By Nancy Moffett Oh, the woes of life in the 21st century…arthritis, bursitis, aching muscles, cranky back, stressful days and sleepless nights. Long ago, our ancestors discovered they could relieve these and other ailments by soaking in hot springs. In the United States, resort hotels and towns grew up around these watery retreats. According to the Arthritis Foundation, “... »
By Lee B. Riley, MD, PhD, FACS and Carol Kachmarsky, RN, OCN, BN “Call the doctor. You need a biopsy.” Returning home after a long day, a woman checks the mail and reads these mammogram results. Understandably anxious, she needs to make vital health decisions, and she already feels two weeks behind. Today, more than ever, choosing a highly experienced breast care team is c... »
By Christine A. Krahling In last month’s “Health Watch” department, we did not accurately discuss the role of the physician assistant in our article, “Choosing the Right Physician for Your Family.” We truly regret this error. Several physician assistants in the Lehigh Valley were quick to inform us that we had a great deal to learn about this highly respected healthcare pr... »
By Jill Spotz In the spring of 2009, Stephanie Sathmary Decker, a 1981 graduate of St. Luke’s School of Nursing, attended a taping of the television show Jeopardy. Imagine her surprise when Alex Trebec asked “Which hospital has the oldest operating nursing school in the U.S.?” None of the contestants responded correctly but Stephanie knew the answer. As one of 4,000 alumni... »
By Jennifer LaConte Domestic violence is a crime that happens to people across all ethnicities and financial backgrounds. The single most dangerous call for law enforcement response is for domestic violence incidents and it is not uncommon for an officer to have to return repeatedly to the same household. Two area organizations—the Beginning Over Foundation and Turning Poi... »
By Katie Brown Prospective college students in the Lehigh Valley have a multitude of educational options at their fingertips. Join me as I “Hit the Road” and explore them and help you prepare for your own college road trips. Let’s start in Easton with Lafayette College, located on College Hill. Originally founded in 1846 as an all-male institution, this historic campus is ... »
By Christine A. Krahling This month, I talked with Blair Flintom, facilities manager for The Moravian College Music Institute about his role there, his goal for the Institute, as well as what the Institute offers those in the community who might be interested in pursuing music lessons. The Moravian College Music Institute (MCMI) was created over 25 years ago to provide com... »
By J.F. Pirro Performance psychologist Dr. Jarrod Spencer takes pride in working behind the scenes for his clients. But in his corner office along Larry Holmes Drive in Easton, that overlooks the confluence of the Lehigh and Delaware rivers, frankly, he’s perched above a remarkable scene. Through floor-to-ceiling windows above the falls, from his vantage point, he can both... »
By Susan Stets “I’m graduating from Hillside and am ready for any challenges middle school can throw at me,” wrote recent graduate David Aitchison in a paper he read at an assembly on the last day of school. David will enter seventh grade at Moravian Academy this fall. He attributes his success to the strategies he learned at The Hillside School, nestled among fields of c... »
By J.F. Pirro Numbers are important in sports — but perhaps no jersey number in history is a better match than the No. 60 Chuck Bednarik wore. First at the University of Pennsylvania and then with the Philadelphia Eagles from 1949-62, Bethlehem’s South Side native became the last of the two-way, 60-minute men of his era. He played center on offense and linebacker on defens... »
