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Phil Gianficaro/LehighValleyNews.comOrganizers give residents food staples and dignity at a resource rally at the Salvation Army in Allentown on Wednesday. -
Donna Fisher/For LehighValleyNews.comCurrent property owner Lehigh University and St. Luke’s have arranged a sale agreement for the former St. John's Windish Evangelical Lutheran Church at 617 E. Fourth St., according to a joint news release from the two entities.
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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A dancing duo from the greater Lehigh Valley is heading south to compete in the Transplant Games of America. The couple is part of Gift of Life's Team Philly made up of 150 people. -
Fireworks are a popular fun way to celebrate the 4th of July, but they can also be dangerous. Allentown's police and fire officials say every year they see a serious injury or fatality caused by fireworks.
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On July 1, the YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon counties will merge with the Greater Valley YMCA in Pen Argyl to form the River Crossing YMCA.
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In the midst of scorching temperatures, Tandoor Grill owner Raj Muddu is giving out free water bottles to help cool off Easton community members.
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A statistic from the National Council on Aging that shows about one in 10 Americans over the age of 60 have experienced some form of elder abuse.
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Temperatures are high and could continue to skyrocket above 100 degrees. Officials preach against locking children or pets in hot cars, even if for a few minutes, but what should you actually do if you see it happen?
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A protest for women's rights was held at Bethlehem's Rose Garden just two days before the two-year anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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Pets are just as suceptible to heat-related injuries and illnesses as we are. Here's how to protect them (and yourself) from the cruel temperatures of summer
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US Rep. Susan Wild, D-7th District, and USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small visited the Greater Valley YMCA in Pen Argyl on Thursday for the kickoff of its Summer Nutrition Program.
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Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom participated in the “World’s Largest Swim Lesson" along with pools across the country. The event drew children from across the Lehigh Valley on the hot, sunny day.
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The American Red Cross is warning people to be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses as a heat wave sweeps the Lehigh Valley. They say a few simple tips can help save lives.
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U.S. Rep. Susan Wild visited Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest to show support for the $35 price cap on most inhalers. Two companies' caps went into effect June 1, with a third expected to follow.
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Journalist Gene Tauber says it's about 'helping people make decisions on how to reduce their own risk.'
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'Our emergency rooms are being inundated ...,' says one doctor.
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John Fielding's right wing posts could affect how he does his job, some fear.
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The only number that dropped last week was the number of vaccines administered.
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A nationwide survey sheds light on how self-reporting can predict infection rates.
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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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The COVID treatment is not a replacement for a vaccination, experts say.
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Each day is a challenge as those who answer calls get sick too, officials say.
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Advocacy group has seen a surge in the number of people looking for health insurance and ways to pay for it.
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The test measures the level of a certain kind of protein that is present during an attack.
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The center will support medical and nursing students and is expected to be completed early next year.
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The 'Life Unites Us' social media campaign is seeing some success in reducing stigma surrounding the battle with opioid addiction.
