Lehigh Valley Physician Group

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2011 to Jun 30, 2012

Signed

May 10, 2013

Return Version

2011v1.2

Gross Receipts

$325,802,302

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

continued from 4(a) - Patient and Community Education ProgramsGeriatric Program - LVPG physicians provide guidance to the LVH Geriatric Program, located at the Center for Healthy Aging at LVH. The educational offerings provide valuable information on wellness, healthy aging and preventative care for mature populations, caregiving information, holistic care of the older adult, disease control and management. These programs are delivered throughout the community and LVHN including community organizations and agencies, the Center for Healthy Aging, inpatient hospital rounds, HELP (Hospital Elder Life Program) rounds and resident teaching rounds. The education programs are developed by physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and social workers. The formats include lectures, classes, screenings and counseling sessions.The Helwig Health and Diabetes Center - The Diabetes Center is accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators approved provider of Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT). Services of the center include provision of outpatient pre-diabetes, diabetes and general nutrition education to patients and families, community members and health professionals in the mid-eastern Pennsylvania region. Based on referral, certified diabetes educators and registered dietitians provide DSMT. Free support groups and community education programs are provided on a regular basis. Nurse educators also provide inpatient diabetes education for hospitalized patients, their families, and all levels of health care providers involved in the hospital care of patients with diabetes. Inpatient standards of care for patients hospitalized with hyperglycemia and diabetes are developed and/or monitored by the inpatient specialists in order to improve patient outcomes.Pediatrics Program - In collaboration with LVH, LVPG physicians and other practitioners participate in community programs to promote the health and safety of the children in our area. These include programs related to poison, fire and violence prevention, safety and immunizations to more than 20,000 people in the community. LVPG physicians work with LVH to provide the medical evaluations for the Child Advocacy Center of Lehigh County which is a multidisciplinary response to allegations of potential child abuse.Bariatric Medicine and Weight Management - Bariatric Medicine and Weight Management offer a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to weight loss. The Surgical Weight Loss Program of the Weight Management Center is currently accredited by the American College of Surgeons' Bariatric Care Center Network (ACSBSCN). We provide a range of weight-loss options including medically supervised, supportive and surgical. A recent major innovation with the electronic medical record system across care sites has enhanced our efforts toward full clinical integration and the delivery of efficient and optimal patient care to our community. Free support groups, community educational programs, and postoperative programs are provided to our patients on a regular basis.One of our major innovations underway is the implementation of electronic medical record systems across care sites, as part of our effort towards full clinical integration and the delivery of efficient and optimal patient care to our community.

Filer

EIN

23-2700908