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Monthly LVHN Events and Happenings

Find out what’s happening in April at LVHN and in the community

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Find out what’s happening  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 Opens in new tab full list of events or call 888-402-LVHN (5846) for program information.

And be sure to check out a sampling of observances in April – including National Donate Life Month and National Self-Care Day – for ideas on how you can make the most of them.

Below is a list of events coming up in April:

Tuesday, Apr. 29
Cancelled - Medicare 101
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Conference Room, Health Center at Bangor
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Tuesday, Apr. 29
CPR Classes
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
GEM-EMI, First Floor, LVHN–Mack Boulevard
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Wednesday, Apr. 30
Free Hernia Screening
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
LVPG General Surgery–Carbon
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Wednesday, Apr. 30
Foot and Ankle Pain Screening Event and Info Session
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Health Center at Carbon
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Wednesday, Apr. 30
Meditation in Motion
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hecktown Oaks, Conference Room 1 & 2
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Thursday, May. 01
Mobile Mammography Coach Breast Cancer Screenings
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
LVPG Family Medicine – Whitehall
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Thursday, May. 01
Meditation in Motion
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
LVHN Fitness–Cedar Crest
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Thursday, May. 01
Virtual Weight Loss Surgery Free Information Event
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Virtual/Online
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Thursday, May. 01
Surviving the Toddler and Preschooler Years
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Virtual/Online
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Friday, May. 02
Mobile Mammography Coach Breast Cancer Screenings
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Allentown Fairgrounds
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Friday, May. 02
Healthy Steps in Motion
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Health Center at Fogelsville
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Monday, May. 05
Mobile Mammography Coach Breast Cancer Screenings
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

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Tuesday, May. 06
Free Hernia Screening
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton
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Tuesday, May. 06
Introduction to Mindfulness
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Room F, The Frank Banko Educational Conference Center, LVH–Muhlenberg
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Tuesday, May. 06
Mindful Kids
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Health Center at Fogelsville
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Tuesday, May. 06
Medicare 101
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Health Center at Macungie
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Wednesday, May. 07
Home Care and Hospice Walk-In Wednesday Virtual Hiring Events
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Virtual/Online
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Wednesday, May. 07
Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute Breast Cancer Support Group at LVH–Muhlenberg
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg
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Wednesday, May. 07
Caring for Aging Parents Fair
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Rooms 6, 7 & 8, Richard Fleming Educational Conference Center inside Medical Imaging of Lehigh Valley Educational Conference Center, Kasych Family Pavilion
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Wednesday, May. 07
Free Screening for Skin Cancer
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
John and Dorothy Morgan Cancer Center
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Thursday, May. 08
Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute Breast Cancer Support Group at S. Cedar Crest
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
John and Dorothy Morgan Cancer Center
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Friday, May. 09
Healthy Steps in Motion
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Health Center at Fogelsville
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Monday, May. 12
Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton Golf Classic
10:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Valley Country Club
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Monday, May. 12
Amputee Support Group
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Room 6, Richard Fleming Educational Conference Center inside Medical Imaging of Lehigh Valley Educational Conference Center, Kasych Family Pavilion
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Tuesday, May. 13
Mobile Mammography Coach Breast Cancer Screenings
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
LVPG Family Medicine-New Tripoli
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Tuesday, May. 13
Mobile Mammography Coach Breast Cancer Screenings
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Health Center at Hamburg
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Tuesday, May. 13
Mental Health Matters: Fostering Resilience and Well-Being for Everyone
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual/Online
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Tuesday, May. 13
Free Hernia Screening
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
LVPG General and Bariatric Surgery–Steamtown
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Tuesday, May. 13
CPR Classes
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hecktown Oaks, Conference Room 1 & 2
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Tuesday, May. 13
Virtual Weight Loss Surgery Free Information Event
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Virtual/Online
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Wednesday, May. 14
Mobile Mammography Coach Breast Cancer Screenings
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Health Center at Hamburg
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Wednesday, May. 14
Introduction to Mindfulness
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual/Online
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Wednesday, May. 14
Meditation in Motion
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Health Center at Macungie
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Wednesday, May. 14
ONLINE Empowered Relief Training for Patients
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Virtual/Online
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Thursday, May. 15
Talking About Suicide Prevention With Compassion and Confidence
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual/Online
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Thursday, May. 15
Advances in Melanoma Cancer Care
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Saucon Valley Country Club
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Thursday, May. 15
Knee Pain Screening Event and Info Session
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton
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Thursday, May. 15
I’m Still Standing, No-Cost Fall Risk and Prevention Program
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Health Center at Fogelsville
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Thursday, May. 15
Support Group for Survivors of Suicide Loss
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
LVH–Cedar Crest Solutions Salon (next to the auditorium)
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Friday, May. 16
Mobile Mammography Coach Breast Cancer Screenings
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Health Center at Blakeslee
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Friday, May. 16
Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute Breast Cancer Support Group at LVH–Hecktown Oaks
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hecktown Oaks
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Friday, May. 16
Healthy Steps in Motion
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Health Center at Fogelsville
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Friday, May. 16
Soul Shop™ For Communities: Empowering Communities to Prevent Suicide
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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Saturday, May. 17
Soul Shop™ For Faith Leaders
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

