Building on a Legacy of Excellence

How Jefferson and LVHN are bringing excellence in care to you

By Brian A. Nester, DO and Baligh Yehia, MD

November 18, 2024

Jefferson + LVHN Building on a Legacy of Excellence

In August, Jefferson and Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) – two of the region’s foremost healthcare organizations with a combined 325 years of patient care – united for the future of healthcare. Since joining forces, our teams have discovered just how aligned our values, passion and commitment to excellence truly are. This combination holds exciting new opportunities for the communities we serve.

	Brian A. Nester, DO, MBA, MS, FACOEP Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Jefferson, and President, Lehigh Valley Health Network
	Baligh R. Yehia, MD, MPP, MSc Executive Vice President and President, Jefferson Health and Chief Transformation Officer, Jefferson

As one of the nation’s top 15 not-for-profit health systems, we’re bringing you:

Access to Care
You can now access a larger network of nationally recognized specialists, enhancing the care from the physicians you know and trust. With 32 hospitals and over 700 care sites in rural and urban neighborhoods throughout the Lehigh Valley, eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, high-quality healthcare is always within reach.
Greater Convenience
We will make it simpler to schedule appointments and bring new facilities closer to home. We’re making it easier to fit healthcare into your busy life.
Safe, High-Quality Care
Our dedication to research and clinical trials means you receive the latest treatments in a safe environment where your well-being is our top priority. This is the standard of care you need, expect and deserve.
Collaborative Care Teams
When a recent hurricane led to a national IV fluid shortage, specialists from Jefferson and LVHN quickly collaborated to ensure our hospitals continued delivering uninterrupted care. This is just one example of how we work together for you.
Patient- and Family-Focused Care
At every stage of life, we care for you in the way that’s best for you.

We truly are stronger together. We’re building on LVHN’s legacy of excellence and we will improve lives throughout our region.