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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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Despite record revenues locally and across the country for golf, local municipal courses are facing heightened supply costs. -
The Shapiro administration recently announced child care providers will get two free carbon monoxide detectors this spring.
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Early mornings will again be dark so use caution driving in the early morning for the next several weeks.
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Take a look at stories throughout the week of which we are most proud, had a profound impact or that you might want to look at again.
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A free physical therapy clinic is being offered at DeSales University starting Monday. The services are being provided by students in the physical therapy program.
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The Free Migration Project says it's in 'productive conversations' with LVHN to prevent woman's "medical deportation."
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Advocates and service providers fear a proposed $20 million funding increase for community mental health services would not go far enough.
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A professor of law is weighing in on a medical repatriation — or as some call it, a 'medical deportation' case — in the Lehigh Valley. Professor Lori Nessel is the director of the Immigrants’ Rights/International Human Rights Clinic at the Seton Hall University School of Law.
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Richard M. Bodner testified on Friday to the safety measures implemented not only to the existing Bethlehem Landfill but its proposed expansion in Lower Saucon Township.
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Northampton County is approved to join other municipalities and residents who have a legal standing in opposing the proposed landfill in Lower Saucon Township.
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The specialty flight company MedEscort says it has "repatriated" over 6,000 patients to more than 100 countries. Critics say they're profiting from "medical deportations." The company challenges the phrase, and denies pressuring the family.
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Patient advocates protested Wednesday outside Lehigh Valley Health Network's Cedar Crest Campus.
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It takes a special person to be a caregiver, one who wants to help.
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Frances Wolf says hunger should never be what holds a person back from succeeding in higher education.
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Three credit reporting agencies have said they will remove medical debt from credit reports that went into collections but were paid off.
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The company has gained jobs as its IntelliSwab COVID rapid test kits have entered the market.
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The U.S. is experiencing a 'honeymoon' period right now.
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A local LGBTQ advocate says it's no surprise the 4-star admiral is among the 12 women of the year.
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There are many reasons people of color are at greater risk for diabetes and stroke, Thevenin says.
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A local therapist recommends talking to someone, either a friend or a professional.
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COVID-19 has caused health care to adapt to changing conditions.
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Starting Monday, mask-wearing will be optional for city employees and city hall visitors.
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The two-year global health crisis has had a huge impact on young people's mental health.
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LVHN's Dr. Robert Ray Jr. is working with an internal task force on diversity and inclusion.
