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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Folks are waiting in line for hours at testing sites across the Lehigh Valley. -
A new behavioral health center for teens in crisis is set to open in the Easton area.
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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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Now only fully-vaccinated visitors will be allowed.
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Downtown Easton will continue to welcome its fans with outdoor markets and yummy treats.
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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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Orthopedic massage can ease pain brought on by repetitive stress, heavy lifting and more.
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Between masking and vaccines, conditions are ripe for a dramatic jump in new cases.
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Doctors and LGBTQ leaders explain why it’s important to come out to your healthcare providerDuring Pride Month the Mayo Clinic is informing the LGBTQ community that it’s important to let their healthcare provider know who they are. This information is critical, they say.
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Some people in the LGBTQ community have had questions about whether it’s safe for them to get the COVID-19 vaccine, even if they are on other medications.
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As the pandemic battered healthcare workers on the frontline, a group of retired nurses from Lehigh Valley Health Network jumped in to lend a hand.
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Can an employer require employees to get vaccinated? The simple answer is yes.
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The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission says more people are taking to fishing and boating during the pandemic. The agency is getting ready for another busy summer season.
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Summer staples are beginning to open for the season and with COVID regulations relaxing in Pennsylvania things could start to feel more normal.
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The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission says more people are taking to fishing and boating during the pandemic. The agency is getting ready for another busy summer season.
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SALISBURY TWP., Pa. - Lehigh Valley Health Network is part of an ongoing study of the Pfizer COVID Vaccine. Six months in, they've found the vaccine…
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Come Memorial Day capacity limits will be lifted in Pennsylvania. Keeping everyone safe seems to still be the top priority.
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The Bethlehem Area School District is doing its part to get everyone in the Lehigh Valley vaccinated by hosting free clinics next week for students and parents on May 10.
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The shooting at a Wawa in Upper Macungie Township this week may leave some in the Lehigh Valley feeling on edge and scared. An Allentown truck driver died and the suspected shooter took his own life.
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Air quality in the Lehigh Valley is getting mixed reviews in the 22nd annual American Lung Association's State of the Air report released April 21.
