Provider Profile – Zoraida Rivera
November 20, 2019
I was amazed at how much we as a team came together to help all those in need. When it’s time to come together, we do just that.
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Patient Advisory Council Information Sessions
November 14, 2019
The primary objective of the Patient Advisory Council is to ensure that patients are able to regularly express their suggestions and concerns regarding the manner in which health care is provided at NHCLV. The Patient Advisory Council encourages patients to do so in the form of various group activities and […]
Provider Profile – Carolyn Egli
November 6, 2019
“I am an RN Care Manager with a focus on assisting refugee patients and elderly patients. I love assisting patients in understanding their health conditions, interventions and treatments.”
NHCLV to hold free community ACA Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Registration Event with Health Fair
November 4, 2019
Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley, the region’s Federally Qualified Health Center, will hold its annual free health insurance enrollment event to help Lehigh Valley residents find 2020 coverage under the Affordable Care Act. It will take place on Saturday, November 16 from 10 am – 4 pm on […]
Provider Profile – Julie Cohen
October 16, 2019
“My single most important piece of advice for patients is to learn and ask questions. … Write down questions at home as they arise to be better prepared at each office visit.”
Provider Profile – Maria Carbajal
October 8, 2019
“I love what I do. I love working with patients, providing the best preventive dental services. Teaching them about oral health, making a difference in their life and making them smile.”
Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Event & Health Fair
September 10, 2019
Save the date for our annual A.C.A. open enrollment event for 2020 health insurance and health fair all in one! This year’s event will take palce on the lower level of the Allentown Public Library at 1210 W. Hamilton Street from 10 am – 4 pm on Saturday, November 16. […]
Provider Profile – Kim Petermann
August 7, 2019
“I love working closely with our low-risk prenatal population and complex care pediatric patients. It’s rewarding to see a patient throughout their prenatal care and seamlessly transition their newborn as a patient into our family practice. We care for the entire family as a whole.”
NHCLV celebrates National Health Center Week 2019
August 7, 2019
National Health Center Week August 4-10, 2019 America’s Health Centers: Rooted in Communities National Health Center Week (August 4-10) is an annual celebration with the goal of raising awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s health centers over the past five decades. Health centers serve 28 million patients – […]
PBS 39: Federal Advisory Committee Recommends Expansion of HPV Vaccinations
July 30, 2019
From WLVT.org: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended expanding Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations to some individuals up to age 45. PBS39 News Tonight speaks with a Lehigh Valley Health Network physician and a Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley public health expert […]
Provider Profile – Genesis Gomez
July 15, 2019
1. What is your role/position with NHCLV and which location do you work at? How long have you worked for the organization? I am a behavioral health integrated specialist for our Two Rivers-Easton community health center. I have been working with the organization for two years. 2. Why do you […]
Provider Profile – Walesca Torres
July 8, 2019
1. What is your role/position with NHCLV and which location do you work at? I am a Case Manager for NHCLV. 2. Why do you think an FQHC is important in caring for members of the Lehigh Valley community? Because of all the uninsured residents that we have. They have […]
Provider Profile – Regina Hills
July 1, 2019
1. What is your role/position with NHCLV and which location do you work at? How long have you worked for the organization? I am the Program Coordinator of the Center of Excellence for Opioid Use Disorder. I have been employed with NHCLV since February 2017 and I work out of […]
Provider Profile – Carmelo Soto
June 24, 2019
1. What is your role/position with NHCLV and which location do you work at? How long have you worked for the organization? I’m a Center of Excellence Care Manager and work mainly out of our downtown Allentown community health center (Vida Nueva). I have been working for NHCLV for just […]
Provider Profile – Dr. Sallie Wemple
June 17, 2019
1. What is your role/position with NHCLV and which location do you work at? How long have you worked for the organization? I’m a physician with NHCLV and work mainly in Allentown and Bethlehem. I’ve been with the organization since March 2018. 2. Why do you think an FQHC is […]
Provider Profile – Alicia Rivera
June 10, 2019
1. What is your role/position with NHCLV and which location do you work at? How long have you worked for the organization? My role is Health Educator/Lifestyle Coach specializing in the Pre-Diabetes CDC program, Diabetes Self-Management groups. In addition to these groups a Diabetes Support group meets once a month […]
Provider Profile – Jessica Renford
June 3, 2019
1. What is your role/position with NHCLV and which location do you work at? How long have you worked for the organization? I am an RN Clinical Coordinator and I work at the Southside Bethlehem Family Fowler Center located in Donegan Elementary School. I have worked for NHCLV for the […]
Provider Profile – Ramona Cruz
May 28, 2019
