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Inside Rafael’s COVID-19 Battle
… patient on a ventilator. As he lay heavily sedated and intubated in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Cedar Crest, Rafael Bonilla didn’t know his family was told he might not survive. Nevertheless, he says he … around him. He was determined, consciously or not, to hold on. And hold on he did. In all, Bonilla, 49, was in the hospital for nearly two months. … After inpatient physical therapy, he was discharged to his home in Williams Township near … for you and your physical condition. Be careful, and do things in a smart way.” … Bonilla couldn’t have visitors in the hospital because of COVID, but he says he never felt alone or isolated because of the compassion and support from his …
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Concussions in Youth Sports
… concussions are a real risk. Duy Tran, DO , pediatric emergency medicine physician with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, says it’s important to learn the signs and symptoms of a concussion as well as what to do if your child gets one. …
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Harold “Bucky” Herndon’s Storied Career in Service of Others
… to succeed, you are surrounded by good people who will help you along the way.” … Herndon joined what is now Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Schuylkill in 1981. After 19 years of service in security, he transitioned to supply distribution services. … I have been able to learn and grow with this organization and I truly love my job.” When you think about a career in a hospital, you may think of nurses and doctors. You may not think of the people behind the scenes responsible for making sure … – even in a small way – that’s very important to me.” … In the heart of Schuylkill County, Port Carbon borough is home to 1,765 residents. The town that was named for its anthracite coal and a waterway to transport it has a rich 170-year history. …
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Get to Know Hematologist Oncologist Sheikh Asim Ali, MD
… Sheikh Asim Ali, MD , to LVPG Hematology Oncology–Pocono (part of Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono ) and LVPG Hematology Oncology–E. Norwegian Street (at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street ). … As a board-certified and fellowship-trained hematologist oncologist, Dr. Ali …
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Get the Care Your Child Needs During COVID-19
… regular checkups is essential for your child’s overall health – even during a pandemic. At Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, we want you to feel comfortable bringing your child in for your appointment. From one parent to another, Tori Zuck … staff, providers and cleanliness while touring the office. The day after Tori and her husband brought Dylan home from the hospital was his first appointment with Amy Jibilian, MD . “It was a great match from day one. She matched our philosophy of …
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General Practice Dentistry Residency Program Curriculum: Highlights
… from experienced staff members. Cases can be completed in the clinic using various management techniques. At Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Muhlenberg, the department of anesthesia provides sedation in the dental center, allowing the resident and …
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General Surgery Residency Alumni
… Wake Forest Baptist Health, Winston-Salem, N.C. Megan Wardak, MD Pediatric surgery research fellowship St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, Pa. 2019 David Deisher, DO Surgical critical care fellowship Rutgers, New Jersey Medical … Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Md. Victor Reis, MD Cardiothoracic surgery fellowship University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Fla. 2015 Courtney Edwards, MD Endocrine surgery fellowship Scott & White Hospital, College Station, Texas Victor Ha, MD Surgical critical care fellowship Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, …
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Your Back-to-School Questions Answered
… to know about back-to-school safety and more. Debra Carter, MD, with LVPG Pediatrics and Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, joins Mike and Steph from B104 to talk about how your kids can have a safe and healthy school year. Learn about the …
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Weight-Loss Surgery Gives 9/11 Firefighter a New Lease on Life
… program that prepares patients for the procedure and life afterwards. Then on March 28, 2019, Hagner went to Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono for gastric sleeve surgery, which decreases the size of the stomach to a small pouch to encourage weight … at LVHN is an understatement. I’m blessed.” … Allentown … East Stroudsburg … Weight Management Center … Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono … Weight-Loss Surgery Gives 9/11 Firefighter a New Lease on Life …
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Saving Mom After Birth
… conditions,” Melendez says. That evening, Jan. 8, 2017, her water broke, and her sister-in-law rushed her to Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Hazleton to have her C-section. The baby – a boy named Eudez – was born healthy. Everything seemed normal, but … pressure remained so low they knew she required additional help. “The decision was made to airlift her to Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest for special life-support called extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) that works like an artificial …
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Voices From the Front Lines: Jennifer Hess, RN, Infection Preventionist, LVH–Pocono
… in relation to personal protective equipment (PPE) and infection prevention. I work with various departments of the hospital to ensure supplies are available, facility controls are in place, and government agencies receive required data. In … by just empowering them to do their job safely. What are your rituals to keep you and your family safe? Before I leave the hospital, I wash my hands. I sanitize again once I am in my car, and again when I park in my garage. My shoes are stored … Find more inspiring stories from the front lines and beyond at LVHN.org/COVIDSTRONG. … East Stroudsburg … Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono … Voices From the Front Lines: Jennifer Hess, RN, Infection Preventionist, LVH–Pocono …
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LVHN Offers Free Flu Shots at Clinics Throughout the Region
