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The recent evolution of health care in the Lehigh Valley

WEBAccording to the Lehigh Valley Health Network’s 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment, 31% of Lehigh County residents are obese, and that percentage …

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Faculty and staff prepare for HST building to open

WEBFaculty and staff prepare for Health, Science & Technology building to open. Lehigh’s new Health, Science and Technology building, which was set to open in fall …

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Lehigh Valley Health Network to build new hospital

WEBBy Connor Malinger — ; Published March 4, 2023, 8:45 am ; updated March 6, 2023, 10:06 pm News, Top Stories. In an effort to meet increased demand for …

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Students trust in Lehigh’s health centers increases post pandemic

WEBStudent trust in Lehigh’s Health and Wellness Center is taking a positive shift despite differing opinions about the center’s efficiency, according to recent data from a …

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Director of WHO discusses global public health

WEBWerner Obermeyer, director of the World Health Organization, spoke to College of Health students about global health concerns on Oct. 27 in the Business …

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HST building to open this fall

WEBLehigh’s new Health, Science & Technology building – which will house the College of Health – is planning to open this fall. Lehigh Architect Brent Stringfellow said …

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Neighborhood Health Center opens in Bethlehem

WEBThe new center is located at 635 E. Broad St. at the Broad & Wood professional building and includes nine exam rooms, a group classroom, a private …

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The College of Health introduces three new faculty members

WEBDespite these challenges, Lehigh has continued to hire professors dedicated to public health, including associate professors John Hughes, Albert Liu and Associate …

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VHP Street Medicine brings the doctor's office on the road

WEBThe Valley Health Partners Street Medicine team is made up of 14 people. The team includes a clinical care coordinator, registered nurses, and physicians assistants.

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The Lehigh Valley faces environmental and public health crises

WEBThe tipping point: The Lehigh Valley faces environmental and public health crises. The year 2020 was the warmest year on record. According to NASA, the …

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Health and Wellness Center expands STI testing

WEBNow, the STI, chlamydia and gonorrhea testings are bi-weekly, averaging 25 to 30 students each clinic. Sicinski said this allows the center to see and get results to …

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Wild introduced bill to address mental health

WEBRep. Susan Wild and Rep. Fred Keller introduced bipartisan legislation into the House as a step toward addressing student mental health concerns in higher …

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Lehigh students work as coordinators in free health clinic

WEBA group of Lehigh students will begin to volunteer at the H.E.A.R.T.S.Link program at the Fowler Community Center on Oct. 6. H.E.A.R.T.S.Link — Health, …

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HST building pursues sustainability certifications

WEBChristine Kwon, ‘24, a population health major, said it is evident that the HST building is working toward creating a sustainable environment. “There are many plants in …

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'Probable' mumps case reported on campus

WEBAn email from the Health and Wellness Center sent on Friday notified the campus community that there may be a case of mumps on Lehigh’s campus based on …

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Column: Let's talk about mental health

WEBColumn: Let’s talk about mental health. Think back to the last time you felt all eyes were on you. Some people crave this attention, but most likely, in the situation …

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International Affairs names Cheryl Matherly as VP and provost

WEBCheryl Matherly will assume the role of vice president and provost for International Affairs after more than a year-long search, according to an email from …

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BREAKING: Whitney Witt resigns

WEBBy Jordan Wolman — ; Published December 18, 2020, 4:02 pm News. Whitney Witt, the inaugural dean of Lehigh’s College of Health, has stepped down …

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Bethlehem offering Moderna booster vaccine clinics

WEBFollowing CDC updates expanding eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots, the Bethlehem Health Bureau will be hosting clinics for people to receive a booster dose of …

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Edit Desk: The perpetuation of Islamophobia

WEBThe media portrayal of Muslims in the West usually consists of broad generalizations that are inaccurate and primarily focused on violence. The way Muslims …

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Baseball seniors use bond as catalyst on final run to Patriot League

WEBComing off a 14-game losing streak in 2013, the Lehigh baseball team welcomed in 11 new freshmen. Countless practices, team bonding experiences and a …

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