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St. Luke’s Health Now, Monday, May 25 at 6:30 PM on Channel 69 (WFMZ-TV). Topic: Innovations in Orthopedic Sports Medicine

From everyday adventurers to elite athletes, the future of sports medicine is happening right here, helping people get back in the game faster than ever. Tune in Monday, May 25, at 6:30 PM for Innovat...

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New Knee and New Lease on Life

Jennifer Cooke endured years of knee pain that made even basic tasks difficult. She called them the “silly things,” like bending over, climbing stairs, or simply walking around the block. “You realiz...

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How to Safely Return to Sport After a Knee Injury

A knee injury can feel like the end of the road, but it is often just a detour. Whether you have suffered an ACL tear, an MCL sprain, or another complex joint injury, the journey back to your sport re...

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St. Luke's Inspires Future Medical Professionals at Pleasant Valley High School Cadaver Lab

St. Luke’s University Health Network partnered with Pleasant Valley High School on Thursday, March 25 to deliver a unique, hands-on medical education experience for students interested in pursuing car...

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Man on a Mission: St. Luke’s Chairman of Orthopedic Surgery Shares His Expertise in Africa

If St. Luke’s Chairman of Orthopedic Surgery, Douglas Lundy, MD, were to tally the time he has spent volunteering on medical mission trips to Africa, it might add up to more than a half year of his li...

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New Knee Is a Home Run for Local Softball Champ

Winning a gold medal in a national championship for softball is a thrill at any age, but for Dianne Orr, the victory is especially meaningful considering the honor came a few months shy of her 81st b...

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Thomas Zepnikowski
Orthopedic surgery at St. Luke’s Miners Campus timed so Schuylkill high school athlete could be a ‘kid’ and play again

Come January Thomas Zepnikowski of Valley View expects to be able to resume weightlifting in preparation for his high school football season as a junior. Thomas, 15, has been sidelined since he injure...

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SLUHN Joins National Study on New Shoulder Replacement Technology

St. Luke’s University Health Network has been selected as the only health care system in the Lehigh Valley, and one of just a few nationwide, to take part in a major clinical trial studying a new shou...

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Gavyn Moyer
How St. Luke’s Orthopedic Hospital Helped a Student-Athlete Return Stronger Than Ever

For Gavyn Moyer, knee surgery initially sounded frightening. A multi-sport athlete at Bethlehem Catholic High School, Moyer faced a long recovery and challenging rehab process. And he couldn’t play la...

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Back to Life—and Napa—After ACL Surgery at St. Luke’s Orthopedic Hospital

When Brook Caruso injured her knee during an April deep-sea fishing trip, she worried she wouldn’t be able to take a long-planned vacation to Napa Valley. The care she received from orthopedic surgeon...

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Woman Finds “Best” Care for Torn Rotator Cuff at St. Luke’s Orthopedic Hospital

Esther Mwichabe’s journey from pain to healing began halfway across the world and ended here at St. Luke’s University Health Network. In December 2024, while on vacation in Africa, Esther slipped and ...

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Jackie Bauer
Back to Her Active Lifestyle

Jackie Bauer of Walnutport, a mom to four athletic sons, has always lived life in motion. A runner since age 20, she carved out time daily to log 5 to 6 miles, either on her treadmill or along the sce...

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Soccer Ref Back on Field after Special Knee Surgery at St. Luke’s

Rob White is happily married and the father of five boys, all younger than 10, and referees high school and college soccer games, so he has plenty to chase. But worsening knee pain left him barely abl...

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Advanced Orthopedic Oncology Saves Leg of Marine and Educator with Rare Sarcoma

Nick Fischer of Easton, who served in the Marine Corps, will be able to stand on his own two legs when he salutes the flag this upcoming Veterans Day. In July 2023, Fischer, a former Easton Area High ...

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St. Luke's Partners with the Perry Initiative to Cultivate Future Leaders in Medicine and Engineering

St. Luke’s University Health Network proudly hosted dynamic Perry Initiative outreach programs at St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem on October 17 and 18, designed to inspire the next generat...

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First in Region to Use AI for X-Rays at All ERs

St. Luke’s University Health Network, a national leader in the use of artificial intelligence, has adopted new AI technology to assist in the review of emergency department X-ray images to identify bo...

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Margaret (Peggy) Gaston
Margaret (Peggy) Gaston’s Journey: Overcoming Sarcoma with Strength and Support

At 76 years old, Margaret (Peggy) Gaston of Coplay has lived a life dedicated to helping others. As a retired emergency room nurse from St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem, she’s spent countle...

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St. Luke's Opens Newest Health Center in Leesport

St. Luke’s University Health Network is expanding its commitment to care in Berks County with the opening of the St. Luke’s Health Center in Leesport. The 22,000 square-foot facility, at 60 Cherry Str...

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