The poster gallery is an archive of the work of Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) employees and health care professionals. Part of the mission of LVHN is to support clinical care through education and research. To that end, the posters shared here reflect innovation, performance improvement projects and studies that address all areas of healthcare from clinical care to administrative initiatives. They are shared freely to encourage conversation and collaboration.
2008
Psychiatric Outcomes in a Resident-Run Multidisciplinary Hepatitis C Clinic, Nicole M. Agostino DO; Edward Norris MD, FAPM; Joseph L. Yozviak DO, FACP; Charles M. Brooks MD; Eric J. Gertner MD, MPH; and Michael Kaufmann MD (Poster)
Is Ischemic Placental Disease a Maternal or Fetal Syndrome?, Cande V. Ananth MD; John C. Smulian MD, MPH; and Anthony M. Vintzileos MD (Poster)
Relationship Between Periodontal Disease and Cardiac Health, Amanda Andersen (Poster)
Quantitative Intra-Operative RT-PCR Assay Predicts Size of Sentinel Node Metastases, Haider Asad MD and P Blumencranz (Poster)
Transient Osteoporosis in Pregnancy, Nyann Biery MS; Eric J. Gernter MD, MPH; and Lissette M. Lahoz (Poster)
Paving the Way to Staffing Success: Developing a PACU Internship Program, Beth Carrion RN, CPAN and Carol Shalaway BSN, RN, CPAN (Poster)
Evidence-Based Practice in PT and OT: A Research-Scholar's Experience, Brandon Christman (Poster)
Efficacy of the New Insulin Infusion Protocol, Yoonjie Chung (Poster)
Patient Perspectives on the Diabetes Promotora Program at the Caring Place, Kathryn Decker (Poster)
The Effects of Multiple Gestations on Subsequent Pregnancies, Stephen DeTurk (Poster)
Bronchus-Associated Lymphoid Tissue is Associated with Allograft Rejection, Heba Y. Durra MD; Kartik V. Shenoy MD; F Cordova MD; Charalambos C. Solomides MD; Victor Kim MD; Wissam M. Chatila MD, FCCP; Thomas J. Rogers PhD; David E. Ciccolella MD; A J. Mammary MD; and Gerard J. Criner MD, FCCP (Poster)
Finance Tools & Techniques, Carin Fenstermaker (Poster)
Sona Speech, Amber Frantz (Poster)
Genetic Profiles of Follicular Thyroid Tumors Using Laser Capture Micro-dissection and Quantitative Real Time PCR, Jillian R Grau MD, Indira Prabakaran, Virginia A. LiVolsi MD, Marina A. Guvakova, and Douglas L. Fraker (Poster)
Innovations in Resident Orientation: An Intensive Two-Day Simulation-Based Assessment, A J. Green, Amy B. Smith PhD, D Poulous, and R Rector (Poster)
Simulation Based Resident Orientation: Baseline Assessment of Knowledge Skills and Attitude, G Green, B McKee, and Amy B. Smith PhD (Poster)
Department of Medicine and Respiratory Care: Experiences at LVHHN, Brittney Hacken (Poster)
The Most Meaningful PRESENT of All: Family PRESENCE at the Bedside., Kim S. Hitchings MSN, RN, NEA-BC (Poster)
Answering the CDC's Call for Universal HIV Testing: Assesing the Impact on a Tertiary Care Referral Center via a Blinded Seroprevalence Study, Margaret Hoffman-Terry MD, FACP; K Nadeem Ahmed MD; Joseph L. Yozviak DO, FACP; Sherrine Eid MPH; Timothy J. Friel MD; Kimberly A. Pacella; and Luther Rhodes III MD (Poster)
Field Observations and Perceptions in a General Surgery Residency: a Time Motion Study., B U. Jan, Susette Coyle, S Mellender, and John J. Hong MD (Poster)
