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LVH–Pocono’s Chief of Staff, Vincent Francescangeli, MD, Receives National Recognition for Being a Health Care Hero
… a period of time, and they became debilitated. We had to provide care for them. It was at that point I set my sights on medical school.” After his father passed away from mesothelioma in 1990, Francescangeli took a greater interest in end-of-life care and became a board-certified hospice and palliative care medical director at LVH–Pocono. “I’ve learned so much from my hospice experience. Showing patients and their families that … by dedicated partners and great physicians. I’ve had great opportunities.” Stepping into Francescangeli’s role as the Medical Director for Hospice and Palliative Medicine is Christopher Bierman, MD, who hopes to continue to develop the hospice …
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Stroke Recovery in the Cards for Schnecksville Man
… Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, Neurologist Adam Edwards, MD , with LVH Neurology–1250 Cedar Crest , was already gathering medical history on Tom and was able to access Tom’s medical records, including from the November 2020 stroke when Tom was treated at LVH–Muhlenberg. “By the time he was in the …
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What It Means to Get Care at a Most Wired Hospital
… video visits and in-person appointments right from your fingertips. You also can request prescription refills, pay medical bills and view test results. To sign up to access MyLVHN through a computer, visit MyLVHN.org or download the free … with the medical equipment. After your blood pressure is read, the information feeds directly into the electronic health records system, Epic. Your health information is then monitored regularly by a nurse. “You have a health care partner looking … can request a call from the LVHN CARES team. There are 67 patients enrolled in the COVID-19 CARES program and more than 1,000 patients in the CARES program. This technology allows us to be there for you even after you’re at home. LVHN provides a …
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Celebrating Pride Month: LVHN’s Ongoing Commitment to Equitable Treatment for All
… to promote high-quality LGBTQ+ health care through clinical excellence, community outreach, education, electronic medical record documentation and policy development. They also work to advance workplace inclusion for all colleagues. The …
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Saving Danny's Heart
… a heart attack at age 57 and underwent heart bypass surgery to save her heart. Balon wondered if that was next. Step 1: Open the artery He was stabilized and airlifted via LVHN’s MedEvac helicopter to LVH–Cedar Crest , for … again, belting out Dixieland numbers in the Tin Roof Brass Band with his brother and some friends. A singer-songwriter who records his own tunes, Balon has some unique inspiration for new songs: surviving his close brush with death and singing the praises of the medical professionals who saved his life. Visit Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute … Danny Balon survived a …
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Coffee with Arielle: Connecting with Others, Taking Care of Yourself and Finding Joy in These Times
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Multiyear Initiative Lowers C-Section Rate, Safely and Successfully
… Dayon says. … This impressive success was a group effort. “The first step was gathering accurate data from electronic medical records,” Dayon says. “We worked closely with the network data team to build a dashboard, which continues to be updated …
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How Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono Met the Pandemic on the Front Lines
… on February 9, 2021 For current information on COVID-19 visit, LVHN.org/COVID-19 . It is my honor to serve as the Chief Medical Officer for Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Pocono for the past four years, and for six years before that in a similar position for Pocono Medical Center. Despite decades of experience in the clinical practice of medicine, as well as in hospital leadership … it was essential that I have the most accurate information about what’s happening on the front lines. I named a cabinet of medical staff leaders from multiple disciplines, including emergency medicine, infectious disease, internal medicine, trauma …
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ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
… you may experience difficulty breathing, swallowing and paralysis. ALS diagnosis We ask you about your symptoms and medical history and perform a physical examination. These tests can help rule out other conditions. These tests, including …
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LVHN Announces Additional Plans to Ensure Care and Keep Patients and Caregivers Safe During COVID-19 Outbreak
… we can see patients via their cell phone, tablet or laptop. Local LVPG providers, with access to your comprehensive medical record will provide this care.” Rossi says patients can count on their doctor remaining available via phone and …
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Rehabilitation Services
