What’s Happening

For more information on all classes or to register, call 610-402-CARE

Do You Voodoo?
You can during the employee picnic at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom

Sun., Sept. 14
$25 per person, children age 2 and under are free
Dorney Park; 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Wildwater Kingdom; 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

This is the first year you can ride Voodoo, Dorney Park’s new roller coaster. But it’s the second year we’ve rented the entire park so you and your family can enjoy the day with colleagues. To purchase tickets, call 610-402-CARE. You can buy an unlimited amount of tickets. 

Price includes parking and admission to both parks, and a buffet with hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken breast sandwiches, two salads, cookies and soda. Season pass holders are not permitted to use passes for this event.

It’s Summer Festival Season!
It’s time to get ready for the 47th Annual Lehigh Valley Hospital—Muhlenberg Summer Festival. One of the hospital’s largest fundraisers, the event runs Aug. 13-16 and promises to be chock-full of fun, featuring rides, games, food, crafts, raffle drawings, bingo, live entertainment, bake and plant sales and more. All proceeds benefit LVH—Muhlenberg. The festival has raised more than $2 million dollars during its long history.

Employee Discounts
As an LVHHN colleague, you’re entitled to nearly 100 discounts from area businesses, including:

• 15 percent off at Studio Two, 3900 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown. Call Stephanie at 484-664-2929 for details.
• 10 percent off at Camp Bow Wow. Call camp director Ken Doyle at 610-435-CAMP for details.

Retirement Strategies for Women
AIG Retirement, the company managing our retirement plans, will host the following three seminars to help women prepare for retirement.

Tue., July 22; LVH–Muhlenberg, ECC D, noon–1 p.m.
Thu., July 24; LVH-Cedar Crest, Kasych ECC 9, noon–1 p.m.
Tue., July 29; LVH-17th and Chew, auditorium, noon–1p.m.

Registration is required to attend one of these seminars.
To register, visit my.aigretirement.com/seminars and enter the following code:
For LVH-Muhlenberg or LVH-17th and Chew seminars: 5547BET11AC
For LVH-Cedar Crest seminar: 3074ALL11AQ

Lunch will be served.

AIG Retirement advisers are available to help you at:
Rich Silva Sr.: (610) 402-8801 (LVH-Cedar Crest)
Rich Silva Jr.: (973) 454-6251 (LVH-Cedar Crest and LVPG)
Kevin Gertz: (610) 402-8801 (LVH-Cedar Crest)
Frank Deeney: (484) 884-8362 (LVH-17th and Chew; LVH-Muhlenberg and the network’s for-profit entities)

Refer a Physician, Earn $500
What would you do with an extra $500? If you’re a network colleague who refers a physician to fill one of the following positions, and if the physician is hired, you’ll receive $500 to spend as you desire. It’s that simple! Recruiting the best physicians allows us to continue providing the highest quality care.

• Orthopedic subspecialist (foot and ankle)
• Pediatric subspecialists (neurology, cardiology)
• Medical oncologists/hematologists
• Hospitalists
• Maternal-fetal medicine subspecialists
• Mammographer

To refer a physician candidate to the Physician and Executive Recruiting Department:

• Go to TAO E-mail
• Click on Bulletin Boards
• Click on Forms_/LVH
• Right click on Physician Referral Form
• Select “Use” form

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* Class reimbursable through Culture of Wellness

Belly Dancing for Fun and Fitness
Tue., starting July 8; 12-1 p.m., intro class; 1:15-2:15 p.m., level II class
8 classes /$56 reimbursable*
Healthy You Center
Stimulates senses and boosts creativity.

Car Seat Checks
Thu., July 3, 10 a.m.-1 p.m 
Healthy You Center
Thu., July 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Healthy You Center
FREE

CPR Family & Friends
Tue., July 8, 6:30 p.m.
$35/person $45/couple; reimbursable*
Healthy You Center
Learn how to do CPR.

Everyday Tai Chi
Mon., starting July 7, 10-11:15 a.m.
8 weeks/$76( $66 Vitality Gold Plus members) reimbursable*
HealthSprings, Emerick Blvd.
Build flexibility and strength, ease stress, rejuvenate energy and rebalance your life.

Exercise for Life – Monthly
Mon., Wed. and Fri., starting July 2; 8-9 a.m.
Lower Macungie Township
Mon., Wed., and Fri., starting July 2; 9-10 a.m.
Schadt Avenue Park, Whitehall
$34 per session; $30 with Vitality Plus GOLD/reimbursable*
Low-intensity class prevents disease and builds muscle.

Fit to be a Mom
Tue. and Thu., starting July 1, 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Healthy You Center
$48/4-week session/reimbursable*
Reduce pain and anxiety while you make your pregnancy more enjoyable.

Healing Dance
Starting Mon. July 21, 5:15-6 p.m.
LVH-Muhlenberg, 1770 Bathgate Road
4 classes/$28
A program for women recovering from surgery, designed to kindle the creative spirit for relaxation and healing.

Preparing For Your Baby
Call 610-402-CARE to learn more about the full line of programs offered to help our families prepare for the most incredible event of a lifetime! We offer programs such as Preparing for Childbirth, Breastfeeding Baby and Getting to Know Your Newborn. Plus, don’t forget to get your car seat checked before delivery.

Redirecting Children’s Behavior – Getting In Step with Step-Parenting
Wed., July 16; 6:30-8:30 p.m.
$25/person or $30/couple; reimbursable*
Healthy You Center
Learn how to nurture this relationship.

Safe Sitter
Tue., July 8 and Wed., July 9, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
LVH-Healthy You Center
Tue., July 15, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
LVH-Healthy You Center
$42.50 per student/reimbursable
Learn how to care for children responsibly and safely.

Staying Fit
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned athlete, you’ll find the right workout here. You must register and fill out a health readiness questionnaire. You must be 16 years or older for most exercise and movement classes. To register, call 610-402-CARE.

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