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Will Oliver/LehighValleyNews.comA couple dozen riders assembled at Bethlehem City Hall on Thursday ahead of a six-mile group ride for the occasion — one with a goal of changing public outlook toward choosing a bike to commute. -
LehighValleyNews.com/Olivia MarbleCuts to Medicaid reimbursements could harm Lehigh County residents and create a budget gap, a new report from the county controller's office found.
Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute now offers treatment for atrial fibrillation (AFib) with a new system that uses pulsed electrical fields to target problematic heart muscle cells instead of extreme heat or cold.
Health & Wellness News
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Two live reindeer visited residents at the Fellowship Community continuing care retirement community in Whitehall Township on Tuesday. -
Sara Frassinelli of Allentown finds strength during her breast cancer battle from a number of areas, especially from her 7-year-old son.
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A local pediatrician says they’ve had to narrow the number of Lehigh Valley children who can receive a new RSV preventative antibody treatment because of a shortage of the product. She believes the treatment maker underestimated the demand.
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Holiday parties and drinking go hand-in-hand, but when does it become a problem? A local emergency room doctor talks about the short and long term impacts of alcohol consumption.
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The Alzheimer’s Association recently teamed up with the Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley to hold an informational event for Spanish speaking seniors. A language barrier can stop people from getting the information they need.
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The inflation Reduction Act went into effect this year, which caps the price of 10 prescription drugs for Medicare recipients at $35 per month. Now, Congresswoman Susan Wild is talking about a few more bills to make medications more affordable.
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Christmas tree, oh dusty Christmas tree: how dirty are those branches and how do you clean it? A pulmonologist settles the debate of whether a real or fake tree is better for your health.
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Fighting AIDS Continuously Together, or FACT, is hosting its 35th annual Snow Ball on Sunday to raise money to help people in the Greater Lehigh Valley with HIV and AIDS.
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Hosted by LehighValleyNews.com health and wellness reporter Brittany Sweeney, guests include patients, physicians, a nutritionist and U.S. Rep. Susan Wild, D-Lehigh Valley.
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A medical device component company is expanding in the Lehigh Valley. The Palmer Township operation is opening a new facility and adding more positions.
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The local health systems in the Lehigh Valley say cases of respiratory viruses are on the rise. Doctors are reminding people to get updated vaccinations weeks before holiday gatherings.
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The Lehigh Valley is the focus of the Pennsylvania's health insurance marketplace as open enrollment is underway. According to data, the area is home to a large number of people who are uninsured.
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Some states, like West Virginia and Ohio, have 'trigger bans' that would immediately ban the procedure.
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A Whitehall native, he's one of the longest-surviving organ transplant recipients in the nation.
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The average hourly wage for direct support professionals is under $15.
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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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Victor Cai wanted to help his karate teacher who has been losing his sight for year.
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Robotic technology allows a surgeon to make more precise cuts.
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Air quality in the Lehigh Valley got a 'C' grade for in 2021, up from a 'D' the year before.
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Smoking weed in public or bringing cannabis across state lines remains illegal in Pennsylvania.
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They're the first known cases identified in Pennsylvania since 1984.
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Half of the COVID relief aid this year will go toward nursing costs and an employee day care facility at Gracedale.
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Cynerio says the flaws could have allowed hackers to control the robots, open locked doors and watch patients.
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