In 2024, many advancements occurred within Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH), which includes LVH–Cedar Crest, LVH–17th Street, LVH–Muhlenberg, LVH–Hecktown Oaks, LVH–Carbon and LVHN–Tilghman. Learn about the new and innovative care provided and improvements made at our hospital campuses to ensure you and your loved ones have access to world-class care close to home.
LVH–Cedar Crest
- Celebrated 50 years of being the region’s most trusted health partner, furthering the vision of Lehigh Valley Health Network’s modern-day founder Leonard Parker Pool
- Introduced a Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program, giving people with certain blood disorders access to specialized care close to home
- Among the first hospitals in the world to offer patients the latest in robotic surgery technology (da Vinci 5 surgical system), enabling better patient outcomes, efficiency and insights, and as a result, helping to lower the total cost of care
- Earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of approval after a successful 2024 survey
LVH–17th Street
- Celebrated 125 years of service to the community and was honored with a Milestone Award from the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Held its annual free summer lunch program, serving a record 3,800 lunches to children living in Allentown
- Health Care Futures Program offered internship opportunities to nearly 40 high school students from Allentown who shadowed health care professionals at LVH–17th Street and LVH–Cedar Crest
LVH–Muhlenberg
- Upgraded technology for computed tomography (CT) scans to provide faster, high-definition images while reducing radiation exposure
- Earned reaccreditation from the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation, giving patients access to fast, lifesaving care from clinicians with advanced training to rapidly diagnose and treat a trauma emergency
LVH–Hecktown Oaks
- Recognized as a top performer in Vizient’s 2024 Bernard A. Birnbaum rankings, meaning the hospital meets Vizient’s strict standards for care, based on a quality and accountability study
- Earned reaccreditation from the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation, giving patients access to fast, lifesaving care from clinicians with advanced training to rapidly diagnose and treat a trauma emergency
LVH–Carbon
- Welcomed surgical oncologist Luke Rodriguez, MD, hematologist/oncologist Dillon Cason, MD, and podiatry, foot and ankle surgeon Elliot Busch, DPM
- Hosted a free walk-in flu shot clinic, with more than 200 residents participating
- Began hosting regular community blood drives at the hospital
- Continued strong presence at multiple community events
- Recognized by the community with 30 Times News Readers’ Choice Awards including Best Hospital, Best ER, Best Nurses and more
- Hosted area students interested in health care career opportunities for tours and conversations with health care professionals
- Received a four-star ranking from Vizient
- Reaccredited by the Joint Commission and Pennsylvania Department of Health licensure division
- Received three-year accreditation from the American College of Radiology
Awards for Lehigh Valley Hospital
- Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the top 20 hospitals in the nation for orthopedics and 40th for pulmonology and lung surgery, as the top hospital in the region for the 11th consecutive time and sixth among Pennsylvania’s top 10 hospitals
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report for providing high-quality care to new mothers and their babies (LVH–Cedar Crest and LVH–Muhlenberg)
- Achieved an “A” Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for fall 2024 (LVH–Hecktown Oaks)
- Awarded a Stroke Gold Plus award and Gold Plus award for blood pressure and type 2 diabetes management by the American Heart Association (LVH–Cedar Crest and LVH–Muhlenberg)
- Designated as LGBTQ+ Leader in the Healthcare Equality Index by the Human Rights Campaign (LVH–Cedar Crest, LVH–Muhlenberg and LVH–17th Street)
- Recognized by Newsweek as one of the top hospitals in Pennsylvania and one of America’s Best Physical Rehab Centers (LVH–Cedar Crest)