Find out what’s happening in January at LVHN and in the community
From educational programs to community events, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) has so much to share. Join our events to get to know LVHN doctors and clinicians, learn health tips and stay up to date.
We regularly update our program calendar, so be sure to check our full list of events or call 888-402-LVHN (5846) for program information.
And be sure to check out a sampling of observances in January for ideas on how you can make the most of them.
January has many observances related to health, health care and more. Here are some ideas for how you can celebrate:
Do you know how many units of blood are needed each day in the U.S.? Or what the most common blood type is? If so (or you’d like to know), take our quiz to test your blood and blood-donation knowledge. Then schedule a time to donate blood.
Cervical cancer isn’t exactly dinner table talk. But every January, Cervical Cancer Awareness Month serves as an important reminder that knowing about it – and what puts you at risk for it – could save your life. Start by educating yourself here.
Losing weight is hard, especially when you’re trying to do it on your own. Good thing you don’t have to. Learn how LVHN’s weight-loss team can help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
Today serves as a gentle reminder to prioritize rest and relaxation – which is much needed after the busy holiday season. So go ahead and sleep the day away because quality sleep is as important to good health as diet and exercise. In fact, good quality sleep is crucial to a healthy brain. Discover how making sure you sleep well can make a big difference to the health of your brain down the road.
Not only is walking a low-impact and easily accessible way to get your body moving, it’s also great for your health. Regular walking leads to better sleep, reduced stress, lower blood pressure and more benefits. If you’re looking for a way to step up your walking routine, give one of these four ideas a try.
Could your child’s handwriting use some improvement? There’s a pediatric rehabilitation group class for that where your child will work on writing strokes, grasp and hand strengthening to improve their fine motor coordination. Learn more.
One in five women will suffer from a mood or anxiety disorder during pregnancy or in the postpartum period, yet studies show the vast majority of these patients don’t seek help or don’t get appropriate treatment. If you’re looking for support in postpartum, tune into this episode of The Healthiest You podcast where we dive into all things postpartum depression as well how LVHN’s WAVES (Women Adjusting to Various Emotional States) program is here to help.