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Sky’s the Limit After Weight-Loss Surgery
… my best option,” Randeau says. “I began participating in the preoperative education and support program at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono Weight Management Center.” Prepping for a new life Over the next months, Randeau attended nutrition classes, …
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Why Social Distancing Matters
… let them know you’re thinking about them. Check visitation policies – Before leaving the house to visit a loved one at the hospital, check the current visitation policy . Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) has put into place a temporary hospital visitation policy to help protect the health of our patients and health care providers. We’ve got your back The …
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Scoliosis Didn’t Stop High School Athlete Makenna DeLucia
… activities. The best care team On November 14, 2019, Makenna had a posterior fusion done by McConnell at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest. It was a six-hour procedure. “I remember when I was coming out of surgery that I kept saying how … her journey to a full recovery. She walked for the first time again the day after her surgery. On the third night at the hospital, she walked up and down the stairs. The hardest part about the first month of recovery was the muscle and shoulder …
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A Pleasant April Fool's Surprise
… by 39 weeks (the average pregnancy is 40 weeks) so the baby did not grow too large. The Stauffers arrived at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest on the evening of March 31. The plan was to have a normal vaginal delivery before midnight so the baby …
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Alex Barnes Learns to Speak After Cochlear Implants
… and throat (ENT) specialist Sri Chennupati, MD , with LVPG Pediatric Surgical Specialties. Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital is the only center in the Lehigh Valley offering cochlear implant surgery for kids. Pediatric cochlear implants are …
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Best Friends and a Common Cause
… the insistence of her children, she also delayed her 21 radiation treatments until June so she could avoid going into the hospital during the height of the pandemic. Friendship by fate Krammes remained active while undergoing treatments and still …
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The ABCs of Coping Skills for Kids (and Parents)
… says pediatrician Maria Aramburu de la Guardia, MD , with LVPG Adolescent Medicine and Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. “Instead, they communicate their emotions in other ways, which aren’t always the healthiest and may involve them …
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Heart Disease Gender Gap: What You Need to Know
… to lead their family in a healthier direction.” Time is of the essence Unfortunately, women often delay coming into the hospital when experiencing symptoms. “We know that women wait approximately 54 hours before seeking medical attention, … stroke, call 911. Although your first reaction may be to drive a patient with symptoms of a heart attack or stroke to the hospital yourself, it’s best to call 911 first. Emergency medical services (EMS) personnel are able to provide treatment on the way to the hospital and are trained to revive a person if he or she is experiencing heart failure. Their reaction time can help a …
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Flu Myths and Facts
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2015 Report to the Community: Better Health, Better Care, Better Cost
… patients, with a priority placed on prevention and wellness. Our Ebola treatment center was established at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg in response to a serious worldwide health issue. The specially outfitted isolation unit could be called … for Inpatient Rehabilitation–Cedar Crest. It allows patients to receive short-term rehab without having to leave the hospital, enhancing the continuum of care. Patients recovering from conditions such as stroke , neurological disorders, … therapy almost every day for an average of two weeks. Ground was broken for a new Specialty Care Pavilion at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg. The four-story facility will include obstetrics and newborn services, accommodating 2,000 births …
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Life in Schuylkill County
… and dozens of smaller towns and boroughs and is home to 150,000 residents. In Pottsville, you’ll find Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill. Education College Join our Award-winning Team LVHN offers a collaborative and collegial working … and dozens of smaller towns and boroughs and is home to 150,000 residents. In Pottsville, you’ll find Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill. Education Colleges and universities Penn State Schuylkill Campus, Schuylkill Haven Alvernia University - …
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Zach Glavin Thriving While Managing Hemophilia
… swimming and playing golf.” Glavin's family sought care for him at the Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg, and his diagnosis required him to undergo intensive treatments. For years, he was on a … how to do the infusions at home," says J. Nathan Hagstrom, MD, pediatric hematologist with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital and Glavin's physician. The infusion treatments worked, but they left Glavin at risk for injury as an athlete. … high school, in college, and beyond.” … 2085 … 3940 … Bethlehem … Bethlehem … Hemophilia Treatment Center … Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg … Zach Glavin Thriving While Managing Hemophilia …