… way as you achieve your rehabilitation goals. Our large health network gives you access to health care providers from any medical specialty, so you always get the care you need. And because we use electronic health records, your entire health care team can track your rehabilitation journey as you achieve your wellness goals. Inpatient … brain or spine injury and cancer to help you reach your high est level of independence. Your rehabilitation team includes medical professionals from multiple specialties, including: Physiatrists (rehabilitation physicians) Rehabilitation n urses …
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You’re One in a Million
… schedule or change appointments, access test results and more. That popularity recently brought us to a huge milestone – 1 million active MyLVHN accounts. “This is a milestone that shows the people we serve continue to love the convenience and … such as MyLVHN grew in popularity as hospitals and health networks across the country transitioned to electronic health records. … “At LVHN, we take pride in being the health care partner our community needs and deserves, and every patient is … results Review your health information Request a prescription refill Message your clinician or care team securely Pay a medical bill Have an LVHN video visit Signing up for your MyLVHN account or logging in is easy. … Instant activation: Within …
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Fellowship Overview
… Physician Group Administrative Fellowship is a one-year program that is designed to provide an opportunity to learn about medical group operations and leadership through structured rotations. Fellows will have the opportunity to participate and … focused on the administration of physician practice groups. Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG) is among the largest medical groups in the United States. More than 1000 physicians and more than 600 advanced practice clinicians represent 59 medical specialties in more than 250 practice sites in the Lehigh Valley area. What are the unique benefits of becoming a …
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Clinical Trials 101: Myths and Facts About Participating in a Clinical Trial
… shares information about clinical trials and their importance: … “Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate medical, surgical and sometimes behavioral interventions,” Baga says. “Clinical research is the best way to find out if certain treatments, devices, vaccines and screenings are safe and effective.” In the United States, all medical treatments must go through clinical trials prior to being approved for regular use. “Without clinical trials, you … will go through various phases of the clinical trial process. “Throughout all of the phases, participant safety is the No. 1 focus,” Baga says. Organizations that offer research studies follow strict protocols as well. “All institutions that offer …
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2014 Report to the Community: Better Health, Better Care, Better Cost
… convenient, embraced new approaches to care, and are preparing to launch a user-friendly and transformative electronic medical record. We achieve better cost by embracing the fact that quality care costs less. We are recognized nationally for … cancel an appointment, communicate with doctors’ offices, review medication lists and request refills, view immunization records, get health maintenance and appointment reminders, and review and pay medical bills. Standardizing LVPG physician … practices in the Lehigh Valley. – Lehigh Valley Physician Group : Physicians and advanced practice clinicians: more than 1,000 Practice locations: more than 140 Specialties: 45 Visits (includes Lehigh Valley Physician Group—Hazleton practices): …
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LVHN’s Hospitals in Allentown, Bethlehem, Hazleton and Pocono Again Receive ‘A’ Grades for Safety from Leapfrog
… straight ‘A’ for LVH-Muhlenberg in Bethlehem. “‘A’ hospitals show us their leadership protecting patients from preventable medical harm and error,” said Leah Binder, president, and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “It takes genuine commitment at every …
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Coordinated Health–Allentown Achieves Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence Award™
… treated at non-recipient hospitals For its analysis, Healthgrades evaluated approximately 45 million Medicare inpatient records for nearly 4,500 short-term acute care hospitals nationwide to assess hospital performance in 32 common conditions … as 5-star (statistically significantly better than expected), 3-star (not statistically different from expected) and 1-star (statistically significantly worse than expected) categories. “Consumers might not know that information around … safety is readily available and should be considered when researching health care options,” said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Healthgrades . “We commend the recipients of the 2020 Patient Safety Excellence Award for their dedication …
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Flu Myths and Facts
… have flu symptoms, be sure to stay home, stay hydrated and get plenty of rest. Avoid contact with others, except to get medical care. (Remember to wear a face mask if you have a respirtory illness and need to go to your doctor's office, …