Now that the COVID-19 coronavirus has appeared in the United States, experts are telling employers that it’s important to have a contagious disease policy in place.
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Health Care
PBS39’s health reporter Brittany Sweeney talks about media and medicine
PBS39's Brittany Sweeney talked to LVB about what it’s like to be on the front lines of media and medicine. She filled us in on the importance of affordable health care, following the stories that people want to see, and mentoring future journalists.
Read More »Penn State Lehigh Valley begins $14.4M expansion project
Penn State Lehigh Valley has started construction of a $14.4 million expansion project that will include a STEM wing, organic chemistry lab, new dining facility and veteran and adult learner lounge.
Read More »Pennsylvania begins coronavirus testing prior to first case
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has begun testing potential samples of coronavirus from its Exton-based laboratory, but has yet to see an active case in the state.
Read More »Pa. company developing coronavirus vaccine: Human trials begin in April
Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc, a Plymouth Meeting-based pharmaceutical company, plans to begin trials of the vaccine on humans in April, with one million doses of the vaccine produced for emergency use by years’ end.
Read More »Spend, or save? How to build a financial future
Mounting economic pressures have contributed to a savings dilemma for those looking to retire. While everyone who works is most likely looking forward to retirement, fewer people are prepared for it. Younger generations are saddled with mounting student loan debt, and appear to be focused on starting a family and buying a house, which puts retirement on the backburner.
Read More »The Long Riders: Area professionals who “super commute” tell us why it’s worth it
While many of us lament the extra time routes 22, 78 or 33 can add to our commute, there are a number of Lehigh Valley and Berks County area residents who voluntarily travel two hours or more to get to work each day. Lehigh Valley Business talked to four area “super commuters” to find out why it's worth the time.
Read More »Hatch Biofund seeks sponsors for ground-floor of innovation
Hatch Biofund Management LLC is seeking sponsors that will service the early stage biotech companies at the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center in Doylestown.
Read More »Department of Health outlines plans to contain coronavirus
Following a message from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warning Americans to prepare for the spread of coronavirus in the U.S., the state Department of Health outlined the its steps to prepare for it.
Read More »Treating Concussions in Student Athletes: Dr. Jeffrey Zlotnick is dedicated to helping athletes heal from head trauma
Dr. Jeffery Zlotnick, a physician with Penn State Health St. Joseph in Reading, is a pioneer of concussion treatment. Inspired to study and treat concussions by the tragic death of a student athlete, he began studying sports-related head injuries long before others.
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