Brittany Sweeney
Health and wellness reporterI’m LehighValleyNews.com’s health and wellness reporter and also host “Living in the Lehigh Valley,” PBS39's health and wellness show. I have covered health-related topics for Lehigh Valley Public Media, contributing to PBS39 and 91.3 WLVR, since 2018. Winning the 2020 Emmy Award for Video Journalist is something I am proud of accomplishing while working for Lehigh Valley Public Media. I grew up in Montgomery County and I'm passionate about telling compelling stories in my home state of Pennsylvania. I'm a graduate of Temple University (go Owls!) and spent most of my career working as an anchor and reporter for NBC affiliates in Northeast Pennsylvania and Ohio. When I'm not covering news around the Lehigh Valley, I can be found exploring the great outdoors with my family. Contact me at BrittanyS@lehighvalleynews.com or 610-984-8170.
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E-cigarettes have become the introduction to nicotine for the younger generations. -
The idea is to get young swimmers, under heavy supervision, to get used to the water.
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Suits that are neon orange, green or pink really stand out under water.
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The Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute will conduct up to 20 clinical trials at a time.
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The 12 people interviewed for the documentary were chosen at random from the community.
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The Fran and Doug Tieman Center for Research is now open at Caron’s main campus in Wernersville.
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It will take 'years and years' to rebuild the immunities we didn't need when we were staying home.
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You don't have to leave town to enjoy nature.
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Could be time for a new career.
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The new facility will serve children as well as adults.
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Preventive programs can help people stay healthier and are available for no extra Medicare premium.
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People tend to get vaccinated when the number of new infections goes up.
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It takes a special person to be a caregiver, one who wants to help.
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Each session starts with a "mindful minute."
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The students who had been studying in Ukraine were mostly from Ghana and Nigeria.
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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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The two-year global health crisis has had a huge impact on young people's mental health.
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Demand for the wellness center's services has risen sharply in the pandemic.
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The little guy with the cleft lip was rescued from Harley's Haven Dog Rescue.
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The health director says an increase in at-home tests is making it tougher to track new cases.
