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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All students in the Bethlehem Area School District will be required to wear masks this fall. -
Lehigh Valley Health Network is now offering COVID-19 booster shots to some people with weakened immune systems.
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The Bethlehem Area School District has added a new position to address the social and emotional needs of students and staff. The move comes as schools bring kids back to full-time in-person learning this fall.
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Summer travel is picking up as more people get vaccinated. The American Automobile Association (AAA) expects travel to hit pre-pandemic levels over the next few months.
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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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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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Cancer survivors who have made a difference beyond their own illness will be celebrated.
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Brothers and sisters want to stay together which causes placement challenges.
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The Allentown City Council member will face Republican Robert E. Smith Jr. in November's general election.
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Pay attention while you're driving. Officials are seeing more accidents that involve distracted drivers.
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The problem is getting worse, she says.
