Mental Health
Weary healthcare workers struggle as Lehigh Valley's hospitalized reach near peak
In one 24-hour period earlier this month, 10 patients at LVHN died from COVID-19, physician says.
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
COVID antiviral pills have arrived in the Valley, but supply is limited
The COVID treatment is not a replacement for a vaccination, experts say.
Health & Wellness
New test quickly determines if someone is having a heart attack
The test measures the level of a certain kind of protein that is present during an attack.
Allentown
LVHN ‘tops off’ its new health care education center
The center will support medical and nursing students and is expected to be completed early next year.
Health & Wellness
The demand for boosters has steadily increased, says a local pharmacist
It's best to plan ahead make an appointment to get a vaccine booster.