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Virtual Visits Designed to Mitigate the Spread of the Disease, Ease Concerns of Going to the Doctors Office
Steward Medical Group is offering telehealth video visits in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Patents can continue to receive the medical care they need without going to the doctors office. All you need is a smartphone, desktop, or laptop equipped with a web camera. Call your doctors office today if you need an appointment.
Telehealth appointments are available for primary care and inter…
March 18 2020
VISITOR ACCESS RESTRICTIONS
The health and safety of our patients and visitors is our top priority at Easton Hospital. We understand how important the support of loved ones and friends is to patients during their hospital stay. Unfortunately, the presence of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in our communities is requiring our hospital to change its visitation policies. These measures are being taken to assure the safety of o…
Here & Now’s Robin Young speaks with Dr. Joseph Weinstein, chief medical officer of Steward Health Care (@Steward), which has 35 hospitals in nine states, about moving towards dedicating one hospital in Boston as coronavirus-only treatment.
This segment aired on March 18, 2020….
March 10 2020
VISITOR ACCESS RESTRICTIONS
Visitor Restrictions In Effect Steward Wide
No visitors allowed until further notice beginning Thursday, March 26th. Exceptions are for women in labor and end of life circumstances, who will be allowed one (1) visitor each.
Please help us to keep our communities safe.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Medical Records Request- In order to keep our community safe, we will no longer have walk-in’s fo…
Do you have bulging or uncomfortable veins that have caused you either pain or embarrassment?
Varicose veins can occur in almost anyone, and affect up to 35 percent of people in the U.S., according to the Society for Vascular Surgery. While the veins themselves do not cause severe medical problems, the presence of these veins is an indicator of venous insufficiency, which is a condition that occur…
Easton Hospital, a member of the Steward Health Care family, and St. Lukes University Health Network, the regions leader in cardiovascular care, will extend their partnership to heart care to better serve the Easton community by executing a transfer agreement for patients of Easton Hospital who require open-heart surgery services, beginning in Fall 2019.
Easton Hospital is and will remain an a…
The last time your car needed repairs, you went to a mechanic. The last time you needed a haircut, you went to a salon or to your neighborhood barber. When you need a doctor, however, its not always a clear-cut choice of what kind of care to seek out.
Do you go straight to an ER? Do you seek out an urgent care center? Or do you try to book an appointment with your primary care physician, hoping t…
Two leading regional hospitals committed to utilizing technology resources to provide faster care for patients experiencing stroke symptoms
EASTON, PA (June 12, 2019) Easton Hospital, a member of the Steward Health Care family, and St. Lukes University Health Network have announced a new partnership and clinical affiliation that will provide tele-stroke services to stroke patients at Easton Ho…
Sometimes it seems like everyone is on a diet. More than half of Americans report that they want to lose weight and yet an estimated 160 million Americans are either overweight or obese. One key reason that so many efforts fail? Many weight loss programs focus on aesthetics and fail to tackle the problems of disease prevention or treatment for diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and ot…
Easton Hospital uses TIF® procedure to treat GERD with less side effects
If youve ever felt a burning sensation in your throat or chest, then you like one third of the population have experienced heartburn. The key symptom is usually the taste of stomach acid in the back of your mouth, though other symptoms can include difficulty swallowing, chest pain (especially when lying down or eating), …
In today’s fast-paced society, sleep deprivation has become increasingly pervasive in our demanding daily routines. Whether we lose out on sleep because we don’t make it a priority or due to unwelcome stress, insomnia or sleep disordered breathing, we put ourselves at a growing risk for a number of cardiovascular issues including high blood pressure, stroke, atrial fibrillation, and heart disea…
[EASTON], PA In celebration of National Emergency Medical Service (EMS) week, May 19-24th, Steward Health Care System will host its 2nd annual EMS Stewards of the Community Awards Ceremony on May 20th at The Easton Gallery at the State Theatre.
Easton Hospital, a Steward family hospital, will recognize selected Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers for going above and beyond in their in…
If youre one of the 102 million Americans diagnosed with high cholesterol, its likely that your physician has spoken to you about managing your LDL (low-density lipoprotein), the bad cholesterol that can lead to buildup in your arteries. As a result, you may have been less concerned about your HDL (high-density lipoprotein), which acts as a cleanser of sorts and removes cholesterol from the ar…
January 4 2019
Easton Hospital Announces New President
EASTON, PA (January 4, 2019) Easton Hospital announces Linda J. Grass, MBA, FACHE as President of Easton Hospital effective immediately.
Linda served as the interim President for Easton Hospital since October of 2018. She brings a rich understanding of the health care environment and more than thirty years of experience as a leader and chief administrator.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees…
Easton Hospital Receives an A for Patient Safety in Fall 2018 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Recognition Demonstrates Steward Health Cares Commitment to Safety and High Quality Community Care
EASTON, PA, November 8, 2018 Easton Hospital a Steward family hospital was awarded an A from The Leapfrog Groups Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes Easton Hospital’s e…
EASTON, PA In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Easton Hospital offers programs designed for convenient access to specialized services.
Easton Hospital launches Walk-In Wednesdays, a program designed for the month of October to offer convenient access to the leading 3D technology in breast imaging services for mammogram screenings.
It is our passion to serve as ambassadors for a…
EASTON, PA Easton Hospital and Steward Medical Group are pleased to welcome Redi-Care Medical Center to the Steward Health Care system. John W. Caruno, DO, owner of Redi-Care Medical Center, has practiced in the area for 40 years and bring an expertise in industrial medicine and urgent care medicine to provide high-quality care for patients in the community.
The addition of Redi-Care Medical Ce…
EASTON, PA This September, Easton Hospitals Wound Care Center helps raise awareness for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) awareness month.
According to the American Heart Association, PAD affects about 8.5 million American adults. PAD is a cardiovascular condition in which arteries of the arms and legs begin to narrow, which results in poor blood flow. While PAD can affect the arteries of the hea…
EASTON, PA On May 24, 2018, retired special education teacher of Easton Area School District, Kirk Hawk, visited the Bethlehem Township Community Center to attend his routine exercise class. During the class, Hawk suddenly felt ill and walked toward the front desk where he collapsed moments later.
William Wescoe, employee of the Bethlehem Township Community Center, immediately contacted 9-1-1 a…
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