Lehigh Valley Hospital

The coronavirus is still spreading in our community. Getting vaccinated is the best thing you can do to protect yourself and others. Getting vaccinated: Reduces the risk for feeling ill Reduces the risk for hospitalization Helps our community reach herd immunity... Learn how to schedule your appointment at LVHN.org/vaccines.

As part of LVHN’s commitment to vaccinate the most people possible, beginning today LVHN is opening vaccine appointments to educators and child care workers, firefighters, law enforcement personnel, grocery store workers, food and agriculture workers and everyone under Phase 1B. LVHN also will continue to expand eligibility over the coming weeks to additional phases as outlined by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. To schedule an appointment for any LVHN COVID-19 vaccina...tion event including drive-through clinics, people eligible for vaccination can sign in to MyLVHN, the health network’s patient portal. You also can schedule an appointment by calling our COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline at 833-584-6283 (833-LVHN-CVD). However, because of large demand and call volume, you may be on hold. MyLVHN will be your fastest and easiest way to schedule. Learn more: https://bddy.me/3cSB0aC.

Are you wondering if you still have to wear a face mask after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine? Watch this myth buster video as Dr. Penaloza, physician leader at Valley Health Partners Community Health Center Centro de Salud & Community Health & Wellness Center, explains why continuing to practice this safety percaution is still important. To watch other myth buster videos, visit LVHN.org/vacunas.

Thanks for sharing, Cecelia! We love hearing about our volunteers going above and beyond like this! #LVHNProud

LVHN’s first drive-through COVID-19 vaccination clinic will take place at Dorney Park in Allentown on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. On this date, we will vaccinate people age 75 and older. An appointment is required. Learn how to schedule your appointment: https://bddy.me/2LNWEly.

Antibodies provide us clues as to what our immune system encountered in the past and how we’ll fare in the future, however they’re not a crystal ball. Here’s what antibodies can and can’t tell you when it comes to COVID-19: https://bddy.me/35RPSCh.

Our values are our core. They are what we believe. Our values are the truest definition of who we are as individuals and as a cohesive LVHN. So much of what Martin Luther King Jr. stood for is reflected in the core values that guide us today: Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence. Read what LVHN colleagues have to say as they reflect on the powerful legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. #LVHNProud #MLKDay2021 #NationalDayofService

In December, we brought you live coverage of the first LVHN front-line colleagues to receive a COVID-19 vaccine under emergency use authorization. As of today, those colleagues have received a second dose. They let us know how they felt and what you may experience in the first 24 hours. Read more: https://bddy.me/3qk827i.

Angela Schell didn’t know what hit her as she worked the night shift at a Hazleton-area warehouse on March 6, 2016. All I remember is someone saying ‘Watch out!’ she says. Then nothing until I found myself on my feet with co-workers around me. She had blacked out as a 6-foot-high stack of heavy boxes toppled onto her. Little did Angela know, she had a concussion. After several months of inconclusive care, Schell was referred to the Concussion and Head Trauma Program at L...ehigh Valley Health NetworkOne City Center in Allentown. Read Angela's story at LVHN.org/Angela. Test your concussion knowledge in our stories.

Looking towards better days ahead, LVHN will offer FREE COVID-19 vaccinations once they are available for mass distribution," announces President and CEO Brian Nester, DO, MBA, FACOEP. #LVHNproud https://bddy.me/3rCiEA0.

Think you're in the clear after a negative COVID-19 test? Not necessarily. While most people experience symptoms 4-5 days after exposure, it is possible to be infected with COVID-19 and be a carrier of the virus without experiencing symptoms for up to 14 days. This timeline illustrates why it's crucial that you quarantine for the recommended 10-day period after known exposure to COVID-19. To learn more, please visit LVHN.org/COVID19.

While better days are ahead as vaccinations begin, we still have a way to go in stopping the surge. As the holiday celebrations near, be mindful and stay safe. See the latest COVID-19 report at https://bddy.me/2WKzRZG. #doyourpart

Say it loud, "I voted safely and I'm proud!" Whether in person or by mail, share this post if you did your part to keep the community safe by voting responsibly. #Vote #ElectionDay2020 #IVotedSafely #getouthevote

"Nobody will ever deprive the #American people of the right to #vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting." ~Franklin Delano Roosevelt Let your voice be heard. If you're #voting in person tomorrow, please wear your mask properly and #staysafe.

Before you head out to one of LVHN's community #flushot drive-thrus this weekend (LVHN.org/FluShot), make sure to download the first episode of The Healthiest You podcast, available now from wherever you get your podcasts. Not only does it have tips to make your drive-thru experience go smoothly, you'll hear Mike and Steph from B104 discuss flu shots and good thoughts with LVHN providers. #podcast #podcasts #TheHealthiestYou

Let’s stop the spike. Hospitalizations are up. COVID-19 positive test results are up. We have the power to turn this around. Stay strong. Stay safe. See more data at LVHN.org/COVID19Report.

This year has given many of us a fright, but let's all work together to have a safe Halloween. Remember: Your decisions have a direct impact on our community's health. Here are some tips to stay safe while celebrating this weekend: https://bddy.me/3mHsb5p

LVHN has award-winning stroke expertise, and now we are able to combine that with artificial intelligence, says Steven Lewis, MD, Chief of Neurology at LVHN. We are constantly looking for new ways to improve patient care, and this is an example of that. LVHN is the only health network in the region to offer this technology at every one of its hospital campuses. https://bddy.me/3my5UXR

For #WorldStrokeDay, our neurology and stroke care teams put together this quick, informational video to remind you of your risk factors, how to spot a stroke, and how important it is to not delay care when experiencing symptoms when experiencing symptoms BE FAST and call 911 immediately. For more information, please visit LVHN.org/stroke.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is your professional partner. We’re actively hiring at all locations with more than 400 positions open and ready for the right candidate to apply. Both clinical and nonclinical opportunities are available. Visit LVHN.org/careers to learn more and apply now. #LVHNProud #HiringNow

MyLVHN, #LVHN’s secure patient portal, empowers you to know the story of your health. With convenient access from your computer or mobile device, MyLVHN offers you more benefits than ever before. If you are a patient at LVHN and/or Coordinated Health, you can manage your health from the palm of your hand. https://bddy.me/31Pe4mA

Brian Nester, DO, MBA, MS, FACOEP, President and CEO of Lehigh Valley Health Network joins Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce President, Tony Iannelli, as he hosts this week's #BusinessMattersTV to discuss what we've learned about COVID-19 and where we are headed. Watch now: https://bddy.me/37J2PjD.

LVHN is one of three institutions in the world to use IRIS a technology that can create 3D models of your anatomy. This vivid imaging allows your surgeon to see the exact location of your tumor before and during a procedure. https://bddy.me/2HA4BII

Progress! Yesterday, the @FDA approved the first COVID-19 treatment #remdesivir. #LVHN patients have had access to this treatment through our participation in the clinical trial. And, we are happy to say that now even more people will have access to this antiviral medication. Learn more: https://bddy.me/3okpMzf

Without partnerships like Spirit Halloween's #SpiritofChildren program, our Child Life team at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital wouldn't be able to create experiences like these. Toys, costumes, Halloween parties, crafts and even iPads help make hospitals a little less scary for the kids while support, resources and compassion help make the experience a little less scary for their families. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/31um4cE.