Brighter Teeth, Whiter Smiles: A Look at Tooth Whitening Today and Technique Efficacy, Naomie Kachel (Poster)
Targeting an Ultrasound Examination after Identification of a Cardiac Anomaly, Lillian M. Kaminsky MD; Martin R. Chavez MD; Cande V. Ananth PhD, MPH; John C. Smulian MD, MPH; and Anthony M. Vintzileos MD (Poster)
Targeting an Ultrasound Examination after Identification of a Urinary Tract Anomaly, Lillian M. Kaminsky MD; Martin R. Chavez MD; Cande V. Ananth PhD, MPH; Lami Yeo MD; John C. Smulian MD, MPH; and Anthony M. Vintzileos MD (Poster)
Is Umbilical Cord Collagen Gene Expression Altered by Experimental Fetal Growth Restriction?, Wendy L. Kinzler MD; Lillian M. Kaminsky MD; O Kizhner; Cande V. Ananth PhD, MPH; John C. Smulian MD, MPH; and Morgan R. Peltier PhD (Poster)
The Importance of Healthcare Data, Nicholas Kosik (Poster)
Dance: The Model for a Healthy Community, Sara Leier (Poster)
Healthy Youth Peer Education Presentation 2008, Molly Lieber (Poster)
Basis 24, Bevin Lustman (Poster)
Safety and Effectivness of Continuous Insulin Infusion in Non Critical Care Setting in Surgical Patients, Vasudev Magaji MD, MS; Yasaman Mohtasebi MD; Anna Marina MD; and Jann Johnston MD (Poster)
The Role of Factors VII(c) and XI in Placental Abruption: For the New Jersey Placental Abruption Study Investigators, Ricardo Mastolia MD; Cande V. Ananth PhD, MPH; Claire S. Philipp MD; and John C. Smulian MD, MPH (Poster)
Outcome of BK Virus Nephropathy Following Renal Transplant, Jennifer Maurer (Poster)
The Study of Prognostic Factors for Delayed or Re-Operative Treatment of Extra-Axial Hematomas, Brittany Mayer (Poster)
Unexpected Cirrhosis and Vascular Findings in the Gastric Bypass Population: Implications for Pre-Operative Screening, Z Meriden, N Williams, Jillian R. Grau MD, A Burkart, and E Furth (Poster)
Internet Research Subject Recruitment Project, Natalie Miller (Poster)
Improvement in Compliance to the Sepsis Resuscitation Bundle Associated with the Utilization of the Advanced ICU, Steven Mong (Poster)
Targeting Intracellular Signaling Pathways in Soft Tissue Sarcoma (STS)., Suresh G. Nair MD, Abhishek Sharma, and Amin S. Robertson (Poster)
Can Sulfasalazine Prevent Infection-Mediated Pre-Term Birth?, Carl A. Nath MD; John C. Smulian MD, MPH; Cande V. Ananth PhD, MPH; and Morgan R. Peltier PhD (Poster)
Human Resources, Lisa Panik (Poster)
Does Sulfasalazine Prevent Interleukin-8 (IL-8) Production by Endocervical Cells Stimulated With Bacteria Associated With Preterm Birth?, Morgan R. Peltier PhD; Siew C. Tee; and John C. Smulian MD, MPH (Poster)
Implementation of an Evidence-Based Low Back Clinincal Algorithm in a Large, Out-Patient-Hospital-Based Rehabilitation Department, Amy L. Phillips (Poster)
Horizons Health E-Newsletter, Kate Ponte (Poster)
Forces of Magnetism in Oncology Services: May These Forces Be With You!, Nicole Reimer BSN, RN, OCN and Melissa Kratz RN, MSN, AOCN (Poster)
Proven Strategies to Make the Most Out of Employee Satisfaction Assessments, Nicole Reimer BSN, RN, OCN and Melissa Kratz RN, MSN, AOCN (Poster)
Transfer of Care Study in the Emergency Department, Ryan Rogers (Poster)
HIV and Aging: A functional disability assessment, William Ryan (Poster)
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation, Jaclyn Saliba (Poster)
