President Donald Trump is planning his first visit to the Lehigh Valley on Thursday.
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Health Care
Allentown COVID-19 test center to move to historic courthouse
The Lehigh Valley Health Network, in partnership with Lehigh County, is relocating its Allentown COVID-19 testing site to the Old Lehigh County Courthouse on Tuesday. Operations will begin May 11 at the historic courthouse, 501 Hamilton St., Allentown. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday ...
Read More »Some counties announce intent to defy Wolf’s reopening plan: UPDATED
While Pennsylvania has moved 37 counties to the yellow phase starting May 15, some counties not on the list are saying they plan to take matters into their own hands.
Read More »New bill would help hospital systems support nursing and personal care homes
Pennsylvania House Speaker Mike Turzai, R-Allegheny, has proposed legislation that would provide approximately $500 million to hospital systems to help lower the rate of COVID-19 related deaths in nursing and personal care homes.
Read More »Pennsylvania to employ Pennsylvanians for COVID-19 testing and tracing
A new initiative from the Wolf administration to expand COVID-19 testing and contact tracing could help Pennsylvania’s safely reopen its economy and recover from the crisis caused by the virus.
Read More »Patient First adds telehealth, COVID-19 testing services
Regional urgent care provider Patient First is offering telehealth appointments for its patients in Pennsylvania, and drive-up COVID-19 testing at a number of its locations in the state.
Read More »Gov. Tom Wolf provides immunity to health care providers treating COVID-19
An executive order signed by Gov. Tom Wolf offers health care providers immunity against medical malpractice suits related to treatment of COVID-19. The immunity is granted to any individual licensed, registered or certified to practice health care in the state.
Read More »Tech firm, health advocates, offer strategic Covid data to small business
When the time comes for businesses to get back to work, it might be good beforehand to have as much data as possible about trends within a company or the region, so social distancing and mitigation can be catered to an individual company’s operation.
Read More »Lehigh Valley Business events are going virtual
For more than 20 years Lehigh Valley Business has been the leader locally in recognizing high-achieving businesses and leaders across various industries at its awards celebrations. We honor hundreds, from nonprofits and up-and-coming leaders to those who have attained legacy status. These events are core to our mission to provide news and information to ...
Read More »Sen. Bob Casey to propose G.I Bill for health care workers
U.S. Senator Bob Casey says he will introduce the legislation he says would act as a modern G.I. Bill for the country’s health care workers.
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