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Coordinated Health and Lehigh Valley Health Network Now Share Patient Records Through Epic
… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … Coordinated Health , part of Lehigh Valley Health Network , is transitioning all patient records at most of its facilities to Epic electronic health records (EHR system) Sept. 1. Patient care will now be even more integrated across the health network, giving all LVHN and Coordinated Health providers … patients to access their health information through MyLVHN, the secure patient portal that connects patients with their medical records or the record of someone they care for, such as a child or relative. Harry Schmaltz, MD, orthopedic surgeon …
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Health Institutes: What They Are and How They Benefit You
… treatments. … Health institutes are organizations that offer experienced care teams (specialized in certain conditions, medical specialties or parts of the body), the latest treatments, state-of-the-art technologies and access to clinical trials. Focused on collaboration, continued education and moving the needle forward in medical care, health institutes also attract top-notch clinicians who have vast experience and advanced training from … for treating your condition, and you can rest assured knowing that your clinicians regularly participate in continued medical education. Access to research and clinical trials Another important focus of our health institutes is clinical …
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Neurological Recovery Considered Remarkable
… The case of 26-year-old Justin Smith, which is being called a medical miracle, is prompting some health professionals to rethink protocols for treating patients with severe hypothermia … in which someone who had almost no brain functioning on being first examined made such a strong neurological recovery.1,2,3 Smith lost his toes and two fingers, had to relearn to walk and use his hands, and has some minor neurological issues. … the paramedics were ordered to start CPR and bring Smith in by ambulance. At Hazleton, “it was all hands on deck” as medical and nonmedical staff, including housekeeping, took turns performing manual CPR on Smith. Blood tests checked Smith’s …
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Sciatica
… or sitting Lower back pain Numbness and weakness, in severe cases Sciatica diagnosis We begin the diagnosis with a medical history and physical examination. Other diagnostic tests may include: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): A large …
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Introducing Lehigh Valley Hospital–Dickson City
… structure on LVHN’s Facebook page . Vice President of Patient Care Services Maryann Cortese-Rubino MS, RN, BSN, and Chief Medical Officer of LVH–Pocono and LVH–Dickson City William Cors, MD, both spoke during the event. Services and facilities …
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Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono Earns Seven Community’s Choice Awards From the Pocono Record
… LVH–Pocono received seven Community’s Choice Awards from the Pocono Record. This year’s recognitions include: Hospital/Medical Center: Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono Cancer Clinic/Hospital: Dale & Frances Hughes Cancer Center Family Practice: …
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Second Opinion for Urology Services
… your smartphone. Select the "Menu" icon Under "Find Care," select "Urology Second Opinion." Complete the brief interactive medical questionnaire. Upload any supporting medical documentation such as your physician’s report and any imaging records (optional). Schedule through MyLVHN Don’t have a MyLVHN account? You can enroll without an activation code: Visit … also include your LVHN medical record number. Problem accessing your MyLVHN account? For MyLVHN technical support, call 1-844-4MY-LVHN (1-844-469-5846). How to schedule a second opinion visit in-person Some people would rather see a clinician …
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Monroe County EMS Providers Recognized During Virtual Hero Event Sponsored by LVHN–Pocono Foundation
… with Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Pocono , recognized the extraordinary work to care for the community by local Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers during the LVHN–Pocono Foundation’s 4 th annual EMS Hero Event held virtually for the first …
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5 MyLVHN Timesavers
… to be renewed. If it is time to renew it (and you don’t need any tests before renewal), your provider will do so. Pay medical bills. Doing so is simple using MyLVHN. Click on the Menu icon and scroll to Billing. Select “Billing summary” to … doctor’s appointment. These electronic forms collect information that would otherwise need to be added to the electronic medical record at your appointment. eCheck-In. Also known as electronic check-in, with eCheck-In you can confirm …
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LVHN@Home Offered Through Lehigh Valley Health Network is the First Program of its Kind in the Region
… Continuous Ambulatory Remote Engagement Services (CARES) is a remote patient monitoring program that monitored more than 1,000 patients a day prior to the pandemic and now monitors more than 1,200 patients daily. Since April 2020, 2,779 people … just that,” says Robert Kruklitis, MD, PhD, LVHN Vice President of Transformation. “If a patient were to need additional medical attention, we are able to get them the care they need at the appropriate time and place. I’m so proud that we are … providers from the comfort of their own home, the service helps reduce the spread of COVID-19. During the screening, our medical professionals determine if patients should receive testing. Virtual screening options available to people who think …
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COVID-19 Vaccines for Children: Your Questions Answered
