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LVPM/A revised childhood vaccination schedule was put in place this year reducing the number of recommended vaccines from 17 to 11. Some parents around the Lehigh Valley are confused about what schedule they should follow. -
Without enhanced tax credits for the Affordable Care Act, Lehigh Valley residents have seen their Pennie premiums climb more than $300 a month on average.
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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The panel voted 3-1, approving the name change from “Woodland Hills Preserve” to “Sandra Yerger Community Recreation Area and Nature Preserve.” The 146-acre area is located along Countryside Lane. -
A new skin care spa is open in the Lehigh Valley. Face Foundrié focuses on all things face and is located at the Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall.
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A Lehigh Valley man who has been an organ donation ambassador for years now needs a second kidney donation. After providing years of community service, he’s now asking his community for help.
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U.S. Senator Bob Casey talks about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. He used First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union as an example of how these protocols help women.
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A local acupuncturist is using new technology to hone her craft. The acugraph measures energy in the body and can help determine where treatment is needed.
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COVID related hospitalizations are up 121% in Lehigh and Northampton counties according to the CDC. A Lehigh Valley doctor says the numbers seem worse than they are.
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A pop-up health clinic in Allentown will offer free services Saturday and Sunday. No identification or prior paperwork is necessary.
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National Health Centers Week raises awareness about federally qualified community health centers. Those in the Lehigh Valley are marking the occasion with events.
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St. Luke’s University Health Network and the Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley have partnered to create the Cultural & Linguistic Workforce Development Centers. Those eligible can enroll this fall in the programs.
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Inclusion zones are set up at Musikfest to help people of all abilities enjoy the fun in Bethlehem. The areas on both the north and south side of the event offer sensory-supportive ways for adults and children to take a break from the action.
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A wound care clinic, independent of the area hospitals, is now open in Salisbury Township. The office is staffed with physical therapists to treat a wide range of injuries.
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The rehab program, if completed succesfully by the accused person, could result in their charges being reduced or dropped before they even make it to court.
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Hand sanitizing stations and rapid tests will be available on the festival grounds.
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Backyard chicken ownership in Bethlehem will be capped to just 40 permits.
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Using Paxlovid could lengthen the time you isolate due to COVID-19.
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Activists are grateful to Gov. Tom Wolf for launching a suit that opposes proposed amendments to the state constitution.
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Wells Fargo is said to have contributed to politicians who oppose abortion rights.
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UPDATED: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has provided a list of monkeypox vaccination distribution by jurisdiction.
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The program will bring in local experts to act a resource for parents.
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An expert says the tragedy illustrates the dangers of handling exotic animals.
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Don't just go by what's on the packaging. Best to check online, too, a local expert says.
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Ice, mist and fruit- or fish-infused 'ice cakes' are being used to cool down inhabitants.
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A Lehigh Valley doctor says the antiviral regimen is readily available -- and effective.
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It's not just people -- pets need someone to keep watch during extreme heat, too.