Primary Breast Osteosarcoma: A Case Report., M Santaniello; Heiwon Chung MD, FACS; and Elizabeth A. Dellers MD (Poster)
Helwig Diabetes Center, Amberly Scheidt (Poster)
Division of Education: Central Line Project, Jared Schnell (Poster)
Transfer of Care Study in the Emergency Department, Jessica Simberlund (Poster)
Parvovirus B19 Causing Severe Anemia in an AIDS Patient., Amy Slenker MD and Anand R. Parvovirus (Poster)
Pedriatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis LV Edition, Shannon Solt (Poster)
2007
Outcomes of Peginterferon alfa-2a and Ribavirin Combination Therapy in a Resident-Initiated, Multidisciplinary, Hepatitis C Clinic, Nicole M. Agostino DO; Erini Vasiliadis DO; K Nadeem Ahmed MD; Suzanne J. Templer DO; Edward R. Norris MD, FAPA, FAPM; Charles M. Brooks MD; Eric J. Gertner MD, MPH; and Joseph L. Yozviak DO, FACP (Poster)
High-Grade Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Pancreas: A Clinicopathologic and Immunohistochemical Analysis of 9 Cases, Haider Asad MD (Poster)
Histopathologic Prognostic Factors in Stage I Uterine Leiomyosarcomas (Ut-LMS); A Clinicopathologic Study of 28 Cases., Haider Asad MD and Robert A. Soslow (Poster)
Institutional Gynecologic Review has a Significant Impact on the Practice of Gynecologic Oncology, Haider Asad MD and Robert A. Soslow (Poster)
Culture Communication Healthcare, Rhoda Z. Beakoi (Poster)
Increasing Efficiency and Patient Satisfaction in Food Service, Ashley Beidler (Poster)
Cervical Spine Clearance in Injured Children Under 3 Years of Age: Are We Overdoing It?, Andrew Berson (Poster)
Assessment of a Cohort of COPD Patients for Possible Candidacy for Lung Volume Reduction, Anish B. Bhatt (Poster)
Value of a Promotora Led Diabetes Education Class for Latinos as part of the chronic care model, Nyann Biery MS; Eric J. Gertner MD, MPH; Hannah D. Paxton RN, MPH; and Lynn M. Dietrick RN, PhD (Poster)
Diabetes Education in Spanish Pilot Project, Nyann Biery MS and Abby S. Letcher MD (Poster)
Clinical Nutrition, Erin N. Borrell (Poster)
Investigating the Relationship Between HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C and Using CHIS II Scores to Develop a Database for Hepatitis C Patients, Katelyn M. Brown (Poster)
Evolution of VTE Prophylaxis Protocol : The Harder You Look, The More You Find, Stephanie L. Burkhardt (Poster)
Protocol-Driven ED Managed Observation Unit at LVH, Lora M. Capuano (Poster)
Move4Health: feasibility of a type 2 diabetes exercise and education intervention, Beth Careyva M.D.; Melissa DiCarlo MPH, MS; and Patrick McManus MD (Poster)
Mosquitoes & Gynecology? Biomimcry and its Connection to Modern Medicine, Mary Kate Erdman BS (Poster)
Have It Your Way, Sierra L. Fenton (Poster)
Clinical Utility of the Mixed Consistency in Videofluoroscopy, Jessica A. Godovin (Poster)
The Use of Adult Stem Cells in Dental Treatment, Ashley E. Gonsky (Poster)
Expression of y-H2AX is an Excellent Diagnostic Biomarker of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Test Performance for Distinguishing Hepatocellular Carcinoma from Hepatic Adenomas and Regenerative Dirrhotic Nodules, Jillian R. Grau MD, K Gustafson, Theresa Pasha, and E Furth (Poster)
