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Jefferson and Lehigh Valley Health Network combine their strengths

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Jefferson and Lehigh Valley Health Network combine their strengths

Leaders lead, and on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, Jefferson and Lehigh Valley Health Network came together to move health care forward like our organizations have been doing for a combined 325 years.

Our combined health system is now one of the top 15 not-for-profit health systems in the country, creating a network of care that will positively impact generations to come. We are stronger together.

Joseph G. Cacchione, MD, FACCJoseph G. Cacchione, MD, FACC
CEO, Jefferson
Brian NesterBrian A. Nester, DO, MBA, MS, FACOEP
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Jefferson, and President, Lehigh Valley Health Network

What does this mean for you? Together, we will bring an even stronger commitment to the Lehigh Valley and northeastern Pennsylvania, growing programs and services close to home. You have our word.

Together, we will give you access to the highest quality care through our network of 32 hospitals and more than 700 sites of care. Together, our expanded reach ensures you have access to a broader network of nationally ranked specialists who will collaborate with each other to provide innovative technology and treatments close to where you live, work and play. Together, we will conduct groundbreaking research and clinical trials that result in better outcomes for you.

We were two organizations with complementary areas of focus, a shared vision and aligned organizational approaches. Now, with the combined strength of our 65,000 dedicated professionals and our shared passion for exceptional service, we can do even more to improve lives.

Together, we will be driven to offer new education and professional development opportunities to our colleagues and recruit the best and brightest clinicians to provide the highest quality care. We’ll tackle the most persistent challenges we face, such as health equity and behavioral health, which impact all our communities.

The future of health care is rapidly evolving. Together, we are focused on you as we forge ahead and shape the future of care in our region. Our commitment to you is unwavering. Together, we will increase access and expand the reach of our research, education and expertise.

We are stronger and better together for you.

Jefferson + LVHN

Jefferson and LVHN Are Now One Health System

Lehigh Valley Health Network is now proudly part of Jefferson Health.

We are coming together for the future of care.

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