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Will Oliver/LehighValleyNews.comHospital officials said it will nearly triple the amount of in-patient beds in the region, offering care for seniors, adults and adolescents and employing 300 full-time employees. -
Phil Gianficaro/LehighValleyNews.comDr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, addressed the Greater Lehigh Valley Healthcare Summit on Friday. His appearance was met with protesters outside.
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A suicide prevention bench was dedicated to Moravian University. Students lined up to participate in the unveiling. -
Lehigh County officials determined the proposed legislation had more than a dozen problems, making it too problematic to present to Allentown voters. The bill would have dispatched an EMT and mental health professional to certain calls and prohibited other first responders from going.
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Halloween and Christmas decorations are up early again this year. How are members of the community reacting?
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Decluttering a home can help decrease stress and anxiety, according a Lehigh Valley psychologist and a professional organizer. Both say back to school time is usually when they see people wanting more organization.
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A program that brings mindfulness to schools continues their efforts through summer. The Mindful Child Initiative serves more than 350 classrooms throughout the year and visits playgrounds throughout the summer.
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The virtual town hall will be streamed on Zoom at 7 p.m. Thursday. Lehigh Valley Stands Up is planning to host an in-person watch party.
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Lehigh County’s mental health line switched from Warmline to PeerLine in cost cutting move. A new company is answering calls after more than 2 decades.
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Dr. Amy Jibilian is LVHN's new chief wellness officer. She will oversee the development of programs that promote a healthy work environment as well as help physicians avoid burnout.
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The monthly Artists in Recovery Art Exhibit has seen a drop in attendance since the pandemic, but organizers hope to change that. The Bethlehem nonprofit offers mental health services.
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Those who have served in the Lehigh Valley living with pulmonary fibrosis and other lung conditions now have a support group. It was created by the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis, an organization founded by Jennifer Wescoe in honor of her late father, Ron, who served as a marine.
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A Red Cross volunteer from Danielsville is heading to Florida to help after Hurricane Ian. She will assist people with mental health needs, helping them to "process the immediate aftermath" following the category 4 storm.
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Lehigh County residents can call the warmline for mental health needs.
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is now recommending that all adults under age 65 get routine anxiety screenings. We explain what that means for you and why some doctors say this is a good change.
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The Veterans Hub of Northeastern PA has started offering counseling for veterans every Wednesday at a new clinic at St. Luke's Lehighton campus.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is focusing specifically on child and adolescent mental health, Levine said.
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The new facility will serve children as well as adults.
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The Safe2Say Something program receives thousands of tips about mental health, bullying and harassment.
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In one 24-hour period earlier this month, 10 patients at LVHN died from COVID-19, physician says.
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Wintertime and the post-holiday doldrums can contribute to the condition.
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A new behavioral health center for teens in crisis is set to open in the Easton area.
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The new unit will cut down on the time a teen has to wait for help.
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Orthopedic massage can ease pain brought on by repetitive stress, heavy lifting and more.
