abington, the first thing we said was, ‘What …

… carry the blood back to the lungs and heart to get infused again with oxygen. … AVMs are rare, occurring in less than 1% of the population. And they’re usually congenital, meaning it’s likely Sonali was born with it. … One May night last year, … but then quickly decided to scoop up his daughter and drive her to the Children’s ER at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital , about seven minutes away. There, doctors discovered the seizure was caused by the AVM, which had started to bleed. … David Hong, MD, removed the AVM in a lengthy operation. Hong’s affiliations include Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital and Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute . Sonali went home two days later. “She was doing pretty well and …

… sometimes this channel doesn’t work well. The pediatric ear, nose and throat team at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital says allergies, infections (caused by colds), and enlarged adenoids all can cause fluid to build up behind the … to learn more about how a pediatric ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist from Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital can help. … 1588 … Allentown … Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital … Ear Tube Insertion for Children …

… paired with windows,” says pediatric emergency medicine physician Teresa Romano, MD , with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission , each year, approximately eight children under age 5 die and … on the dangers that come with climbing out or jumping from windows. … The clinicians at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital are no strangers to injuries caused by falls from windows, and they have vast experience quickly evaluating and … falls ranging from minor to severe,” Dr. Romano says. If a child who has fallen 10 feet or more comes to the Children’s Hospital’s Breidegam Family Children’s ER , they are seen quickly by a multidisciplinary team who provides comprehensive …

… diaper, they began to worry about their worry-free child. … The Kushnirs brought Leo to Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital where he received an ultrasound – a standard procedure with urinary-related issues – that led to an unexpected … 11, 2022, Leo was admitted to the Children’s Cancer and Multipurpose Infusion Center at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. Further scans by the Children’s Hospital’s pediatric oncology team revealed that it wasn’t just Leo’s kidneys that were compromised. He also had tumors in …

… are likely underestimated as many cases go unreported. … Weller Health Education at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital is taking an active role in child abuse prevention by bringing the Safe Touches program into second grade classrooms … report it, as well as identifying who they can talk to about the abuse they’re enduring. Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital is conducting its own research to measure the impact. “Our health educators are tracking increases in abuse … Weller Health Education’s program manager, Kristen Hoben, by email . … 2923 … Allentown … Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital … Child Abuse Prevention Month: Responding to the Call to Action …

… up-to-date in order to attend school. Pediatricians and family physicians with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital want to remind parents to not delay important childhood immunizations during this period. This suspended requirement … time to get those immunizations,” says J. Nathan Hagstrom, MD , Chief of Pediatrics at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . “Our pediatricians and family medicine physicians are now seeing children every day, helping to ensure they are up … through the MyLVHN app or by calling 888-402-LVHN (5846). … 3975 … 4020 … Allentown … Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital … Confusion about School Immunizations in Pennsylvania …

… a doctor. “Severe or not, all cases of strep should be seen by a doctor,” advises Liborio LaRussa, MD , Chief, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . “Recently, we have been seeing a rise in cases of the invasive form of group A strep in children, which can be … skin infections, pneumonia and toxic shock syndrome. It also can be deadly, with the CDC reporting that iGAS leads to 1,500 to 2,300 deaths in the United States annually. … Early symptoms of iGAS include a fever, restlessness or uneasiness …

… crowds, and remember, if you’ll be traveling with children, their safety must come first. Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital shares tips that will help you keep your little one safe. … Adults often complain about the stress of holiday … if lit, but also if they are in glass holders that can shatter if dropped … Allentown … Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital … Keep Kids Safe During Holiday Travels …

… Tibisay Villalobos, MD , Chief, Section of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital , says the antibodies in the vaccine are transferred to the baby before it’s born, providing protection. … The FDA … respiratory tract illness in infants worldwide and the most common cause for infant hospitalizations in the U.S. About 1-3% of children under a year old in the U.S. are hospitalized each year due to RSV, according to the American Academy of … you or your baby. Need a doctor?  Find one here … 3354 … 1126 … 1103 … 2807 … Allentown … Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital … Fighting RSV: The Latest on Vaccines and Treatments …

… created an out of this world experience for patients and guests at LVH–Cedar Crest and Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . The visitors were from local Star Wars fan groups, Kyber Base and Garrison Carida, and they partnered with Sodexo … members alike. They created moments for patients as they surprised them with small gifts and big smiles throughout the hospital. To make it an even more memorable day, the groups performed a dramatic sequence in the LVH–Cedar Crest café to the … May the Fourth one day early. There was no dark side to this event! … Allentown … Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital … In Case You Missed It: Friends and Foes from a Galaxy Far, Far Away Visit Patients and Guests …

… 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd … … Because They’re Kids is a new educational series hosted by Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. During these free, virtual information sessions, parents and guardians will learn about health topics and have the … us on Wednesday, June 16, 5:30-6:15 p.m., for a free information session with experts from Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. They’ll explain the latest medical information on how COVID-19 affects children, vaccinations and more. Presenters … Oncology Tibisay Villalobos, MD, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Debra Carter, MD, Pediatrics Liborio LaRussa, MD, Pediatric Hospital Medicine During the 45-minute session, you’ll learn first-hand information about how to navigate caring for your …

… says Kailin Rumfield, CRNP , who has been part of the pediatric endocrinology team at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital for 15 years. “Whether a child has developed type 1 or type 2 diabetes, the signs and symptoms of diabetes require immediate medical attention. High blood sugars that are left … dry Yeast infections in girls Irritability Fruity smell on the breath … The two most common types of diabetes are type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks and destroys cells …

… the kid(s) in your life. If you’re an adult who works with or cares for kids and teens, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital encourages you to attend Staying Alive Lehigh Valley – an educational youth suicide prevention and pediatric mental … Mood and Brain Development, Implications for the Clinician – Maria Aramburu, MD , Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital On Friday, May 12, presentations will include: Youth Suicide: Important Issues for the Clinician to Comprehend – … Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Teen panel – Hatim Omar, MD , Chief, Adolescent Medicine, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital Drugs, Alcohol and the Developing Brain – David Wood, MD, East Tennessee State University Mental Health …

… Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 4.5 million people in the United States are bitten by dogs every year with 1 in 5 people requiring medical attention. At least half of dog bite victims are children. “Not only are children the most … be severely injured,” says pediatric emergency medicine physician Susan Yaeger, MD , with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . “Many of the dog bite cases we see at the Children’s Hospital could have been prevented. While we may not always be able to control dogs and their owners, we can coach our …

… or non-swimmers in lifejackets, too. Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1-4 years and ranks in the top five causes of unintentional injury-related death for children from birth to 5 years of age. … when you’re choosing your child’s next swimsuit. … For more health and safety tips, follow Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital on social media: Facebook   Instagram   LinkedIn   … 2717 … 2769 … Allentown … Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital … Shopping for Children’s Swimsuits? Keep Color in Mind. …

… challenge – trying to calm the nerves of their anxious child. The child-life team with  Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital has some tips for parents on how to prepare children for their COVID-19 vaccine. … Honest, accurate, age-appropriate … while the doctor or nurse administers the vaccine. … 3975 … 4020 … 4090 … Allentown … Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital … Tips to Prepare Your Child for a COVID-19 Vaccine …