Bethlehem
Voices of Leadership: Doris Ezomo goes from modest means to found nursing school
Nigerian immigrant, Doris Ezomo has tapped into her pension to help others. She started a nursing school.
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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Health & Wellness
Getting blood work gets easier for kids
St. Luke's University Health Network opened 6 pediatric specialty labs across the Lehigh Valley. The labs are designed to make children and their caregivers feel more at ease when receiving services.
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Allentown takes action against menstrual poverty
The city of Allentown is addressing the issue of period poverty. They launched an initiative to see how great the need is for menstrual products among those who live there.
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A joint effort: two Lehigh Valley institutions work to delay replacement surgeries
Lehigh University and St. Luke's University Health Network are working together to create a biomaterial that would help regenerate cartilage. The project is funded by the National Institutes of Health.
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LVHN first in the state to treat prostate cancer with noninvasive robotic technology
LVHN will be one of the first hospitals in Pennsylvania to treat prostate cancer with noninvasive robotic technology. The procedure is said to be more accurate and lowers the risk of side effects.