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On Northampton County’s Horizon –
A New Partner in Your Health Care
Opening summer 2021, Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)– include a four-story bed tower, as well as a helipad.
Hecktown Oaks is located just off Route 33 along The helipad will be for transferring patients with more
Hecktown Road in Lower Nazareth Township. emergent needs. An LVHN MedEvac helicopter will not
Nestled in the heart of Northampton County, LVH– be based at the site. Three of the floors within the tower
Hecktown Oaks will bring exceptional Lehigh Valley will be available for future growth.
Health Network (LVHN) care close to your home with a The expansion is being built with infection control
new hospital, cancer institute and medical office building. and COVID-19 protocols in mind. Some of the safety
The new facility will be a place for healing and wellness. measures include HEPA filters and UV lights within the
Warm, welcoming private patient rooms will have rooftop HVAC system to control and eliminate bacteria,
natural light. A healing garden will offer serenity and bacteria-resistant flooring, hand-sanitizing stations and
peace. Inside will be state-of-the-art surgical suites Plexiglas dividers at the registration area.
for orthopedics, breast, ENT, ophthalmology, general The new hospital campus will feature an expansive
surgeryandminimallyinvasiveprocedures.Alsoavailable range of LVHN health and wellness services.
will be a 24/7 emergency room for adults and children, Expert care will be provided by Lehigh Valley Cancer
with dedicated space just for children. Everything is Institute, Lehigh Valley Heart Institute, Lehigh Valley
designed for your comfort and best experience. Institute for Surgical Excellence and Lehigh Valley Reilly
Additionally, an expansion will open by fall 2021. It will Children’s Hospital.
LVHN.org/hecktownoaks | 888-402-LVHN (5846)
