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… the needs of individuals age 50 and older living with the virus demand attention and care. LVHN Comprehensive Health Services reports that two out of three of their HIV patients fall into this age group, highlighting the importance of … and your overall health." Regular testing ensures that older adults living with HIV can access the necessary care and support to lead healthy lives. … Thanks to remarkable advancements in antiretroviral therapy, PLWHA are now living longer and … Dr. Yozviak says. Moreover, older PLWHA must prioritize managing chronic conditions. This includes staying current with cancer screenings, receiving recommended adult vaccines and exploring preventive treatments like statins. Statins, which are …

… seemed to come back with a vengeance. Even though my father and brother were also smokers, and both passed away from lung cancer, I had trouble giving it up.” … But when his wife gave up cigarettes, his son encouraged him to do the same, and his … night. She recommended Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN)’s Tobacco Treatment Program , which involves phone counseling support with a certified tobacco treatment specialist. … “When I had tried quitting smoking before, I did it on my own without any resources or outside support,” Hartley says. “While I was a little nervous to open up to a stranger, I knew it was time to try something …

… it was not to be able to see her,” she says. Seven years later, Kathy’s mother was diagnosed with stomach and esophageal cancer that sadly eventually claimed her life. This time, however, she was treated at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, … side,” Kathy recalls. “Having her close to home allowed our family to surround her with continuous love, comfort and moral support.” … Years later, in 2000, Jeff was facing emergency cardiac bypass surgery when his left anterior …

… was confirmed that Jude had a malignant brain tumor called medulloblastoma, which was an aggressive central nervous system cancer. This aggressive type of cancer would require an aggressive treatment plan. “It was such a happy and devastating moment,” Maria says. “On one hand, I … present anywhere in the brain or spine, and along with surgery and chemotherapy, to maximize the chance for cure.” On Dec. 1, 2022, Jude finished his six-week course of 30 total treatments and he got to ring the finality bell, which is rung three …

… Oncology , to discuss a treatment plan. “This tumor was benign, however Lisa was at risk for having it develop into cancer. I recommended that she have a complete hysterectomy, performed with robotic surgery technology,” Thomas says. Putting … made me feel like I could accomplish anything,” she says. Supportive competitors and community Krause was overwhelmed with support from other competitors and attendees who knew about her surgery after she shared some details on social media. “Word … just one woman to go get checked or another to just get out of bed following a hysterectomy, it makes it all worth it.” Cancer screenings, like cervical exams and Pap tests, save lives. Set up your appointment through your MyLVHN account or call …

… electronic medical record through Epic. In addition to CH caregivers and locations remaining 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 … Valley Heart and Vascular Institute, which has one of the nation’s best heart attack survival rates Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, a member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance which offers access to breakthrough clinical … 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 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. “While it will … Nester said in addition to their caregivers and locations remaining the same, Coordinated Health patients will have the support of the strength and breadth of Lehigh Valley Health Network, including: The community’s only children’s hospital   at … Heart and Vascular Institute , which has one of the nation’s best   heart attack survival rates The Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute ,   a member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance which offers access to breakthrough clinical …

… (LVH)–Cedar Crest and directed that the Trust be named as a memorial for his wife, Dorothy Rider Pool, who died of cancer in 1967. Pool’s vision was for LVHN to serve as “a superior regional hospital” that would provide “superior regional health care for the citizens of the region.” Pool established a 50-year lifespan for the Trust to support that vision. With the planned termination of the Trust approaching in 2025, the Trustees of The Pool Trust and LVHN … Meehan’s 38-year tenure, The Dorothy Rider Pool Health Care Trust committed more than $160 million to LVHN programs and services that supported Leonard Pool’s mission. The Leonard Parker Pool Institute for Health’s vision is to provide …

… the championship three times. As the Presenter of the 19th Hole, LVHN will inform attendees about the world-class heart, cancer, surgical and specialty services the health network provides while providing ticketholders with an outdoor festival-like experience. The 19th Hole …

… Oncology , to discuss a treatment plan. “This tumor was benign, however Lisa was at risk for having it develop into cancer. I recommended that she have a complete hysterectomy, performed with robotic surgery technology,” Thomas says. Putting … made me feel like I could accomplish anything,” she says. Supportive competitors and community Krause was overwhelmed with support from other competitors and attendees who knew about her surgery after she shared some details on social media. “Word … and blue, but these are my scars – and I’m proud of them.” By sharing her journey with others, she opened a floodgate of support and community. "Women are warriors." “After my hysterectomy, I had a whole group of people who came from nowhere that …

… help him turn his artwork into an illustrated storybook for others undergoing treatment. Bilski, who had stage 4 colon cancer, was a talented artist who used his gift as a way to help him through treatment. He wanted to make sure that even when … do that, and it’s amazing,” she says. Learn more about how  LVHN hospice care  offers emotional, physical and spiritual support. … 1096 … 3721 … LVHN Hospice Colleagues and Volunteers Collaborate to Make Patient’s Dream a Reality …

… health and well-being of patients, investing in the growing field of population health management and quality-focused care services, which when combined will only accelerate. Upon closing, the integrated system will operate 30 hospitals and more … two Children's ExpressCAREs which are the only in the area; pharmacy, imaging, home health, rehabilitation and lab services; and preferred provider services through Valley Preferred. The LVHN Health Institutes deliver cutting-edge specialty … care including trauma and burn care for adults and children; kidney and pancreas transplants; perinatal/neonatal, cardiac, cancer, orthopedics, neurology, complex neurosurgery capabilities including national certification as a Comprehensive Stroke …

… labor and delivery unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest with her calm, reassuring demeanor and expert interpreting services. … Nurses who care for patients at the end of life take the art of nursing to another level. Hospice nurse Jackie … Award Hometown: Bethlehem Mary Catherine Altmiller, RN, LVPG Hematology Oncology–Muhlenberg Award for Excellence in Cancer Care Hometown: Danielsville Matthew Turner, RN, Breidegam Family Children’s ER, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s … Award for Exemplary Performance Associated with the Nurse Residency Program Hometown: Emmaus Rebecca Sanchez, Interpreter Services, LVH–17th Street Award for Excellence in the Promotion of Patient Care Hometown: Easton Halee Leader, PA-C, LVPG …