Acting Secretary of Health Keara Klinepeter Friday said a health care strike team was sent to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest to support staff still dealing with COVID-19 patients. 

The chief of Neurology at Lehigh Valley Health Network, in his new role as acting secretary-general of the World Federation of Neurology (WFN), will bring global expertise, research and insights to the Lehigh Valley institution. 

Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute cardiologist Dr. Talha Nazir is one of the first in Pennsylvania to use a new noninvasive, single-use, disposable vest to map a patient’s irregular heart rhythms. 

Medical Marijuana Access & Patient Safety Inc. filed a lawsuit in Commonwealth Court Feb. 10 seeking to stay the actions of the Department of Health restricting access to approved medications. 

St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) has joined a strategic alliance among health system investors that will help it connect with the latest health care innovations. 

The St. Luke’s CARE NOW Tamaqua location is open and taking new patients for walk-in medical care for minor illnesses and injuries. 

Governor Tom Wolf signed into law Senate Bill 739 Thursday, which provides $25 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to Pennsylvania’s emergency management services (EMS) companies. 

Tower Health has promoted two physicians to vice president. 

Governor Tom Wolf announced today grants were awarded to 2,115 fire and EMS companies across the state, including Berks, Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties. 

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) Tuesday announced the formation of Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute to enhance its current bone and joint care.