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Donna S. Fisher/For LehighValleyNews.comA ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at David and Jackie Jaindl Family Birth and Newborn Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. -
Distributed/Pickleball KingdomOne of more than 300 indoor pickleball locations nationwide will plant roots in Whitehall Township. The Lehigh Valley's first Pickleball Kingdom is expected to open in mid-November.
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 group of people battling breast cancer and survivors came together for a clean makeup class. The classes are offered through Breast Cancer Support Services. -
Holiday spirit is soaring, but so is the spread of different illnesses. A Local doctor offer ways to stay holly and jolly over this time of year.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a warning about possible carbon monoxide poisoning caused by the improper use of portable generators and provided tips to prevent it.
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The specimens on display are made up of bodies donated for the purpose – those individuals who agreed, upon their death, that their bodies could be used for educational purposes in the exhibition.
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3D-printed casts are now being made by and administered at St. Luke’s University Health Network. The waterproof plastic casts are an alternative to the plaster or fiberglass casts traditionally used.
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Grant Wahl, sports reporter, died from aortic aneurysm covering the world cup. A doctor from Lehigh Valley Health Network explains the signs and symptoms of the condition.
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A state advisory board is questioning the rigor of telemedicine appointments for marijuana cards and advertising by marijuana businesses.
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“We don’t want to see any more individuals die from an opioid use disorder that don’t need to die,” said Barbara Durkin, director of Lackawanna/Susquehanna Office of Drug and Alcohol Programs.
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Lehigh Valley Health Network is one of three hospital systems in the country chosen to participate in the study. Oncologists with LVHN are looking for patients to participate.
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Members of Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Advisory Board are publicly questioning the Wolf administration’s oversight of doctors and third-party certification companies.
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State officials expanded the order earlier this year to include four different forms of the drug, including a nasal spray and a syringe option with two injectable single-dose vials of naloxone.
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Pennsylvania will receive more than $2 billion from two pharmacy chains.
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The move is in response to a request by the Wolf administration for federal assistance.
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Knowing when and why to use a rapid test can help in limiting infections.
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The new unit will cut down on the time a teen has to wait for help.
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If stores have them, they're limiting how many customers can buy.
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The new variant is responsible for three quarters of all new cases in the U.S.
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Now only fully-vaccinated visitors will be allowed.
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The No Surprises Act stops health providers from automatically charging for out-of-network costs.
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Doctors repeat, the best way to stay out of the hospital is to get vaccinated and then get a booster.
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The best defense against the omicron variant is still vaccination or and/or a booster shot, officials say.
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Advocates say a disparity in pay leaves families without the care they need.
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Orthopedic massage can ease pain brought on by repetitive stress, heavy lifting and more.
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Beam took the job in January when Dr. Rachel Levine was named to a post in the Biden administration.