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Monday, May. 19
Mobile Mammography Coach Breast Cancer Screenings
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Health Center at Blakeslee
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Monday, May. 19
Brain Warriors: A Support Group for Stroke Survivors
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Room 9, Richard Fleming Educational Conference Center, Kasych Family Pavilion
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Monday, May. 19
Free Hernia Screening
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
LVPG General Surgery–Tunnel Road
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Tuesday, May. 20
Mobile Mammography Coach Breast Cancer Screenings
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Mountain Healthcare Center at Tobyhanna
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Tuesday, May. 20
Evento virtual de información gratis sobre cirugías para perder peso (cirugías bariátricas) – Sesión en ESPAÑOL
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Virtual/Online
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Tuesday, May. 20
Free Screening for Skin Cancer
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg Multidisciplinary Clinic
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Tuesday, May. 20
I’m Still Standing, No-Cost Fall Risk and Prevention Program
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Health Center at Macungie
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Wednesday, May. 21
Home Care and Hospice Walk-In Wednesday Virtual Hiring Events
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Virtual/Online
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Wednesday, May. 21
Mobile Mammography Coach Breast Cancer Screenings
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Mountain Healthcare Center at Tobyhanna
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Wednesday, May. 21
Registration closed -Mindful Kids
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Health Center at Palmer Township
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Thursday, May. 22
Mobile Mammography Coach Breast Cancer Screenings
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Health Center at West End
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Thursday, May. 22
CPR Classes
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
GEM-EMI, First Floor, LVHN–Mack Boulevard
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Thursday, May. 22
Hip and Knee Pain Screening Event and Info Session
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Health Center at Hecktown Oaks
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Friday, May. 23
Mobile Mammography Coach Breast Cancer Screenings
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Health Center at West End
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Friday, May. 23
Healthy Steps in Motion
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Health Center at Fogelsville
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Tuesday, May. 27
Mobile Mammography Coach Breast Cancer Screenings
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Allentown Fairgrounds
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Tuesday, May. 27
Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute Breast Cancer Support Group at LVH–Pocono
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono
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Tuesday, May. 27
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction - Free Orientation
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Virtual/Online
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Wednesday, May. 28
Mobile Mammography Coach Breast Cancer Screenings
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
LVPG Family Medicine-Southside
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Wednesday, May. 28
Introduction to Mindfulness
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual/Online
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Wednesday, May. 28
Meditation in Motion
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hecktown Oaks, Conference Room 1 & 2
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Friday, May. 30
Healthy Steps in Motion
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Health Center at Fogelsville
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Saturday, May. 31
Regroup and Ride Event
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg
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A sampling of observances in April

The month of April has many observances related to health, health care and more. Here is a brief list of observances and helpful information to keep you in the know:

National Donate Life Month

All month long, we celebrate those who have saved lives through the gift of organ, eye or tissue donation. Here is how a kidney transplant allowed Janine to live life without dialysis.

Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Have you wondered about red or white patches in your mouth or possibly about an oral blister or lip sore that won’t heal? These are potential oral cancer symptoms you shouldn’t ignore. If you’re at risk for oral cancer or you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, come to one of our free oral cancer screening events Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute is holding in April.

Parkinson’s Awareness Month

James Parkinson identified the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease more than 200 years ago. Since then, we’ve learned a lot about this life-changing disease and continue seeking new treatments. Speaking of, as of the beginning of this year, Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute now offers incisionless focused ultrasound procedures. Learn more here about how this innovative technology can transform lives of people living with Parkinson’s disease.

April 5: National Self-Care Day

Everyone practices “self-care” differently. However, there is one form of self-care that benefits us all – and that’s sleep. According to the National Institutes of Health, sleep is as important for our good health as diet and exercise. Get the scoop on the importance of shut-eye here.

April 18: National Exercise Day

Do you spend most of your day sitting down? If so, you’re not alone. A highly sedentary lifestyle is the norm for many people in the U.S., with people spending the majority of their working hours in a chair. The problem is spending too much time sitting down can wreak havoc on your health. However, research shows getting just 22 minutes of daily exercise can offset the health risks of too much sitting. Learn more Opens in new tab here.

April 27: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Check your medicine cabinets. Safely dispose of any unused or unwanted medications by bringing them to one of our secure drop boxes located at Lehigh Valley Pharmacy Services at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Cedar Crest, LVH–17th Street and LVH–Muhlenberg.

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