Lehigh Valley Hospital Pocono

After becoming a part of the lehigh valley cancer institute in 2017, memorial sloan kettering (msk) cancer alliance membership was extended to lvh-pocono at the dale and frances hughes cancer center in 2018. Oncology teams review processes and clinical standards across six disease specialties and disciplines within the cancer institute - melanoma, breast, colon, endometrial, lung and prostate, to ensure alignment with msk standard of care. Since that time, we have initiated site-specific disease management teams who specialize in a particular type of cancer care. Our clinical providers work closely with their msk counterparts on individual patient cases. In 2024, we are now able to participate in more than 120 elite clinical trials right here at the dale & frances hughes cancer center.equally important as our world class technology is the compassion and commitment our physicians and nurses at the hughes cancer center bring to every patient. To that end, the hughes cancer center offers a variety of support services for patients and families dealing with cancer diagnosis and treatment. Our support services include a complimentary alternative medicine program, a full-time breast health nurse navigator and thoracic nurse navigator dedicated to assisting patients and their loved ones who have been diagnosed with breast and lung cancer. Survivorship programs, educational services, social services, counseling and group support, pastoral care, and more are also a part of the support services. In addition, free screenings, including prostate, breast, skin, oral, and colorectal are offered to the community throughout the year.the culmination of our efforts has resulted in the 59,000 square-foot hughes cancer center providing world-class, patient centered, and comprehensive cancer care under one roof.lvh-p outpatient diagnostic laboratory:lvh-p's outpatient laboratory is recognized as the principal provider of the finest clinical diagnostic services to outpatients, as well as physician offices and nursing homes in the area. In fiscal year 2024, lvh-p's outpatient diagnostic lab tests totaled 758,378 including nursing home collections and outpatient tests at outpatient collection sites.inpatient rehabilitation center (irc):the lvh-pocono irc provides a full complement of rehabilitation services in a state-of-the-art facility and our outcomes, length of stay and patient satisfaction scores consistently rate in the top 5% tier when compared to regional and national benchmarks for similar programs. Now celebrating the fifth anniversary of serving our community, this award is a welcome recognition of the selfless dedication of our irc rehabilitation team and highlights our commitment to provide quality rehabilitation in our area. Learning institute:the learning institute, an off-site educational facility operated by lvh-pocono and staffed by lvh-p nurse educators and training staff, offers courses and seminars to lvh-pocono employees and community members, including cpr certification and re-certification, in-service training, pre-hospital trauma life support courses, prepared childbirth, and breastfeeding classes. The learning institute also houses a local nurse-family partnership program, which is a national, research-based organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for low-income children and families.professional development and continuing education opportunities:the continuing education process provides opportunities to the organization and employees to request attendance at off-site meetings and programs pertaining to health care organizations and job specifications.american heart association certification programs:as a designated american heart association program provider, lvh-p certifies all employees who enroll in bls (basic life support), acls (advanced life support), and pals (pediatric advanced life support).nurse-family partnership:nationally, the nurse-family partnership (nfp) is an evidence-based organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for low-income children and families and celebrated 20 years of service in july 2022. The nurse-family partnership at lvh-p provides crucial services to local at-risk new mothers in monroe, pike, and carbon counties. Registered nurses with special training in prenatal and infant care as well as psychosocial development visit expectant mothers in their own homes. The visits begin in early pregnancy and continue until the child is two years old. Healthy lifestyle habits are emphasized, parenting skills are developed, and career counseling is offered. In addition, lifestyle skills such as making the home a safe place for baby, conflict resolution, and fiscal responsibility are introduced through individual instruction and group activities. Since its inception in august 2002, the nurse-family partnership of monroe county has enrolled over 1,600 moms in the nfp program.community health and outreach:the lvh-p and lvh-dc community health and outreach program is committed to providing the tools and services necessary for helping our community members to enjoy longer, healthier lives. A variety of programs offer a host of crucial health and wellness services conveniently delivered to businesses, churches, or social groups at no cost. The screenings and services included are cardiac risk assessments, breast cancer risk, prostate cancer, skin cancer, healthy lunch and learns, health and wellness seminars and talks, and support groups.diabetes education:our new endocrinology service line with dedicated endocrinologist, registered nurses, and dieticians, conduct lvh-p's success with the diabetes self-management program, providing our community members with the tools and knowledge they need to ensure a healthy lifestyle. Self-management education is an essential part of diabetes treatment. Combined with medical and nutritional therapy, education gives the learner the ability to become an active participant in his/her care. Well-managed diabetes has been shown to prevent and/or delay the acute and chronic complications of diabetes and reduce the number and length of hospital admissions. Educational topics provided by lvh-p's success with diabetes self-management program include:- overview of diabetes- behavior change strategies- blood glucose levels- prevention, detection, and treatments of acute and chronic complications- foot, skin, and dental care- stress management and psychological adjustment- goal setting- risk factor reduction- problem solving- appropriate use of health care systems and community resourceswomen's and children's services:the level iii nicu compliments a host of other services within our ob-gyn service line, including perinatology for high-risk mothers, maternal-fetal services, and a midwifery program. Lvh-p also offers digital mammography and the most technologically advanced breast cancer treatments. We also have dedicated breast health nurse navigators to assist patients with a breast cancer diagnosis and the treatment process. Four conveniently located lehigh valley physician group-pocono ob-gyn practices are in key areas throughout the community to improve access to care.pocono community paramedic program:lvh-p now provides community paramedic services free of charge to qualifying, recently discharged patients that have chronic diseases such as congestive heart failure and copd. These are specially trained community paramedics that function as health coaches and provide home visits weekly, offering education and assistance with disease management.