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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 kits will include a nasal dose of the spray along with how-to-use instructions. The health bureau says the kits will be available at hospitals, community centers and more. -
The local American Red Cross chapter is looking for people to nominate local heroes for helping others. Nominations are open now through November for the Celebration of Heroes event in which they recognize community members, first responders and veterans.
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Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds said Bethlehem's strong fiscal position should allow it to continue grants funded by the American Rescue Plan, even after the federal money runs out.
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The Bethlehem Running Festival half marathon and half marathon relay were Sunday. It was the second day of the festival, bringing thousands to the SteelStacks campus.
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The inaugural Bethlehem Running Festival's first day brought a 5k and 10k race back to the Steelstacks campus and the City of Bethlehem. Runners embarked on a running tour of the city through fall foliage and braving the hills on the route. Organizers say they are happy with the event and excited for Sunday's half marathon.
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WLVR's Megan Frank talks with reporters Ryan Gaylor and Jason Addy.
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Lehigh Valley Health Network held their annual Halloween party at the Children's Hospital. More than 100 children were expected to attend.
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There are wide disparities on how much individual counties received.
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The discussion comes after Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley in August released a report that raises concerns about how child abuse accusations are handled in the county.
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Allentown officials and City Center representatives have said the new zoning regulations will lay the "framework" for the developer's ambitious plans.
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The Allentown School District held Unity Day events at its 15 elementary schools on Wednesday. The message at each focused on bullying prevention, as October is National Bullying Prevention Month.
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Several cases of the disease have been identified since school began in August.
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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.
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Heart disease remains the No. 1 killer of American women
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Republican lawmakers say the money is needed instead to offset looming budget deficits.
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The 'Great Resignation' and the pandemic are only two of the many reasons for the blood shortage.
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The money will be aimed at hardest-hit communities and distributed over the next two decades.
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Democrats and Republicans passed House Bill 253, a $225 million relief package.
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Under the program, health care workers give temporary assistance to hospitals in need of help.
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Some prep time now will make it easier on the household when a family member tests positive.
