LVHN Annual Community Benefit Reaches Record
Valley, Pa. (Nov. 3, 2008) – Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) today announced a record community benefit of $146 million in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $18.9 million or 15 percent compared to 2007. More >>
LVHN Makes Best Place to Work List
Lehigh Valley, Pa. (Nov. 4, 2008) – Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) has been recognized on Modern Healthcare's inaugaural list of 100 "Best Places to Work in Healthcare." More >>
LVHHN Steps Up Recycling Efforts
Lehigh Valley, Pa. (Oct. 21, 2008) – In six months, LVHHN's three hospitals generate nearly 230,000 pounds of paper waste and more than 12,000 pounds of plastic bottles, aluminum cans and glass. While the network has always recycled these items, a new initiative is underway to ensure these materials are consistently placed in the proper container for recycling. More >>
New Education Initiative to Promote Hydrogen-Fueled Transportation
Lehigh Valley, Pa. (Oct. 6, 2008) – The Da Vinci Science Center recently introduced its hydrogen-fueled vehicle education initiative. The $2.4-million research and education project will demonstrate hydrogen's capacity as a safe, clean, and effective transportation fuel. More >>
Burn Center Earns Re-verification from American Burn Association
Lehigh Valley, Pa. (Oct. 1, 2008) – LVHHN's Regional Burn Center received re-verification from the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons for adults and children. This achievement recognizes the Burn Center's dedication to providing superior care for its patients from the point of injury through the rehabilitation process. More >>
LVHHN Cited as Top Hospital for Quality and Patient Safety
Washington, D.C. (Sept. 30, 2008) – The Leapfrog Group named LVH and LVH-Muhlenberg "Leapfrog Top Hospitals" for 2008. The list includes just 26 hospitals and seven children's hospitals nationwide out of 1,220 that responded to the Leapfrog Hospital Quality and Safety Survey. More >>
Cedar Crest Named Blue Distinction Center for Cancer
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Highmark Blue Shield (Highmark) has named Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest as a Blue Distinction Center for Complex and Rare Cancers, focusing on complex inpatient and surgical care. More >>
Local Teacher Has Heart Valve Surgery
Lehigh Valley, Pa. (Aug. 15, 2008) – Whitehouse Station, NJ, resident Ken Thompson was awakened one day in April by a strange noise coming from somewhere in his upper chest. He wasn’t snoring, but he did need medical attention.
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For Seventh Straight Year LVHHN Recognized by Integrated Health Network
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network (LVHHN) ranks in the top twenty on the 2008 Verispan IHN 100, an annual assessment of the 100 most highly integrated healthcare networks (IHNs) in the U.S. More >>
New Cafeteria Offers Larger Menu, Added Conveniences and More Seating
As part of a $241.3 million expansion project at Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network’s (LVHHN) Cedar Crest campus, a new cafeteria opened at 6 a.m. today for hospital patients, visitors and employees. More >>
LVHHN Announces Possible New Cutting-Edge Cancer Therapy
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network (LVHHN) and Proton Therapy, Inc. of Marlton, NJ, have signed a memorandum of understanding under which LVHHN would provide proton beam therapy cancer treatment to communities throughout the Lehigh Valley region and beyond. More >>
Cedar Crest earns LEED Accreditation for New Buildings
Certification brings 'green' credentials to hospital's expansion project More >>
U.S. News and World Report
Lehigh Valley Hospital is named in three specialties by U.S. News & World Report for 2008. More >>
