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Distributed/Bradbury-Sullivan CenterFormer U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health Rachel Levine to speak at Bradbury-Sullivan Health SummitDr. Rachel Levine, who as the first transgender person approved by the U.S. Senate served as U.S. assistant health secretary, will be keynote speaker for Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center's annual health summit.
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Nicole Hackett/LehighValleyNews.comCancer caused 66% of the career firefighter line-of-duty deaths from 2002 to 2019, according to the International Association of Fire Fighters. In his 2025-26 budget proposal, Gov. Josh Shapiro hopes to pay for firefighters' annual cancer screenings at the state level.
Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute now offers treatment for atrial fibrillation (AFib) with a new system that uses pulsed electrical fields to target problematic heart muscle cells instead of extreme heat or cold.
Health & Wellness News
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There have been dozens of claims brought against B. Braun alleging the ethylene oxide emissions from company facilities contributed to cancer cases in nearby residents and employees.
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Lehigh Valley Commercial & Industrial Real Estate Foundation donated $55,000 each to St. Luke's University Health Network and Lehigh Valley Health Network. The funds will go toward NICU equipment and support for needy families whose babies are receiving medical care there.
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The Bethlehem City Planning Commission on Thursday gave a 4-0 nod to the land development review for the three-story, 93,500-square-foot expansion with a rooftop helipad. Construction is expected to take more than two-and-a-half years.
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With a $100,000 grant secured by state Sen. Nick Miller, R-14th District, the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown renovated the 53-year-old gymnasium at its Sixth Street Clubhouse.
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Palmer Township's Aiden Hess, 20, pictured with his mother Melissa, continues searching for a living donor kidney after transplant surgery was cancelled late last month.
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These siblings make peanut butter to support finding a cure for Type 1 diabetes. The chronic disease has affected one of their young sons and requires lifetime management.
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The Boys and Girls Club of Easton's weekend food giveaway isn't just a place to pick up some pantry staples, it's a community unto itself where people can connect with new friends and neighbors.
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The foundation supports student-athletes by providing academic support and pairing them with mentors. Saquon Barkley's foundation and St. Luke's University Health Network are among the partners in the effort.
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The Valley’s two major health networks are preparing for an increase in bird flu in people. Cases have been generally mild, with none reported so far in Pennsylvania.
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The newest honeygrow location will open in Airport Shopping Center at 1872 Airport Road, Hanover Township, Lehigh County.
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Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley is holding a "Give Kids a Smile Day" event later this month, offering free dental services for children in Allentown.
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The Trump administration directive, rescinded Wednesday, could have put tens of millions of dollars at risk across the Lehigh Valley, speakers said Friday outside the Lehigh County Government Center.
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That endowment will help improve parks across the city by providing long-term funding for the Parknership’s work.
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Inversion is a natural phenomenon that causes bottom water to flow up to the top surface and surface water to drop to the bottom. It's causing some households' drinking water to smell and taste different.
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Lower Saucon Township Council on Wednesday accepted a $125,000 state grant to cover some cost for a new restroom at the Reading Drive head along the Saucon Rail Trail.
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The partnership will center around a farm in Lower Macungie Twp., where according to the Rodale Institute, modern organic farming was invented.
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Chemotherapy and radiation are the main treatments for breast cancer, but another treatment method can aid in the healing process. Accompanied by the traditional treatments, physical therapy can reduce painful side effects.
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McDonald's quarter pounders have been sited as the source of an E.coli outbreak in the Midwest. Now, a Lehigh Valley doctor is letting local people know how to avoid getting sick.
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Free screenings, flu shots and training will be available in early November. Cetronia Ambulance Corps will hold its third annual health and wellness expo.
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The site has porta potties and trailers for equipment storage. A proper field house will replace all of that.
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Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure first presented plans for an employee health center nearly two years ago. The county council on Thursday voted against realizing his proposal yet again.
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The deadline is right around the corner to nominate a veteran for one of the American Red Cross Lehigh Valley Heroes awards. The American Red Cross will once again pay tribute to those who served our country and the community.
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A new fellowship soon will be offered to doctors at St. Luke's University Health Network to tie addiction and mental health services together more closely.
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Just shy of a mile's worth of abandoned rail line lies in the way of joining the South Bethlehem Greenway with the Saucon Rail Trail. Bethlehem City Council has moved to buy the land along that rail to later facilitate the new connection.