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How to sign up for MyLVHN
… Online” to complete the online form. You will need to provide your Social Security number. If available, include your LVHN medical record number. With an activation code (Find your activation code on the After Visit Summary form you receive at … proxy access at their next LVHN or LVPG appointment. Proxy access lets you schedule appointments, check immunization records and set up LVHN Video Visits on their behalf. In order to set up proxy access, you will also need your own MyLVHN … Essential workers should fill out the essential worker questionnaire in MyLVHN. People who are new LVHN patients and have medical conditions, should fill out the COVID-19 Ages 18-64 Vaccine Request in MyLVHN. When it’s your turn and supply allows, …
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Administrative Fellowship
… Group (LVPG) Administrative Fellowship is a one-year program that is designed to provide an opportunity to learn about medical group operations and leadership through structured rotations. Fellows will have the opportunity to participate and engage in a variety of projects focused on the administration of physician practice groups. LVPG is among the largest medical groups in the United States. More than 1,000 physicians and more than 600 advanced practice clinicians represent 59 medical specialties in more than 250 practice sites in the Lehigh Valley region. What are the unique benefits of becoming a …
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Clinical Trials 101: Myths and Facts About Participating in a Clinical Trial
… shares information about clinical trials and their importance: … “Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate medical, surgical and sometimes behavioral interventions,” Baga says. “Clinical research is the best way to find out if certain treatments, devices, vaccines and screenings are safe and effective.” In the United States, all medical treatments must go through clinical trials prior to being approved for regular use. “Without clinical trials, you … you will be followed closely by a team of clinicians involved with the research, so you will have an added layer of medical support. If you experience any health concerns, even if they aren’t related to the trial, that team will determine …
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COVID-19 care, information and research
… changes, your care team will provide guidance quickly. iPads are in every patient room to give patients access to their medical records. LVHN nurses and support staff have iPhones to immediately access the information they need to care for you. Using …
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Health information at your fingertips
… and LVHN outpatient services. (See information below concerning former patient portals .) With MyLVHN you can: Review medical information See test results quickly Schedule an appointment Have a video visit or an E-Visit Request prescription refills Pay or review bills for medical services (you can pay as a guest too) Send and receive secure, non-urgent messages from your LVHN health care teams … request proxy access at their next LVPG appointment. Proxy access lets you schedule appointments, check immunization records and set up LVHN Video Visits on their behalf. In order to set up proxy access, you will also need your own MyLVHN …
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2014 Report to the Community: Better Health, Better Care, Better Cost
… convenient, embraced new approaches to care, and are preparing to launch a user-friendly and transformative electronic medical record. We achieve better cost by embracing the fact that quality care costs less. We are recognized nationally for … at Hazleton and through Lehigh Valley Physician Group—Hazleton practices in northeastern Pennsylvania , as well numerous medical services in the community. – 41 providers at 21 Lehigh Valley Physician Group—Hazleton practices. Deepening our … cancel an appointment, communicate with doctors’ offices, review medication lists and request refills, view immunization records, get health maintenance and appointment reminders, and review and pay medical bills. Standardizing LVPG physician …
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Sleep Study Keeps Hazleton Trucker on the Road
… When a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) medical examiner told Hazleton truck driver Aneudy Martinez that he needed a sleep study in order to have his commercial …
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LVHN’s Hospitals in Allentown, Bethlehem, Hazleton and Pocono Again Receive ‘A’ Grades for Safety from Leapfrog
… straight ‘A’ for LVH-Muhlenberg in Bethlehem. “‘A’ hospitals show us their leadership protecting patients from preventable medical harm and error,” said Leah Binder, president, and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “It takes genuine commitment at every …
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LVHN Celebrates Women Through Lehigh Valley Business Empowering Women Award
… in early 2012. The original mission of WPAG was “to facilitate opportunities of interaction and networking between women medical students, residents, fellows and teaching faculty.” Due to increasing interest expressed by other women physicians, … this LVHN Clinicians in Leadership group received a grant through the endowed chair of Thomas Whalen, MD, LVHN's Chief Medical Officer who retired in 2020, which allowed the sessions to continue and provided funds to grant 17 leadership development scholarships during 2015-2017 for young women medical students, residents and faculty. LVHN launched Women in Leadership and Learning (WILL) in 2022 to promote leadership …
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Coordinated Health–Allentown Achieves Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence Award™
… treated at non-recipient hospitals For its analysis, Healthgrades evaluated approximately 45 million Medicare inpatient records for nearly 4,500 short-term acute care hospitals nationwide to assess hospital performance in 32 common conditions … safety is readily available and should be considered when researching health care options,” said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Healthgrades . “We commend the recipients of the 2020 Patient Safety Excellence Award for their dedication …
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Radiation Treatment Journey
… are skilled in assessing long-term effects of the therapy and monitoring cancer. Meet our team . Treatment Coordinators / Medical Secretaries Medical professionals who work closely during and after treatment with your radiation oncologist. They prepare your medical record, arrange your first appointment, obtain insurance authorizations and assist with your daily arrivals. …
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Continuing education support for colleagues
… care to pediatric critical care to advances in heart failure management. There are courses for registered nurses and other medical professionals, including respiratory therapists, physical therapists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. …
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Lehigh Valley Health Network Earns Sixth Consecutive Certification for Left Ventricular Assist (LVAD) Program
… Commission’s comprehensive, two-day credentialing process may include tours and evaluations of the emergency department, medical surgical or critical care, cardiac units and catheterization labs. They often interview staff and patients. The certifiers conduct an active review of patient records as well as interviews with staff actively working with the patient to learn about course of care, treatment and …
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Flu Myths and Facts
… have flu symptoms, be sure to stay home, stay hydrated and get plenty of rest. Avoid contact with others, except to get medical care. (Remember to wear a face mask if you have a respiratory illness and need to go to your doctor's office, …
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‘I Heard the Bones Break’
… answer is plenty, and it landed her in the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. The 64-year-old bank records manager was at her son’s home in Bushkill, Pike County, in May with her 13-year-old grandson and it was time to let … Valley Hospital (LVH)–Pocono , in East Stroudsburg, where she was met by Daniel Roesler, MD , LVH–Pocono Trauma Program Medical Director, and the emergency room team. Scans showed a punctured lung and seven broken ribs, some broken in two places. In medical terms, she had a flail chest, a condition that presented a higher risk for complications, such as pneumonia or …
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A Virtual Graduation to the Front Lines
… Children Award for the student who excelled in rehabilitation nursing. Samantha Riffon – with honors; Schuylkill County Medical Society Alliance Award to the graduate who is a resident of Schuylkill county, who possesses leadership skills and a … Nicole Russell Julia Shellhamer – with honors; Retired Nurses’ Award to the graduate who demonstrated excellence in Medical-Surgical nursing. Marissa Slifko – with high honors; Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing Administration and Faculty … Aleksandra Williams – with high honors; Rae Ann Lubold Memorial Award to Valedictorian; Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill, Medical Staff Award to the Valedictorian; Dr. A. Wesley Hildreth Memorial Award for Superior Knowledge and Skill in …
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Unrivaled Partners: Coordinated Health Joins Lehigh Valley Health Network
… now part of Lehigh Valley Health Network. In the future, we will streamline care and communication with one electronic medical record through Epic . Nester announced Amy Nyberg will lead CH, serving as President. Since 2013, Nyberg has been …