Lehigh Valley Hospital

As more people become eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Pennsylvania, LVHN is committed to providing the most up-to-date information on available vaccines and eligibility status to the community. Visit LVHN.org/VaccineFAQs for the timely information you need.

We want to hear and share your stories. Toni and Tom were so happy to receive their first shots at Pocono Raceway yesterday, they wrote in to tell us about their experience: "Thank you for your service. It was a breeze going through the process! See you guys on May 5th for our second dose! Thanks again!"... Thank you both for #doingyourpart! You make us #LVHNProud! Do you have an encouraging story to share? Visit LVHN.org/COVIDStrong and click "Submit a Story" for a chance to be featured on our social media channels.

Whether you are caring for a COVID-19 patient at home, or simply live with a person who has been diagnosed with the virus, you need to be sure to protect yourself and others in your household. Watch as Mark Prezioso, Assistant Medical Director with LVPG ExpressCARE explains how in this short video: https://bddy.me/3cXWMtE.

TIME OUT! If you’re an athlete, read this article. It has everything you need to know about returning to exercise after COVID-19. https://bddy.me/3mtkwJ7.

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.

Ask your questions about COVID-19 data and get the answers from an expert! Dr. Alex Benjamin, with LVPG Infectious Diseases, will answer as many questions as he can in a video that we’ll post by the end of next week. Ask away in the comments! Preference will be given to questions about COVID-19 data. Have a COVID-19 question that’s not related to the data? That’s ok ask it anyway and it may be used for future Ask the Expert videos.

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.

Tonight is the night! LVHN's free, virtual hernia info session starts at 7 p.m. If you have not registered yet, visit LVHN.org/herniaevent now to sign up!

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/35MlgkI

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/35Ld6t1

Lehigh Valley Health Network’s new hospital, LVHHecktown Oaks, which is slated to open summer 2021, is undergoing a second phase of construction. The addition will open by fall 2021 and will add 95,000 square feet. Learn more: https://bddy.me/31VupX5

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/3e7Ohev

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/3oATsbs.

As a patient service representative at Lehigh Valley Health Network, Nicole Zapotocky may be the first or last person you interact with during your visit. Nicole wants you to know, "During this pandemic, I took a step back and looked at how I would want someone to handle this situation if it was a loved one or me. I acted with my brain, but also with my heart." #LVHNProud #TrustedPartner

We’ve all heard the message limit your child’s screen time. Now that we’re living in a world of virtual learning, do the rules still apply? Here is some practical guidance: https://bddy.me/35zj541