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LVHN acquires Eastern Pennsylvania Down Syndrome Center

LVB Staff//January 23, 2023

LVHN acquires Eastern Pennsylvania Down Syndrome Center

LVB Staff//January 23, 2023//

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Eastern Pennsylvania Down Syndrome Center’s medical clinic is now known as after being acquired by – PHOTO/PROVIDED

Eastern Pennsylvania Down Syndrome Center’s (EPDSC) medical clinic is now part of Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) and will expand access to treatment for people with Down syndrome.  

EPDSC, now known as LCPG Down Syndrome Medical Clinic, will continue to provide resources, education, advocacy and programs to patients and families in the region.  

“We are thrilled to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary and holistic care to people with Down syndrome and their families and we look forward to expanding care options in the near future,” said the clinic’s Medical Director Dr. Donald Levick.  

Located in the , LVHN plans to dd doctors and clinicians, therapists, and family support specialists to the existing team. Since 1999, LVHN has been providing doctors to patients seeking care at EPDSC’s clinic and current patients will be able to keep their same team. 

 “LVHN has been a wonderful partner for more than 20 years and this new partnership will allow our patients and families to receive world-class, specialized care from doctors and therapists they already know and trust,” said Kerri DiDario, EPDSC executive director. 

 The clinic currently provides care for more than 250 patients