Lehigh Valley Hospital: When It Matters Most
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Specialty Care for Children

Care for Adolescents
Learn how Lehigh Valley Hospital can help you care for and raise your teen to become a healthy adult. More >>

Care for Breathing and Allergies
Your child does not seem to be breathing normally. How do you know if it’s asthma, allergies or another breathing disorder? Our specialists can help. More >>

Care for Cancer and Bleeding Disorders
A cancer diagnosis is a heavy burden to bear, especially for children. We understand how difficult this experience can be, so we are dedicated to offering your child the best care close to home. Be assured your child is in the care of experienced children’s cancer specialists who will support your whole family. More >>

Care for Cleft Palate, Lip and Dental
When your child is born with a cleft lip or cleft palate, or has special dental needs, our pediatric dentists and plastic surgeons can help. Repairing your child’s cleft lip or cleft palate takes special care and often, several surgeries. More >>

Care for Cystic Fibrosis
Infants, children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis (CF) can get high-quality care close to home at Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network. More >>

Care for Developmental and Neurological Disorders
It can be overwhelming and challenging if your baby is not developing normally or your child has seizures, frequent and severe headaches or other special developmental needs. Our specialists can help. You don’t have to travel far to get the best care for your child. More >>

Care for Diabetes
If your child has been diagnosed with diabetes or has growth or puberty problems, our specialists can help. Our endocrinologists and other caregivers who specialize in disorders related to hormones offer education, support and care for children and their families at the Helwig Health and Diabetes Center. More >>

Care for Emotional Illnesses
If you think your child needs care for an emotional illness, our pediatric behavioral health specialists can help. They specialize in the care of children with mental health concerns. They are eager to help your child on his journey back to wellness. More >>

Care for Eyes and Vision
Our pediatric eye specialists—ophthalmologists—provide specialized tests and care for children with eye and vision problems. If your child has vision problems, our specialists will diagnose the severity of the condition and ensure he receives eyeglasses and ongoing exams as he grows. More >>

General Pediatrics
Every child needs to see a doctor—in fact, more often than adults. Our pediatricians and family doctors can provide your child the best health care in the kind of environment you prefer. More >>

Care for Growth Problems and Puberty
If your child has been diagnosed with diabetes or has growth or puberty problems, our specialists can help. Our endocrinologists and other caregivers who specialize in disorders related to hormones offer education, support and care for children and their families at the Helwig Health and Diabetes Center. More >>

Heart Care
Some children are born with a heart condition (congenital heart disease) or develop heart problems during childhood. Our board-certified pediatric cardiologists are specially educated to diagnose and treat heart conditions in children, including heart murmurs, abnormal heart rhythms, fainting or chest pain. If your child has one of these conditions, we can provide the best care close to home. More >>

Care for Rheumatoid Disease
Some joint pain can be normal for a child who is growing or active in sports. But continuous pain is not normal. Our pediatric rheumatologist diagnoses and treats conditions that cause pain, swelling and limited movement in joints and the tissue that connects them. These conditions include juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, spondylarthritis, lupus and dermatomyositis. More >>

Orthopedic Surgery
Children are not just little adults. Their bodies are unique. Our specialists recognize this and consider it in their treatment of problems. Our orthopedic surgeon is experienced in caring for children with injuries—from simple fractures and sprains to more complicated injuries and illnesses. More >>

Care for Speech and Hearing Problems
Does your child have difficulty speaking or hearing? Is your child not doing well in school or has difficulty communicating with others? Our pediatric speech and audiology specialists can help. More >>

Care for Stomachaches and Digestion Problems
Stomachaches are very common in children. Often children get stomachaches for the same reasons adults get headaches—stress or worry. But stomachaches can signal more serious problems. Our pediatric gastroenterologists work with dietitians, psychologists and psychiatrists to diagnose and treat stomach, digestion and intestinal disorders in children. More >>

Other Care for Your Child
If your child needs to see a physician for any condition you don’t see listed, call 610-402-CARE, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. We’ll help find the right doctor for your child, close to home. More >>

Childhood Weight-Loss Program
Children learn to eat right and exercise in a fun atmosphere More >>

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Lehigh Valley Hospital has campuses in Allentown and Bethlehem, Pa. and serves the Pennsylvania communities of Easton, Doylestown, Quakertown, Hazelton, Lehighton, Perkasie, Pottstown, Pottsville, Reading, Scranton, Wilkes Barre, Stroudsburg, and the Poconos and also Phillipsburg and Flemington, N.J., and western New Jersey. You don't have to travel to Philadelphia or New York for quality health care.

 
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