… severe illness, hospitalization and even death from the flu,” says Alex Benjamin, MD , LVHN Chief of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. Benjamin says people with a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis, regardless of symptoms, should … of the vaccination routes for Health and Wellness Center at Hazleton, Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom and Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Hecktown Oaks are available here . Please bring a completed and signed consent form for each … … LVHN drive-thru flu shot clinic at Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 11 a.m.–3 p.m. 50 Moisey Drive, Hazleton, PA LVHN walk-in flu shot clinic at Fairlane Mall (part of Diakon Expo) …
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Neurosurgery
… We also provide skilled pediatric neurosurgery for children with spinal conditions or brain tumors. Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest has a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center that offers urgent care for children with spinal or brain …
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Angelia Kistler Beats Breast Cancer After Multidisciplinary Treatment
… ignore it.” Kistler made another appointment, and this time, she was referred to Breast Health Services at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg for further testing. … After a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy, Kistler received a formal diagnosis: … patients as well.” … Bethlehem … Allentown … Allentown … Allentown … Allentown … Breast Health Services at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg … LVH Hematology Oncology-1240 Cedar Crest … LVPG Surgical Oncology-1240 Cedar Crest … Allentown …
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Heart Insurance for Katie
… with Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute, was one of the first to treat Katie when she arrived at the Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Muhlenberg emergency room. Dr. Mehta says Katie’s sudden cardiac arrest was idiopathic, meaning there was no … established link to explain what happened. “Her heart function was completely normal when she arrived at the Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg emergency room,” Dr. Mehta says. Katie was stabilized and transferred to LVH–Cedar Crest. At … Mehta says Katie’s cardiac arrest had no connection to the pregnancy. A cardiac catheterization done when she reached the hospital had shown no blockages. … Cardiologist and electrophysiologist Sergio Cossu, MD , was one of the doctors who cared …
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'This Is Why I Fight, So I Can Live'
… better." Thompson cried tears of relief. "That gave me hope," she says. That day Thompson was admitted to Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest. Radiation oncologist Alyson McIntosh, MD, administered external beam radiation to Thompson's leg and …
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Full Speed Ahead For 98-year-old WWII Navy Vet
… city on Lake Erie, Kollmeyer became seriously ill in the summer of 2022 and was hospitalized in intensive care at Paoli Hospital. It was there his aortic valve problem was discovered as he fought pneumonia, septic shock from a urinary tract … so I said let’s go, full speed ahead,” Kollmeyer says. Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute has performed nearly 1,700 TAVR procedures since it began offering the operation. The procedure was approved by the Food and Drug Administration …
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Beating the Cardiac Odds Brings New Hope for Lehigh County Man
… Crest Blvd … … … Don’t bet against Dan Howard. When he was admitted to the cardiac intensive care unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Cedar Crest on Jan. 9 with severe heart failure, the odds were about 1,000-to-1 against him going home. His weakened heart wasn’t pumping enough blood to his vital organs, including his kidneys, and the …
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Lehigh Valley Health Network Careers
… care. See Total Rewards 3.8M+ Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG) visits One of America's largest physician groups 1.5M+ Outpatient registrations Providing convenient care close to home 327k+ ER visits Providing care when it's needed most … Acute admissions World-class care in our world-class hospitals 20k+ Colleagues The health care partners you deserve 14 Hospital campuses Serving communities across eastern Pa. 5 Health Institutes Hubs of innovation, research and education 1 Children’s Hospital Region’s first health network built for kids Image Nursing Careers Our nurses are leaders who are …
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Allied Health Careers
… care. See Total Rewards 3.8M+ Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG) visits One of America’s largest physician groups 1.5M+ Outpatient registrations Providing convenient care close to home 327K+ ER visits Providing care when it’s needed most … Acute admissions World-class care in our world-class hospitals 20K+ Colleagues The health care partners you deserve 14 Hospital campuses Serving communities across eastern Pa. 5 Health institutes Hubs of innovation, research and education 1 Children’s Hospital Region’s first health network built for kids Featured service lines Respiratory This team administers …
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A Pleasant April Fool's Surprise
… to be first-time parents. Yet Stauffer also knew she and the baby were at risk for complications because she has type 1 diabetes, a condition that prevents the body from producing enough insulin. Pregnant women with preexisting diabetes (or … by 39 weeks (the average pregnancy is 40 weeks) so the baby did not grow too large. The Stauffers arrived at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest on the evening of March 31. The plan was to have a normal vaginal delivery before midnight so the baby … and discovered the umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck twice. He ended up being born on the morning of April 1 after all.” Baby Isaac was monitored briefly in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) to make sure his blood sugar was …
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LVHN abre clínicas gratuitas de vacunas pediátricas contra la gripe en toda la región
… dice Burger. Según la doctora de enfermedades pediátricas infeccionsas Tibisay Villalobos, MD, que trabaja en el hospital pediátrico Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, la vacuna contra la influenza es particularmente importante para niños menores de 3 años y niños que tengan … Salas de Conferencia, primer piso 3701 Corriere Road Easton, Pa. Martes, 15 de noviembre | 3-7 p.m. Lehigh Valley Hospital–17th Street Cafetería, primer piso 1627 W. Chew St. Allentown, Pa. Miércoles, 16 de noviembre | 3-6 p.m. Health …