… from increased technology use and more. However, some children who become infected with COVID-19 also face long-term medical complications, hospitalization and life-threatening illness. One specific condition linked to COVID-19 infection in … of the heart muscle) and prolonged lung inflammation. There is also a risk for death. “Thankfully, child death from medical conditions is generally rare,” Colabroy says. “However, it’s important to know that COVID-19 has become one of the 10 … male) after vaccination, this is very uncommon and most of the children who experience it recover quickly after rest or medical treatment. “The complications of COVID-19 illness can be very severe and result in long-term consequences, including …
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Hemophilia Treatment
… for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Pennsylvania Department of Health. Through this support you have access to medical expertise from organizations such as the CDC, the American Hemostasis and Thrombosis Network, and the National … can be made by contacting the Hemophilia Treatment Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg at 484-884-2080 option 1. We provide care to both pediatric and adult patients. What to bring: New patient paperwork – This is a packet of … medications (including over-the-counter medications and supplements) List of drug allergies (if any) Appropriate medical records What to expect: The Hemophilia Treatment Center is located on the third floor of Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg …
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Your Cancer Care Partners in Lehighton
… his patients still have full access to the care team at Lehighton. And because the practice uses the same LVHN electronic medical record system, Fratamico and his care team can continue seamless care. Fratamico says he is happy to be serving the …
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New LVPG Location Provides Access to Individuals in Orwigsburg
… Yet the office is appointed with the latest technology. Our electronic health record provides access to patients’ full medical histories and test results. A brand-new practice with a physician new to the area allows very timely access to …
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LVHN Technology Achieves Highest Level Recognition in Most Wired Survey
… clinicians and patients. Based on the 2020 detailed survey and review, hospitals/health systems earned a level from 1 to 10 for acute, ambulatory and long-term care. LVHN was awarded a Level 10 designation for acute and ambulatory care. … that earned LVHN its Level 10 recognition include: MyLVHN Bedside – iPads for patients to access their clinical records, to communicate with LVHN clinicians, and to videoconference with family and friends are supported in every patient … care organizations that achieved Level 10 Most Wired eligibility include: Avera Health (Sioux Falls, S.D.) Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles) Geisinger Health System (Danville, Pa.) Jackson Health System (Miami) University of Colorado …
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Coordinated Health–Allentown Receives Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award
… top-quality care for their patients while preventing serious injuries during hospital stays,” says Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Data Science, Healthgrades. “We are proud to name Coordinated Health–Allentown as a 2022 Patient … provides information to the public about hospitals, doctors and health care organizations by evaluating health care records from Medicare. … Coordinated Health–Allentown Receives Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award …
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Aging Parents Fair Offers Resources for Those Caring for Elderly Relatives
… but the event will also have resources available if you have an immediate need.” While Huck says there is no need to bring medical records or histories to the event, she suggests preparing a list of questions. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are … centers Elder care attorney Senior placement service Medicare replacement insurance expert Senior real estate agent Non-medical home care services Adult day services … Aging Parents Fair Wednesday, Jan. 18, 3-7 p.m. Health Center at Trexlertown …
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How to View Your COVID-19 Test Results
… If you receive positive test results, a nurse will contact you to provide additional guidance. With MYLVHN you can: Review medical information, including test results Request prescription refills Pay or review bills for medical services (you can pay as a guest too) Send and receive non-urgent messages from your LVHN health care provider … Online” to complete the online form You will need to provide your Social Security number. If available, include your LVHN medical record number. To learn more about MyLVHN, visit LVHN.org/MyLVHN . COVID-19 testing at LVHN Whether you need testing …
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101 Reasons to Celebrate
… Valley Hospital (LVH)–Pocono on May 4 after receiving treatment for COVID-19. On Sunday evening, while at LVH–Pocono, the medical staff treating Cohen offered to hand-deliver him a birthday cake of his choosing. Following, a festive ice cream cake … was brought to his room, with staff surrounding him, and family standing by on Zoom to sing him Happy Birthday . “The medical staff at LVH–Pocono are the most awesome superheroes around,” says Jennifer Sapienza, Cohen’s granddaughter who has … at the hospital, and from all his LVHN physicians once discharged. She also noted the seamless transferring of medical records between his nursing home and LVH–Pocono, and how critical that was to his care. As highlighted in the video, Sapienza …
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Orthopedic Services Now Under One Roof in Hazle Township
… Circle has allowed the orthopedic surgery group to fully incorporate Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN)'s Epic electronic medical record system to leverage existing workflows and referral pathways. To streamline patient care and communication, …
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Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
… especially if you have relatives with hypertension. Risks of untreated high blood pressure Hypertensive heart disease is a medical condition that results from prolonged and untreated high blood pressure. This can lead to the enlargement of the …