First Baby of 2024 Welcomed at Lehigh Valley Schuylkill

Lehigh Valley-Schuylkill in Pottsville celebrated the arrival of the first baby born in 2024. 

Noah and Isabella Hold Top Spots in Lehigh Valley Health Network's 2023 Newborn Name Trends

In a trend that has spanned three consecutive years, Noah and Isabella continue to dominate the list of most popular names for newborn boys and girls at Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) in 2023.

Jefferson University and Lehigh Valley Health Network Announce Intent to Merge

Jefferson University and Lehigh Valley Health Network have announced they are in negotiations for a merger.

Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill Donates Ultrasound Equipment to Aid Medical Care in Ukraine

POTTSVILLE (July 23, 2023) - Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill has extended a helping hand to war-torn Ukraine by donating a crucial piece of medical equipment.

Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill to Hold Hiring Event

Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Schuylkill is hiring. 

Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill Welcomes First Baby of 2023

Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill welcomed its first baby of 2023 early Monday morning.

Two Schuylkill County Surgeons join Lehigh Valley Physician Group General Surgery

Two well-experienced, highly regarded, local general surgeons have joined Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG). 

Family Medicine Residency Named for Frackville Couple

Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Schuylkill’s Rural Family Medicine Residency program has a new name, the Walter and Irene Baran Schuylkill Family Medicine Residency Program, thanks to the generosity of their son Tony and his wife Sandy Baran.

Schuylkill Haven Area School District to Hold Grand Opening of Lehigh Valley Health Network Sports Performance Center

Schuylkill Haven Area School District to Hold Grand Opening of Lehigh Valley Health Network Sports Performance Center

Schuylkill Haven Area will hold a special grand opening next week to open it's brand new Lehigh Valley Health Network Sports Performance Center.

LVHN is Offering Pfizer-BioNTech Booster Shots for Children Age 5-11

Families can now schedule Pfizer-BioNTech booster shots for children age 5-11 years at least five months after their initial vaccine series through Lehigh Valley Health Network. 

COVID-19 Booster Shots for Ages 12-15 Now Available from Local Health Providers

Local health providers have announced that the Coronavirus Booster shots are now available for ages 12-15 with the support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

First 2022 Baby Born in Schuylkill County

Lehigh Valley Health Network has announced the name of the first baby born in Schuylkill County in 2022.

LVHN Tightens Visitation Policy Amid COVID-19 Surge

As COVID-19 numbers begin to rise higher and higher each day, the Lehigh Valley Health Network is tightening their visitation policy.

LVHN Announces New Family Medicine Physician Joins Pottsville Practice

LVHN has announced that Daniel A. Pedersen, DO has joined Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)–Schuylkill Medical Plaza, Pottsville. 

Geisinger and LVHN Offering COVID-19 Vaccines for Ages 5 to 11

After Tuesday's recommendation by the CDC to allow children ages 5 to 11 to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, children can now receive the shot from area hospitals.

Schuylkill Hospital Nurses Reach Agreement with Lehigh Valley Health Network

On Wednesday, the Office & Professional Employees International Union along with Lehigh Valley Hospital Nurses United, Local 153 announced the ratification of a two year agreement with the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Schuylkill.

Lehigh Valley Health Network Adjusts Visitation Policy as COVID-19 Improves

Lehigh Valley Health Network is revising its visitation policy as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to improve in our communities.