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IN THIS ISSUE

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elcome to the summer issue of Lehigh County Health and Medicine!
It's hard to believe that summer is finally here after such a cold and
rainy spring. We are focusing on some seasonal topics in this issue,
including pool safety. Take a read; some of what you learn may
surprise you. And make sure the people who run the pool read this too!

You'll find an interesting article on Parkinson's disease. Millions of people suffer
from this disease, but you might be surprised at the type of activity that is aiding
many patients. There also is an article on regenerative medicine. This relatively new
aspect to orthopedics is fascinating and there is a lot of great information in this
piece. You'll want to read more.
You may have heard the term Physician Engagement, and as a patient you
probably look for that in your doctor. Learn more about it in the article "Why
physician engagement is the key to better health care and how to improve it." The
topic is broader than we realize. It segues into another piece on "Why it's important
to remove the sutures you place."
In our efforts to cover important, health related topics in our community, we
have an article on The United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley. Did you know that
one in ten people in the area, and one in four children, don't have steady access to
enough food for an active, healthy life? The United Way, along with several other
local institutions - such as our health networks - are trying to cut these numbers
in half. Find out more inside this issue.
We hope that you enjoy the magazine and find it both educational and relevant to
your interests. If you wish to see past issues, they can be found at https://lcmedsoc.
org/our-publication.
As always, we hope you will enjoy reading our magazine! We will see you again
in the fall.

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