1. What is your role/position with NHCLV and which location do you work at? How long have you worked for the organization? I am a Certified Medical Assistant at the Vida Nueva Allentown site. I have worked at NHCLV since 2010. One of my roles is to perform intake duties […]
Provider Profile – Laura Jimenez
May 20, 2019
1. What is your role/position with NHCLV and which location do you work at? How long have you worked for the organization? I am a Medical Assistant and OB group and Centering Parenting group facilitator at the downtown Allentown location known as Vida Nueva. I have worked for NHCLV for […]
Fun Day Fridays at NHCLV
May 17, 2019
Save the dates for Fun Day Fridays this summer. Join us at our three community health centers in the Lehigh Valley for FREE food, raffles, activities and more as we invite the community to to get to know us better! Open to the public. Friday, June 7 – Easton […]
Provider Profile – Dawn Liberto
May 14, 2019
1. What is your role/position with NHCLV and which location do you work at? How long have you worked for the organization? I am Certified Nurse Midwife. I provide prenatal and postpartum care for our patients during their pregnant year. I also help with women’s health issues and birth control. […]
Provider Profile – Jennifer Bruno
May 6, 2019
1. What is your role/position with NHCLV and which location do you work at? How long have you worked for the organization? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at all three NHCLV sites. I have been with the nonprofit organization for two years. 2. Why do you think an […]
Provider Profile – Gina Holmes
April 29, 2019
1. What is your role/position with NHCLV and how long have you worked for the organization? Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Therapist)/Yoga Instructor. 1.5 years. 2. Why do you think an FQHC is important in caring for members of the Lehigh Valley community? I think an FQHC is important in caring […]
Provider Profile – Vanessa Perez Weiss
April 1, 2019
1. What is your role/position with NHCLV and which location do you work at? How long have you worked for the organization? I am Vanessa Perez Weiss, FNP, NP-C. I am a Family Nurse Practitioner at the Donegan Clinic in Bethlehem. In that role I function as a Primary Care […]
Provider Profile – Dr. Tim Daly
March 27, 2019
1. What is your role/position with NHCLV? At which location do you work? How long have you worked for the organization? I am the Chief Medical Officer and have worked at NHCLV for the past 8 years, first in a part-time capacity and in the past four years as a […]
NHCLV Patient Satisfaction Survey
March 20, 2019
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Provider Profile – Gloria Velazquez
March 18, 2019
Gloria Velazquez, PhD Candidate, LCSW Director of Social Services & Integrated Behavioral Health 1. What is your role/position with NHCLV and which location do you work at? My role is Director of Social Services & Integrated Behavioral Health. I am a social worker by training. I have been with the […]
NHCLV receives CDC Full Recognition for Spanish-language diabetes prevention program
January 16, 2019
The nonprofit Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley has received Full Recognition for its diabetes prevention program from the Centers for Disease Control’s National Diabetes Prevention Program. This recognition makes it the only organization to receive Full Recognition in the Lehigh Valley (Lehigh and Northampton Counties), and the only […]
NHCLV announces plan for expanded community health care services at new downtown Allentown location
January 3, 2019
The nonprofit Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley today announced the expansion of its downtown Allentown primary care services at a new site. The 10-year lease on the building located at 160 Hamilton Street will allow NHCLV to expand its fully integrated primary care services to a new facility. […]
Get your mammogram at NHCLV from the LVHN Mobile Coach
January 2, 2019
We are pleased to partner with Lehigh Valley Health Network to have their Mobile Mammography Coach visit our three NHCLV community health centers four times each in 2019. Following are the dates for each location: Allentown: January 11 – CANCELLED! April 12 July 12 October 11 Bethlehem: February 15 May […]
NHCLV Patient Satisfaction Survey – Spanish
October 2, 2018
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NHCLV Patient Satisfaction Survey – English
October 2, 2018
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Grand Opening event for the new, expanded Easton community health center
May 15, 2018
It’s a celebration, and we want our patients and Easton residents to join us! We’re having a grand opening event and ribbon cutting ceremony to officially welcome our new, expanded West Ward Easton community health center to the city. If you are an Easton resident, please RSVP via the link […]
NHCLV opens new West Ward Easton community health center
April 3, 2018
The nonprofit Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley has officially opened the doors on its new community health center in West Ward Easton. Located at 1101 Northampton Street on the first floor of the Two Rivers Health & Wellness Foundation building, the facility has 3600 sq. ft. of space […]
Two NHCLV Community Health Centers Earn Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition
February 16, 2018
Designation will help Southside Bethlehem and Downtown Allentown sites better serve patients Two local, federally qualified community health centers operated by the nonprofit Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley have earned national recognition that is designed to improve their relationship with, and thereby care of, local patients. The community […]