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LVHN Now Providing COVID-19 Vaccines to New Essential Worker Groups and Phase 1B
… new, larger vaccine clinics, hosting ongoing mass vaccination drive-thrus and by offering appointments at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Pocono, LVH–Hazleton and LVH–Schuylkill. With these expanded efforts, LVHN expects to deliver up to 36,000 …
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Allied Health Careers
… Acute admissions World-class care in our world-class hospitals 20K+ Colleagues The health care partners you deserve 14 Hospital campuses Serving communities across eastern Pa. 5 Health institutes Hubs of innovation, research and education 1 Children’s Hospital Region’s first health network built for kids Featured service lines Respiratory This team administers all forms of … Assist all visitors and patients in a professional, friendly and responsive manner when they arrive and depart the hospital campuses. Search and apply Housekeeper Perform a variety of housekeeping services to maintain clean guest rooms. …
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Yearly Curriculum and Rotations Schedule
… assistant students and medical students, and give lectures in Grand Rounds. Additionally, they will begin to manage pre-hospital medical command as well as respond to trauma alerts while at Muhlenburg ED. EM3 residents are expected to complete … by junior residents and off-service residents, provide supervision/mentorship and teaching to the learners, manage the pre-hospital medical command, respond to trauma alerts while at Muhlenberg ED, field questions from mid-level providers and …
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Lifelong Eagles Fans Welcome Babies During Super Bowl Weekend
… 1200 S Cedar Crest Boulevard … … Among the babies born at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Cedar Crest near Allentown during Super Bowl weekend were Sutton Benner and Sophie Dudley. The Eagles-Chiefs … Sutton Benner, during the Super Bowl. “I was just like, ‘let’s just put it on,’” Samantha said about the game inside her hospital room. “We’ll put it on mute. Hopefully, it’ll be a good distraction.” It was a good distraction, as the Birds … his Eagles games, and everyone’s like, ‘it’s going to throw off your routine. You’re going to be watching it in the hospital,’” Kelsey said. Family brought Eagles décor so the first-time parents could enjoy the game at the hospital. “They …
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Neurologic Subspecialty Divisions
… and advanced neuroimaging including MRI and high-resolution CT. Staff specialists draw upon the services of many other hospital divisions including genetics, neurosurgery and behavioral health. The neuroradiology division ( Joshua Bemporad, MD …
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Mary Rose Muhr Slemmer Survivor PLACE
… the confusion and stress that can be caused by financial concerns, including questions about insurance, doctor and hospital bills, and medication costs. Grief Support Services Grief support from the death of loved ones is available through …
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Jefferson y Lehigh Valley Health Network firman un acuerdo definitivo para unirse
… uno en Hazleton, dos en Pottsville, uno en Dickson City, uno en Lehighton y uno en Macungie) y también es la sede del hospital pediátrico Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. LVHN atiende a más de un millón de miembros de la comunidad a través de su red robusta de 29 centros de salud; más …
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Jefferson y Lehigh Valley Health Network firman carta de intención no vinculante para combinarse y crear un sistema líder de atención médica en la región.
… red que tendrá más de 700 centros de atención en el este de Pensilvania y el sur de Nueva Jersey , incluyendo servicios de hospital, ambulatorios y de seguimiento, así como una base sólida de atención primaria para prevención de enfermedades. … en East Stroudsburg, uno en Hazleton, dos en Pottsville, uno en Dickson City y uno en Lehighton) y también es la sede del hospital pediátrico Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . LVHN atiende a más de un millón de miembros de la comunidad a través de su red robusta de 28 centros de salud; más …
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Pumpkin Carving Safety
… tool. Use small, controlled motions. … View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital (@lvhnchildren) … Pumpkin Carving Safety …
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Coloring Sheets for Doctors’ Day: A Prescription for Happiness
… information on any submissions. Thank you! … View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital (@lvhnchildren) … Coloring Sheets for Doctors’ Day: A Prescription for Happiness …
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Home Infusion Services
… Home Infusion Services Depending on your medical situation, you might be discharged from the hospital early and receive your IV medications and fluids at home. With home infusion services provided by Lehigh Valley … and receive your medications at a time that fits … Depending on your medical situation, you might be discharged from the hospital early and receive your IV medications and fluids at home. With home infusion services provided by Lehigh Valley … (corticosteroids) Hydration Specialty therapies Your home infusion team includes pharmacists with service in hospital and home health care pharmacy practice, infusion nurses specially educated in chemotherapy and certified in …
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Preguntas frecuentes sobre el Regreso a la Escuela
… prevenir la enfermedad en este grupo de edades. Por eso, los especialistas pediátricos del Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital están alentando a los padres a vacunar a sus hijos tando para protegerlos a ellos como para también proteger al …