St. Luke's University Health Network

10/16/2025

We are to recognize Slavka Morrison, RN, Acute Care Nurse at St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem, as our latest DAISY Award winner.
Slavka was nominated by a grateful patient who shared, “Slavka was there for me during one of the most life-changing moments of my life. After receiving devastating news, I was alone and distraught. Slavka comforted me with a hug, a warm blanket and a cool compress for my tears. She treated me like family and showed me such kindness and compassion that I’ll never forget. Her knowledge, faith and gentle spirit made me feel safe, seen and cared for.” Thank you, Slavka for delivering exceptional care the St. Luke’s way!

The DAISY Award is an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide every day. St. Luke's is proud to be a DAISY Award hospital partner, celebrating one of our nurses with this special honor every month. Nurses can be nominated by anyone – patients, family members, or other clinical staff.

Nominate an extraordinary nurse today by visiting: https://go.sluhn.org/47HbqjR

10/16/2025

St. Luke's Penn Foundation celebrated the expansion of its Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program at the Sacred Heart Campus in Allentown with a ribbon cutting and open house.

This vital program provides psychiatric support for youth ages 12–18 who are experiencing depression, anxiety or other mental health challenges that are significantly affecting their personal, academic and emotional well-being.

Services include:
• Individual and group therapy
• Medication management
• Educational and supportive resources

Mental health has been identified as one of the top three health needs in our Community Health Needs Assessment and we’re proud to expand this program to reach more adolescents in need. To learn more, visit https://go.sluhn.org/4pWsWJt.

10/15/2025

Pitching Greatness Meets Local Talent! ⚾

Hall of Fame Pitcher and St. Luke’s Community Ambassador Steve Carlton brought his legendary expertise to the mound during a special pitching clinic at St. Luke's SportsPlex in Allentown for members of the Southern Lehigh and William Allen baseball programs.

Players had the rare opportunity to learn firsthand from the former All-Star Philadelphia Phillies ace, gaining tips, insight and inspiration from one of the game's all-time greats. They also received instruction from our St. Luke's Sports Medicine staff, including a stretching routine to help them get game ready.

Thanks to Steve Carlton for helping us invest in the future of our athletes!

10/15/2025

👂Hearing health is essential to your overall well-being, and our audiologists are here to help.

In this Community Connection segment on WFMZ-TV (Channel 69), Brittany Hilderbrandt, AuD, CCC-A, from the Audiology and Hearing Aid Center at St. Luke’s, shares how audiologists diagnose and treat hearing loss, tinnitus, balance issues and speech clarity – one of the earliest signs of hearing loss.

📺 Watch the full segment here: https://go.sluhn.org/4mLeQaS

10/14/2025

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10/14/2025

Now Open: Women’s Imaging Center at St. Luke’s Bethlehem Campus

St. Luke’s is expanding access to advanced diagnostic breast imaging with the launch of a new Women’s Imaging Center in Bethlehem.

Learn how we’re improving access to individualized breast care: https://go.sluhn.org/4mX42GX

10/14/2025

We are proud to support women in every stage of menopause.
Menopause is a natural part of aging and can bring real change to your body and daily life, including sleep issues, brain fog, weight changes and stress. At St. Luke’s Obstetrics & Gynecology, our certified menopause specialists offer personalized care and support to help women navigate this stage of life with confidence.

📖 Read the full article to learn how St. Luke’s is leading the way in menopause care: https://go.sluhn.org/4pNaHpK

Certified Menopause Experts Provide Specialized Care

10/13/2025

New Episode Alert!
Looking for a fun way to get active and connect with nature? On the latest episode of WDIY 88.1 FM's Active Lehigh Valley, host Mike Drabenstott chats with David Barber from Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association about the joys of bird watching.

In this episode, you will discover:
• How birding boosts physical & mental health
• Top birding spots in the region and across the U.S.
• Hawk Mountain’s annual raptor counts and outdoor experiences

Whether you're a seasoned birder or just curious, this episode is full of inspiration to get outside and explore.
🎧 Listen now: https://go.sluhn.org/4nGcSKj

St. Luke's is a proud sponsor of Active Lehigh Valley, which airs every second Thursday at 6 pm on WDIY 88.1 FM.

10/12/2025

We were to sponsor Easton Garlic Fest!

A big shoutout to Linda Grass, President of St. Luke’s Easton Campus, who welcomed the crowd on a beautiful Saturday morning and to Rob Johnson, Facilities Director who brought his expertise to the judging table during the cooking competition.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and helped make this flavorful festival a success. We love being part of the Easton community!

10/12/2025

The Enchanted Forest at our St. Luke's Anderson Campus in Easton just became more magical.

The new Pumpkin House was created using reclaimed barn wood and is located near the entrance to the Enchanted Forest. Whether you're here for the fall vibes, the fairy-tale feels or the perfect photo op, we welcome you to explore and snap away!

Tag St. Luke’s in your photos - we love seeing your autumn adventures!
📍 Plan your visit and learn more: https://go.sluhn.org/3J5469B

10/11/2025

Expanded ER at St. Luke’s Upper Bucks Campus

To meet growing demand in Bucks and Montgomery counties, St. Luke’s has doubled the size of its emergency room at the Upper Bucks Campus. The $8 million, 11,000 square-foot expansion includes 12 new patient treatment bays and will allow providers to treat up to 40,000 patients a year.
📖 Read more about how this expansion is improving access to emergency care: https://go.sluhn.org/486GGuI

10/11/2025

Congratulations to NFL Wide Receiver and St. Luke’s Community Ambassador, Jahan Dotson, on the recent retirement of your high school football jersey! As a record-setting standout in Nazareth Area High School’s Class of 2018, we are of all you have achieved. Go Blue Eagles! 🦅

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