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As time runs out for Medicaid renewal, officials sounding the alarm
For the first time since 2020, Medicaid recipients must renew their application. That process will begin April 1st.
Brittany Sweeney
I've covered health-related topics for Lehigh Valley Public Media, contributing to PBS39 and WLVR, since 2018. Winning the 2020 Emmy Award for Video Journalist is something I am proud of accomplishing while working for Lehigh Valley Public Media.
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World Down Syndrome Day: Lehigh Valley location serves as important resource to families
World Down Syndrome Day is designed to raise awareness about people with an extra chromosome. People with the diagnosis have special health needs, that not every doctor knows about.
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Blind musician and 2-time kidney recipient shares transplant journey
A 2-time kidney recipient is sharing his story during Kidney Awareness Month. Organs from living donors last longer than those from the deceased, so a transplant surgeon is spreading the word about the process.
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Athlete born without legs, featured in Netflix documentary, to speak in Allentown
Born without legs and a victim of child abuse, Zion Clark is a motivational speaker and athlete who shared his story through a Netflix documentary. He will be in Allentown to speak to the public.
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'A lot of what we're seeing is anxiety:' Mental health professionals talk life after COVID
The number of people experiencing mental health issues went up as a result of the pandemic. Lehigh Valley psychotherapist Shonda Moralis talks about what she is seeing and hearing from her patients.