Characterisitcs of Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome: Where is the Gender Gap?, Marna R. Greenberg DO, MPH, FACEP; Tecla Brabazon DO; Anne Marie Crown; and Sharon R. Kimmel PhD (Poster)
Gender Differences in Acute Cardiac Care: Where It’s not (Poster), Marna R. Greenberg DO, MPH, FACEP; Valerie Rupp RN, BSN; Anne Marie Crown; and Sharon R. Kimmel (Poster)
Web Communications: Content Management System (CMA), Andrew C. Groller (Poster)
The Professional Excellence Council: - A Forum to Effect Power, Politics and Persuasion., Kim S. Hitchings MSN, RN, NEA-BC (Poster)
Valuing and Inspiring Professional Growth and Development Through Presentations and Publications., Kim S. Hitchings MSN, RN, NEA-BC (Poster)
Evidence-Based Medicine: The "Scientific Medicine", Mary Kate Hoffman (Poster)
Formula Using Routine Biochemical Markers Proved Superior to Forn's and APRI in Predicting Early vs. Late-Stage Liver Disease in the HIV/HCV Co-Infected Host, Margaret Hoffman-Terry MD, FACP; Joseph L. Yozviak DO, FACP; J Mannino; and Sharon R. Kimmel PhD, MHA (Poster)
Human Resources: How Does LVHHN Compare to Other Fortune 100 Companies, Allyson M. Hutchinson (Poster)
Magnet Again! Librarian's Role in Collaboration to Maintain Magnet Status: Demonstrating the Commitment to Supporting Evidence Based Practice (EBP), Barbara J. Iobst MLS, AHIP and Linda M. Schwartz MDE, AHIP, CM (Poster)
LVH Partial Programs and the Basis-24, Britney M. Izzi (Poster)
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Erik M. Kelly (Poster)
Early Care and Transfer of Burn Patients, Paige E. Krystofinski (Poster)
Effective Minimization of Thymoglobulin Induction Dosage Followed by CD3 Counts in Renal Transplantation, Kathyrn M. Luczyszyn (Poster)
Fraction of Inspired Oxygen Accuracy in Large Volume, High Continuous Flow, Jet Nebulizers, Cassandra E. Mifkovich (Poster)
Central Line Registry and Research Project: A Standardized Orientation Course on Central Line Placement Leads to Persistent Knowledge Improvement (Poster), Andrew C. Miller DO; James P. Orlando EdD; Bryan G. Kane MD; William F. Bond; Valerie Rupp RN, BSN; Cindy Umbrell MSN, RN, CNS, CCRN; and Michael D. Pasquale MD, FACS, FCCM (Poster)
Early Childhood Caries: Causes and Precautions, Kelsey A. Morris (Poster)
Association of Candidemia Incidence, Candida spp. Epidemiology and Antifungal Use in a Tertiary Care Center., Dionissios Neofytos, Amy Slenker MD, and David A. Horn MD (Poster)
Patterns of Psychiatric Care in a Large Community Academic Hospital, Megan E. Palmer (Poster)
Lehigh Valley Disparities Profile, Nicholas E. Parton (Poster)
Organizational Development, Laurie M. Patrei (Poster)
Functionality of HIV/AIDS Patients, Sophia E. Philippopoulos (Poster)
Malignant Melanoma and a Promising Experimental Treatment for the Future, Sandra N. Rodriguez (Poster)
Trauma Research, Julianne K. Roscioli (Poster)
Surviving Sepsis, Jessica L. Schwartz (Poster)
Improving Hyperglycemia Management in the Inpatient Setting, Allison E. Shaw (Poster)
Patterns in Patient Fall Risk, Fall Prevention Education, and Post-Discharge Fall Occurrence, Jessica L. Smith (Poster)
Domestic Violence and Tobacco Screenings, Blaire L. Spooner (Poster)
How many nursing hours are spent daily searching outside the patient care room obtaining materials to care for the patients?, Christine A. Talmage (Poster)