Health & Wellness News

The bill, spearheaded by state Rep. Mike Schlossberg, would dedicate American Rescue Plan money to training mental health care providers, creating more suicide prevention programs and supporting specialty courts.

As smoke from the Canadian wildfires continues to shroud the skies of the Lehigh Valley, air purifiers have become a hot-ticket item at just about every retailer.

The dangerously unhealthy air quality in Lehigh Valley from smoke from Canadian wildfires has residents wearing COVID masks again.

Smoke from wildfires in Canada can be seen and smelled in much of the northeast, including the Lehigh Valley. Local pulmonologists are weighing in with what to do to avoid too much exposure.

Allentown Fire Department is warning against any outdoor fires due to dry conditions and elevated winds as a red flag warning continues for the region.

Those hitting the public pools in Allentown should do so safety says the city’s special events coordinator. Officials there want pool patrons to keep a few things in mind this summer season.

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A local amputee support group continues to connect those who have lost a limb and raise money for other amputees. The Lehigh Valley Amputee Support Group held its 17th Annual Golf Tournament Friday.

An organization called 'Mom-n-PA' is providing tens of thousands of dollars worth of dental care. All you have to do is show up.

The Burn Prevention Network and Lehigh Valley Health Network educate parents about burn and fire risks to their children. What was once a packet of information will now be a video will be shown to those with newborns.

The 21st Century program is to help students with academic support and art and music enrichment.

Loneliness, isolation and social disconnect are a public health crisis in the United States. Brittany Sweeney hosts a community conversation to examine the factors that contribute to isolation — and what we can do to avoid it.

Three credit reporting agencies have said they will remove medical debt from credit reports that went into collections but were paid off.

The company has gained jobs as its IntelliSwab COVID rapid test kits have entered the market.

The U.S. is experiencing a 'honeymoon' period right now.

A local LGBTQ advocate says it's no surprise the 4-star admiral is among the 12 women of the year.

There are many reasons people of color are at greater risk for diabetes and stroke, Thevenin says.

A local therapist recommends talking to someone, either a friend or a professional.

COVID-19 has caused health care to adapt to changing conditions.

Starting Monday, mask-wearing will be optional for city employees and city hall visitors.

The two-year global health crisis has had a huge impact on young people's mental health.

LVHN's Dr. Robert Ray Jr. is working with an internal task force on diversity and inclusion.

Demand for the wellness center's services has risen sharply in the pandemic.

Gov. Wolf's spending plan creates a $200M scholarship program for people entering health care fields.