Lehigh Valley Health Network

10/27/2025

10/26/2025

✨ The 28th annual Nite Lites Gala, Dancing in the Shadows, brought our community together for an evening of purpose and generosity.

Through support from our sponsors and guests, vital programs and services that care for patients and families across our region continue to grow stronger.

A heartfelt thank you to our title sponsor, Norris McLaughlin, and to everyone who helped make this unforgettable night possible. 🖤 The story of Nite Lites doesn’t end here. Its spirit continues to inspire, and we can’t wait to gather again next year. 💫

10/25/2025

LVHN nurses are strong. Six times strong! 💪 For the sixth time, Lehigh Valley Hospital, part of Jefferson Health, attained Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)’s Magnet Recognition Program®.

LVHN is one of only 26 hospitals worldwide to be Magnet-designated six times. Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, recognizing a hospital as one of the very best in the world.

At a Magnet hospital, the priority is on patients and families. Nurses who work in a Magnet hospital are compassionate, experienced, knowledgeable, educated and partner closely with other caregivers to provide safe, quality patient care.

Congratulations to our Magnet nurses! 🎉

10/24/2025

For almost 10 years, Subhojit “SC” Chatterjee lived with ankle pain that made even the simplest things exhausting. Sleep was hard, grocery shopping was cut short and going out to eat meant heading home early.

After working with the pain management team at Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute, he found relief through spinal cord stimulation. Now he’s walking more easily, back on the golf course and enjoying life again.

Want to see how he got here? Read his full story: https://bit.ly/47kYHn0.

10/23/2025

Join us for an enlightening discussion on pancreatic cancer breakthroughs! Drs. Suresh Nair and Maged Khalil from Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute will share the latest on our vaccine trial. Plus, hear from the Pancreatic Cancer Hope Foundation and Fightin' Foran's Foundation on their inspiring community efforts. Together, we're writing a new chapter in cancer care. https://bit.ly/4nko1j6.

Attend the information session on Nov. 11 at Saucon Valley Country Club

10/23/2025

We Are Magnet. Again!

10/21/2025

Kayley Hertzog, BSN, HNBC, cares for patients in the neuroscience intensive care unit and has a passion for the holistic nursing program at LVHN.

She presented the 4-7-8 breathing technique that helps with stress reduction for nurses at the National Conference in Reno, NV. LVHN was recognized with the Award for Holistic Institutional Excellence, honoring our commitment to holistic care.

“Holistic nursing helped me step back and understand the ‘why’ behind what we do. We are treating more than an illness; we are treating the whole person,” Hertzog says.

Explore holistic nursing here: https://bit.ly/3L17lje.

10/21/2025

We’re proud to see our very own Dr. Lori Alfonse, Deputy Physician in Chief at Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, featured on CBS News during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Her commitment to improving outcomes and bringing hope to those affected by breast cancer inspires us all. 💗 Thank you to CBS News for sharing her story:

A doctor in Allentown marks breast cancer awareness month with a growing collection of pink shoes — a tribute with a personal connection.

10/20/2025

💬 “Gotta live for the grandkids, man.”

After a spinal cord injury left Troy Kern unable to move from the neck down, he found strength through intensive rehab at the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg, support from his family and a whole lot of determination.

Read how he worked his way back, step by step: https://bit.ly/47bTnCp

10/18/2025

At 13, Italia Rozina’s world flipped when a fall at school left her tibia broken in three places. Three months in a wheelchair and months of physical therapy later, she wasn’t sure she’d ever dance or run again. Now 15, she’s back to cross country, track, cheerleading and dance, stronger than ever thanks to the care and encouragement of Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute.

See how the right team helped her return to what she loves: https://bit.ly/4nSNYan.

10/17/2025

🐶 Don’t let the flu slow you down this season.
It’s easy to get your flu shot at any LVHN location or stop by our upcoming drive-thru clinic for a quick visit that keeps you protected. 💙

📅 Saturday, Oct. 18
🕘 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. both days (rain 🌧️ or shine ☀️)
📍 Health Center at Carbon, 2226 Blakeslee Blvd. Drive E., Lehighton, PA 18235

✔️ Free for adults and children 6 months and older
✔️ High dose available for adults 65+
✔️ We’re also collecting nonperishable food, diapers and personal care items to support local families

Find details and more at LVHN.org/flushot 🍂

10/15/2025

Flavor doesn’t have to come with a side of salt. 🧂 High sodium intake can raise your blood pressure and increase your risk for heart disease and stroke, but small changes can make a big difference.
 
Dr. Joseph Perez shares tips on how to lower that risk. Try seasoning with lime, garlic, herbs and spices instead of extra salt. Your heart will thank you! ❤️

El sabor no tiene que venir acompañado de sal. 🧂 Consumir demasiado sodio puede aumentar tu presión arterial y el riesgo de enfermedades del corazón y derrames cerebrales, pero pequeños cambios pueden marcar una gran diferencia.

El Dr. Joseph Pérez comparte consejos para reducir ese riesgo. Prueba sazonar con limón, ajo, hierbas y especias en lugar de agregar más sal. ¡Tu corazón te lo agradecerá! ❤️