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Courtesy/City of Easton via FacebookEaston City Council approved a resolution that will let the city seek a $750,000 grant to help in the rehabilitation of the Heil Park Pool on South Side. -
Provided/Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage CorridorFor this year’s event, set for Sunday, officials are cutting out single-use water bottles and trading plastic medal packaging for paper, among other sustainability initiatives.
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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St. Luke's University Health Network and Grand View Health have confirmed a partnership which was first introduced in the summer of 2024. -
January is National Radon Action Month. Public health officials are urging residents to stay informed of the risks, test and support legislative efforts to increase testing.
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Nadia and Ethan Brewer, of Kunkletown, are the parents of Owen Eugene Brewer, who was born at midnight at St. Luke's Anderson Campus.
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Knowing your child and following your instincts are most important when it comes to seeking care for sick babies and kids, says one area pediatrician.
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From memoirs to thrillers to historic novellas, find a title that inspires among the BAPL annual list.
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Sally Kissling was just worried she might never have necessary handicapped parking access based on her neighborhood zoning, but with some help from council, she was able to get exactly what she needed.
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Palmer Township's Aiden Hess, 20, is in need of a donor kidney. A rare condition necessitates his use of a dialysis machine for nine hours every day.
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Mayor Matt Tuerk's office hailed the new dashboard as "a significant milestone" as the city works to improve transparency while addressing "key health challenges."
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The mocktail mixing competition brought together media personalities from different outlets in the Lehigh Valley, serving up alcohol-free drinks.
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Primo Water North America alerted consumers Friday that one of its self-service water refill vending machines was found to have "total coliform." The affected machine has been shut down.
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Lehigh Valley area ski resorts open this week. Check times and websites for details.
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The center uses harm reduction, social activities, and job services to help people get back on their feet after addiction.
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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.
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Demand for the wellness center's services has risen sharply in the pandemic.
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Gov. Wolf's spending plan creates a $200M scholarship program for people entering health care fields.
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The health director says an increase in at-home tests is making it tougher to track new cases.
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The University of Pennsylvania study examined rates for accessing care after hospitalization.
