Local News
Latest COVID-19 vaccine is now available to kids
Lehigh Valley Health Network is now scheduling appointments for the latest bivalent vaccine for kids as young as 5 years old. Parents have to make an appointment.
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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Local News
Mental health tools for Wilson Area children include calming kits filled with sensory items
80 boxes were packed and handed out to kids across the Wilson Area School District.
Non-Profit
Attorney who works with immigrant children in Lehigh Valley recognized by L'Oréal
Rachel Rutter is one of 10 women to be nationally honored by the 2022 L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth for her work with immigrant children in Pennsylvania.
Health & Wellness
Babies have a blast after NICU reunion returns from two-year hiatus
Toddlers take to an Upper Macungie park to celebrate their graduation from the NICU. The party made a comeback after being canceled for the last two years because of the pandemic.
Environment & Science
Monkeypox gets new name in some parts of the country, but not in Lehigh Valley or Pa.
Monkeypox is getting a name change in parts of the country, but the change has not made its way to the Lehigh Valley yet. New York City’s health department recently announced it now will refer to the infectious viral disease as MPV.